My favorite locations to date!
Not Sure Where to Book Your Photoshoot?
You’re not alone — and the good news? You don’t have to worry about the location!
If you’ve ever hesitated to book a photoshoot because you weren’t sure where to go, I’ve got you covered. I’ve compiled a list of some of my favorite photoshoot spots across Central Iowa — so you can just show up and shine ✨
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📍 Outdoor Photoshoot Locations in Central Iowa
Mitchellville, IA
• Thomas Mitchell Park
• Abandoned Train Tracks
Winterset, IA.
- Pammel State Park
Cambridge, IA.
- Strautman Tree Farm (Perfect for the holidays!)
Altoona, IA
• Gay Lea Wilson Trail (NE Casebeer Dr / 17th Ave SW)
• Open field near Adventure Life Church (1700 8th St SW)
West Des Moines, IA
• Walnut Woods State Park
• Valley Junction
Des Moines, IA
• Water Works Park
• Grays Lake
- Clare and Miles Mills Rose Garden
• Bill Riley Trail (off George Flagg Pkwy – Water Works Park)
Granger, IA
• Jester Park
Dallas Center, IA
- The Brenton Arboretum
Johnston / Polk City, IA
• Saylorville Lake & nearby campgrounds
Ames, IA
• Iowa State University Campus
• McHose Park
• McFarland Lake Park
• Peterson Pits
• Ada Hayden Lake
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📸 Indoor Photography Studios in Des Moines
• Studio E9 – @studioe9dsm
• The Whistler Studio – @thewhistlerstudio
• East Fifth Studio – @east_fifth_studio
• Invictus Media’s STUD10
