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A woman with shoulder-length orange-red hair and bangs, wearing a dark brown top and a small gold pendant necklace, smiles gently at the camera.

Hi, I'm Sarah!

Welcome! I'm just your local Des Moines, Iowa professional photographer. Since 2022, I have been dedicated to capturing every milestone in life because every second of life is important. I may be a professional now but I was once just graduating with a fine arts degree from Iowa State. I believe that each moment, big or small, deserves to be remembered through stunning imagery. Wether it’s for family pictures, senior graduation photos, maternity photographs, new born images or even wedding photos. Let’s create fun memories together!

Alisha Grim, IA

"We chose Sarah for our son's senior photos. She did a wonderful job and we absolutely love them all. She was so great to work with and made the whole process so easy. She has such a positive personality that made our son at ease during his session. I will definitely choose her again for future photos."
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Document your life's moments through stunning portraits.

A young man in a light, short-sleeved collared shirt and jeans stands with his hands in his pockets, posing for a portrait outdoors by a body of water and natural foliage
Graduates
A pregnant woman with long blonde hair, wearing a long lace maternity gown, standing outdoors in a black and white portrait. She is cradling her baby bump under the bright sunlight filtering through a large tree.
Maternity
A black and white portrait of a family of four in a group hug. A mother, father, son, and daughter are shown outdoors in a tender, joyful embrace.
Families
A bride in a white gown and a groom in a dark suit exchange vows under a white gazebo during an outdoor wedding ceremony.
Weddings
A close-up black and white photograph of a sleeping baby's face, partially obscured by a pacifier, as tiny hands are gently held by an adult's hands wearing a ring.
Babies
A family of four, including a mother, father, and two young daughters, smiling happily while posing for a portrait outdoors in a sunny evergreen tree farm setting.

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