I’ve known Dawson for a long time and have photographed him a few times during family sessions over the years. But this time? Senior photos. And wow, getting to document this season of his life felt extra special. We photographed Dawson’s senior session at Brenton Arboretum in Des Moines, and the fall color showed up. […]

I had such a wonderful time photographing the Galeser family at Shawnee Mission Park, and honestly… this session is such a perfect example of why I love what I do. Shawnee Mission Park is one of my favorite locations for family photos in the Kansas City area. It has the perfect mix of open space, […]

Henry showed up to his senior session with the most effortlessly cool energy: classic, stylish, confident, and completely himself. No forced moments, no trying too hard — just authentic vibes and a really fun afternoon creating images that feel true to who he is right now. We photographed his senior session at a family member’s […]

There are some families that just feel like sunshine every time you get to see them — and the Pearcy fam is one of those for me. I absolutely adore every moment with them, and this year’s session was extra special because we were celebrating sweet Lilah turning ONE! Cue my heart melting into a […]

Every once in a while, a senior session feels like stepping straight into a storybook… and Mattea absolutely brought that energy. I swear she sprinkled a little bit of fairy dust everywhere she went — the magic at this session? Off the charts. We wandered through Antioch Park in Kansas City, soaking in the changing […]

Some seniors just get the assignment… and Atticus was absolutely one of them. I’m so thankful that family connections brought him to MGP as one of our seniors this year — truly one of the best parts of being a Des Moines senior photographer is getting to meet amazing families through other amazing families. And […]

Some wedding days just feel extra special… and this one will stay with me forever. Stacey and Cedric, you two glow for each other. I’ve known you both for years and have photographed a handful of sessions together, but getting to document your wedding day? That truly takes the cake. The joy, the calm, the […]

There are some places I’ll never get tired of shooting at… and Prairiefire is absolutely one of them. The mix of modern architecture, tall grasses, wildflowers, and that golden Kansas City light delivers every single time. And when you pair a location like that with a senior as stunning and sweet as Aleezay? You get […]

Holy wow. Jamie + Alex’s wedding day was everything a photographer could dream of — classy, bold, wild, emotional, and absolutely unforgettable. From the weather to the people to the pure magic between these two, I walked away feeling ridiculously grateful to document their story. The Monroe in Des Moines understood the assignment. Every corner, […]

Senior year is such a special chapter, and capturing it in a way that truly reflects each senior’s personality is what I live for. Ryen’s session at Jester Hill Flower Farm near Des Moines was the perfect example of that — and WOW, she absolutely radiated. Even in the summer heat, Ryen delivered look after […]