Dive into the art and craft of capturing life's most precious moments on Rachael Venema’s Photography Blog.
Read more about how to plan a branding photography session or enjoy practical tips on making your Ankeny, IA family photo sessions enjoyable for everyone, including Dad!
Featured Post:
How Full-Service Photography Takes Care of Mom
The photos I have with my children are among my most prized possessions. They are more than a photo, they are a moment in time ...
Dear Mom of a High School Graduate | Des Moines, IA
Every age with our children is full of wonder from the time they are a newborn to a toddler learning to walk, from starting sch...
How to Have a Great First-Year Portrait Studio Session
Your child’s first birthday is a huge deal! Your baby is entering toddlerhood and growing into their little personality. Your f...
The Power of Printed Photographs | Des Moines, IA
Family pictures are a visual diary of the past and the power of printed photographs is enormous. It is likely you...
The Best Time for Family Photos San Joaquin County CA
Many times my clients in and around San Joaquin County ask me “What is the best time for family photos?” Often, they are...
Multi Generation Family Photos Spring Creek Golf and Country Club
Multi generation family photos provide a fantastic way to record the legacy of your family and share the love you have for one ...
How to Look Amazing in your Senior Pictures - Even if you're Camera Shy Des Moines, IA
Is it time for your senior pictures but you consider yourself camera shy? Either you don’t like the way you look, or you ...
Cross Country Moving Tips and Tricks
My family and I have moved 5 times now, and as a result, I have some cross country moving tips and tricks to share. Firs...
Traveling to National and State Parks
If you are trying to make summer vacation plans, I highly recommend traveling to national and state parks. As we begin t...
Framed Canvas Prints Des Moines IA
In today’s Product Spotlight we are highlighting Custom Framed Canvas Prints from Rachael Venema Photography. Let me star...
Getting Your Family on Board for Family Photos Des Moines IA
If you’re lucky, you say, “Let’s schedule a family photo session!” and the reaction you’re met with is whoops and cheers. In re...
Choosing a Photographer for Your Newborn Ankeny IA
Choosing a photographer for your newborn may or may not be one of the things on your mind at this moment. You’re expecting a ba...
Family Photos Among the Almond Blossoms Ripon CA
I’m so blessed to live in northern California where I get to take family photos among the almond blossoms. When the almond tr...
Printed Photographs Ankeny IA
I’ve written before about the importance of printed photographs. I’m a huge proponent of taking those memories and making...
Becoming Part of a New Community Ripon CA
Being new is hard. I’ve lived it, I’ve loved it and I’ve hated it. Becoming part of a new community is no easy feat. I ...
Tips on What to Wear for your Family Photos Ankeny IA
Creating family photos you will cherish for years is truly an honor for me. My goal is for you to love your pictures every sing...
Organize Your Photos Des Moines IA
Whether you’re a professional or amateur photographer, or you use your iPhone to take photos, learning how to organize y...
Senior Portraits Des Moines IA
There’s no question that high school senior portraits are one of the most important photo memories in a person’s life. It’s s...
Survival Tips for the Holidays
This Thanksgiving, there are a lot of things to be thankful for. The Quaresma family of Ripon is thankful for photos we created...
Pageo Lavender Farm Family Photos Turlock CA
The Pageo Lavender Farm in Turlock was the perfect place to photograph the Smith family. Many times, I go into a family photo s...