B Family Maternity Session | Des Moines Iowa Maternity Photographer
This weekend I had a great wintery maternity session with C+B here in Des Moines. We’ve shot a few maternity sessions over the years and they are just so much fun and a little different from the normal wedding or engagement. Plus so fun to celebrate with some photos that time of life just before the […]
Tilt-Shift Downtown Des Moines Throwback | Iowa Landscapes
Being a photographer you find yourself taking thousands of photos, and never editing the ‘fun ones’ or ‘not paid shoots’ aka years later you find all these awesome RAW files and editing them like “OH MAN HOW DID I NEVER FIND THE TIME FOR THIS!” Well, January years later is the perfect time! While searching to put together […]
Landscapes of Des Moines, Iowa | Wall Art Galore
Occasionally for fun we venture out and take a few landscapes after shoots or on a weekend we aren’t busy. Over the years I’ve been asked alot where people can buy our fun photos of Des Moines, well wait no longer! The gallery is located here: http://ztsphoto.smugmug.com/Landscapes/Landscapes-by-ZTS-Photo/ Great for your office, home or a gift! Why […]
2014 Behind the Scenes | Des Moines Wedding Photographers Tanner & Sarah Urich
Something that’s fun and we’ve been doing since 2009 (our first year in business) is looking back on the behind the scenes pics from all our weddings, senior, family, commercial, etc shoots from the year. ZTS started out in 2009 with Tanner and I (then dating) and kind of fun that we are now married […]
A+K Engaged | Bulldog Engagement Photos | Des Moines Iowa Engagement Photographers
I do suppose the insanely cold January in Iowa weather is the perfect time for blogging! With us getting married this past fall I failed to blog SO MANY awesome engagement/family/commercial sessions so here we go with the delightful Ashlee and Kale AND my 2nd favorite adorable bulldog pal Bruce! (Only because we have a […]
Behne Wedding | 11.22.2014 | The Surf Ballroom Wedding Clear Lake, Iowa
Aria and Tyler had the most gorgeous wedding at The Surf Ballroom in Clear Lake two weekends ago. I was SO excited too for snow portraits, thanks so much for being troopers even in the fog and cold weather for trekking into the woods with us! The day started out at Aria’s childhood home for […]
Pearson Wedding 08.23.14 | Hy-Vee Conference Center Wedding | Des Moines Wedding Photographer
Megan & Scott had the most gorgeous wedding! All day I found myself going OOO and AHHH I love this, I love that! (The flowers, I adored!). We had a great time photographing your day you two and Megan you made such a stunning bride! Ceremony & Reception Venues: Hy-Vee Conference Center Caterer: Hy-Vee Conference […]
Grant + Kylie | St Ambrose Cathedral | Des Moines Science Center of Iowa Wedding
I was so excited when Kylie contacted us to photographer her and Grant’s wedding a few months ago. I grew up tumbling with Kylie and looking back I remember her as always being the sweetest person inside and out. Grant you are one lucky man! The day started out at the wonderful Salon W in […]
Breanne + Ryan 7.12.14 | Embassy Club West Wedding | West Des Moines, Iowa
Breanne and Ryan’s wedding day kicked off at Breanne’s condo for the girls hair and makeup. From there we jotted off to the Beautiful Savior Church in West Des Moines. From there we took a party bus around West Des Monies ending up at Wellman’s Rooftop for a final drink before the reception. The night ended […]
Kali + Kyle 06.27.14 | Prairie Moon Winery and Vineyards Wedding | Ames, Iowa Wedding Photographers
Kali and Kyle were married at the wonderful Prairie Moon Winery in Ames, Iowa. I can’t even begin to tell you how much I loved Prairie Moon! Winery weddings might just be my new favorite thing. So laid-back, romantic and just all around a wonderful spot for a wedding. These two were just awesome to […]
DeYoung Wedding 06.21.14 | Happy Apple Orchard | Norwalk, Iowa Wedding
Missy & Zach were married on a gorgeous June day at Happy Apple Orchard in Norwalk. Missy has been one of my best friends and college roomate over the years. We couldn’t have been happier when Zach proposed to her! You guys are so great together! As I was a bridesmaid Tanner photographed this (mostly) […]
