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Graduating in 2026? Book your session before my calendar is filled. Inquire below for my packages.

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!!!

@ck_caitlin @altahouseeventcenter

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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 ✉️

So I took an extended break, but I'm back! Just in time for spring 🌷🌷🌷 I'm excited to shake off the winter blues, so bring on the sunshine 🌞

So I took an extended break, but I'm back! Just in time for spring 🌷🌷🌷 I'm excited to shake off the winter blues, so bring on the sunshine 🌞

There wasn't a dull moment during the Janko's session 🫶

There wasn't a dull moment during the Janko's session 🫶

Aidan! Class of '25 🎉🎉

Aidan! Class of '25 🎉🎉

From taking their maternity pictures to meeting their little girl 😭 she's so adorable ❤

From taking their maternity pictures to meeting their little girl 😭 she's so adorable ❤

All my seniors this year were fun to photograph! Just a little over a semester left class of '25 🎉🎉

All my seniors this year were fun to photograph! Just a little over a semester left class of '25 🎉🎉

Got to photograph the Anderson's again 🌻

Got to photograph the Anderson's again 🌻

The Ayala's 🫶

The Ayala's 🫶

The Suljic's 🥰

The Suljic's 🥰

Please bring the puppies to your session!🐾

Please bring the puppies to your session!🐾

Family fall pics. Name something better!🍁🍁🍁

Family fall pics. Name something better!🍁🍁🍁

The Gamet's were so adorable 😇

The Gamet's were so adorable 😇

Senior '25, Elvin 🎉🎉

Senior '25, Elvin 🎉🎉

How stinking cute are the Reed's 🥰

How stinking cute are the Reed's 🥰

Just realizing I haven't posted a picture of myself in so long 😅

Just realizing I haven't posted a picture of myself in so long 😅

STUNNING 😇

STUNNING 😇

PLEASE bring your dogs to your session!!!! I love animals ❤

PLEASE bring your dogs to your session!!!! I love animals ❤

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