2016 Ankeny High School Senior Kate….Johnston Waukee Des Moines Ankeny Urbandale Grimes Iowa Photographer

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This is 2016 Ankeny High School senior Kate, who may have had the hottest night of the summer for her senior session. The session started out with a heat index of 106 but you would never know by her pictures it was that hot out, she was amazing and  kept a positive addditude the whole time…now if you would of seen a picture of me after this session you would know it was hot out, dripping in sweat is not a good look for any photographer. Kate is going to Creighton University to play soccer after high school so we wanted to do something different representing that with a mix of urban and soccer. Thank you Kate for being so good about the heat. You have such an amazing future ahead of you! Kate_8_of_20_ Kate_12_of_20_ Kate_18_of_20_ Kate_4_of_20_ Kate_10_of_20_ Kate_15_of_20_ Kate_19_of_20_ Kate_16_of_20_ Kate_7_of_20_ Kate_13_of_20_ Kate_20_of_20_ Kate_17_of_20_ Kate_3_of_20_ Kate_5_of_20_ Kate_14_of_20_

Friends Photo Shoot Sessions….Johnston Waukee Des Moines Ankeny Urbandale Grimes Photographer Iowa

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Here is how I kept myself busy through my down time this winter and early spring…friends shoots. Oh my what fun and crazy girls I got to hang out with. The temperature at these sessions ran from 18 degrees on snowy day up to 76 degrees…only in Iowa would this happen. I love to do both these kinds of sessions, both urban and snow sessions so it worked out great to keep myself busy. It was fun capturing the girls doing the serious look..but I think my favorite pictures from all of these sessions are the outtakes when girls are laughing and being goofy, because isn’t that what friendship is all about. I am so glad that the girls not only had fun but also got to make memories with their best friends that will last a life time.

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The Geber Family…Johnston Waukee Des Moines Ankeny Urbandale Grimes Photographer Iowa

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As you can tell I am very far behind on blogging, so today was going to be a catch up day of getting my blog up to date…and then I came across Miss Alice and her Alice and Wonderland session and maybe it was meant to be for me to not have this session blogged yet so I can spread the word for this family. This little three year old has a special place in my heart, you see she was diagnosed just a few weeks ago with stage 4 Neuroblastoma cancer. It started as a back pain at the beginning of February, Alice’s scan showed three tumors, bone marrow and in the bone (skull, behind eye, vertebrae and hip). Alice’s family has stood behind my business from the first months that moved back to Iowa, I photographed her four times now and for the first three sessions she really did want to smile and boy could she be stubborn with those smiles…which brings me back to Alice’s cancer, she has so much fight in her and determination just like when she would not smile for me she will show this cancer what she is made of. I know there are fundraisers in the works, a Caring Bridge account, hats being made for Alice, and gift cards for the family (if you wish to help this family please contact me and I will get you contacted with the people helping out. Please keep this family in your prayers, thoughts, positives vibes..whatever you believe put it out there for this sweet family.

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The Sullivan Family…Johnston Waukee Des Moines Ankeny Urbandale Grimes Photographer Iowa

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Let me introduce you to this sweet family the Sullivan’s. I meet the family on a early October day down at Vally Junction which is full of amazing character from brick walls, fire escapes, painted doorways, even a metal wall. Thank you Sullivan family for being such  great family to capture.

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Sorensen Family Session…Johnston, Waukee, Des Moines, Ankeny, Urbandale, Grimes Photographer

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Sneak peek from the Sorensen family session. This was such a gorgeous location on their family farm with a big red barn and wild flower field out there front door. We and amazing lighting right before sunset and some very cute kiddos to work with. Thank you Sorensen family and I hope you enjoy your images.

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Newborn Baby Girl Grace…Johnston, Waukee, Ankeny, Urbandale, Des Moines, Grimes, Photographer

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Sneak peek from a newborn session with baby girl Grace. Yet another sweet little one that was such a good girl through the whole session and just snoozed away. Thank you Miss Grace for being such a good girl!

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Newborn Baby Boy Bram Photo Shoot Session Johnston, Des Moines, Urbandale, Waukee, Ankeny Photographer

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Here is a sneak peek from sweet baby boy Bram. He was such a dream to work with and slept right through the whole session. Thank you baby Bram for being a pure joy to work with and hope your parents enjoy your sneak peek.

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The Van Baale Family Photo Shoot Session Johnston, Des Moines, Urbandale, Waukee, Ankeny Photographer

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Let me introduce you to the Van Baale family who was so much fun to work with. They were so great with  all of my crazy ideas and really got into the session. Thank you Van Baale family!

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The Muenchrath Family Fall Photo Shoot Johnston Des Moines Waukee Ankeny Urbandale Grimes Photographer

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Here is the Muenchrath family session that was photographed in October. It was another session that I loved how it turned out and wanted to share.

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One Year Birthday Cake Smash Olivia Johnston Des Moines Waukee Ankeny Urbandale Grimes Photographer

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Little Miss Olivia’s one year cake smash, which again is a bit behind since I am WAY behind on my blog entires. She was a blast to watch tackle this cake and completely indulge in it. Thank you Miss Olivia for all the sweet smiles, giggles, and laughs for me and your mama that morning.

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