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Jill Brown has over 15 years of experience in the field of photography. She has studied photography at Missouri State University and Maryville University, St. Louis. She spent time working on her personal fine art work for many years and in 2003 started her first wedding and portrait photography business in St. Louis, MO. Jill moved to Des Moines, IA in 2005 and has continued her wedding and portrait business along with her fine art photography. Jill currently has work displayed in and around the Des Moines area as well as work in personal collections around the world. Jill uses both medium format film cameras and digital formats to create her images. This is how the artist describes her work: “My work is a reflection of everyday life and places. I chose the medium of photography as a tool to capture the essence of the person or place. I create images to depict the subject as they are remembered in the mind. Not posed or unnatural, but as a window into the intimate world of the subject.” Jill Brown is a member of Professional Photographers of America.

Monday, November 2, 2009

Allen Family Session | Des Moines Family Photographer

Date:  October 28, 2009
Location:  Jester Park

I have known the Allen family since 2005.  They were one of the first people I became friends with when I moved to Iowa from St. Louis, MO.  Gina and Kevin are a hoot.  Always giving each other trouble, laughing and having fun.  Their kids are great too! 

Here are a few of my favorites!


October 28, 2009:  Family Session

October 28, 2009:  Family Session

October 28, 2009:  Family Session

October 28, 2009:  Family Session

October 28, 2009:  Family Session

October 28, 2009:  Family Session

October 28, 2009:  Family Session

Sunday, November 1, 2009

Halloween Shootout

Location: Woodland Cemetary and IKONIX Studio
Date:  October 31, 2009

The guys at IKONIX Studio organized a great shootout with fellow photographers in the Des Moines area.  It was such a great time!  I got to finally put some faces to names and meet a lot of new photogs in the Des Moines area. 

THANK YOU to IKONIX Studio for putting on an awesome shootout!  I look forward to the next one!


IKONIX Studio:  Halloween Shoot

IKONIX Studio:  Halloween Shoot

IKONIX Studio:  Halloween Shoot
Model:  Chantell

IKONIX Studio:  Halloween Shoot
Model:  Chantell

IKONIX Studio:  Halloween Shoot
Model:  Chantell

IKONIX Studio:  Halloween Shoot
Model:  Chantell

IKONIX Studio:  Halloween Shoot
Model:  Jen

IKONIX Studio:  Halloween Shoot
Model:  Jen

Wednesday, October 21, 2009

Bleich Family Session | Des Moines Family Photographer

Date:  October 19, 2009
Location:  Jester Park

Lacey and Corey are the sister-in-law and brother of a good friend of mine, Stacy.  I was given the pleasure of photographing their adorable little kids this past Monday at Jester Park.  Originally we were scheduled for the previous Thursday, however it was far too cold and yucky outside to make the trek.  Instead we rescheduled for this past Monday, which was such a good thing... it was sunny with wispy white clouds and warm (for a fall day).  Perfect, perfect day.

Here are a few of my favorites...


Family Session:  October 19, 2009

Family Session:  October 19, 2009

Family Session:  October 19, 2009

Family Session:  October 19, 2009

Family Session:  October 19, 2009

Family Session:  October 19, 2009

Friday, October 16, 2009

Arterburn Family Session | Des Moines Family Photographer

Date:  October 11, 2009
Location:  Jester Park

This session was filled with a dog so cute you'd want to pinch her cheeks, a fun-loving family and a crazy bison.  We met at the Lodge at Jester Park on Sunday.  It was a dreary day, but that didn't stop a great session.  Even with a little hiccup along the way, we still managed to have such a great time!

Here are a few of my favorites!


October 11, 2009:  Family Session

October 11, 2009:  Family Session

October 11, 2009:  Family Session

October 11, 2009:  Family Session

October 11, 2009:  Family Session

October 11, 2009:  Family Session

October 11, 2009:  Family Session

Tuesday, October 13, 2009

Rachel + Anthony | Ames Engagement Photographer

Date:  October 11, 2009
Location:  ISU Central Campus and Reimann Gardens

Rachel, Anthony and I met at Memorial Union on the ISU campus last Sunday.  The day was over-cast and chilly.  Rachel and Anthony were not a hard couple to photograph at all... They were smiling and excited from the moment we began.  This kind of attitude always makes for a great session.  They were willing do to anything and when at it full force!  

Thanks Rachel and Anthony!  I am really looking forward to your wedding next September!


October 11, 2009:  E-Session

October 11, 2009:  E-Session

October 11, 2009:  E-Session

October 11, 2009:  E-Session

October 11, 2009:  E-Session

October 11, 2009:  E-Session

October 11, 2009:  E-Session

October 11, 2009:  E-Session

October 11, 2009:  E-Session

October 11, 2009:  E-Session

October 11, 2009:  E-Session

October 11, 2009:  E-Session

October 11, 2009:  E-Session

October 11, 2009:  E-Session

October 11, 2009:  E-Session

October 11, 2009:  E-Session

October 11, 2009:  E-Session

October 11, 2009:  E-Session

October 11, 2009:  E-Session

October 11, 2009:  E-Session

October 11, 2009:  E-Session

October 11, 2009:  E-Session