Aura Photography

Des Moines Photographer • Portraits | Couples | Families | Weddings

07/13/2026

Their first look at the Campanile. 🤍

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2nd Shooting for Dana Stephenson Photo

07/06/2026

A few more favorites of Kaley & Tom. 🤍

I absolutely loved capturing these moments and all the joy between them.

Planning your wedding? I’d love to tell your story through timeless, true-to-life images you’ll cherish for years to come.

📍Based in Des Moines, Iowa | Open for 2026/2027 Bookings
📩 https://www.auraphotodsm.com/contact

06/29/2026

✨ Excited to share that Aura Photography will be a vendor at Vendors & Vows in just two weeks!

If you’re recently engaged and planning your wedding, I’d love for you to stop by, say hi, and chat about your vision for your big day. I’ll be there to answer questions, share my work, and I’d love to meet you in person.

Admission is free, but you’ll need to reserve your spot here: https://facebook.com/events/s/vows-vendors/1267377595610250/

I can’t wait to meet all the amazing couples! 🤍

06/24/2026

Love lives in the details. 🤍

The letters, the rings, the bouquet, the veil—each piece tells part of a story that will be remembered for generations.

I’m incredibly grateful to the talented vendors and models who helped bring this bridal vision to life. Thank you for your creativity, kindness, and collaboration. It was such a joy creating with all of you.

Vendor Team:
Hair Stylist: Olander
Makeup: Hannah H MUA
Florals: Blossoms & Beyond
Photobooth: Enchanted Booth Co.

06/18/2026

A love story becoming a family.

There is something so beautiful about documenting a maternity session—the waiting, the dreaming, and the moments that will soon become cherished memories.

I’m so grateful to capture this special season for my friends, and I honestly can’t wait to meet their little angel. 🩷

06/07/2026

If you think you look weird while posing, don’t worry…

I probably look even weirder taking the photo 😂📸

💌 Currently running maternity + newborn specials
💌 Father’s Day Minis weekend of June 13,14,20,21

06/06/2026

Some love stories are written in grand gestures, but the most beautiful ones are often found in the quiet moments—the gentle hand squeeze, the shared laughter, and the way two people look at each other when no one else is watching.

Marriage is built on these little moments, woven together day after day into a life shared with your favorite person.

Kaley & Tom 🤍

May your love always feel like coming home.

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06/04/2026

🤍 Maternity + Newborn Special 🤍

From the excitement of waiting for your little one to the precious moments of their first days at home, these are memories you’ll never want to forget.

Book your maternity session by July 31 and receive 50% off your newborn session.

✨ Maternity Session: $325

✨ Newborn Session: $350 → $175

Lifestyle newborn sessions take place in the comfort of your home, capturing genuine moments and all the little details of this special season.

Serving Des Moines and surrounding areas.

💌 Message me for availability and details.

06/03/2026

The best family photos aren’t always the perfectly posed ones.

They’re the giggles, the cuddles, the messy moments, and the little personalities that shine through when kids are allowed to be themselves. 🤍

And honestly? Those are usually the photos parents end up loving the most.

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06/02/2026

A few favorites from this beautiful wedding day 🤍

The quiet moments, the first kiss as newlyweds, the laughter, and all the little details that made this day uniquely theirs.

So grateful to have been part of it and to document memories that will be cherished for years to come.

Second shooting for Dana Stephenson Photo

💌 Currently booking 2026 & 2027 weddings in Iowa.

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West Des Moines, IA

Website

http://auraphotodsm.com/

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