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I love capturing and celebrating graduations with photos- especially when the student is graduating from university (or in this case, MEDICAL SCHOOL!!). What an honor! Brenna wrapped up her time at Des Moines University, and moved just days after this session to her new home and job. I loved getting to capture this season for her!
Capturing growing families -specifically, maternity sessions- will always have a special place in my heart. I hope to do more of these sessions as my clients’ and friends grow their families!!
Studio Minis are here!! I’m offering studio headshot mini-sessions at a discount, so jump on this fun adventure with me and update your portraits while it’s still “winter”!
I love nothing more than a sweet lifestyle session in an early 1900s apartment! Clara and Eva called this space home for a year while living together, and it was so special to capture them (and cat Puddin’) in this gorgeous Sherman Hill building. Let me know if you’d like to book your own lifestyle session here!
Allergy season is here, which is unfortunate for my sinuses and tissue budget, but fortunate for you all and anyone who enjoys beautiful flowering plants & trees!! I have a few spots left for spring mini’s and wanted to make sure you all know about it! :)
I’m a huge fan of headshot photography! I think that it’s important to update your online profiles ever few years, and so I loved that Puma reached out to me when she needed some new photos. We snagged a studio space downtown Des Moines, and had a wonderful time chatting, laughing and making some camera magic happen!
Valentine Mini’s for 2023 are a GO!! Pop into the full blog post for details!!
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Ever considered some personal branding photos- whether for social media, your blog, website, or even dating apps!? Well, that’s what this session with Zephan is and I think it’s the best thing ever for 20 or 30-somethings! Why wait to capture you and your life!?
Just my best friend modeling in the Arizona desert… nothing better!
There’s literally nothing more perfect than maternity photos in the spring! Hope blooms afresh in the flowers, nesting birds, and baby bellies alike. Enjoy this precious session with Simon and Carolina!
You’ve never seen an early morning session quite like this! The sun slowly popped over the Tonto National Forest. Soft sunlight woke both us and the desert up in a golden bath of light. And Tina shone most brightly, a stunning soul reflecting Light into the world around her. Click to see more from this fashion session in the desert of Scottsdale, Arizona.
If you’re in need of some professional headshots, Amelia Renee Photography has you handled! From consults about outfits (if you need assistance picking out the right clothes) to locations and posing, Amelia will guide you through the entire process. Don’t hesitate to ask now for availability. No matter the weather or season, we’ll make taking professional portraits fun and easy!
After seeing a few local ‘togs share their FaceTime quarantine sessions, I decided to give it a shot! My best friend and her husband were my first test subjects and it was SO FUN. Leading up to the session, I felt more nerves than I have in months or years prior to a shoot. However, as soon as we got on the call, I was in the zone. This FaceTime photo shoot brought me more joy and focus than anything else has this past month! It felt good to be posing and editing images. Plus, I got to hang out with my friends and see their super cute house. :)
I am committed to discovering new spaces and hidden gem locations in central Iowa for each of my seniors. Whether you pick to shoot photos in downtown des moines, or the middle of a cornfield, you can bet that we’ll make some magical senior portraits for your Instagram feed! These springtime senior photos of Miranda are some old favorites of mine, and I’m eagerly anticipating the spring blooms we’ll see here in Des Moines soon enough.
Sophia and I met two & a half years ago at Iowa State. She was a freshman, walking through so many life changes and adventures! We met up a few times to talk, but our paths didn’t cross as much the following year. Now that I’m running my photography business in Des Moines, instead of Ames, our paths never cross. Until last week! Sophia decided to take me up on my mentoring sessions, and the Lord gave us a perfectly beautiful day!
This year has been full of so many incredible sessions. From engagement sessions all over the state, to some of the best senior girls ever, I’m in awe when I look back on this past year! To every family who has hired me for photos, every senior girl who trusted me with her session, and friends who have hired me for anniversary shoots— thank you. THANK YOU! It is such a joy to watch your lives develop, your families grow, and love get sweeter through the years.
I’ve long wanted to be a photographer in a styled shoot. When I met Lynda this fall, we started talking about the idea of collaborating. Autumn was super busy for me— half the time I wondered if I’d ever catch up on sleep! But I made it to November, and Lynda pulled together a great group of Des Moines area wedding vendors to style a shoot on a Sunday afternoon. It was chilly and grey outside, but inside the barn venue we warmed up with French-inspired snacks and wine and laughter.
I finally found a field of sunflowers in Iowa and it was so magical!!! Click to jump to the full blog post… showcasing some of the most gorgeous sunflowers you’ve ever seen! Looking for epic senior photos!? I would LOVE to be your photographer! Just shoot me an email!
Living in landlocked Iowa, it isn't often that I get to photograph a portrait session on the beach. Photographing Serene for her forthcoming EP release, on a beach, in NOVEMBER no less, was magical! The wind gave us a hard time, but we managed to make do. ;) Click to see a few of my favorite images. :)
