Miranda 2012 Forest City HS Senior | Sneak Peek 2
Alright! Just one more from our senior session with Miranda that Tanner shot last night in the Forest City High School gym. Pretty stoked about this one!
Miranda | Forest City High School 2012 Senior Sneak Peek
Miranda is a 2012 senior at Forest City High School in Forest City, IA. Last Sunday we found some awesome locations for her senior session around Northern Iowa. Last night Tanner finished up her session with some more awesome photos at the gym in town. Can’t wait to share all of these soon!
Morgan 2012 | Southeast Polk High School Senior
Seniors rock! Most of what we shoot these days are engagements and weddings but the occasional senior throws some spice and variety into the mix. They are just a complete 360 degree change of pace from our norm. They are always so excited to try new things with us and who wouldn’t enjoy shooting 2 […]
Steph + Tony Engaged | Des Moines, Iowa Engagement Photographers
Just wanted to share one of our recent engagement sessions with Tony and Steph here in Des Moines. We found some awesome locations and despite the crazy hot temps snapped some fantastic photos of the two. Isn’t their dog adorable!
Morgan 2012 Southeast Polk High School Senior | Sneak Peek | Des Moines Senior Photographer
Last Sunday night we had the pleasure of photographing a local 2012 senior, Morgan from Southeast Polk High School. Just wanted to post a sneak peek from one of my favorites from the start of her session. I just LOVE seniors! Can’t wait to share these soon!
Korenik Wedding June 18th, 2011 | Storm Lake, Iowa
Matt and Jessi were married on June 18th in Storm Lake, Iowa. We’ve known them for years attending Buena Vista University with them as fellow Beaver alumni and I went on spring break with them in the spring of 2008. (Man I am getting old!) 🙂 This was our first official western themed wedding complete […]
Tony + Steph Engaged – Sneak Peek | Des Moines Engagement Photographers
Well what can I say about Tony and Steph other than they are just awesome! I meet Tony years ago when I took night classes at Simpson College for graphic design while still in high school at IHS. What a small world when years later we were contacted by him about shooting his wedding on […]
Korenik Wedding Sneak Peak 06.18.11 | Storm Lake Iowa
Matt and Jessi’s wedding in Storm Lake was fantastic! Just wanted to post a few quickly while in the midst of wedding editing madness. Below are a few favorites from their big day. Isn’t Jessi just gorgeous?! (Matt you aren’t too bad on the eyes either!) 🙂
Chelsea + Zach First Dances | Diamond Jo Casino Wedding Reception
First off I just love first dances! We are almost done editing our first June 2011 wedding and came across these last night and just had to share them. Chelsea and Zach had their wedding reception at the gorgeous Diamond Joe Casino in Northwood, Iowa just north of Forest City. It was by far the […]
ATTENTION 2012 IOWA SENIORS! Senior Sessions $150!
2012 Seniors! We are currently booking for senior sessions for July and August dates in Des Moines, Garner, Carlisle, Johnston, Urbandale, Grimes, Waukee, Indianola, Forest City and beyond. Session fee only $150! Contact us to schedule a time at 515-480-9382 or ztsphoto@gmail.com. Just a few of our favorites from last years awesome seniors we had […]
Tilt-Shift Des Moines
I have ALWAYS wanted a tilt-shift. Well for a few weeks we just so happen to have one! I ventured out tonight around the loft in downtown Des Moines and East Village and tried out the 24mm tilt-shift on the city. Below are just a few of my favorites:
ZTS Photo Updates June 2011
In light of the fact our awesome engagement session we had planned for this past Sunday was rained out here is a photo snapped from two weeks ago at the Des Moines River a few blocks from the loft. Spring along with lots of crazy storms has finally arrived! This was hand held 5 second […]
Shelby + Paul Engaged | Storm Lake, Iowa
Happy Friday all! Here is the final post of our favorite images from Shelby and Paul’s engagement session in Storm Lake. We started the session at the Storm Lake baseball field with the Twins jerseys as they are both HUGE Twins fans. From there ventured off to this awesome field we found just out of […]
Allderings Familiy Photos | Storm Lake Iowa Photographer
Just a few favorites from our family session with the Allderings family that took place in Storm Lake a few weekends ago!
