Info & Pricing Packages

Your Story, Beautifully Told


My style blends cinematic storytelling with classic photography, creating a collection of images that balances natural moments, intentional portraits, and genuine emotion.


During our session, you'll hear prompts like, "Walk toward each other like you're meeting for your first date," "Whisper your favorite thing about them," "Spin them around," or "Dance like no one's watching." Instead of focusing on perfect poses, I'll guide you through movement and genuine interactions that bring out real laughter, authentic emotion, and natural connection. My goal is for your session to feel more like spending time together than standing in front of a camera.




standard session

FROM $ 300+tax

Standard Couples & Engagement Session


Includes:

  • 45-minute photography session
  • One location in or near the Des Moines area
  • One outfit
  • Full edited gallery of your final images (often 50-100+ images)
  • Includes additional black and white photos
  • Beautifully curated online gallery delivered without image limits

full session

FROM $ 400+tax

Full Couples & Engagement Session


Includes:

  • 1–1.5 hour photography session
  • 1–2 locations near eachother for variety in scenery, lighting, and storytelling
  • 1-2 outfits
  • Full edited gallery of your final images (often 70-200+ images)
  • Includes additional black and white photos
  • Beautifully curated online gallery delivered without image limits
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Delivering large galleries with all the best memories

 

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Testimonials

"Elsie did such a fantastic job with our couples shoot. She struck a great balance between romantic and playful poses"

Kat & Nick

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Testimonials

"Elsie did such a wonderful job capturing me and my fiance! The location and prompts were so perfect, and we got sneak peeks super quickly. The final pics only took like four days for her to get back to us, which we were super impressed by! We've already gotten so much love on our photos and highly recommend Elsie's work!!"

Minsu & Corey

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if you like your image in color, wait until you see the black and white!

 

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Frequently Asked Questions

What happens if the weather is unfavourable for an outdoor shoot?

If the weather is unfavorable (rain, strong wind, or unsafe conditions), the shoot will be rescheduled at no additional cost. I do my best to keep a weekend and weekday available for rescheduling purposes.


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Frequently Asked Questions

Are the travel expenses included in your packages or covered additionally?

Sessions more than 30 minutes from my residence in downtown Des Moines include a travel fee of $0.70 per mile (round trip).

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Frequently Asked Questions

This is my first photoshoot, what should I know?

For your first photoshoot, the biggest thing to know is that it’s completely normal to feel a little awkward at the start—most clients do, and it eases quickly once we begin moving and shooting. I’ll guide you through poses, prompts, and natural movement so you’re never guessing what to do. Just show up relaxed, wear something you feel confident in, and be open to having fun with it. The best photos usually come from real moments between the posing, not perfection.


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Let's document your story

Let’s document your story—your session is more than just photos, it’s a chance to capture who you are right now in a natural, meaningful way. Through guided prompts, movement, and candid moments, we’ll create images that feel authentic, emotional, and true to your personality rather than overly posed or stiff.

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