Tag: indianola

Apple Tree Inn Motel Indianola, Iowa | Des Moines Commercial Photographer

We had the change to shoot the Apple Tree Inn Motel in Indianola remodel recently. What a fun shot! So fun to see how much the hotel has changed over the years. Thanks for having us back! If you are in need of fresh commercial images of your property, business, etc on social media marketing […]

Ashlee + Kale | Summerset Iowa Winery Wedding | Indianola, Iowa

Tanner and I had a blast photographing Ashlee & Kale’s wedding recently at the Summerset Winery in Indianola, Iowa. I’ve known Ashlee for years and our olde english bulldogs are even bffs. These two had just the most perfect day full of love, friends and laughter.   Thanks so much for letting us photograph it […]

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!

Indianola Balloon Festival 2012 | National Balloon Classic

On Wed night Tanner and I headed down to my hometown of Indianola for the National Balloon Classic. If you live in the Des Moines area and haven’t been you should definitely make it a priority to go some year in the near future! It runs through this weekend, so you still have a chance this year as well! […]

Pete | Des Moines 2012 Senior Photos

Earlier this week we had the pleasure of heading down to Indianola for a double senior session on Pete & Kim’s family farm. Just wanted to share a few favorites from Pete’s senior session.

Tacker Wedding | Indianola Iowa

Jenn contacted us last June that her and her fiancé Lucas were in search of wedding photographers for their big day the following spring. I grew up with Jenn and attended elementary-high school with her in Indianola as well as tumbled through the years together at Joyce Gymnastics. I couldn’t have been more thrilled when […]

Tacker Wedding 03.31.12 | Indianola, Iowa

Saturday we had the pleasure of heading down to Indianola, Iowa for Lucas and Jenn’s wedding. The day completely copperated weather wise, despite the fact that during their engagement session this past fall we had chatted about the possibility of snow! Just wanted to share a quick shot of the two of them just before […]

Buena Vista University vs Simpson College Football 2011

Tanner and I headed down to Simpson College a few weeks ago to shoot the Buena Vista University vs Sipmson College football game. We haven’t made it to many BVU football games this year since we had so many weddings and engagement shoots scheduled on Saturdays the last few months. Although BVU didn’t post up […]

Jenn + Lucas | Engaged

Saturday afternoon we had a great session around the downtown Des Moines area with Jenn and Lucas. Just wanted to share one from the last spot of the day. Another great session preview coming up soon!

Sagar + Dhruva | Engagement & Ring Ceremony

On Saturday night Tanner and I headed down to my hometown of Indianola to shoot an engagement and ring ceremony for Sagar and Dhruva. As we have a ton of engagement sessions, commercial shoots and family sessions in the pipeline to edit just wanted to share a few. Isn’t her dress just fantastic!?  

East Village Des Moines in the Fall

Living in East Village (downtown Des Moines East of the River for those of you non-Des Moines residents) is seriously is amazing! So great to be able to just step out the front door of my loft and snap photos of the Iowa Capital and skyline of Des Moines any night I please. Just a few shots […]

McGraw Family | Des Moines, Iowa

Tonight I had the pleasure of shooting Ashley and her adorable little guy Cody at the rose garden just a few miles from my home down Grand Ave. I’ve known Ashley for years going back to our high school days. Oh my is her little guy is getting so big! Cody is a complete tomboy […]

Miranda 2012 Senior Session | Forest City, Iowa | ZTS Photo

Miranda was seriously a blast to work with! She has such a bubbly person with a kind and fun loving personality. She is 2012 a senior at Forest City High School and is involved in volleyball, softball and wrestling cheerleading. We found some great spots including a field of yellow flowers and a gorgeous sunset […]

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 […]

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 […]

Apple Tree Inn in Indianola, Iowa | Iowa Commercial Photography

We had the pleasure of shooting some commercial photography for the Apple Tree Inn in Indianola for their website and promotional materials a few weeks ago. Commercial photography is so much fun and different than the normal weddings and engagement sessions. Through out the past year we have been blessed to shoot several commercial shoots […]

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 […]

Lauren + Bill | Des Moines Engagement Session | Des Moines Wedding Photographer

We headed to my hometown of Indianola this past Sunday for Lauren & Bills engagement session. We started off the shoot at Simpson College track where Bill played Football for the Simpson Storm and Lauren ran Track. Then trekked across the gorgeous fall leaves of the Simpson College campus to Buxton Park. The leaves were […]

Lauren + Bill E-Session Preview | Simpson College Engagement Pics

If your viewing this on Facebook please shoot on over to our blog at https://www.ztsblog.com Sunday we met up at Simpson College with Lauren and Bill one of our awesome 2011 wedding couples for their engagement session. I must say Simpson in the Fall has THE best leaves. Ever. Don’t even argue other Iowa private […]

Kelsi + Todd Engaged | Des Moines Engagement and Wedding Photographer

Friday night Tanner and I headed out to Lake Ahquabi state park in Indianola, Iowa for an engagement pictures with Kelsi and Todd. We went to Buena Vista University with these two where Todd played football and Kelsi was a cheerleader. We are shooting there wedding this October in the Des Moines. I started off […]