"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
Chloe & Charles after a rainstorm in Iowa.
A slow burn from meeting in middle school to dating in high school, and now the absolute sweetest couple engaged to be married. These two were so chill and sweet and such a joy to photograph. Can’t wait to document the next big milestone in their love story. ✨
This Des Moines wedding didn’t go perfectly according to plan. There were several snafus that will one day be funny stories. But my goodness, it was wonderful. So many happy tears. I’m so lucky to have been in the room for this one. They are wildly precious people surrounded by so much love and care.
Congrats, Mr. & Mrs. Dineen. You have a wonderful life ahead of you. 🥂
Photo assistant: @jacobncia
Venue: @thetearoomdsm & St Ambrose Cathedral
Dress: @moderndress
Coordination: @someoneborrowed
Florals: @bellafloradsm
Hair: @oliver.jamessalon
Makeup: @ivyboydmakeup
Spray tan: @glowongirl.beauty
DJ: @marqueeeventsdjs
Catering: @barattas
FAQ’s that don’t actually matter:
• What kind of equipment do you use? (The professional kind.)
• What’s your photography style? (Depends on the light.)
• Have you shot at our venue before? (A pro will scope things out beforehand and quickly know how to identify the best spots for portraits.)
FAQ’s that matter a LOT:
• How do you ensure our photos are safe? (Dual card slots should be recording simultaneously. Photos should be kept in two different places and stored safely until uploaded and delivered, including for destination weddings. I never leave all cards in a car in case of theft.)
• Can we see a full gallery? (Some photogs have good work to share on socials but aren’t as confident in low light or less than attractive getting ready spaces. Be leery of only pretty photos from styled shoots.)
• Can we hop on a FaceTime call or meet in person? (You absolutely must gel with your photographer’s personality and energy. This is equally as important as their work.)
• Do you have reviews we can read? (You betcha.)
Those four Q’s should be pretty foolproof in ensuring a good experience. 🥂
Last Saturday’s wedding in Des Moines with Jadyn & Peyton was so much fun. 🥲 They’re grounded and kind and their families blew me away. I love love love getting to know my clients better through their families on their wedding day, and their parents did a lot of bragging about these two. Their moms are so special! 🥹 I’m thrilled for them and it was such an honor to witness it all.
Photo assistant: @thejenocollective
Venue: @therewindhotel
DJ: @vows.and.vibes
Hair: @elansaloniowa
Dress: @schaffersbridal_ia
Suits: @halberstadtsclothiers
Florals: @something_chic_floral
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The precious Wright family with the first of the summer wildflowers in Iowa. Life with toddlers is so far from perfect but it’s so beautiful. It was an honor to capture this fleeting stage for them.
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