Des Moines, IA family photographer
I’m so happy you found me. Creating little memories for you to look back on and smile is my ultimate goal from our time together. Whether it’s your sweet little girl with her hands filled with wild flowers, or your chubby cheeked baby boy snuggled into your shoulder – I want to give you that memory to keep in your pocket forever.
Gone are the days of stiff posing and forced smiles. I want the REAL you! Bring me your chaos. Seriously. As a mama of four little ones of my own, I know sometimes it seems like kiddos are too wild for photos. But that’s just it- you need to document this time of craziness. I love being a photographer because I love being able to capture the beauty in your chaos. These wild and crazy times are worth remembering even when they don’t always feel like they are picture perfect. Grass stained knees, and dancing to songs to get the real giggles -I promise this pandemonium will turn into a portrait that you will look back on and smile.
Let's embrace your chaos. Every single messy second of it. That is where we will find the true connection and love.
Motherhood is my calling.
Lover of warm light and authentic moments.
Let's document the way you truly are, not what social media wants you to be.
Hey I'm Kayla!
“Photography is a way of feeling, of touching, of loving. What you have caught on camera is captured forever… It remembers little things long after you have forgotten everything.” – Aaron Siskind
"My kids still talk about this experience, and I could not recommend it enough! "
When I ran across a post of Kayla's epic hot air balloon photo sessions, I knew this was an absolute MUST for our family. The photos are absolutely stunning, but they are only a part of the wonderful experience Kayla created for us. Throughout the planning process she was incredible warm, kind and helpful; she made recommendations and gave feedback on styling, provided access to her client closet, and was very proactive and detailed in her communication leading up to the session. We spent a beautiful summer morning watching literally hundreds of hot air balloons, chasing grasshoppers,and collecting flowers while Kayla gave gentle guidance and captured our family's connection. My kids still talk about this experience, and I could not recommend it enough!
-Chelsea M
