Des Moines Family Photographer: Sarah, Phet, Elina and Kaedyn, Autumn 2014

I met up with Sarah, Phet, Elina and Kaedyn on a brisk and windy Sunday October morning. I always enjoy making Elina and Kaedyn laugh and it was a mini-session that went by too fast. Maybe it was all the fun that we were having but it could also have been the change in the autumn day light that shortened up our time. Which ever it was, we walked away with some great memories.

Des Moines Family Photographer: Josie, Kenny, Luke and Molly, Autumn 2014

I enjoy meeting up with Josie and Kenny and their family. They are the first family that I've had the joy of seeing go from two to three with Luke and to being complete with Molly. Their family session was the first time I've taken their photos together and it couldn't have worked out better for a late October evening. Luke has grown up so fast and is a good big brother. Josie and Kenny are as much in love today as they were when I took their engagement photos. It was a long drive to Albia but it was worth it just to see them all smile together.

Des Moines Portraits Photographer: Gina, Des Moines East High, Class of 2015

Even though Gina has a few months left at East High, she has a pretty good jump start on her career. Through out high school, she's been taking pre-requisite courses and has a few hurdles left to begin her life as an RN. We met on a breezy but warm October Sunday for her senior session. It was probably one of the last good days of autumn and I enjoyed taking Gina and her sisters and mom around downtown Des Moines. It was a fun time laughing and talking about what she's been up to. Good luck Gina in all that you do. We are very proud of you!

Des Moines Family Photographer: Natalie, Danny & Cora, Autumn 2014

It was an unusually brisk October morning when I met Natalie, Danny and Cora for their family photo session. A large blanket of clouds just covered the skies shortly before we began our trek through Greenwood Park and the Rose Garden. As cool as it was, that didn't stop little Miss Cora from taking off on her own, crunching through fallen leaves left by autumn's air. As cool as it was, I still had a lot of fun catching up with Natalie and Danny and seeing the playful Cora in good spirits.

Des Moines Family Photographer: Molly, Newborn

After meeting Molly for the first time, I would say that she is the sweetest. I suppose it could be the cool air rolling around at this time of the year that makes us a little more tired these days. But I bet Molly is just taking her sweet time getting to know the world that is around her. With her big brother Luke and cousin Maddux having a grand of a time exploring the collection of his toys in the background, she slept comfortably, tucked underneath a warm onesie and soft, airy blankets.