Awesome work! Quick response! Great customer service! Friendly and flexible with scheduling! Two…read morethumbs UP Thank you!

I would like to offer a fresh perspective compared to the 2 previous review. Mr. Cobb took football…read morepictures for one of the largest school districts in IA. The "professional" pictures were out of focus, shadowed and he thought to use a creek with tall grass as a backdrop (Very Olan Mills circa 1980). When questioned about these pictures he said they were fine and that an umbrella light caused the shadows. He also had no objections to the terrible backdrop. Groups of parents contacted him and he was unapologetic and unwilling to make any sort of amends. We as parents were not looking for freebies just a retake. Mr. Cobb should not be used for any photography. Very dissatisfied and disappointed.

Once a year I schedule a digital photo session with certified photographers that take images that…read moreexudes professionalism. Photography by E is in an area that checks all the boxes to capture that moment in time that displays your best digital headshot of confidence and elegance. The proofs are sent timely displaying a plethora of professional images that captured that moment in time "worth a thousand words of satisfaction."

Chelsea is an amazing photographer! She's a small businesswoman, and she owns this business…read moreherself, so it really makes me happy to support someone who's just following their passion. The session was super easy to book, and though we had to reschedule a couple times due to awful Iowa weather, we ended up finding a great date that worked for both of us. The session itself was awesome. She allows unlimited outfit changes and whatnot as long as you stay within the time limit boundaries (about 2 hours, but you may end up finishing early purely because you want to. It's difficult to model for 2 hours straight!) She does natural light photography, so you can pick anywhere in the Ames or Des Moines-ish area, and you'll be doing your photos outside. She's really friendly and makes it easy to relax. She's very laid-back, and I found myself laughing quite a bit. At the same time, she knows exactly how to pose you, so she'll politely suggest minor changes like tilting your head or body to make sure that you look as awesome as possible in your final photos. She's great about experimenting with locations and backgrounds, and honestly, some of the great locations she picked ended up making the photos I had look even more fantastic! I was hoping for an urban look, so we did some photos around main street, but she also suggested a nearby forest-y park, and I love the photos that turned out there too. After the session (you can pay a deposit or the full amount after your shoot with either cash or check), you'll wait for her to finish editing the photos. For me, it took about a week which is an insanely fast turnaround. She then lets you know that the photos are done, and she'll uploaded all of your photos to a CD for you. This CD includes a copyright release that lets you print and copy the photos to your heart's content, so you make a canvas print or whatever! The amazing thing? Her prices are fantastic! She really seems to do this because she has a passion for photography, so her prices are extremely fair and reasonable and something that most people can afford. She particularly seems to love photographing pets, so she offers discounts on sessions involving pets. Final thoughts: Amazing photographer with really fair prices. My shoot was so relaxing, and as this is the 5th or 6th photographer I've tried, I can fairly say that she was the best at directing and getting great poses. The only downside is that she doesn't have her own studio, so all shots are going to be done outside, but you can get some pretty amazing outdoor shots done, so that's not much of a downside. I'll definitely be a return customer. (And she even offers a discount for return customers!)

Jill is the best! She took my maternity photos last year and they came out absolutely beautiful. We…read moremet at a spot in Rancho Palos Verdes one Sunday afternoon and it was perfect. We had so much fun chatting and laughing during the shoot. She is very personable and made it super fun. She was able to capture my feelings of excitement, hope and happiness in the photos she took. I look back at those photos often and I am so thankful for her amazing photography skills! I look forward to when she comes back to visit California so I can book a session with her.

Jill is the best! She is like the child (and dog) whisperer! Jill makes photo sessions fun and…read morerelaxing for all, and the end results are beautiful! Jill has taken photos of our family for the last few years and we can't wait for our next session! We love you Jill!

Paul & Tammy were great to work with. They were very flexible with our schedules. They had lots of…read morevery creative ideas for my daughter's senior pictures. They were very attentive to what she wanted to do. The final product turned out beautifully. We were so happy with everything we purchased. I will definitely be using them for future family pictures.

2 & 4 legged photographers…read more Tammy and Paul, resources provided session coordination. Before session information assisted Amico(), Rocco (), Clayton () and myself () in our best photo shoot inside and out. Caring attitude and attention to detail is phenomenal

We had Josh with Des Moines Movers and Shakers dj our wedding. Josh was very enthusiastic and…read moreenergetic. He was fully behind our pirate theme and really sold our idea for a parrot toss instead of a bouquet toss. He did a wonderful job and we couldn't be happier!

Josh and his team are very professional. They executed my wishes for the song choices and times I…read morewanted things to happen on point, and they also seamlessly filled in the rest of the evening with prompts for the guests that were helpful to get everybody on the dance floor without being hokey or off-putting. I highly recommend Des Moines Movers and Shakers!

This experience was top notch! She had many great ideas and…read morelocations to share; she was kind and very pleasant to work with. I noticed that was one poor review, obvious this is a person with malice intent. I can't fathom someone disliking her as a person or her skills. I will definitely refer my friends/family to this photographer any change I get. She worked well with my ornery son; she was very patient and empathic. When I left the session I felt as though I had gained a friend. :)