Des Moines Iowa Wedding Photographer

Iowa Midwest wedding and senior photographer holding camera in front of pond at Barn at Brophy Creek wedding venue. Sunny fall vibes.

Des Moines Iowa Wedding Photographer

Hey, I'm Elisa

I'm an iced-latte-loving mama of 3 boys who cries at every wedding (happy tears). As a true-to-color wedding & senior photographer based out of Des Moines, IA my heart is in capturing real connection - whether that's your wedding day with all your favorite humans under one roof , or your senior year as you step into a brand-new chapter.

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Your Wedding Story, Told with Heart

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Fall wedding at Barn at Brophy Creek Iowa. Bride and groom after ceremony. Smiling big with fall vibes by midwest Iowa photographer

From quiet, emotional moments to the rowdy dance floor energy, I capture it all. My approach blends documentary storytelling with gentle direction and a sprinkle of editorial flair - so your photos feel timeless, vibrant, and 100% you.

Senior portrait at sunset in tall grass prairie near Ankeny Iowa by Des Moines senior photographer

Your Senior Year, Your Story

Senior photos should feel like YOU -
not stiff or staged. Whether that's golden fields, city streets, or your favorite hangout, we'll create photos that are fun, real, and totally unique to your story.

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Erika & Kelley

Candid of bride and groom with brick building backdrop in downtown des moines iowa by des moines wedding photographer

"I cannot express how much we love our wedding and engagement photos from Vibe Photo Co. Elisa was by far the easiest vendor to work with for our wedding. She was organized, understood the vision we had for our photos and delivered beyond my expectations. I was super nervous about being photographed and had a lot of anxiety over how I was going to look in photos (as these are photos you hope to look at for the rest of your life) and the care she took in making us both feel at ease was incredible..."