Wendy Sorensen 5/20/25 Wendy Sorensen 5/20/25

3 instagram-worthy senior picture locations in des moines

Planning your senior photo session? The top question I hear as a Des Moines senior photographer is, 'Where should we go for senior pictures?' With 10 years of experience scouting incredible locations, I’ve found Des Moines offers stunning backdrops with amazing variety—all in one metro area. Discover the best senior picture locations in Des Moines to make your session unforgettable.

Wendy Sorensen 3/5/25 Wendy Sorensen 3/5/25

The Ultimate guide to prom dress shopping in des moines

Looking for the perfect prom dress in Des Moines? Check out these 8 great shops in the ultimate guide to prom dress shopping in Des Moines and the surrounding area.

Wendy Sorensen 5/9/23 Wendy Sorensen 5/9/23

Senior Pictures Des Moines, Iowa, Urbandale High School

When it comes to senior pictures in Des Moines, most guys aren’t too excited about the idea. But, it can actually be pretty fun! Read more on the blog to see how we incorporated this Urbandale High School guy’s sports into his session for pictures that show his true personality.

Wendy Sorensen 4/19/23 Wendy Sorensen 4/19/23

3 reasons to schedule a spring senior session

Spring is a great time to do senior pictures here in Des Moines! Read on for my top 3 reasons why you should schedule your senior photo session in the springtime.

Wendy Sorensen 2/19/21 Wendy Sorensen 2/19/21

Wardrobe Curation for Senior Pictures Des Moines

Stressing out over what to wear for your Senior photo shoot? Not to worry! Outfit planning doesn’t have to be complicated, and you don’t even need to shop for anything new if you don’t want to. Check out today’s blog to see how this Class of 2021 Senior planned the perfect outfits by pulling things from her closet that she already had along with a couple of very curated pieces for a look that’s both trendy and timeless.

Wendy Sorensen 11/9/20 Wendy Sorensen 11/9/20

Indoor Senior Pictures in Des Moines

Do you prefer an indoor option for Senior pictures in Des Moines? On today’s blog see how you too can have simplicity yet tons of variety in the heart of downtown Des Moines for your Senior session.

Wendy Sorensen 9/10/20 Wendy Sorensen 9/10/20

Cody ~ Des Moines Christian School {Class of 2020}

Incorporate your High School Senior’s love of sports and music into their Senior Photo Shoot! Read more on how this Class of 2020 grad from Des Moines Christian School customized his session to include his favorite hobbies, interests, and a very special location.

Wendy Sorensen 8/13/20 Wendy Sorensen 8/13/20

Sean ~ Heartland Christian School Class of 2020

This Student Council President, Captain of the Basketball Team, and Homecoming King from Heartland Christian School Class of 2020 is on the blog today with great location ideas to make a memorable Senior shoot!

Wendy Sorensen 3/23/20 Wendy Sorensen 3/23/20

Sydney ~ Urbandale High School Class of 2020

Check out Sydney, Class of 2020 on today’s blog and see how you can get multiple looks and a ton of variety all in just one location!

Wendy Sorensen 2/10/20 Wendy Sorensen 2/10/20

Cassidy ~ Urbandale High School Class of 2020

Worried that your High School Senior won’t get their braces off in time for Senior pictures? Never fear! Read Cassidy’s blog to see how specialty retouching services can take the worry out of an orthodontia schedule that doesn’t align (see what I did there??) with your session schedule!

Wendy Sorensen 9/18/19 Wendy Sorensen 9/18/19

Jackson ~ Urbandale High School Class of 2020 {Des Moines Senior Photographer}

Meet Jackson, the awesome soccer player with seriously great hair from Urbandale High School, Class of 2020!

Wendy Sorensen 9/13/19 Wendy Sorensen 9/13/19

5 Wardrobe Tips for High School Senior Guys

Check out my top 5 tips on helping your High School Senior son look amazing for his Senior pictures!

Wendy Sorensen 9/11/19 Wendy Sorensen 9/11/19

Jordan ~ Urbandale High School Class of 2018

With only a week before yearbook photo submissions were due, we were under the gun to get Jordan’s Senior pictures done and crossed off of her to-do list quickly! Read more about this Urbandale High School Class of 2018’s Senior session on the blog.

Wendy Sorensen 9/6/19 Wendy Sorensen 9/6/19

Top 10 Tips - What to Wear for Girls Senior Pictures {Des Moines Senior Photography}

Senior girls (or moms of Senior girls) - are you still trying to decide what to wear for your Senior pictures? Read more to learn my top 10 tips on styling, accessories, and a few extras you probably haven’t thought about! #4 is my favorite…