Des Moines Iowa High School Senior Photographer

Booking Class of 2027 Seniors Now! 📸

Person in a pink tie-dye shirt, blue shorts, and a hat lying on an orange kayak on dark water, holding a paddle, and wearing sunglasses.

A young female athlete lying on the ground with curly hair, wearing a white sports jersey with 'NORTHWEST' printed on it. She is surrounded by multiple medals and ribbons, including a plaque that reads 'WINNER OF THE YEAR' and her name, Natalie Harris.

A pink flower with a yellow smiley face in the center.

You freakin’ did it!

Congratulations! You’re in your senior year, and now, it’s time to celebrate. Whether you’re looking for some wall art, a grad invite, or some amazing photos for social media, it’s time to capture you as you are now! This is likely one of the first times you’ve ever had professional photos taken, so let's make it memorable.

At KMP, we work together to capture your personality, interests, and excitement from this time in your life. Most importantly, we do it while having FUN!

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A young man with short brown hair, wearing a gray sweatshirt with blue 'NW' letters, stands outdoors in front of colorful rainbow-shaped sculptures at dusk, smiling and posing for the photo.

A young woman with short hair, glasses, and dark lipstick sitting on a bench in front of a neon-lit arcade setting holding a disco ball and wearing roller skates, with a colorful, festive atmosphere.

Personalize your session by focusing on what makes you, YOU.

What’s important to you? What do you love? What are you excited for? Are you quirky or excited about all things colorful and bold? Do you consider yourself out-of-box edgy weirdo? Are you a confident Queen/King that is about to do big things? Let’s capture photos that scream you!

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You’ll walk away feeling confident, like you just shot a magazine cover!

A woman with long, wavy brown hair sitting on a chair with one leg up, smiling and looking at the camera in a room filled with shelves of globes, books, and decorative items.

Three colorful stars in pink, teal, and orange.

Yellow and orange lightning bolt illustration.

An Iowa high school senior in a white dress riding a paint horse at sunset in an open field.

A blonde woman with blue eyes and a white eyelet blouse sitting in the driver's seat of a red convertible car, looking at the camera, with her hand touching her face. Iowa High school senior photography session.

A woman sitting by the edge of an indoor swimming pool, holding a yellow pool float above her head and looking surprised. The pool has lane dividers and a sign on the wall that says "Warning: No Lifeguard On Duty." The wall tiles are light blue with

A woman smiling and wearing a black top, a wide-brimmed black hat, and a vibrant green tulle skirt, standing outdoors at night with fireworks in the background. Iowa High school senior photography session.

A smiling woman with curly hair, wearing a white dress and red earrings, leaning against a white wall. Iowa High school senior photography session.

A woman dressed in cowboy attire with a black hat, red and black outfit, and gloves, standing in a field of tall grass with trees in the background during sunset.

A woman in orange top and colorful skirt with pink shoes posing on the ground in front of yellow school buses.

A woman standing on stage in front of closed red theater curtains, holding a vintage microphone, wearing a shiny silver and black patterned dress with black high heels.

A young woman in a bright pink maxi dress standing in a garden with pink and white roses, green bushes, and tall trees in the background.

Young woman in floral dress holding a small bouquet of flowers walking through a grassy field during sunset. Iowa High school senior photography session.

Woman lying on a red inflatable pool float in a swimming pool, wearing orange sunglasses and a orange patterned swimsuit.

Four women lying on a bed, smiling and holding purple graduation caps.

A woman sitting at an outdoor table outside a burger restaurant at night. She is wearing heart-shaped sunglasses, a headband, white high-heeled boots, and holding a milkshake with a red-and-white straw. The restaurant has neon signs that say 'OPEN' a

A smiling woman with long blonde hair in a black sleeveless top and a brown satin skirt with side slit, standing outdoors against a modern glass building during daytime. Iowa High school senior photography session.

A young man with short brown hair and fair skin, smiling and wearing a gray sweatshirt with blue letters "NW" on the front, standing in front of a colorful curved sculpture outdoors during dusk.

A woman with curly hair in front of a neon sign that reads 'SHE'S LUMINOUS' in a dark setting, with a reddish glow from the neon lights.

A graduate in a black gown and hood throws a black graduation cap into the air inside an unfinished or abandoned building with peeling paint on the walls.

A young woman with long wavy hair wearing a leopard print top and a leather jacket, standing on a city street at night illuminated by red lights.

A woman sitting on a chair in a library or bookstore with a green wall behind her that says "Read Together Des Moines" in large gold letters. She is holding a book, resting her chin on her hand, and smiling. There are bookshelves on the left and pill

Close-up portrait of a young woman with blonde hair and blue eyes, wearing gold earrings with pearls, and a white halter top, standing in front of a beige curtain.

A family of six standing together outside near a stone building and a tree, smiling and enjoying each other's company.

