Spring Engagement Photography in Des Moines

Spring! Everyone's favorite season (at least everyone who doesn't have allergies)! I consider myself a summer girl…but once we get to the end of winter, I am all about anything sunny and warm. (; 

Water Works Park in Des Moines was the perfect backdrop to this sweet anniversary session! Rachel and Geoff hired me back when they got married. Then, we did Year One anniversary photos a year later. Now, in between anniversary 2 and three, we finally got back together for another session. These photos and flowers and Rachel's gorgeous red hair made alllll our Anne of Green Gables dreams come true! 

I'm so excited about upcoming engagement sessions, senior reps, and summer weddings! It's going to be a lovely year. If you're looking for a wedding photographer in the Ames, Ankeny or Des Moines area (or senior or family or anything else photos!) shoot me a note right here on my website! 

Amelia Renee is a modern and classic wedding and lifestyle portrait photographer. She serves Des Moines and the surrounding area (including Ankeny and Ames)…and is willing to travel to anywhere! 

Announcing…a WEBSITE for Amelia Renee Photography! | Cedar Falls & Ames, IA Photographer

I am so so so excited to be sharing this with you today! A website has been in my dreams and plans for a few years, but until the past few months, it wasn't able to be a reality. I'd written out ideas on scraps of papers during lectures and doodle pretend logos instead of doing homework—but there was no real way for me to get there. At least, not without shelling out the big bucks, and I wasn't at a point to do that.

I heard about squarespace a while back, and last semester I realized that I was eligible to get a student discount for my first year with the company. That got a few wheels turning! Over winter break, I was able to take time to sit down and start designing my website…after a an extended trial and an all-afternoon stint last weekend, I am so thrilled to share my new place with you!

But hey, when you build a new house, you give your friends a tour. So how about a tour of my new website—just for you?! :)

The first thing you should see is the front page—it's clean and bright, 

and has one of my favorite photos from a recent wedding on it!

My about page is twofold—and I love that about it! Visitors can read a little about who I am if they want, or scroll on down to the investment section. That describes my heart behind photography as an investment, and some pricing information. (Everyone's favorite section, right? ;)

Here we have the galleries—one for Love (weddings & engagements), and one for Portraits.

I might add another gallery for family photos down the road!

I finally have a contact page with a form that's easy and fun to fill out! You all have no idea how much I've been wanting one of these!!! Bonus, I created a painting last semester and have included it in a few of my headers because I feel that the colors and style sums up my vision for my brand.

I also have a blog section up, and plan to start using that soon! So, adios, sweet blogger blog. You've served me well for the past 3 years, but it's time for something new. 

It would be so much fun if you head over to my new website and check it out for yourself. :) My goal is that viewers and potential clients will feel like they know me, just from looking at those pages and reading through both this & my new blog. 

(And if you find anything that is confusing, please let me know!) 

Love Always,

Amelia Renee

Anytime Dreamtime Session | Miranda | Cedar Falls and Ames, Iowa Photographer

I don't actually know what to call this session…except for "overdue." These photos were taken back in May (4 MONTHS AGO WHAT?!) and I lovelovelove them, so it is definitely time to show them off. You've seen her before, and you'll see her again on this blog. ;) Re-introducing: Miranda.

Love Always,

Amelia Renee

Tylena | Mini-Portrait Session | On a hot and sunny morning in Jacksonville, Florida...

 

   

Tylena is one of my favorite women!  Her life tells a story of hardship and struggle, of victory and redemption and the overwhelming love of Jesus.  The past two years, I've been able to know her and watch her trust a God who is good and it's been amazing to see the transformation happening in her life! This summer, we both went back to the beginning, to Jacksonville to lead teams of other young women, and Tylena did a fantastic job!  She was stretched and pushed and persevered through the long hard days, the early mornings and the late nights.  

Ty, I love your laugh and your crazy "before bed" dancing and your obsession with pickles. You are so you, and it's a blessing to call you a sister:) 

All the love,

Amelia

Audrey | Anytime Portraits | Ames Portrait Photographer

the sun is shining down
i'm looking all around
and this is just so beautiful
this is just so beautiful || jenny & tyler

 

This gal is full of love and life. These photos are proof of that—it was a freeeezing day in the middle of February and she still let me chase the sunlight for twenty minutes, even though she couldn't move her fingers for at least that long afterwards! Audrey is my roommate this year & one of the greatest parts of this adventure called college is living with her. She's got big dreams and ideas for her future, and I have no doubts that they'll be answered in amazing ways! 

Audrey | Anytime Portraits | Ames, Iowa Portrait Photographer

Life is more fun with a roommate that blesses your socks off everyday. Audrey exudes love & it shows.

More coming soon. 

Kelsey + Katie | Roommate Session | Iowa State Campus

Before I came to Iowa State, I'd heard stories and seen photos of a gal named Kelsey.  She lived up to my expectations (exceeded them, actually!) and over the course of time I was also introduced to her roommate and live-in-best-friend, Katie J.  These two girls are full of fire & fun!  If you need to laugh, cry, or to do both simultaneously—find these two and you'll be set.  For life.

Kelsey and Katie both love dancing, Jesus, people, laughter, and of course, they both share gorgeous copper locks!  Although it runs in my family, I wasn't gifted with the lovely red hair of my mother, grandmother, and cousins.  But I still believe that I have a little bit of ginger soul in me;) Which comes out even more when I'm around these gals! Haha.  Anyhow, to the point...these photos were taken on an unusually warm day in December around finals, when I needed to get out and shoot.
I love what we captured!

Iowa State is one of the most beautiful schools, and I am always excited to do a session! Shoot me an email if you are looking for a friend, roommate, engagement or even a senior session on campus. Spring is just around the corner!

Love always,

Amelia Renee :)