A film strip collage showing multiple happy golden retrievers posing for portraits outdoors in a grassy park setting.

A young woman with orange-red hair wearing a black and white plaid jacket and jeans leans back against a white railing outdoors, smiling joyfully.

A young woman with orange-red hair wearing a black and white plaid jacket and jeans sits smiling on concrete outdoor stairs next to green bushes.

Hey, I'm Sarah!

Located in Des Moines, Iowa, I have been professionally photographing people since 2022. I love documenting milestones in people's lives for them to look back on and tell stories about.

Photographing people isn't about what pose you are in or even where you're at. It's about the people you're with or the celebrations in life. I'll guide you through a session so you can actually enjoy the moment and receive stunning images to print!

Documenting this silly life

Learning new techniques

Making amazing memories

A close-up portrait of two young women with big smiles, posing together indoors under warm lighting.

Two young women wearing casual outdoor clothing stand smiling in front of large red rock cliffs and lush green foliage.

Peek into my chaotic life...

A happy golden retriever dog sitting on a winding stone pathway in a beautiful outdoor rose garden, surrounded by pink and white flowering bushes.

A close-up, slightly blurry photograph of a golden retriever puppy's face, looking directly at the camera with its mouth open in a happy expression, taken outdoors in a green yard.

A large tree in full bloom with abundant pink and white blossoms, dramatically backlit by the bright sun in a vertical outdoor photograph.

A young person in a blue hoodie and black pants stands on the observation deck of a fire tower, looking out over a vast green landscape.

A person stands with arms raised in excitement next to a green dinosaur statue in a paved outdoor area with cell phone towers in the background.

Two young women stand side-by-side outdoors during the day in a natural setting with green foliage, both wearing casual dresses or outfits.

Three young women smiling together on an urban sidewalk next to parked cars and a historic building in the background.

An expansive aerial view of a rugged desert canyon landscape under a clear blue sky, showing rock formations and vast open terrain.

A person in a baseball cap photographs another person standing next to a national forest sign in a snowy mountain landscape.

Two people wearing black high-top sneakers and jeans relax by a flowing river with disposable coffee cups in an outdoor setting.

A small, light brown golden retriever puppy sitting on a green lawn in a shady area, next to green leafy plants and a chain-link fence.

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."