Alyssa Leicht
Motherhood & Family Photographer in Des Moines
Motherhood &
Family Sessions
Artful, documentary style, and minimally posed motherhood and family photo sessions for parents who want to immortalize the most precious thing: your memories of the love you share. Forget the rules – let’s just play! We’ll capture your pregnancy, your babies, your whole family… in whatever way is truest to you.
Unique and non-traditional family photography sessions in Des Moines, Iowa.
For parents who cherish real moments over “perfection.”
My goal is to capture your real, messy, unfiltered moments that show who you really are.
With a relaxed, documentary-style approach, I focus on capturing your family's authentic interactions in an informal setting. Whether that’s a quiet morning at home or an impromptu adventure led by your little one at your favorite park, these sessions are meant to reflect your unique family dynamics and real love for one another. The images from your session won’t be unnatural or forced. Instead, they’ll actually feel like you in this moment of your lives.
Galleries
Pricing:
On-Location Sessions
40 minutes ✦ $600
A classic yet playful session to capture your family in a location that’s meaningful to you, whether at home, your favorite park, or another special place. Perfect for a mix of gently posed portraits and real in-between moments in a sentimental environment.
90 minutes ✦ $1200
A relaxed 90-minute session that allows us to slow everything down and settle into the moment. No expectations of perfectly cooperative children smiling politely at the camera. We’ll document your honest connection as a family, like you noticing the way the light hits your child’s hair, or how your partner looks at you when you’re not paying attention, or maybe how your kids have managed to cover your entire kitchen in flour while you bake cookies as a family! ;)
In-Studio Sessions
40 minutes ✦ $500
A straightforward session to capture your family in my photo studio in downtown Des Moines; fleeting expressions, silly giggles, the way you all fit together. Perfect for a mix of gently posed portraits and real in-between moments in a minimal environment.
90 minutes ✦ starting at $900
A longer in-studio session that allows time and space for additional styling, florals, or a more elaborate set. Perfect for artful maternity and motherhood portraits with an editorial or fashion-forward feel. Reach out to me with your budget and vision/inspiration, or let me take the lead creatively.
Booking Your Session
What to expect:
Inquiry: Reach out via the contact form to book a relaxed, candid, and creative family session that highlights the real connections within your family.
Consultation: We’ll chat via email to make sure the session is a perfect fit for your family.
Booking: Availability is limited. Once you select your session date from my calendar, a 50% retainer payment and signed contract will secure your booking.
Preparation: After you book, we’ll finalize specific details, and go over styling, inspiration, and goals to help you feel relaxed and prepared for your session. A week before your session, the remaining 50% of your invoice is due.
Shoot Day: During the shoot, we’ll focus on having fun and documenting real moments and emotions for your family.
Gallery Day: You’ll receive a fully edited gallery of images with options for prints and albums within 6 weeks of your session.
“These are SO PERFECT!!!! 😭😭😭😭 like...exactly what I was envisioning in my head oh my goodness. Literally couldn’t trust anyone else, I knew you’d understand the vision 😭❤️😭 These feel so real and raw and capture how we spend most of our nights these days which is just so, so special.”
