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A Downtown Des Moines Family Session

I’ve been so grateful to serve the Keehners as their photographer for several years. Repeat clients are my favorite clients. It’s not just because of my gratitude for their business (although that’s a huge honor) but it’s because the more I get to know people, the better I can serve them. Everyone’s more relaxed and at ease. I have their complete trust that no matter how rambunctious and unwilling to cooperate a two year old may be, I’ll get beautiful images, which significantly eases stress. Everyone ends up having more fun together throughout the session. We spent an hour at The East Fifth Studio in downtown Des Moines. It gets gorgeous afternoon light and it was warm and cozy on a chilly spring day.

Toddlers come in every variety, just like us grown-ups. Marin is the determined and curious type. We kept the session playful, with plenty of breaks to wiggle and run. I have plenty of tricks up my sleeve to ensure beautiful photos, no matter how uncooperative a kiddo may be. Kids are always so intrigued by my camera and want to see what all the buttons do. Marin helped me snap photos of her parents toward the end. I adore this family and it’s been such a privilege to watch them grow.

a father and mother look at their two year old daughter during a family session in downtown Des Moines by Haverlee Photography
a dad stands near a window with his two year old daughter and they both giggle in the sunshine during a family session by Haverlee Photography
a two year old girl runs toward her mom at East Fifth Studio in downtown Des Moines during a session with Haverlee Photography
a mom and dad dance with their two year old daughter during a family photo session in Des Moines Iowa photographed by Haverlee Photography
black and white image of a mom and dad and their two year old daughter taken by Asheville family photographer, Haverlee Photography
image of a mom and dad holding their two year old daughter taken by Omaha family photographer, Haverlee Photography
a mom tickles her daughter who's being held by her dad during a downtown Des Moines studio session by Haverlee Photography
a two year old girl wearing overalls looks in the mirror during a downtown Des Moines family session by Haverlee Photography
a black and white image of mom holding her daughter and laughing together during a family session in Des Moines by Asheville family photographer, Haverlee Photography
a mom and dad and their two year old daughter in front of a window at East Fifth Studio in downtown Des Moines by wedding and family photographer Haverlee Photography
A couple sitting down and cuddling in front of a wall at the East Fifth studio in downtown Des Moines Iowa by family photographer Haverlee Photography
a dad tosses his happy daughter in the air during a laid back family session in Des Moines by Omaha family photographer Haverlee

Photographing love and life in Des Moines, Iowa, Western North Carolina and beyond.