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Pollen, Poses, and Parent Wrangling – Spring with the Sarmientos

Pollen, Poses, and Parent Wrangling – Spring with the Sarmientos

Pollen, Poses, and Parent Wrangling – Spring with the Sarmientos

May 13

Engaged & Glowing: Blaine + Lindsey

Engaged & Glowing: Blaine + Lindsey

Engaged & Glowing: Blaine + Lindsey

May 6

Waiting on their baby: Nithya & Sravan’s Maternity Session

Waiting on their baby: Nithya & Sravan’s Maternity Session

Waiting on their baby: Nithya & Sravan’s Maternity Session

Apr 29

From the moment I met the Parkers, I knew their maternity session was going to be something special. They had amazing energy, plus Jenna wore bright colors!

From the moment I met the Parkers, I knew their maternity session was going to be something special. They had amazing energy, plus Jenna wore bright colors!

The Parker's maternity session

Apr 21

The Milligan's studio maternity session

The Milligan's studio maternity session

The Milligan's studio maternity session

Apr 8

Family Spring Photos

Family Spring Photos

Family Spring Photos

Mar 17

Family photos at a park in Iowa with trees and a pond

Family photos at a park in Iowa with trees and a pond

The Walters Family Pictures

Mar 3

Sophi's sunny senior portaits

Sophi's sunny senior portaits

Sophi's sunny senior portaits

Feb 18

5 Maternity Session Prompts for Photoshoots

5 Maternity Session Prompts for Photoshoots

5 Maternity Session Prompts for Photoshoots

Feb 2

Class of 2025: Aidan's Senior Session

Class of 2025: Aidan's Senior Session

Class of 2025: Aidan's Senior Session

Jan 27

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I CAN'T BELIEVE I HAVEN'T POSTED THESE YET! Just look at that cute little face 🥰

I CAN'T BELIEVE I HAVEN'T POSTED THESE YET! Just look at that cute little face 🥰

SUNFLOWER MINIS! These are selling fast PLUS they're $100 OFF! These will be at the STUNNING Badger Creek State Park in Van Meter, IA. I do have a few left! Let me know if you're interested and I can send over available time slots!

SUNFLOWER MINIS! These are selling fast PLUS they're $100 OFF! These will be at the STUNNING Badger Creek State Park in Van Meter, IA. I do have a few left! Let me know if you're interested and I can send over available time slots!

The Richmans! SO CUTE! I'm obsessed 🥰

The Richmans! SO CUTE! I'm obsessed 🥰

Look at these cutie pies 🌷😊

Look at these cutie pies 🌷😊

Sent the Milders their final gallery! Look how cute their reception was!!!

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Sent the Milders their final gallery! Look how cute their reception was!!!

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SUNFLOWER MINIS 🌻🌻🌻 I'm so excited to get back in the sunflower field! Plus they're $100 OFF! These will be Aug 3rd from 10 am-11 am and 6 pm-7 pm at the STUNNING Sunflower field at Badger Creek State Park. My VIP list booked most of the spots, but I do have a handful left! Let me know if you're interested and I can send over available time slots!

SUNFLOWER MINIS 🌻🌻🌻 I'm so excited to get back in the sunflower field! Plus they're $100 OFF! These will be Aug 3rd from 10 am-11 am and 6 pm-7 pm at the STUNNING Sunflower field at Badger Creek State Park. My VIP list booked most of the spots, but I do have a handful left! Let me know if you're interested and I can send over available time slots!

The Jones! They are so cute and CONGRATS to them!!!!! A new brother added to the fam bam :)

The Jones! They are so cute and CONGRATS to them!!!!! A new brother added to the fam bam :)

Hey Des Moines friends! I’m so excited about my Sunflower Mini-Sessions coming up! And for this week only, they’re $120 OFF! These will be August 3rd from 10 am-11 am and 6 pm-7 pm at the STUNNING Badger Creek State Park in Van Meter, IA. My VIP list booked most of the spots, but I do have a handful left! Let me know if you’re interested and I can send over available time slots!

Hey Des Moines friends! I’m so excited about my Sunflower Mini-Sessions coming up! And for this week only, they’re $120 OFF! These will be August 3rd from 10 am-11 am and 6 pm-7 pm at the STUNNING Badger Creek State Park in Van Meter, IA. My VIP list booked most of the spots, but I do have a handful left! Let me know if you’re interested and I can send over available time slots!