Roy Wedding 06.20.14 | Summerset Winery Wedding | Indianola, Iowa
Natalie and Michael had the most gorgeous wedding day! Tanner and I were thrilled to be able to capture it for them. Winery weddings might just be our new favorites! The day started off with Natalie and her ladies getting ready at the fantastic Estilo Salon in West Des Moines. From there we traveled to […]
MintL.A. Boutique Des Moines | Spring & Summer Fashion | Iowa Commercial Photographer
Awhile ago I had a blast photographing some spring & summer looks for the local Mint LA Boutique. Couldn’t love working with the owner and these fantastic models more, we always have such a great time! Feel free to LIKE the MintL.A. page on Facebook and visit them in West Glen and Ankeny for fab […]
Steph + JB Married | Prairie Meadows Ballroom Altoona, IA | Iowa Wedding Photographers
I’ve known JB for years, we went on many missions trips over several summers (5 or 6, gosh where did the time go!) all over the US. I was so thrilled when he and Steph hired Tanner and I to photograph their big day! They are just awesome together. Steph and JB have been together […]
Aria + Tyler Engaged | Des Moines Engagement Photographer
Aria and Tyler are one of our 2014 wedding couples, they are getting married this November in Clear Lake (at the Surf Ballroom, how fun is that!). They traveled down to Des Moines for their engagement photos and I seriously can’t wait for their big day. These two are just so much fun! Thanks for […]
AO Wealth Advisory | Des Moines Commercial Photographer
I had a great time photographing some corporate photos for AO Wealth Advisory in Urbandale recently. AO Wealth Advisory provides financial planning and investment management services. If you are in need of some fun and friendly social media photos or just to update your website photos in the Des Moines area let us know, we would love […]
J + C | Kansas City, Missouri Engagement
Tanner and I headed to Kansas City for an awesome Spring engagement shoot a few weeks ago. J + C were awesome hosts (Dexter our bulldog even came along for the weekend!) showing us a great time on the town. We even managed to squeeze in some great engagement photos! 😉 We started off at […]
C Family Photos | Iowa Family and Child Photographer
I had a blast photographing Mr. Ben and family for his big 1 year photo session. I can’t get over how much he has changed in the last few months! We started off with some family photos at the park and then he showed me his favorite lawn mowers.Ending the night with a blowing bubbles […]
Drake Relays 2014 | Des Moines Sports Photographer
I had a blast photographing the 2014 Drake Relays for an afternoon. Such a great annual event in the Des Moines area. If you haven’t been, be sure to check it out in 2015! I must say the long jump is probably my new favorite thing to photograph, loved all the flying sand!
Megan + Scott Engaged | Des Moines Iowa Engagement Photographers
It is finally Spring in Iowa! Last weekend we photographed one of our awesome August couples for a springtime engagement shoot here in Des Moines. Complete with a picnic and some beautiful flowering trees!
Drake Relays 2014 | Des Moines Sports Photographer
Oh man, how great are these long jump landings from the 2014 Drake Relays?!
Des Moines Proposal
A few weeks ago I had the pleasure of photographing Phillip and Maleah’s nighttime engagement proposal here in Des Moines. I didn’t cry and I went undetected, so what an for all! Congrats you two, and as difficult as photographing in the pitch black (on a windy bridge) is, you two rocked it. An love […]
Wedding Thank You Notes
Being an adult the best kind of mail you can get is fun mail! I was so excited to get an awesome thank you recently from one of our fab fall 2013 couples, it is always nice to get that ‘fun’ mail! Also Tanya and Mike, don’t they just look great?! A big thanks to […]
Des Moines Corporate Headshots
In need of some new employee or company wide office photos?! Let us know! We would love to get you some new photos for your LinkedIn or professional networking needs in Des Moines!
B 9 Months | Des Moines Child Portrait Photographer
This little dude is the most adorable 9 month old guy isn’t he! I can’t get over his eyes, just such a handsome little guy!
