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Haverlee Photography in Des Moines Iowa
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SENIORS

Senior photos, just like so many other things in the era of “share and compare”, have morphed into quite a spectacle. I’m not into displays of grandeur that don’t actually have anything to do with YOU.

 

My hope for you as you step into that vulnerable space in front of my camera is that you feel comfortable with me and confident in who you are. Will it be a little bit awkward at first? Yeah, it likely will. But I'll ensure you get comfortable enough to open up and shine. I want to know what makes you smile, and laugh, and feel like the best version of yourself. Bring a friend or family member (or both!) with you! The more the merrier.

 

I can’t wait to show you just how beautiful you really are.

Full galleries available upon request.

“I went into the experience feeling flustered and nervous. As soon as my session began, Haverlee eased my nerves. It was a wonderful experience. I knew she would be able to bring out my inner beauty, but my pictures exceeded any expectations I had. She is extremely talented and comfortable to be around. She will listen to your vision and bring out who you are and create magic with you.”

- Madeline, class of 2019

Senior Pricing

Pricing Starts AT $700

 

Pricing includes 90 minutes at the location of your choice in the Des Moines area, and your online gallery of high resolution images to download, print, and share.

 

Each additional half hour is $150.

 

I recommend a 90 min session for 3 outfits, and a two hour session for 4-5 outfits. I’ll chat with you about your vision for your photos and can recommend the time frame to allow us to carry out that vision.

 

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“Haverlee was wonderful during my daughter’s senior pictures! My daughter was nervous getting started, and Haverlee gave her so much confidence! The ideas she had and the risks she took equaled phenomenal photographs. Haverlee is an extremely talented photographer and a joy to work with. ”

- Taryn M.

I was slammed with a realization last night as I was lying awake with anxious thoughts about bookings and business.
I grew up in a household like many others. A father with a quick temper. A mother who shut down and stonewalled at the slightest disappointment. I hit puberty in the 90’s at the height of evangelical purity culture, when therapy was for the self-involved elite. Love felt like a privilege, not a right. I was praised for perfection and ruffling the least amount of feathers so I leaned into that role in my family. We also moved a lot and I started over with friendships every couple of years. We’ve all come such a long way but those early years set the stage for a lifetime of performance. My childhood was very lonely. My needs and feelings grew smaller so I’d appear more lovable. I desperately wanted to be chosen…to be deemed worthy of someone’s time and attention. I spent all of my high school years going out with anyone who paid me the least bit of attention, and then got married at 19 for a permanent sense of belonging. That marriage was a repeat of my childhood training. Don’t have needs, don’t express feelings, just be perfect and you’ll still be lovable. I lived on crumbs of affection until I was about 35. I’ve deconstructed and rebuilt my understanding of my own worthiness of love and finally have a very healthy marriage and wonderful relationship with my parents. Receiving love and tenderness on my worst days has healed me immensely. But last night I realized I’ve been living with that old mindset in my business. I feel desperate to be chosen. That wound of unworthiness flares up often. I spiral in my thoughts of failure, rejection, and lack of belonging in this industry. It’s time flip the script. (Cont’d in comments…)

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I was slammed with a realization last night as I was lying awake with anxious thoughts about bookings and business. I grew up in a household like many others. A father with a quick temper. A mother who shut down and stonewalled at the slightest disappointment. I hit puberty in the 90’s at the height of evangelical purity culture, when therapy was for the self-involved elite. Love felt like a privilege, not a right. I was praised for perfection and ruffling the least amount of feathers so I leaned into that role in my family. We also moved a lot and I started over with friendships every couple of years. We’ve all come such a long way but those early years set the stage for a lifetime of performance. My childhood was very lonely. My needs and feelings grew smaller so I’d appear more lovable. I desperately wanted to be chosen…to be deemed worthy of someone’s time and attention. I spent all of my high school years going out with anyone who paid me the least bit of attention, and then got married at 19 for a permanent sense of belonging. That marriage was a repeat of my childhood training. Don’t have needs, don’t express feelings, just be perfect and you’ll still be lovable. I lived on crumbs of affection until I was about 35. I’ve deconstructed and rebuilt my understanding of my own worthiness of love and finally have a very healthy marriage and wonderful relationship with my parents. Receiving love and tenderness on my worst days has healed me immensely. But last night I realized I’ve been living with that old mindset in my business. I feel desperate to be chosen. That wound of unworthiness flares up often. I spiral in my thoughts of failure, rejection, and lack of belonging in this industry. It’s time flip the script. (Cont’d in comments…)

For the first time in a few years I’m offering a couple days of mini sessions in time for Mother’s Day. I moved away from mini sessions since they didn’t align with my child led, unhurried family photos. But I also recognize there’s a time and a place for them. These will be 20 minutes long in Des Moines for $300, and will include approximately 25 images with rights to download and share. Perfect for milestone photos of babies, a photo of grandmother and grandchildren, or updated family photos with older kids who aren’t quite as sweet and snuggly as they used to be. ;)

I don’t recommend these for spirited children, or little ones who take quite a while to warm up. My half and full sessions are ideal for larger families with very young children. 🤍

April 11th and 12th. DM me for available time slots.

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For the first time in a few years I’m offering a couple days of mini sessions in time for Mother’s Day. I moved away from mini sessions since they didn’t align with my child led, unhurried family photos. But I also recognize there’s a time and a place for them. These will be 20 minutes long in Des Moines for $300, and will include approximately 25 images with rights to download and share. Perfect for milestone photos of babies, a photo of grandmother and grandchildren, or updated family photos with older kids who aren’t quite as sweet and snuggly as they used to be. ;) I don’t recommend these for spirited children, or little ones who take quite a while to warm up. My half and full sessions are ideal for larger families with very young children. 🤍 April 11th and 12th. DM me for available time slots.
Haverlee Photography, wedding, senior and family photographer in Des Moines Iowa

Photographing love and life in Des Moines, Iowa and beyond.