Des Moines Maternity & Motherhood Photographer

Serving Pella, Des Moines, and Central Iowa

The beauty of new beginnings

Maternity & Motherhood Sessions Worth Living In

Every season of motherhood is sacred, fleeting, and entirely yours. At With Light & Lens, a maternity and motherhood session is about honoring exactly where you are right now: the anticipation, the excitement, the tender newborn snuggles, the beautiful chaos you never knew you needed. You deserve real, intentional, unhurried portraits that capture you in one of the most extraordinary chapters of your life.

The Experience

What to Expect From Your Maternity or Motherhood Session

Before your session, we’ll connect to walk through your vision, your wardrobe, and the mood you want your portraits to capture. By the time your session day arrives, every detail is already planned so you can walk in and simply be present. I’ll guide you through every pose and every moment at a pace that feels natural and comfortable, making sure you feel as beautiful in front of the camera as you actually are.

The Final Touch

Preserve the Season.
Display it Beautifully.

After your session, I’ll help you select your favorite images and design luxury albums and custom wall art that fit beautifully into your home. Whether it’s a statement portrait for the nursery, a gallery wall that grows with your family, or an exquisite photo album that your child will one day look back on, each piece will forever remind you and your children how deeply they were loved. Everything is sized, framed, and styled specifically for your space, and I handle every detail from delivery to installation myself.

The Experience

How It Works

Let's Connect

Every session always starts with a casual intro call. We’ll walk through who you are, what you want to capture, and how to make the whole experience feel effortless from start to finish.

Your Session

I handle every detail in advance so that on shoot day, all you have to do is show up and enjoy it. Whether you want direction on every pose or the freedom to just be yourself, I’ll make sure you feel completely at ease.

Portraits You’ll Actually Display

After your session, I carefully select and professionally edit your images, enhancing your natural features while preserving the integrity of your look. Then comes the best part: envisioning your portraits as fine art on your walls, in a beautiful luxury album, or anywhere in your home that deserves something beautiful.