FAMILY PORTRAITS
Your Legacy. My Lens.
“Ohana means family.
Family means nobody gets left behind."
-Stitch















Family is what it’s all about.
I’ve been surrounded by family stories my entire life, and the number of photos we have to help tell those stories is impressive! Black and white photos that show the soul of each image, the colorful snapshots of the 70’s and 80’s, every single one of them helps tell us about where we came from and shapes where we’re going.
Every family session begins the same way, with a chat about locations that are reflective of the people I’ll photograph in it. From there, I handle the heavy lifting - coaxing smiles out of little ones and grumpy dads, posing everyone so that we convey your natural connection even though it may feel a little weird, and giving you tangible memories to last a lifetime.
Immediate family session pricing starts at $350, and every session an option to shoot outside or in my Valley Junction studio. Extended families, one of my specialties, are priced at $550, and all sessions include an online gallery with digital download of your final photos delivered in both color and black & white.
FAQs
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I offer sessions for your immediate or extended family members - I want to document all of the people you love the most! Sessions range from 30 minutes upward depending on your family’s needs.
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The world is our oyster!
I’ve photographed family sessions across the state of Iowa in multiple locations. I offer both studio and outdoor sessions, and I have a list of some of my favorite locations depending on my clients’ preferences.
Do you enjoy a more modern look? Rustic with tall grasses? Urban? Do you prefer an indoor setting so we don’t have to worry about the weather? Let me know! I love tailoring sessions to my clients needs.
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It’s easy! Reach out through my contact form, let me know what you’re ideal family session looks like, and we’ll nail down your date!
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Absolutely! I’m able to photograph and take video during my sessions in a seamless way so your session flows, and to compliment your photos, you also receive a video to relive these memories for years to come.
the studio
Are you looking for an indoor space that provides consistency for employee photos? Would you prefer an indoor space where your kiddos can be themselves without the threat of mud? Maybe your family is coming together for photos for the first time in years, and we can’t leave our timeline to the weather. That’s why I offer a studio option to all of my clients. With ample parking, secure entry, and gorgeous light no matter what the time, the studio is perfect for all types of sessions.
The studio is also perfect for consultations! I love meeting couples in our private meeting room to discuss your wedding plans, look through my albums, and spending time planning your perfect day without interruptions or distractions.
Please let me know if you have any questions about the space or to reserve your time!
Studio Hours: By Appointment Only
Address: 219 Fifth Street, Suite 203, West Des Moines, IA
Email: amanda@sweetstoryphoto.com
Phone: 641-651-0236