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Congratulations Graduate!

Senior year only happens once. That's exactly why my senior experience is one that is unmatched throughout the Des Moines metro. I bring every one of my seniors' personalities to life by creating a portrait experience unique to you.

I serve the Des Moines, IA area and focus on a fresh, modern style that emphasizes capturing who you are as a person at this important milestone in your lives.

I'm dedicated to giving you a one-of-a-kind senior portrait experience that is unmatched in the entire metro area. That’s exactly why no detail is too small. From prepping you with perfect outfits and locations that fit them perfectly to archive quality photo products like albums that you’ll want to show off, the senior experience is more than just taking photos.

Young woman in a red dress posing at Dale Maffit Reservoir near Des Moines, Iowa

01.
The Perfect Edit

I believe in images that aren't over edited.

All of your senior pictures are hand retouched to enhance the color, contrast. While I work to make sure you look your very best, your images won't look overly Photoshopped and will still look like the best version of you.

02.
Location & Wardrobe

You're unique, and your senior session should be too.

Every senior session is unique to you. I believe that your photos should reflect you and your personality through your outfits and location. Each session begins with working to style the perfect wardrobe for your session. I then work to find locations that match your vision so that your outfits look like they were designed to be photographed in that very location and your pictures come out better than you could have envisioned!

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03.
This is your day

Senior photos should be one of your best memories from all of senior year, and it's my promise to make that happen.

This day is truly your day. That's why I want go all out to make sure that you look back and have memories that last a lifetime.

Whether it's prepping you in advance for your session so that you come in feeling confident and stress-free for your shoot or bringing your best friend along to your photoshoot so that you can get photos and form those memories together, it all comes down to making sure this becomes one of the best parts of your senior year when you look back at this time in your life.

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.

Senior Galleries

Young woman in a red dress posing at Dale Maffit Reservoir near Des Moines, Iowa
Ava
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Aidan
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Millie

Capture Your Best Moments

Learn more about my professional high school senior photography packages and how I can help you preserve your memories. 

The Midwest + Des Moines, Iowa

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