top of page

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.

A professional senior portrait of a young woman with long, wavy brown hair smiling over her shoulder. She is wearing a black strapless bustier top with bow details and light-colored pants. The background is a minimalist, sun-drenched outdoor rooftop or plaza with a soft city skyline visible in the distance under a bright, hazy sky.

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!

High school senior in a green smocked top and ripped jeans posing against a large pine tree on a forest trail. Professional outdoor senior portrait with soft, natural lighting.
High school senior boy with light brown hair wearing a patterned short-sleeve button-down shirt and blue jeans, sitting on a wooden dock with a water background. Professional outdoor senior portrait with soft, natural lighting.

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

A black and white professional senior portrait of a young woman with long, wavy hair, smiling softly. She is wearing a chic black dress and a delicate necklace, posed outdoors with a soft-focus urban background that creates a timeless, high-end feel.
Ava
Black and white professional senior portrait of a young man with a casual, confident pose. He is wearing a patterned, short-sleeved button-down shirt and jeans, leaning against a wooden railing on a dock with arms crossed. The background features a soft, bokeh effect of a lake and sun-drenched trees, creating a timeless and classic look.
Aidan
A black and white professional senior portrait of a young woman with long, wavy hair, smiling warmly while seated in a field of tall grass. She is wearing a puff-sleeve embroidered top and a delicate necklace, posed in a natural, sun-drenched outdoor setting that creates a timeless and elegant feel.
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

© 2026 Sarah Estes Photography LLC

bottom of page