Landscapes of Des Moines, Iowa aka Pure Awesomeness
Des Moines, Iowa is such a gorgeous place! We have been receiving national attention for the last few years on just how fantastic it is to live here. Even the Today Show did a great piece on our city! I ventured out and braved the cold the other weekend to capture some landscapes of our […]
Jamie + Jasen | Tournament Club of Iowa Wedding
Can I just say I love shooting weddings at the Tournament Club of Iowa. What a great place for a wedding in the Des Moines area! I can’t ever be opposed to getting to drive around golf carts on a course for photos! The day started with Jamie and her bridesmaids getting hair and makeup […]
Tanya + Mike | Coralville Marriott Iowa City, Iowa Wedding
Tanya & Mike were married in Iowa City at the Newman Catholic Student Center at The University of Iowa campus this past October. I adore Iowa City, especially the downtown area. It is just such a fun place to shoot! Tanya is also a fantastic Iowa wedding photographer, make sure you check out her work […]
Bohn Wedding Preview | Des Moines Wedding Photographer
We kicked off the 2014 wedding season with JoAnn and Brandon for a killer winter wedding. Congrats you two! Stay posted for a full post soon as well as a few fab 2013 weddings left to hit the blog!
Park Wedding | DIY Country Fairmont Minnesota Wedding
Courtney contacted me in summer of 2011, she was adamant from the start that she had just gotten engaged and was set on hiring Tanner and I to photograph their big day. I really never could get tired of hearing that! Terrance and Courtney were married this past fall on a gorgeous crisp day in […]
U Family Fall Portraits | Garner Iowa Portrait Photographer
We had a great 2 year session with this little guy and his family over Thanksgiving!
Grease The Musical | Chariton High School Musical
Tanner and I traveled to Chariton High School to photograph an awesome musical a few weeks ago. These CHS high-school students nailed Grease! I totally wasn’t expecting what we witnessed, great job guys! The photos are all edited and available for purchase of prints and digital files and viewing at http://www.ztsphoto.smugmug.com, feel free to pop […]
P Family | Des Moines Family Photographer
We had a great fall family session in Des Moines recently with the P family. Their little guy Vance is so handsome, right?! I wish it could be fall all year long! !
MintL.A. Boutique Des Moines Fall 2013 Fashion | Des Moines Commercial Photographer
This was our third year shooting fall fashions for the amazing local clothing shop MintL.A. Boutique located in West Glen Town Center near Jordan Creek Mall and their all new location in Ankeny, Iowa. It is always such a blast working for the owner Rebekah as well as these two fantastic ladies, they just make shooting so […]
Micah + Ryan | Tournament Club of Iowa Golf Course Engagement Session
We had a delightful fall engagement shoot with Micah and Ryan at the Tournament Club of Iowa in Polk City. Can I just add this tree pictured above on the course is AMAZING. Holy cow I don’t think I’ve ever seen such a sweet tree in Iowa. Can’t wait to shoot your wedding next December […]
Micah + Ryan Preview | Tournament Club of Iowa Engagement
Micah and Ryan nailed their engagement session at the Tournament Club of Iowa golf course this Saturday. Below are a few of my favorites, more to come so check back soon!
Breanne + Ryan | Downtown Des Moines Engagement Session Preview
These two NAILED their engagement session tonight! I can’t even pick one to post for a preview there are so many fantastic ones!
Moeller Wedding | West Des Moines Marriott Jordan Creek Wedding
Hannah and Carsten were Indianola high-school sweethearts, you can tell within just a few moments of being with them that they are simply perfect for each other. Their wedding day may have been dreary and rainy but there sure wasn’t a lack of smiles and laughter! The ceremony took place at the Indianola First United […]
Moeller Wedding Preview | Des Moines Marriott Jordan Creek Wedding
Just a quick preview of Hannah and Carsten’s wedding yesterday, I was blown away by how many friends and family just truly love these two! You can tell the high-school sweethearts were meant to be together! A full post to come soon from this day of smiles and laughter. Stay tuned!
S Family | Des Moines Family Photographer
I had a fantastic family session with these guys earlier this week. Their little man has grown up so incredibly much in the past year. I had a blast working with you all and shooting around East Village, thanks for letting me capture your laughs and smiles!
JB & Steph Engaged | Des Moines, Iowa Engagement Photographer
I grew up with JB and Steph in Indianola, even attending quite a few life changing week long missions trips with JB over my high school years. I was thrilled with Steph reached out about shooting their wedding next summer! When you think of an incredibly happy couple that just love each other beyond words it […]