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    Hello! I am photographer Mandy Davis. I am a natural light, on location photographer based out of the Des Moines metro area.

    Thank you for stopping by Mandy Marie Photography-The Blog. This is the place to be to check out recent sessions and insights into my own life as a photographer.

    There is nothing quite so moving to me as a picture, and I dare to create something that moves you too. If you see something you like, let me know! Leave a comment and come back for more, this is the place to be!

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    Mandy

Welcoming Piper – des moines newborn photographer

Piper happens to be the very first little baby for a dear friend of mine from college and her husband.  I tell you what, to say that she was amazing during our session would be an understatement.  She slept right away and slept until we were done.  She is so absolutely beautiful.  I had a super hard time narrowing down just what to share from her session because she did such a wonderful job with every set up.

Piper was due around Easter but came a little late.  Even so, Mom and Dad brought this adorable bunny outfit for her to be photographed in.  So cute!

 

The ‘W’ Family – des moines family photographer

This family was so super sweet and fun.  I think Mom and Dad were just getting used to what a custom photography session means for them.  In case you are wondering, it doesn’t always look perfect!  I want the the kids to run and play, tackle mom and dad in the grass, give hugs and kisses and maybe even be a bit rambunctious!  It is what makes families such great families.  I love capturing them, being them, even if only for moment.  See the first picture, brother and sister totally cute together?  I kid you not two frames later sister was pushing brother right off of her.  Family perfection I tell ya!

Welcoming Olivia – des moines newborn photographer

Sweet new baby Olivia was two weeks old for her session and she definitely made us work for our shots!  She is such a little beauty and totally melts Mom and Dad.  In the end I think we captured her beautifully, even managing a few awake shots where she had both eyes focused right on me.  Anyone that knows newborns knows that 2 eyes moving in the same direction seems to be rare, so how lucky are they to have such beautiful awake shots.

Baby Jax: 3 Months Old – des moines baby photographer

Seriously I can not even stand how cute Jax is!  I mean look at that smile, those cheeks, his expressions!  He was such a doll and quite a big guy for 3 months old.  His family is visiting from Wisconsin and I am so happy I was able to capture this time for them while they are here!

Welcoming Evan – des moines newborn photographer

Evan and I visited when he was less than a week old and I just love photographing them so young.  He was a precious little guy and had clearly stolen the hearts of his parents already.  He was so absolutely full of expressions too!  Tons of little smiles, and even a pout.  I tell you what, his personality was shining though already, and I can just tell he is going to keep his parents very busy!

Glimpse Wk 17 – des moines child photographer

Here are a couple birthday highlights from last weekend.  Charlotte chose to have a Daisy Duck birthday party (because she likes Minnie’s dress and the way she talks but she doesn’t like Minnie).  There is one small peek of the cake table and her opening some presents (she got like 4 crowns!  Apparently everyone thinks she is a princess, not just her!).

Birthday Questions – des moines child photographer

I saw this awhile back and had been planning on doing it for Charlotte’s 3rd birthday.  3 seems like the perfect age to start such a thing.  Enjoy her fun answers!