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August 15, 2021

Nick + Elaine

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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

I remember walking into Nick + Elaine’s home years ago and photographing their oldest, Carson, as a 4 month old, sitting in a Christmas present wrapped box under the Christmas tree. He now towers over me, matches Nick in height and is too cool to touch Elaine in family photos. 😉 Welcome to 8th grade! Every session with this sweet family, the boys will find something to hang or leap from. Usually, it’s a tree and it causes green casts on their skin, so I was super pleased to use the Art Center as a backdrop and ensure even skin tones for their annual hanging “ninja” images. And when you’re ranked in the top 15 in the nation in your age category for Ninja competition, it’s an honor to photograph Carson in this way! Fresh off a trip to Vegas/LA area for the Ninja Nationals, here is Nick & Elaine’s family:

Nick + Elaine: We’ve reached a whole new stage of family photos! Not just an evening time slot for gentler light, but new poses for teens and advanced monkeying around for sure. Thank you for sticking with me for so long and every year-I’m so thankful for your trust, friendship and support.

Cheers to a new school year!

Carrie

PS You can view more of our time together HERE.

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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). 

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