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Hey there, I'm Courtney!
I'm So happy you're here! Here are some things about me:
Hey y'all!!! I'm originally from a small town in North Carolina.
I've been married to my high-school sweetheart since 2011. We have two kids + one pup, named Hamilton (
big musical fan here!
)
I started my photography business in 2012, and for the majority of my time spent in NC I photographed both portraits and weddings.
Now in our new season in Iowa, I'm excited to focus on portraits and mentoring.
I am extremely passionate about empowering local moms and young women to better use their camera and take photos they love!
In 2013, I created a basic photo workshop to help meet this need in-person and at a local, hands on level.
Since then have mentored dozens of women who want to better develop their own photography skills!
In 2018, my life forever changed as our family of four moved from NC, where we had lived our entire lives, all the way to Des Moines, Iowa
The kids and I had never even visited here prior to that first move and I fully expected only corn fields around us ha! I was happily surprised.
In 2019, I "retired" from my photography business for a bit so that our family could embark on
two years of full-time travel
together!
THAT was hands down the craziest thing we had ever done.
We lived almost entirely in hotels for two years straight!!!
We landed back in the Des Moines area in 2021 and I decided to
slowly
began pursuing my business again and see where it leads!
I'm so thankful for your support in welcoming My business to the Des Moines, Iowa area.
Just Me, Behind the Scenes
Small Snaps from our Season of Travel
Recent Blog Posts
January 30, 2023
Photography Basics | Slow Shutter Speed
Learn Photography
December 7, 2022
Second Chances | November 2022 Session Recap
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Personal
November 19, 2022
Christmas Minis at Rose Farm | Des Moines Photographer
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Seniors
View My Work Here
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