
Family and Pet Photography – Serving Eastern Iowa
I help families and animal lovers create stunning, personalized portraits through a relaxed, custom session that blends natural interaction with gentle posing — so they can see themselves as beautiful and real, with their stories perfectly captured.
Turning your memories into everyday art.
We love our family, including our horses and dogs with a kind of devotion that words can hardly express.
Our phones are filled with snapshots — tiny moments we treasure. But often, those memories stay hidden, trapped behind screens. When we try to print them, the images blur, the lighting fails, and the feeling fades.
Their story — your story together — deserves more.
Honoring the moments, the bonds, and the stories that make your life beautiful.
This is where I can help.
I specialize in portrait photography with a focus on the connection between people and their animals. With experience, patience, and an eye for real moments, I create stunning portraits that reflect who they are — and what you share together.
Together, we’ll create:
- A personalized, stress free experience from start to finish
- Beautiful art pieces made to fit your style, your home, and your life
- Memories you can see, enjoy, and hold onto for years to come
Because the bond you share is something special — and it deserves to be seen every single day.

I believe it’s not just a photograph, it’s all about capturing the emotions that we share with our loved ones.
If you agree with me, Let’s connect

Be part of an exceptional experience
As your photographer, I strive to deliver the highest quality services and products. I will work closely with you throughout the process to create an unforgettable experience and provide artwork that will last for years to come.
My promise to you is an exceptional and personalized experience to document your family’s milestones with heartfelt authenticity. Let’s create stunning images of the people and animals you cherish most, capturing candid moments that reflect your unique story. Together, we’ll craft artwork that preserves these memories and reminds you of the love you share every time you see it.
How does it work ?
The process is quite simple. During a initial 30 minutes consultation via a phone call or in person, we will plan for a completely personalized session to create perfect images of your horse and the most beautiful artwork for your home. I will guide your thought everystep of the process, during the planning session, the photoshoot and the photo reveal meeting to order the final wall arts and albums.
3 steps process
![]() STEP1 Schedule a consultation | ![]() STEP2 Time to shine | ![]() STEP3 Photo Reveal |
| Let’s get acquainted. It is your time to dream about your pictures and what you would like me to capture. | A fun and stress free moment with me during an amazing photography session! I will take care of everything | Select your art work and products that will fit best for your vision |

“Gwen made is so much fun and stress free”
Shannon S.
Let’s create amazing memories
You may custom your session to what fits your need. The investment starts at $450 with $300 of credit for prints and wall art products. It includes the planning, photography and reveal session to order the prints of your choice. Most of my clients spend between $600 and $1300.

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