Iowa family & senior Photography

Full-service, professional senior portrait and family photographer in Des Moines, Iowa.

High school senior guy in gray suit with red necktie.
Senior girl with brown hair standing with hands on hips in Des Moines.
Senior boy wearing multi colored printed shirt sitting on stairs at the Des Moines Art Center.
Senior girl equestrian with horse next to a wood fence in Adel, Iowa
Senior boy wearing a Dowling Catholic High School football t-shirt in Des Moines.

The transition from high school to young adulthood only happens once.

It flies by so quickly and you don’t want to miss it! I’ll help you document these fleeting moments with classic photos that you and your family will enjoy for years to come.

Family of 4 holding hands and walking on a paved walkway in the park.

My photography style is natural and timeless while showing off your personality and character.

I love photographing everything- kiddos big and small, sweet newborns, proud high school seniors, and even your fur kids. I truly enjoy making sure your vision comes to life.

While I’m located in Waukee, Iowa, I work with clients in the entire Des Moines metro area, including Urbandale, Johnston, Grimes, Ankeny, Clive, West Des Moines, Adel, and Altoona.

Wendy Sorensen Photography head shot

I’m Wendy and it’s my goal to make sure your photography experience is enjoyable for the whole family.

Let’s face it, getting the perfect senior photos of your busy teen can feel impossible. From outfit choices to choosing the right location and incorporating their hobbies - it’s a lot to think about. That’s where I come in…

I’ll hold your hand through the entire process making sure your session is seamless, comfortable and exactly as you envisioned.

I’m honored to be featured in an article on the Redfin blog highlighting what I love about Des Moines, IA. Check out the blog article here!

  • “Wendy went above and beyond to make sure my daughter was comfortable and having fun. I was blown away with Wendy and her commitment to my daughter and her photos!”

    Robin J., Ankeny, Iowa

  • “Wendy is amazing! She makes the whole process easy. She meets with you to help you narrow down your selections and I know I can trust her from there to arrange the album perfectly to tell our story. I highly recommend Wendy - you will not be disappointed!”

    Kristyn A., Council Bluffs, Iowa

  • “As caring, gentle and thoughtful as Wendy is, her photography may be even more extraordinary. We utilized every location you could imagine and then some. She has all the secret spots with unique backdrops that you don’t see everywhere.”

    Chris M., Urbandale, Iowa

  • “Wendy was amazing! She took the time to get to know myself and my son. She made many suggestions without any pressure and our photo session was fun and easy. The only hard part was choosing from so many great shots.”

    Angela D., Urbandale, Iowa

Senior boy standing on hill in Des Moines with the Principal Building in background.

A stress-free experience from start to finish.

Whether it’s picking the perfect location in the Des Moines area or deciding how to display the photos in your home, I’m here to guide you and make the process as easy as possible.

Framed portrait above fire place mantle
Professional photo album with navy leather spine and photo cover with senior boy wearing a suit on the cover.

Your Photography Experience…

1. Get in Touch.

Reach out on my contact page and we’ll hop on a quick call so we can get to know each other a bit better and book your session.

2. Plan Your session.

We will go over everything to make sure your photos turn out exactly as you envisioned. That includes location recommendations, outfit choices, posing and more.

3. Relax and Smile!

On the day of your session, I’ll be there guiding you every step of the way so you never feel uncomfortable or rushed.

4. Choose your favorites.

I will show you all your photos set to music, and I can help you choose the best images for your prints, canvases, or album. You can even see how your photos will look on your wall with my digital wall design gallery.

5. Receive Your Order.

All orders are personally hand-delivered, usually between 2-3 weeks after our session together.

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