From spring flowers to rich autumn colors, this spot shines year-round.

Senior Pictures at the World Food Prize Fountain

Senior Photo Variety at the World Food Prize: Steps, Gardens & Downtown Des Moines Charm

Senior pictures at the World Food Prize Hall of Laureates give you several very different looks right in downtown Des Moines. If you’re planning senior pictures in Des Moines, this is an especially good location for colorful gardens, fountains, stone steps, and a more classic setting.

Adelaide’s Session

There’s plenty to work with here as we move around the grounds. One direction might give us flowers and greenery, while a short walk takes us to the steps, fountain, or more neutral backgrounds. It’s also easy to pair the World Food Prize with Court Avenue or another downtown Des Moines location if you want to change things up even more.

Archer's Session

The stone exterior is a nice contrast to the gardens, especially for a more neutral outfit or a slightly dressier look. The steps, arches, walls, and walkways also give us plenty of options for both standing and seated portraits.

Shanel's senior session at World Food Prize

Shanel's Session

The gardens change quite a bit throughout the year, which means this location never looks exactly the same from one senior session to the next. Spring and summer bring plenty of green and flowers, while later sessions can have deeper colors and a completely different feel.

Beyond the Gardens

Taylor's senior session at World Food Prize

Senior photo in flowers at World Food Prize

World Food Prize water fountain senior photo

Des Moines senior photo at World Food Prie

The area around the fountain gives another option, providing more variety for your senior session.

Senior pictures at the World Food Prize also offer flexibility when it comes to outfits and posing. Whether you’re going for classic and polished or fun and spontaneous, this space supports a wide range of looks. We can also include a few portraits with the Capitol dome behind you for that iconic, unmistakably Des Moines look. It’s a location that photographs beautifully and feels just as effortless as it looks.