Des Moines and Charlotte Wedding Photographer and Family Photographer
"My husband and I were so impressed by Haverlee! She went above and beyond to capture our little family in a natural, beautiful way. She was wonderful with our son and was patient when he needed a moment to calm down. She had wonderful suggestions for us that translated into stunning photos. Our family and friends were blown away by the photos and we will cherish them forever."
- Sarah K
One of my favorite weddings of 2025 at The Tea Room in Des Moines.
Brandon & Emma met on a field trip to DC with schools from the same district. She crushed on him in the security line for the White House. He talked to her at the spy museum. And she snagged a seat beside him on the plane ride home. They shared a pair of headphones and he played Strawberry Swing by Coldplay. That middle school crush turned into a high school romance, a commitment through college, and a wedding 12 years later. It’s not difficult to make a wedding personal and meaningful when you have over a decade of history together.
This sweet wedding is now blogged on my web site. 🍓
Photo assistant: @jacobncia
Venue: @thetearoomdsm
Coordination & Design: @blissevents_staffing
Hair & Makeup: @hellodarlinglam
Dress: @weddingshoppeinc
Cake: @miabella_bakery_
The Longs on their cattle farm in Nebraska. If it wasn’t so chilly, I would have wanted to hang out here all night, and cuddle that fluffy teddy bear of a calf. This family is so kind and tender and their new baby will be so loved. Plus Garnet is going to be the sweetest little big sister.
A timeless engagement session on a rooftop in Des Moines. This was such a fun one. We got lucky with perfect November weather before winter showed up in all her drama.
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Favorites in black & white from Cade & Kennedey’s wedding at Country Lane Lodge outside of Des Moines, Iowa. They’ve been together since they were teenagers and their families are absolutely precious. It was such a beautiful wedding.
Photo assistant: @chelseaweaver.photo
Venue: @countrylanelodge
Florals: @something_chic_floral
Hair: @hairbybrianne.co
DJ: @pro_beatz_entertainment
Dress: @weddingsbydesigndm
A family session outside of Des Moines, on Autumn’s last perfect day. ✨
Working on edits for families I’ve known since before their children were born is an overwhelming honor. Every single time I add another gallery, I go back through the years, just like I know they will. It’s so incredible to see how everyone has grown (and how my work has progressed!). Witnessing these two parent with so much patience and joy is life-giving. I adore this little sunshine crew and had so much fun.
Photographing love and life in Des Moines, Iowa, Western North Carolina and beyond.