A woman wearing sunglasses, a floral bikini top, and blue bottoms relaxes on a lounge chair by the pool, holding a towel on her head as sunlight casts warm tones—a scene reminiscent of Midwest photographers documentary-style photography.
A woman in a sparkling dress smiles as a man in a button-up shirt affectionately leans in, their happiness captured indoors. This black-and-white moment showcases authentic emotion photography by a documentary-style photographer.
A floral arrangement with bright red roses, carnations, pink flowers, and green ferns sits on a concrete floor below a framed poster—capturing the authentic emotion photography style of a Midwest wedding photographer.
Two young children swim underwater in a pool, both smiling at the camera. Capturing authentic emotion photography, one gives a thumbs-up while the other stretches arms wide. Light ripples and reflections dance on the pool floor.
A young girl with closed eyes wears a black-and-white checkered headband and a light pink shirt, sitting peacefully against a neutral background—a serene moment captured by a Midwest photographer.
A couple kisses in the foreground of a city street at dusk, with warm streetlights and a pinkish sky. Capturing authentic emotion, this documentary-style photographer creates a romantic urban atmosphere framed by brick buildings with large windows.
A woman in a light dress holds a baby outdoors in a sunlit, wooded area. Both are smiling and looking at each other, with soft sunlight filtering through the trees—an authentic emotion photography moment captured beautifully.
A bride in a white dress and veil stands in soft sunlight, holding a bouquet of white flowers. Captured by a Midwest photographer, she lifts part of her veil with one hand, serene before a stone wall and window.
An adult lifts a smiling toddler with pigtails, dressed in a yellow sweater and denim overalls, into the air against a clear blue sky—captured by a Midwest photographer with a documentary-style approach.
A person in a sparkling white dress with sheer sleeves raises one arm gracefully against a pastel sunset sky, capturing a serene and elegant mood—perfect inspiration for wedding photography with a documentary-style photographer’s touch.
A couple embraces closely outdoors in warm sunlight. Captured by a Midwest wedding photographer, the woman in a white dress gazes at the camera while the man holds her and kisses her head, surrounded by softly blurred trees and greenery.
A woman in a red top leans her head on a mans chest while he stands behind her, both holding hands. Captured by a Midwest photographer, their calm and serene expressions shine against the plain light pink background.
A person in a flowing white dress stands in a sunlit field, partially obscured by sheer, floral-patterned fabric blowing in the breeze—a scene full of authentic emotion photography captured in a warm, soft, and dreamy atmosphere.
Artistic Des Moines maternity photography on film with mother and toddler at lake

I shoot a mix of 35mm film and digital with custom add-ons.

Check out everything I offer below, and send any questions.

Couples

The two of you, in love and being yourselves.  On a mix of film + digital.

$1200

Add-Ons

Super 8 Video

$500

Testimonials

“That perspective is everything.”

“Anna sees things most people miss—and then somehow makes it into art”

“We barely noticed we were getting our photos taken—she made us feel so comfortable.”

“We wanted something that didn’t look like every other couple session we’d seen—and Anna completely delivered.”

FAQ

What is your shooting style?

I’m much more of a moment collector than I am a moment director. I like to work organically to capture you in a way that reflects your relationship, your love. While I do, of course, step in when needed to offer guidance, I try to focus on noticing all of the unique connections happening around me and telling those stories with a unique combination of perspective and light.

When do we receive our images?

For engagement or couple sessions: generally around 1-3 weeks. For weddings: 6-8 weeks, depending on the season.

How can we book you?

Sign the contract viewable here + deposit holds your date.

Do you shoot film?

I love to shoot on film. It’s soulful and the colors and textures are un-matched. I bring film along to weddings and the prices of my packages reflect that.

Do you retouch photos?

I always do color correcting but as far as retouching, I only retouch obvious blemishes, bruises, or other overly distracting elements. I don’t retouch parts of your body (curves, double chins, excess skin, etc). However, if you are particularly self conscious about something, please let me know. I can make sure to be aware of it during our time together.

‍

‍