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 $800
Pricing includes 90 minutes in the Des Moines area, and your custom digital gallery of high resolution images to download, print, and share.
Each additional half hour is $250.
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.
Gaining the trust of my clients is probably the most important part of the process for me. It’s really the only way to create photos that feel effortless. This wedding day with Edie & Gavin was a bit of a roller coaster, with unexpected illness, pop up thunderstorms, and a couple of other wild cards, but you’d really never know any of that from these photos. They worked through all of it with grace and trusted my lead. The overwhelming feeling at day’s end was unbridled joy. Their reception will be one I won’t ever forget. So much love, pride, and happiness in the room, and I felt so lucky to be the outsider getting to witness it all.
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
Long distance love. A whirlwind engagement. A wedding dress from 1910, found in her grandmother’s trunk. A stunning old church. This entire day felt like stepping back in time. I loved being a part of it. Congrats, K & K. You two are special.🥂
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Vintage Wedding Dress / Iowa Wedding Photographer / Des Moines Family & Wedding Photographer / Midwest Wedding Photography
Baby number three brings chaos and joy to new levels in equal parts. 😌 Such an honor to document this milestone for this beautiful family. Newborn shoots with older siblings are my absolute favorite.
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Family Photographer Des Moines / Des Moines Newborn Photographer / Lifestyle Family Photos Iowa
Sessions with these three are always a bright spot in my schedule. Their daughter is spunky and smart and they’re such tender parents. I do lots of chatting with Marin between photos and she always chooses to hold my hand when we’re walking around. 😌 I always take time to chit chat with kiddos before I do any directing, and sessions always involve plenty of movement and exploring. Usually feels more like a play date than a photo shoot. 🤍
Jadyn & Peyton’s West Des Moines wedding was so much fun. I wish you could have seen the way the bridesmaids belted out Enchanted by Taylor Swift after she got in her dress. And the tears flowing down her sister’s cheeks through so much of the day. And the little boy who handed her a dandelion at the park because he thought she looked beautiful. And I wish you could have seen how proud and delighted their families were, and heard the incredible speeches about these two. Instead I’ll leave you with little glimpses of the overwhelming joy contained in one day.
Photo assistant: @thejenocollective
Venue: @therewindhotel
DJ: @vows.and.vibes
Hair: @elansaloniowa
Dress:@schaffersbridal_ia
Suits: @halberstadtsclothiers
Florals: @something_chic_floral
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Photographing love and life in Des Moines, Iowa and beyond.