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Family Session Information

Every family has a story to tell.  Each person inside of this perfectly knit circle is unique and an integral part of their special family unit.  Every family has a connection of their very own and none are exactly alike.  As a Des Moines photographer, I have learned that breathtaking locations are not as important as telling a family's story.  I want my images to inspire you to express the love you share.  Let your hair down, hug those you love most in the world, and let me do the rest. 

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Des Moines & Waukee Photograher
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April and August Photography is a Des Moines photographer specializing in lifestyle newborn, family and children portraiture.  

Family photographer based in Waukee, serving Clive, West Des Moines, Urbandale, Adel, Grimes and Des Moines, Iowa.  

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des moines photographer april and august

Keep it Real. Lifestyle Photography.

 

Perfect for updating photos on the wall and also creating fun photos books for the family to cherish for years to come. Dress up, dress funky, play dress-up, come as you are!  Lifestyle images to tell your story and to cherish for years to come; no strict posing at all! All of photos from the session are hand-edited and fully enhanced high resolution images, digitally available in an online gallery with print release.

Full Family Session

immediate family only

Plan to play!  Updated portraits and candid storytelling photos

Online Gallery with digital download included with printing option through professional lab

at least 30+ images (all of the best!)

as many locations/outfits as time allows up to 1 hour 

(travel limited to 20 mins from Waukee)

*photographer approved locations

payment due at session 

***Weekday Sessions only***

425   

Mini Family Session

immediate family only

-Updated portraits and a small handful of candid photos

*just enough time to keep young kiddos (and husbands!) on board

-One Location (travel limited to 20 mins from Waukee)

*photographer approved locations

up to 25 minute session -Short and Sweet! 

at least 15 Image

Online Gallery with digital download included with printing option through professional lab

payment due at session 

***Weekday sessions only***

300

Extended Family Session

8+ family members -

-includes "mini" sessions for each separate family and large group portraits

(travel limited to 20 mins from Waukee)

as many locations/outfits as time allows up to 1 hour 

*photographer approved locations available

payment due at session 

at least 30+ images (all of the best!)

-Online Gallery with digital download included with printing option through professional lab

***Weekday Sessions Only***

500

  • Sneak peek on social media can be shared, tagged, etc.

  • digitally available in an online gallery with print release for personal use only

  • all edited photos in online gallery are chosen by the photographer

  • Limited to approved locations near Waukee, Iowa.

  • payment due at session; cash preferred, check accepted

  • Galleries delivered within 3-4 weeks depending on season/busy periods

  • **Pricing subject to change at anytime; though your investment will remain the same at time of booking the session.

Cancellation Policy: Kindly give at least 48 hours for cancellation, if possible.

**Pricing subject to change at anytime; though your investment will remain the same at time of booking the session.

I'd love to photograph your family!

Sunset times dates going fast for 2023!

Session Request Form

Thank you so much for contacting me! Please allow 2 business days for reply. Cheers! Mandy

I am so happy you are here!   

Please allow a couple business days for response.

Please send me a message directly if time has passed with no response (Spam, etc).  Your message is important to me:  aprilandaugustphotos@gmail.com

Thank You!

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***Copyright Notice

April & August Photography reserves the right to use all pictures in any form for business, advertising, contests, social media, blogging, re-printing and copyright.All images are copyright to April & August Photography. They are not to be copied, scanned, saved on hard drive or printed without permission.

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