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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...
Pictures That Last Forever
In our heightened state of technology, there’s no doubt we take pictures that last forever. They live on our phones, on ...
Family Pictures Ankeny IA
I created family pictures for the Giang family soon after they moved into their new home here in the Escalon area. Lik...
Family Portraits Des Moines IA
Put simply, photographs have always been a visual way to capture a memory. Whether it’s of an event, a beautiful sunset...
Backup Your Photos | Why Prints are Important | Des Moines IA
I get it, life is busy. Running around after little ones, bouncing the baby on your hip, driving your kids to school a...
You Are Loved | Des Moines Family Photos
Just breathe. Let out the stresses of the day. Just know, that You Are Loved. Your children, your husband, they loo...
Almond Blossom Family Photos | Central Valley Photographer
In the Central Valley of California, mid to late February is one of the most beautiful times of the year. Almond Bloss...
8 Tips to Taking Fun Christmas Morning Photos | Des Moines IA
Christmas is almost here! Can you believe it! Are you ready to take Christmas Morning Photos of your family? I unders...
The Meaning Behind a Photo | Family Photographer Des Moines IA
Nowadays we take a lot of photos of our family. We probably take way more photos than any other generation ever has. ...
Let's Decorate Your Walls | Ankeny Family Photographer
So, you want to create a wall art gallery in your home but you’re not sure where to begin. Well, Rachael Venema Photography is...
Why are prints so important? | DesMoines Family Photos
Do you ever remember your parents saying to you “It’s time we sit down and talk” and you knew it was serious? Well, we ...
What to Wear Fall Photos Des Moines IA
Fall is almost here and you are probably planning to have your family photos taken soon. As a Ripon Family Photographe...
9 TIPS to Get AWESOME First Day of School Photos | Des Moines Iowa Photographer
Whether we like it or not, the first day of school is just about here! As a Des Moines Iowa Photographer, this is a fun tradit...
My Why - Ankeny IA Photographer
Here is WHY I do what I do… 1. FOR MY FAMILY My husband and our 3 crazy kiddos. I know this is cliche, but my family is what m...