The Andersons! Got such cute pictures of them during Willow Tree minis!

The Andersons! Got such cute pictures of them during Willow Tree minis!

Back by popular demand, SUNFLOWER MINIS 🌻🌻🌻 I'm so excited to get back in the sunflower field! And for this week only, they're $120 OFF! These will be Aug 3rd from 10 am-11 am and 6 pm-7 pm at the STUNNING Sunflower field at Badger Creek State Park. My VIP list booked most of the spots, but I do have a handful left! Let me know if you're interested and I can send over available time slots!

Back by popular demand, SUNFLOWER MINIS 🌻🌻🌻 I'm so excited to get back in the sunflower field! And for this week only, they're $120 OFF! These will be Aug 3rd from 10 am-11 am and 6 pm-7 pm at the STUNNING Sunflower field at Badger Creek State Park. My VIP list booked most of the spots, but I do have a handful left! Let me know if you're interested and I can send over available time slots!

Some previews from the Milders reception! They are the CUTEST!!! @rachmilder

Some previews from the Milders reception! They are the CUTEST!!! @rachmilder

Hey Des Moines friends! I'm so excited about my new Rose Garden Mini-Sessions coming up! And for this week only, they're $120 OFF! These will be July 6th from 10 am-11 am and 5 pm-7 pm at the STUNNING Des Moines Art Center Rose Garden in Des Moines, IA. My VIP list booked most of the spots, and my morning times are booked out, but I do have a handful left! Let me know if you're interested and I can send over available time slots!

Hey Des Moines friends! I'm so excited about my new Rose Garden Mini-Sessions coming up! And for this week only, they're $120 OFF! These will be July 6th from 10 am-11 am and 5 pm-7 pm at the STUNNING Des Moines Art Center Rose Garden in Des Moines, IA. My VIP list booked most of the spots, and my morning times are booked out, but I do have a handful left! Let me know if you're interested and I can send over available time slots!

Happy Father's day!!

Happy Father's day!!

One last CONGRATULATIONS to Corey for graduating DMU! 🎓🎉

One last CONGRATULATIONS to Corey for graduating DMU! 🎓🎉

Delivered their final gallery a few weeks ago and never shared! For that I am INSANE because these images are so CUTE!!

Delivered their final gallery a few weeks ago and never shared! For that I am INSANE because these images are so CUTE!!

Hey Des Moines friends! I’m so excited about my new Rose Garden Mini-Sessions coming up! And for this week only, they’re $120 OFF! These will be July 6th from 10 am-11 am and 5 pm-7 pm at the STUNNING Des Moines Art Center Rose Garden in Des Moines, IA. My VIP list booked most of the spots, but I do have a handful left! Let me know if you’re interested and I can send over available time slots!

Hey Des Moines friends! I’m so excited about my new Rose Garden Mini-Sessions coming up! And for this week only, they’re $120 OFF! These will be July 6th from 10 am-11 am and 5 pm-7 pm at the STUNNING Des Moines Art Center Rose Garden in Des Moines, IA. My VIP list booked most of the spots, but I do have a handful left! Let me know if you’re interested and I can send over available time slots!

Hey Des Moines friends! I'm so excited about my new Rose Garden Mini-Sessions coming up! And for this week only, they're $120 OFF! These will be July 6th from 10 am-11 am and 5 pm-7 pm at the STUNNING Des Moines Art Center Rose Garden, Des Moines, IA. These are perfect for family, maternity or senior photos!

My VIP list booked most of the spots, but I do have a handful left! Let me know if you're interested and I can send over available time slots!
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Hey Des Moines friends! I'm so excited about my new Rose Garden Mini-Sessions coming up! And for this week only, they're $120 OFF! These will be July 6th from 10 am-11 am and 5 pm-7 pm at the STUNNING Des Moines Art Center Rose Garden, Des Moines, IA. These are perfect for family, maternity or senior photos!

My VIP list booked most of the spots, but I do have a handful left! Let me know if you're interested and I can send over available time slots!
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CONGRATS Corey on graduating from Des Moines University!!🎓🎉
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CONGRATS Corey on graduating from Des Moines University!!🎓🎉
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OBSESSED is an understatement!

OBSESSED is an understatement!

