Weekend Update

I hope everyone is having a wonderful weekend! This weather we've been having is pretty crazy (warm one day, cold and dreary the next), and sadly has pushed my upcoming sessions back further and further on the schedule.  Fingers crossed that weather cooperates next weekend so I can share some fun new images with you! Just as a quick update - May and June are now completely full, so if you're thinking of a summer session please consider booking early! I will only be taking a couple more sessions for July and August, and only one spot remains for September.

Also, I wanted to take a moment to say congratulations to my clients Melissa and Dave on the arrival of their new son Max, who I am extremely excited to meet next weekend at his newborn session! 

Oliver: 2 Years [Des Moines Children Photography]

This is the third year I've had the privilege of photography Oliver and his parents, Nicole and James. I am always so thrilled to get invited back into clients' homes and these three are some of my favorite people. Aren't they just the cutest little family? Oliver was full of energy as always, which was great - it made for a really fun session and kept everyone on their toes. We decided if Oliver was a rock star, his rider would include plenty of graham cracker goldfish crackers + chocolate milk. Quite a delicious snack if you ask me!

Nicole and James, I hope you guys like the preview! Thank you again for a great session and for letting me spend the morning with your adorable family, it was wonderful to see you all! :)



I think this one was when Nicole had him do his fake laugh, which was hilarious.




Can't forget the obligatory foot shot!


These photos of Nicole and James interacting with Oliver are some of my favorite pictures EVER. So, so sweet.












This photo cracks me up, because we did a photo like this last year and Oliver made a similar expression. I feel a tradition coming on...

Happiness is...a new puppy!

Double your Yorkies, double your fun...Meet Clara, the newest addition to the Madigan family!

Clara is 2 1/2 months old, loves squeaky toys, cuddling, and harassing her new big brother Einstein. Einstein's not too sure of her just yet, but hopefully they'll be best friends sooner rather than later! In the meantime she's keeping us all on our toes!