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Mandy

Jun 19
0 min

Don't forget to print those photos!

Photos are great to have on your phone... but technology changes so much. Printed photos are really forever.

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Mandy

Mar 26
2 min

Crash course in Fresh 48 Photos

The COVID19 pandemic is unfortunately forcing hospital visits, Fresh 48, and even in home newborn session cancellations in Des Moines. ...

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Mandy

Mar 18
1 min

COVID-19 Closing

It is with a heavy heart that I feel I need to postpone all photo sessions until the threat of COVID-19 is lessened. I will work in acco...

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Mandy

Aug 28, 2019
1 min

Des Moines Family Photos

This is the part where I talk about Des Moines Family Photos so that the robots reading this will see that I'm talking about Des Moines F...

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Mandy

Apr 16, 2019
1 min

Wildin' in Waukee

We had a great time taking photos on this blustery early spring afternoon! Why not grab the ones you love, throw them on your back and g...

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Mandy

Apr 8, 2019
2 min

Best Photography Locations in Des Moines Area

Welcome to Iowa. Seriously, I believe the Midwest is Best. I've lived in Connecticut, Virginia, and Florida. The Des Moines area is my...

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Mandy

Jan 30, 2019
1 min

Des Moines Photographer at Your Service!

I absolutely love getting to take pictures as my job.. I get to meet awesome new people often. I see many families on a regular basis a...

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Mandy

Jun 30, 2018
1 min

We Love Joshua Tree

We were fortunate to find an brand new Airstream available to rent at Joshua Tree on AirBnb. The hot sun in the desert gave way to beaut...

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Mandy

Jun 2, 2018
1 min

Dancing in Des Moines

I loved photographing this awesome family in Downtown Des Moines earlier in May! What a fun way to spend an evening!

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Mandy

May 14, 2018
1 min

Mother's Day with Comfort and Style

Today was such a wonderful and relaxing day spent with my loves! I wanted to look put-together, but I am also a creature of comfort. I'...

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