The Phaisith's! So ADORBALE!!! 😊

The Phaisith's! So ADORBALE!!! 😊

Hey Des Moines friends! I'm so excited about my new Willow Tree Mini-Sessions coming up! And for this week only, they're $140 OFF! These will be June 15th from 9 am-11 am and 5 pm-7 pm at the STUNNING Brenton Arboretum in Dallas Center, IA. My VIP list booked most of the spots, but I do have 2 spots left! Let me know if you're interested and I can send over available time slots!
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Hey Des Moines friends! I'm so excited about my new Willow Tree Mini-Sessions coming up! And for this week only, they're $140 OFF! These will be June 15th from 9 am-11 am and 5 pm-7 pm at the STUNNING Brenton Arboretum in Dallas Center, IA. My VIP list booked most of the spots, but I do have 2 spots left! Let me know if you're interested and I can send over available time slots!
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Delivered the Sarmiento's gallery! How cute are they?! 📸🌷
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Delivered the Sarmiento's gallery! How cute are they?! 📸🌷
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Hey Des Moines friends! I’m so excited about my new Willow Tree Mini-Sessions coming up! And for this week only, they’re $140 OFF! These will be June 15th from 9 am-11 am and 5 pm-7 pm at the STUNNING Brenton Arboretum in Dallas Center, IA. My VIP list booked most of the spots, but I do have a handful left! Let me know if you’re interested and I can send over available time slots!

Hey Des Moines friends! I’m so excited about my new Willow Tree Mini-Sessions coming up! And for this week only, they’re $140 OFF! These will be June 15th from 9 am-11 am and 5 pm-7 pm at the STUNNING Brenton Arboretum in Dallas Center, IA. My VIP list booked most of the spots, but I do have a handful left! Let me know if you’re interested and I can send over available time slots!

Sent off their so very adorable final gallery!! 📸🌷

Sent off their so very adorable final gallery!! 📸🌷

Hey Des Moines friends! I'm so excited about my new Willow Tree Mini-Sessions coming up! And for this week only, they're $140 OFF! These will be June 15th from 9 am-11 am and 5 pm-7 pm at the STUNNING Brenton Arboretum in Dallas Center, IA. My VIP list booked most of the spots, but I do have a handful left! Let me know if you're interested and I can send over available time slots!

Hey Des Moines friends! I'm so excited about my new Willow Tree Mini-Sessions coming up! And for this week only, they're $140 OFF! These will be June 15th from 9 am-11 am and 5 pm-7 pm at the STUNNING Brenton Arboretum in Dallas Center, IA. My VIP list booked most of the spots, but I do have a handful left! Let me know if you're interested and I can send over available time slots!

Little Mia was the cutest baby ever!!!
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Little Mia was the cutest baby ever!!!
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Sneak peek gallery for the Argueta!!

Sneak peek gallery for the Argueta!!

I got to meet their baby girl Mia this last Sunday 😊
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I got to meet their baby girl Mia this last Sunday 😊
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Sent off their final gallery for some engagement pictures! ☺🎉
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Sent off their final gallery for some engagement pictures! ☺🎉
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Sneak peeks for the Sarmientos!! 📸🌷
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Sneak peeks for the Sarmientos!! 📸🌷
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Nithya & Sravan are about to welcome a little baby soon 💗📸
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Nithya & Sravan are about to welcome a little baby soon 💗📸
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Just me, my camera, and about 40 outtakes before this one 📸
Showing my face for the world to see who is behind Sarah Estes Photography
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Just me, my camera, and about 40 outtakes before this one 📸
Showing my face for the world to see who is behind Sarah Estes Photography
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Some snap shots of Sophi I never shared 📸🎓🎉
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Some snap shots of Sophi I never shared 📸🎓🎉
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Sent the Prakash's sneak peeks last week! Working on their final gallery as we speak 🎉🤫
I loved working with them, and photographing them!

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Sent the Prakash's sneak peeks last week! Working on their final gallery as we speak 🎉🤫
I loved working with them, and photographing them!

@nithyasprakash
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Blaine & Lindsey engagement session previews🌷💗
I'm actually obsessed with black-and-white images and always include them in galleries!
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Blaine & Lindsey engagement session previews🌷💗
I'm actually obsessed with black-and-white images and always include them in galleries!
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Some previews from Jenna + Wyatt during their spring maternity session 💗📸
Book a spring session between your 32 and 36-week mark ☺️ The flowers will be blooming like crazy soon 🌷🌷🌷
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Some previews from Jenna + Wyatt during their spring maternity session 💗📸
Book a spring session between your 32 and 36-week mark ☺️ The flowers will be blooming like crazy soon 🌷🌷🌷
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Congrats to Alex & Caitlin Hobbs the newlyweds since 04/6/25 🎉💗

There were lots of happy tears and amazing energy from family. It was amazing photographing their wedding. Can't wait to send them the rest of their gallery!!!

