Monthly Archives: June 2010

Maria & Patricia | Portraits

Happy Birthday, Maria & Patricia! I met these lovely ladies at Valley Church, and had the privilege of being in a Bible study with them this past spring. Their families are from Kenya, and it has been so fun learning about their culture and getting to know their beautiful accents! They both share a birthday, so we got together last week to celebrate their birthday by doing a mini photo shoot. They are so beautiful!

Who knew a green dumpster could make such a vibrant backdrop?!
Oh, the hours I’ve spent laughing with these two! They are FULL of life and energy! I love how these next photos portray their personalities so well:
Stunning. 

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Patricia Biwot - June 23, 2010 - 1:30 pm

Thanks Rags,you are a gifted photographer as well,I hope to do a photoshoot when I visit Dallas

rags - June 21, 2010 - 9:47 pm

Wonderful work!

New Client Booklets

Each time a bride and groom has booked me to photograph their wedding, I’ve wished I had something to give them that is pretty and fun, a way to confirm their decision of hiring me. Something personal, yet informational…. and here it is! I designed this “YOU + US: a new client information booklet” to give them! This is an 8-page booklet printed by Blue Frog Graphics, a printing company in West Des Moines. They did a fantastic job of printing these, and they were ready in only a few days! The booklet is printed on thick matte paper and is loaded with fun wedding tips and images! So, if you book me to photograph your wedding, you are in for a fun treat! =)

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denise crull - September 26, 2011 - 9:07 am

Hi!
I am an amateur photographer in the Atlanta, GA area. I stumbled upon your page and saw the idea for the new clients. FANTASTIC!! I love it. Is there any way you would consider sending me one (I would pay for it) so I can use one as an example. I promise not to copy your work in any way. I am simply looking for new ways to help my business grow. I completely understand if you do not feel comfortable sending me one.
You do amazing work :) )
Thanks,
Denise

Anna J - June 17, 2010 - 10:11 pm

GREAT idea :)

ashley - June 17, 2010 - 6:27 pm

I love this idea, Allison! I’m sure your clients will too!

Tina - June 17, 2010 - 9:18 am

Wow, this is so cute, what a great idea! You always have the best materials for your clients:)

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Brett & Angie | Des Moines Wedding Photographer

Meet Brett & Angie! We had such a fun shoot last week, and they are an adorable couple to photograph! Angie is so full of joy, and has the most incredible eyes!!

So sweet!!
Remember that fun wall where I took some of Jim & Katie’s photos? The luscious wall below is the same one, only covered in green vines! I find that door to be so enchanting, especially covered in vines…it reminds me of the movie “The Secret Garden” – anyone remember that one? It was one of my favorites as a little kid!
It really doesn’t get much better than this:
The sun peeked out for a few short minutes, so we rushed over to it to get some sun flare shots!