Iowa Portrait Photographer for Families, Couples & Seniors
Portrait & Milestone Photography
From family photos and senior portraits to maternity, newborn, and first-year milestones, these sessions are designed to feel natural, comfortable, and true to you. Whether you’re documenting one special moment or a full season of growth, we’ll help preserve this chapter with care.
what to expect
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Relaxed, heartfelt photography for families, couples, seniors, and the meaningful seasons you never want to forget.
For families who want to document a full season of growth, from maternity to newborn to first birthday and beyond. Milestone packages include multiple sessions over time, creating a cohesive collection of images that tells the story of each meaningful chapter.
Milestone packages begin at $900
Milestone Packages
- Chelsey
Sarah and Colin's work speaks for itself! Check out their portfolio on their site. My husband and I can't say enough about how please we are with both our maternity and newborn photos."
"Sarah and Colin's work speaks for itself!
A portrait session is a great fit if you’re looking to document one specific moment or season, such as a couples session, family photos, maternity or newborn session, or high school senior portraits. Milestone packages are designed for families who want to bundle multiple sessions together to capture a fuller season of life. Our most popular milestone package includes maternity, newborn, and first-year photos, allowing you to preserve each chapter as your family grows.
How do I know if a portrait session or milestone package is right for me?
frequently Asked Questions
We offer family, couples, maternity, newborn, high school senior, and milestone sessions. Each session is designed to feel relaxed, natural, and connection-focused, with gentle guidance throughout.
What types of portrait sessions do you offer?
Portrait sessions include session planning, gentle posing and direction, a relaxed photography experience, and a thoughtfully edited digital gallery. Specific details may vary depending on the type of session you book.
What is included in a portrait session?
We recommend reaching out at least a few weeks in advance, especially during busy seasons like spring, fall, and the holidays. For maternity and newborn sessions, we recommend booking earlier so we can plan around your due date.
How far in advance should we book a portrait session?
Have more questions?
Once you’re booked, we can offer guidance on outfits, colors, and styling so your photos feel cohesive and true to you. Neutral tones, soft textures, and coordinated colors often photograph beautifully, but the most important thing is that you feel comfortable and confident.
What should we wear for our session?
Sessions can take place outdoors, in your home, or at a meaningful location depending on the type of session and the look you’re hoping for. We’re happy to help choose a location that fits your vision.
Where do sessions take place?
To reserve your session, we require a signed agreement and retainer. Once booked, we’ll help you feel prepared with session guidance, location planning, and next steps.
What is required to book?
From the moment you reach out, we’ll help you feel prepared with thoughtful communication, location and session guidance, and gentle direction throughout your experience. Whether you’re booking a portrait session or a milestone package, our goal is to create space for natural connection, meaningful moments, and images that feel true to you. After your session, you’ll receive a thoughtfully edited gallery you can download, share, and enjoy for years to come.
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