Remember This Moment Forever

A stress-free portrait experience for busy families in and around Des Moines Iowa

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Images you’ll Love

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Your family story is worth telling

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Where is the pause button?

As a mom, I know how crazy life can get. Trying to keep up with everything on your plate from kids activities, careers, marriage, social life, and finding those fleeting moments of time for yourself can be overwhelming. Finding and scheduling a family photo session, let alone getting everyone ready for one can feel like too much.

  • Are you worried the kids won’t cooperate?

  • Not sure what everyone should wear?

  • Overwhelmed thinking about printing options?

“We finally were able to sit down and open the gallery.  These photos are so so special!! We are SO happy with the photos.  It was a once in a lifetime experience and I really love what you were able to capture”

— Brandi & Matt

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  • Mom and Dad family photo taken in the fall with beautiful fall color

  • Toddler holding mom's hand at family photo session

  • Fall family photo by a lake

  • Family of 3 at fall family photo session

  • Photograph of three boys standing on a wooden bridge outdoors, surrounded by trees and greenery, with two boys in the front wearing hoodies and jeans, and one taller boy behind them in a vest and dark shirt, all smiling.

  • Family photo with dog

  • Family portrait in the late fall with leaves on the ground.

  • Interior with a wooden dresser, framed family photos on the wall, a table lamp, a glass jar with pinecones, two white storage boxes, and a pair of brown lace-up boots. A wall-mounted coat rack holds a checked cap, an umbrella, and a hook.

Keep it simple and fun for everyone

Intro Call

A short phone call is the easiest way to plan your session and answer any questions you might have.

Your Session

I will help you plan your outfits and find locations appropriate for your family, so that you can focus on relaxing and having fun with your family.

Your Artwork

During your ordering appointment, you’ll select your favorite images and choose how you’d like to display them — from framed wall art to heirloom albums.

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A family of four sitting on grass in a park smiling and cuddling, with trees and a building in the background.

You don’t have to worry

Too many families don’t get family portraits because it feels like a large time commitment.

I love making the process as simple and fun for the entire family so that you can enjoy the process from start to finish, and get printed portraits that you will love to hang on your walls.

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What’s Next?

My goal is to make your family portrait session as easy and stress free as possible, and the first step in creating an amazing experience is knowing what comes next. You not only want to choose the right photographer for your family but you will want to know more about the steps in the process.

The quickest way to get all your questions answered is to schedule an introduction call.

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Family Portraits That Are Uniquely You

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Hi, I'm Jenny.  I am a portrait photographer, but I am also a Mom of two growing teens. I know how much I value the family pictures we captured when my children were little. I also know how difficult it is to get the schedule (and attention span) of two busy teenagers to align so we can capture “just one picture for the Christmas card….please!”

My favorite part of working with families is to capture their unique family story. A big part of this is getting to know who you are as a family so we can tailor your session around your style. Capturing and engaging little kids requires a different approach than keeping the attention of middle schoolers or older siblings (or even the family pet!).