Michael’s senior session Included the PAC, downtown textures, and bright summer color—capturing his personality across the studio, East Village, Gray’s Lake, and an amazing bridge.
Michael’s Senior Session
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Simon’s Senior Session
Simon’s senior pictures featured musical props and meaningful locations—perfectly capturing this West Des Moines Valley senior’s passion and personality.
Shanel’s Senior Session
Shanel’s senior session included portraits in studio and on location at Valley’s PAC stage, East Village, her golf course, the World Food Prize gardens, and sunflower fields at sunset.
Parker’s Senior Session
Senior Picture Location Inspiration Parking Garage, Riverwalk, & Court Ave Vibes: A Des Moines Favorite for Unique SessionsParker’s senior session in downtown Des Moines had style, grit, and personality. We kicked things off at a vintage car shop (see sidebar),...
Shreeya’s Senior Session
Shreeya’s range of talents and interests is seriously impressive! She had so many creative ideas, outfits, and locations in mind that her session took some careful planning. Fortunately, my process includes a pre-consultation with seniors and their parent(s) so we can...
Nathanael’s Senior Session
Nathanael’s ideas were epic! I really enjoyed working with him — and his parents — to plan his senior pictures. They were open to my ideas and brought so many creative ones of their own. He selected a great variety of outfits, and we were able to explore so many...
Xander’s Senior Pictures
During our pre-session consult, Xander was clear—he wanted his entire senior session at Southwoods Park. It’s a place he’s known for years, and the personal connection made it the perfect spot for him. While I usually suggest mixing in additional locations for...
Vivi’s Senior Session
I sit down with seniors and parent(s) before their senior photo shoot to plan ideas. Vivi had some great ones. From graffiti walls to Waterworks Park, we picked a variety of great locations. I also tell seniors to wear different colors and different styles of...
Avery’s Senior Session
The blue graffiti wall. So we always go into a session with a game plan. For Avery's session it was the botanical gardens, and then downtown. I happened to drive by this amazing graffiti wall on the way to the session, and luckly Avery was game to stop and take a few...
Nick’s Senior Session
Nick's Senior Session was great. I love the chance to go on-location with seniors and capture things that are important to them. Going to the Norwalk high school football stadium was so fun! Also loved the radom giant tire we used as a prop - apparently it is used...