M + S Fort Des Moines Iowa Wedding | ZTS Photo Iowa Wedding Photographers
M & S were married at a wonderful venue here in Des Moines the Fort Des Moines Museum on Army Post Road.If you are having a smaller private wedding in the Des Moines area it is the ideal location with a rustic twist. These two had so many incredible do it yourself projects I was […]
M & S Wedding Teaser | Des Moines Iowa Wedding Photographers
Details detail details. I LOVE THEM! These two had some of the best DIY wedding details ever (yes I am bias!) as well as planned a wedding that matched their personalities and love for each other to down to a tea. Below is an awesome video Tanner took of the brides shoes and a gorgeous […]
Finally Spring in Des Moines!
Spring has arrived in Des Moines! Finally an entire day with no ran and the thermometer reading over 60 degrees. For those of you who don’t live in Iowa right now it basically has been raining (or snowing depending on where you live) for a few weeks now daily and I believe we were all […]
Kicking off 2011 Wedding Season!
Tomorrow is our first wedding of the year and I must say I am more than excited to get back into sunny Saturdays full of wedding goodness. Personally I just can’t wait to see all the awesome details that the bride has planned for their Fort Des Moines Museum wedding here in Des Moines! Stay […]
Amy + JM Married | Carroll Iowa Wedding Photographers
Amy and JM’s wedding took place in Carroll Iowa towards the end of August. The sky was a vivid blue and the dance they had afterward was full of pure awesomeness. we started our day with them at the church where JM sent Amy some gorgeous roses with a romantic little note. After the ceremony […]
Mohr Family Photos | Des Moines Iowa Photographer
Lindsey and I have been friends since she moved to Indianola when we were in high school what seems like lifetimes ago. I remember many summer days of taking her little sisters to the pool and late night drives cruising around town in her Sunfire with the sunroof open chatting about everything in life. Lindsey […]
Rupe Wedding | Mason City Iowa Wedding | ZTS Photo
When Amanda and Patrick contacted us about shooting their wedding we were so elated and excited as it was taking place around Tanner’s hometown in Mason City, Iowa. The day was sure hot but turned out wonderfully! The wedding ceremony took place at The Holy Family Catholic Church in Mason City. Amanda had a bouquet […]
Christensen Wedding | Des Moines Iowa Wedding Photographers | ZTS Photo
Kelsi and Todd were married on a crisp and perfect Iowa fall day. The leaves were turning vivid colors and they lucked out on some fantastic weather! We went to college at Buena Vista University with these two where Todd played football for the Beavers and Kelsi played volleyball and was a cheerleader. The day […]
Jen + James Engagement Photos | Des Moines Engagement Photographer
What I love most about Jen and James is that they can laugh at anything and everything together! We had the pleasure of shooting some engagement photos for them with a group of other Des Moines area photographers. The day was rather dreary but I think that the natural settings and the wide open field […]
East Village Des Moines Rain
Working and living in the East Village here in downtown Des Moines can be so much fun! It is full of great little shops and food joints as well as locations to shoot for photo sessions. Last night it was pouring down rain and decided to snap a photo of the inside of my doorway […]
Elissa + Matt Engaged | Storm Lake Iowa Engagement Photographers | ZTS Photo
We kicked off our engagement session for Elissa and Matt one of our 2011 wedding couples at Circle Park located on the lake in Storm Lake Iowa this past Saturday. They are getting married this October 8th. The sun was shining and it was the real first warm spring day in Iowa. From there we […]
The Temple for Performing Arts Wedding | K+T Married | Iowa Wedding Photographers
In an effort to fully blog all of or 2010 weddings here is yet another go on this fantastic couple! I grew up with the wonderful bride and attended high school with her in the small town of Indianola. I couldn’t have been happier when she contacted Tanner and I about being a part of […]
Unc’s Cheesecakes, Inc. | Des Moines Commercial Photographer
Last night I had the pleasure of traveling to Blue Moon Piano Bar here in Des Moines to visit the wonderful kitchen of Unc’s Cheesecakes, Inc. Unc’s Cheesecake is run by the fantastic and bubbly Jessica Goodale, originally from Osage, Iowa. Recently Unc’s was chosen to be featured on The Food Network Channel’s Outrageous Food […]
PapaJohn Sculpture Park | Des Moines Iowa Wedding Photographers
First things first we have two new lights along with light-stands and soft-boxes on the way! We ordered two more Alien Bee 800’s to join our 1600 that are set to arrive in a week or so. No they won’t be hot pink unfortunately. I seriously pushed hard for some hot pink lights! Tanner has […]
