Photography By Vanessa - Captured Memories

09/16/2026

📢📢DES MOINES COUPLES MODELS NEEDED SEPT 30th
** EDIT TO ADD: LOTS of interest but the spot is still open!! DM to snag!

Des Moines Clients and Friends,

I need a fun couple to come out and model a cozy lifestyle session at an Airbnb cottage for me! GREAT opportunity to get a full session for the price of a mini with 40+ edited images! Comment below or DM for info!

Must be available in Des Moines Sept 30 at 4pm! Airbnb images below ⬇️

Tag the cutest couple you know!

09/14/2026

Who’s patiently waiting to see what winter holiday mini magic I’m planning this year?!

ALL winter, Christmas, holiday minis for November drop this Wednesday, September 16th PLUS NO deposit if booked by Oct 12th!

Not enough of a deal for you? Book by Oct 12 and get your FULL gallery released for only $100 (50% savings).

Spy the amazing images from Marilyn Moody’s holiday baking session to get you in the spirit!

Don’t forget to spy the LAST image…this will be my first year using holiday studio backdrops! How cuuuuuuute are they?!

DM or comment “me” for priority booking!

November Minis Dropping Wednesday:
📸Des Moines Tree Farm Minis: Sat, Nov 14
📸Des Moines Rose Farm (FULL- waitlist open)
📸White Christmas Studio Minis- Gretna: Sun, Nov 8
📸Holiday Baking Studio Minis- Gretna: Sat, Nov 21
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09/14/2026

I feel like life is offering me a pretty full circle moment right now and I want to take a second to slow down and bask in the love you’ve all given me. I’m teary-eyed thinking of how far I’ve come in life and this transition into full-time photographer, and I couldn’t have done it without each of you. Thank you. For the love. The trust. The support. And for reminding me to never give up on me 📸🤎

09/14/2026

Because your tiny human deserves pictures of what it looked like to be loved by you…

And you deserve pictures of what that love looked like mirrored with that stuffie that never leaves their side 🤎

Now Booking 📸
Mommy + Me Minis + Friend in Me Minis
DM for inquiries



Mecenzie Miranda

09/13/2026

There’s something so special about the way the world slows down when it rains. The npose and expectations of everyday life seem a little further away; sometimes, if you’re lucky, it creates extra opportunity for intentional time with the ones you love.

Today it meant that I got to have the most beautiful mommy + me date to the carwash with these two, followed my a dirt road drive with talks and french fries.

My heart needed this. Who else is making an effort to slow down today?

I hope the day creates an opportunity to connect to something that feels good 🤎

09/13/2026

UNPOPULAR PHOTOGRAPHER OPINION 📢📢
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Juuuuuuuuuust kidding- I just wanted to get your attention and say, “HEY! Look at the amazing Halloween goodness I’ve already gotten to create this year! I’m so proud! How gorgeous are all these ladies?!”
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HIGHLY recommend getting to the last pic- don’t know why, but I’m obsessed with it.
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Oh- and come book a spooky session w me
😜💀

Ariel Hegland Jacinda Miller Raquel Gauna Maldonado Brook Kuenning Parsons

09/12/2026

VELVET + VOODOO MINI LINKS ARE LIVE!
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2 Locations, 2 Dates, Endless Possibilities
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Bring a friend, a group of friends, a husband, a boyfriend, your son or daughter and come get creepy with me!
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Client closet costume access INCLUDED!
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Gretna- Sept 22
Altoona- Oct 2
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Who are YOU bringing?! Tag them below ⬇️
10 min | $99 | $9 Deposit | 6 Images | Optional Full Gallery Release

09/12/2026

VELVET + VOODOO SPOOKY MINIS DROP TONIGHT 🤎👻

Where are all my Halloween lovers at?!

Who needs a spooky date night? A mother/daughter or mother/son bonding activity? A girl’s night with your bestie(s)?

This. Is. It.

2 Dates, 2 Locations, Limited Availability.

Altoona, IA Oct 2
Gretna, NE Sept 22

Client Closet Costumes Available at NO additional fee.

$99 | $9 Deposit | 6 edited images | 10 Minutes |Full Gallery Release Option

Tag a friend who needs to be ready- these drop today at 4:30- DM or comment “Me!” for priority booking options

Remaining Availability:
Altoona: 4 Spots
Gretna: 5 Spots

09/12/2026

I don’t get to do a lot of sunrise sessions, but I convinced Ariel Hegland to get up at 6am with me to go to an abandoned building and get whipped in the face with a door full of nails in order to make the most of her visit and get an extra session in…
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Since she came over three hours to see me 🥹
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Did I mention she was willing to stand in the wind, attempting to pose while fending off a swinging door of rusty nails while surrounded by spiderwebs?
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She’s a trooper.
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But also- who else wants to come get crazy with me?
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Velvet + Voodoo Minis are only $99 and drop TODAY for both Des Moines and Gretna!
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09/11/2026

I’ve got something sooooo fun, new and exciting coming soon with Cloud Nine, the Husker Bunnies and some of my favorite small-business mamas in the Omaha area!! Stay tuned to see what we are up to 👀

Let me introduce Cloud Nine 🩷

Finally, a place to enjoy planning everything you love. 🫶 We worked hard to bring this vision to life, and it’s finally here.

𝗔 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝗰𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗵𝗼𝘀𝘁 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝗻 𝗷𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝗮 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸𝘀𝗵𝗼𝗽 𝗼𝗿 𝗮 𝗰𝗹𝗮𝘀𝘀. A place to quiet some of the noise from the outside world, express yourself, find an outlet, try something new, connect with like minded people, and let your creative side run free. ✨

A therapy session. A creative class. A workshop. A gathering. An activity that simply makes you feel good.

Cloud Nine is more than a space.
It’s a home for 𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗶𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗹𝗲𝗿𝘀, 𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘀, 𝘄𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗳𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹𝘀, and anyone wanting to bring something meaningful to our community. ☁️🤍

I’m so happy to finally share this little place with you. 🫶

Want to host your own class, workshop, session, gathering, or creative idea?
✉️ Contact us! 𝗪𝗲’𝗹𝗹 𝗵𝗲𝗹𝗽 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝗻 𝗶𝘁 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗯𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗶𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝗹𝗶𝗳𝗲!. ✨