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Congrats to Alex & Caitlin Hobbs the newlyweds since 04/6/25 🎉💗

There were lots of happy tears and amazing energy from family. It was amazing photographing their wedding. Can't wait to send them the rest of their gallery!!!

@ck_caitlin @altahouseeventcenter

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It's their WEDDING weekend! 🎉💍
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It's their WEDDING weekend! 🎉💍
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Can't wait to meet their little one! 💗📸
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Can't wait to meet their little one! 💗📸
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Almost there class of 2025 🎓🎉

DISCOUNTED session (20-min, 20 edited images, $100 OFF) these are only $200, perfect for spring senior photos. I have limited spots, so book your session NOW. Just message me!
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Almost there class of 2025 🎓🎉

DISCOUNTED session (20-min, 20 edited images, $100 OFF) these are only $200, perfect for spring senior photos. I have limited spots, so book your session NOW. Just message me!
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A couple of cuties in the spring flowers last year 🌷💗

DISCOUNTED session (20-min, 20 edited images, $100 OFF) these are only $200, perfect for anniversary pictures. I have limited spots, so book your session NOW. Just message me!
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A couple of cuties in the spring flowers last year 🌷💗

DISCOUNTED session (20-min, 20 edited images, $100 OFF) these are only $200, perfect for anniversary pictures. I have limited spots, so book your session NOW. Just message me!
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Playing in the blooms with the Pancoast family 🌷📸

Spring minis are almost here! DISCOUNTED session (20-min, 20 edited images, $100 OFF) these are only $200. I have limited spots, so book your session before they are gone. Just message me!
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Playing in the blooms with the Pancoast family 🌷📸

Spring minis are almost here! DISCOUNTED session (20-min, 20 edited images, $100 OFF) these are only $200. I have limited spots, so book your session before they are gone. Just message me!
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Aidan is about to graduate 🎓🎉

Now is the time to book your senior session, class of '26! Message me to book in the summer or fall 🌞📸

Aidan is about to graduate 🎓🎉

Now is the time to book your senior session, class of '26! Message me to book in the summer or fall 🌞📸

Some pictures from the Johnsons' gallery celebrating their anniversary last spring 🎉🌷

Book your spring minis on April 26th for $200. Message me for more information if you're interested!

Some pictures from the Johnsons' gallery celebrating their anniversary last spring 🎉🌷

Book your spring minis on April 26th for $200. Message me for more information if you're interested!

Look at this little cutie that came to last year's spring minis 🌷🌞

Spring Minis this year are April 26th for $200. I still have spots open if you are interested just message me!

Look at this little cutie that came to last year's spring minis 🌷🌞

Spring Minis this year are April 26th for $200. I still have spots open if you are interested just message me!

Some cute shots of the Vatterick kids 📸🌷

Message me about spring minis this year! April 26th: $200, 20-minute session, 20 edited images, Water Works park.

Some cute shots of the Vatterick kids 📸🌷

Message me about spring minis this year! April 26th: $200, 20-minute session, 20 edited images, Water Works park.

A few from the gorgeous Sophi's senior gallery 🎓🎉

A few from the gorgeous Sophi's senior gallery 🎓🎉

Some springtime fun last year with the Meyers 🌷🌷🌷 Can't wait for spring minis this year! Message me to book a time, 20-minute session April 26th for $200 ✉️

Some springtime fun last year with the Meyers 🌷🌷🌷 Can't wait for spring minis this year! Message me to book a time, 20-minute session April 26th for $200 ✉️

Fun family pictures with the Reynolds 📸

Fun family pictures with the Reynolds 📸

A few snapshots from Lizzy’s senior gallery 🎓🎉

Senior sessions are open for booking, class of 2026! Book now and get $100 OFF any of my packages. Message me ✉️

A few snapshots from Lizzy’s senior gallery 🎓🎉

Senior sessions are open for booking, class of 2026! Book now and get $100 OFF any of my packages. Message me ✉️

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