Adaline’s senior session took place entirely at the World Food Prize—and it delivered. From flowering gardens and cherry trees to classic stone architecture and fountains, we were able to create completely different looks without ever changing locations. Proof that...
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Complete Senior Sessions
Archer’s Senior Session
I meet with high-school seniors and their parents before the session to plan ideas and talk through locations. Archer, a senior from West Des Moines Valley High School, loves music. We definitely wanted to include the PAC in his session, and we came up with other...
Yandel’s Senior Session
I meet with high-school seniors and their parents before the session to plan ideas and talk through locations. Yandel has been playing soccer with the same team for years. He is passionte about the sport, so we really wanted it include this with his senior...
Michael’s Senior Session
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.
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...