Des Moines Saint Patrick’s Day Parade 2011 | Iowa Wedding Photographers
Every year the annual Saint Patrick’s Day Parade comes through downtown Des Moines. People literally flood downtown and East Village to celebrate and this year was no different. It was PACKED! Also it was the nicest day of the year weather wise to date so that could have had something to do with it too. […]
East Village Sunset | Des Moines Wedding Photographers
A little over two weeks ago I shipped my camera off to get cleaned and tuned up for our upcoming engagement, weddings and senior sessions. I must tell you living without my camera for just under two weeks was almost unbearable! We are a member of something called Canon Professional Services or CPS which for […]
70 Degrees in Iowa…in February! | Iowa Wedding Photographers
If your viewing this on Facebook head on over to our blog at https://www.ztsblog.com Last Thursday one of my best friends and I ventured out to snap some photos just West of his house in Grimes, IA. It was a gorgeous 70 degree day in mid February. YES! I said 70 in Iowa in February! […]
The [b] School! | Photo Friends with Benefits | Online Photographer Community
If your viewing this on Facebook head on over to our blog at https://www.ztsblog.com We get Facebook messages and comments pretty regularly from other photographers from topics about: contracts, how to register for sales tax, what equipment to purchase next, insurance and the list goes on and on! There are SO many things to consider […]
ZTS Photo New Business Cards
If your viewing this on Facebook head on over to our blog at https://www.ztsblog.com for more info! This may be a bit delayed as we designed and ordered these this past summer BUT nevertheless….hello to our new business cards! Glossy, double sided, bold colors, rounded corners, fun photos, unique and super thick!
Annual ZTS what is in our bag 2011 | Photography Equipment | Des Moines Wedding Photographers
If your viewing this on Facebook head on over to our blog at https://www.ztsblog.com What’s in our bag January 2011 We posted one of these last year but just for fun thought we should do it yearly in the spring since it seems to change so often! Normally we get questions on ‘Oh my! What […]
A sigh of relief! Taxes…Taxes…Taxes 2010!
If your viewing this on Facebook head on over to our blog at https://www.ztsblog.com Running a photography business is a TON of work. Seriously, OH my! When Tanner and I jumped the gun and filed for our EIN number in 2009 truthfully had no idea what we were in for. It has sure been an […]
We have so much fun at our job, it should be illegal | Outtakes & behind the scenes from shoots
If your viewing this on Facebook head on over to our blog at https://www.ztsblog.com We are in the process of making a giant “BEST OF 2010” album to show clients when we meet for wedding consultations. This sucker is going to be HUGE and hopefully encompass a bit of every shoot we’ve done this year. […]
M + R Engaged | Des Moines Engagement Photographers
If your viewing this on Facebook head on over to our blog at https://www.ztsblog.com for the full post! Sunday we headed down to the Fitch Building for our first e-session of the year! The Catchlight Studio we shot in is primarily used for commercial photography work here in Des Moines and beyond. They have a […]
M + S Engaged | Engagement Details
If your viewing this on Facebook click to head over to our blog at https://www.ztsblog.com Sunday afternoon Tanner and I headed out to shoot an awesome engagement session at Catchlight Studio located in the Fitch Building in downtown Des Moines. These two were just so much fun! We are in the midst of editing the […]
East Village Des Moines Winter Sunset | ZTS Photo | Des Moines Photographers
If your viewing this on Facebook head on over to our blog at https://www.ztsblog.com for the full post & much more! I must admit I enjoy living and working in East Village. Living downtown in Des Moines is just fun, fast paced and there is always something to do! Especially love it when it comes […]
Bertelsen Family Photos | ZTS Photo | Des Moines Iowa Portrait Photographers
If your viewing this on Facebook head on over to our blog for the full post at https://www.ztsblog.com Sunday night I had the pleasure of shooting some family photos for the Bertelsen siblings. We rented out the awesome Ikonix Studio here in Des Moines for the session. They had several ideas for photos starting with […]
Cherry Beer | Iowa Wedding Photographers
If your viewing this on Facebook shoot on over to our blog at https://www.ztsblog.com While holiday shopping this weekend we snatched this little snazzy guy up at Vintage Wine & Spirit. Sadly I was pretty disappointed with the Strawberry flavor so hoping this one will be a bit better! I often get yelled at for […]