arrow
senior & family photos in Des Moines, Iowa

May 27, 2016

Jess + Ben

Weddings
DOWNLOAD

Grab my comprehensive Senior Magazine featuring session details, styling tips, location options and pricing information. 

The Senior Magazine

FREE DOWNLOAD

arrow

Learn more

My time as a high school teacher taught me how to instantly connect with teens and make them feel comfortable in front of the camera. I love photographing high school seniors all over the Greater Des Moines Metro and Midwest (yes, I’m willing to travel). 

Hi, I'm Carrie

 

 

In a luxurious, tropical locale, Ben fervently tried to get Jess to look at the sky, the clouds, the birds in flight-anything to get her eyes off of him so he could get the shell case that was wedged in his pocket. The shell held his precious future and a promise to spend the rest of it all together. He finally dislodged the shell from its safe keeping and as he cracked it open to reveal a diamond ring, Ben asked Jess to stay with him and build their precious future together. 

Right before their First Look, Jess & Ben exchanged letters to each other I loved that we were able to position them in such a way that we could see each of them, but they couldn’t see each other. 🙂 

Their ceremony was a perfect reflection of each of them and different family traditions that they bring with them into marriage. Instead of a Unity Candle, they wrote notes and had family members do the same to be nailed into a wine box to be opened on their first anniversary. Their ceremony closed with the Irish tradition of ringing a bell to symbolize their wedding vows. 

During their cocktail hour, we took to the golf course and found gorgeous backdrops for such a lovely couple: 

After their Grand Entrance, they went straight to their cake and had a field day! 

Dinner followed by dancing the night away! 

 

Jess + Ben: Your day was fabulous and beautiful-not just the weather, but because it celebrated two lovely people. It was truly a perfect reflection of you and your families and I’m so thankful to be along for the ride that starts your adventure together. 😉 

Blessings!!
Carrie

PS You can view the entire gallery HERE and their wedding slideshow HERE

Vendors of Note: 

Ceremony + Reception: Tournament Club of Iowa

Bride’s Dress: Maggie Sottero, Schaeffer’s Bridal 

Hair & Makeup: Bella Salon in Johnston, Iowa

Tuxes + Bridesmaids Dresses: Stacey’s Bridal & Formal Wear

Florals: Danielle of Something Chic Floral

DJ: Kyle Krogh of Elegant Entertainment

Cake: Ashlee McDonald of Hy-Vee in Johnston

locations

engagements

weddings

families

seniors

browse by category

Categories

Hi, I'm Carrie

My time as a high school teacher taught me how to instantly connect with teens and make them feel comfortable in front of the camera. I love photographing high school seniors all over the Greater Des Moines Metro and Midwest (yes, I’m willing to travel). 

Learn more

arrow

Search

Start Planning

I’ve used all of my knowledge from shooting hundreds of senior sessions to create the ultimate planning checklist.

This is your step by step guide to coordinate outfits, props, accessories, and locations for picture-perfect senior photos. 

No more Googling or guessing. Grab your free Senior Session planner below.

free Senior Session Planner 

Preparing For Your Senior photos in Des Moines, Iowa The Easy Way

|

site credit

|

© 2025 Carrie Krupke Photography