A young man wearing a plaid shirt and a backwards cap is standing inside an open black vehicle, looking to the side in a parking lot at night. The vehicle has bright headlights and orange warning lights on top, with a modern building in the backgroun

A smiling woman walking down a city sidewalk carrying shopping bags, wearing white boots, a black and red skirt, and sunglasses, with tall buildings in the background. Iowa High school senior photography session.

A woman sitting inside a decorated pink shopping cart, holding a transparent umbrella up high, smiling and laughing outdoors with trees in the background.

A young woman in a red dress holding a sparkler at night, with blurred lights in the background. Iowa High school senior photography session.

A young woman smiling with closed eyes, wearing a beige crocheted top and a yellow headscarf, standing outdoors in a sunflower field on a sunny day, holding up a white crocheted cloth.

Young male baseball player sitting on a bench in a dugout, wearing a baseball cap, jersey, and baseball glove, with a serious expression.

A woman in a black leotard and ballet shoes stretching her leg on a wall while holding onto a windowsill, looking outside. Her reflection is visible in the window.

A woman with long, wavy brown hair, wearing a sleeveless orange and black floral dress, standing against a plain light background, smiling softly, with one hand resting on her shoulder.

A young woman sitting on a bench with a disco ball in her hands at an arcade, with colorful neon lights and air hockey tables in the background, wearing roller skates, striped socks, and sunglasses, smiling.

A young woman with long brown hair, wearing a black shirt, light-wash jeans, and black sneakers, sitting on a chair in a room with shelves filled with books, globes, and various decorative items, smiling and leaning with one hand on her knee.

A person in a pink Hawaiian shirt, blue shorts, sunglasses, and a wide-brimmed hat kayaking on calm water.

A young woman with short hair wearing a brown jacket, patterned shirt, and brown pants holds a colorful skateboard with a floral pattern, standing in front of a vibrant graffiti wall.

A woman in a green crop top and skirt with a high slit, holding a small bouquet of white flowers, standing on a beach at night under a dark sky.

A woman in a yellow dress stands on a staircase in a dimly lit room, with large decorative vases in the foreground and reflections on a glass surface below.

A young woman sitting on a bed playing an electric guitar with a dog beside her, in a bedroom decorated with a collage of posters and photographs, including a large picture of a person with a guitar and vinyl record.

A woman with reddish hair wearing dark clothing posing in a dimly lit industrial setting, leaning on a railing.

Woman in a white suit and orange heels standing on stairs in front of columns and a building.

A young female athlete from Northwest high school, lying on the ground with her arms crossed, surrounded by her medals, ribbons, and awards from a track and field event.

Young woman with long wavy brown hair and freckles sitting at a table in a diner with a neon sign in the background reading 'Must Be The Place'.

A woman with long wavy hair lying on a dark surface, looking directly at the camera, with warm lighting and a relaxed expression.

A smiling woman drinking a frappuccino at a cafe.

Young woman with long hair, wearing a white top and ripped jeans, holding a bouquet of flowers while smiling and walking outdoors against a modern building background.

A woman with wavy, shoulder-length hair posing with disco balls in a purple-lit setting, wearing a dark strapless top with fringes.

A woman in a red dress and high heels standing on a city sidewalk at night, holding a transparent umbrella, with tall illuminated buildings in the background and city lights around.

A woman with long brown hair lying on the ground, surrounded by scattered pink, purple, and white flowers, holding a pink flower near her chest, with her head turned upside down and eyes open. Iowa High school senior photography session.

A young man leaning against a metal railing on a balcony with a dark background for his Iowa High school senior photography session.

Interior of a grand library with tall bookshelves, ornate chandeliers, and baroque-style lamps. A woman is seated at a wooden table reading a book, with multiple reading lamps providing warm lighting.

A woman in a colorful, sequined dress and pink high-heeled boots stands against a plain gray wall, smiling and posing with one arm bent and one leg raised.

A young woman in a red dress standing outdoors during sunset, with a multi-level parking garage and a pink-orange sky in the background.

A young woman in a graduation gown and cap standing in a wooded pathway, holding a purple 'Tahleton State' pennant. Behind her, a string of photographs hangs between trees. On a tree stump on the ground, there's a framed document, a small box labeled

A person standing on a small hill, looking up at the sky with birds flying above during daytime.

A woman in a coral graduation gown throws a graduation cap into the air in front of a white shed decorated with pink flowers.

A woman with short hair sitting comfortably on a booth in a retro-style ice cream shop, smiling at the camera, with colorful posters and signs for ice cream and frozen treats in the background.

Young woman standing in front of a colorful graffiti wall, wearing an orange sleeveless top, layered necklaces, and earrings, with hands on hips and a slight smile. Iowa High school senior photography session.

A young man with curly hair standing on a rooftop at night, leaning on a metal railing, with city buildings and streetlights in the background.

FAQs

After we meet, I go location-scouting for places that serve as the perfect setting that fits your session and the vibe you are going for. I will then come up with a plan on where to go for your session, and help you determine the order of your outfits. (Sometimes we find wander during your session and end up at really cool locations that weren’t planned, but usually end up being the best!)
I love bringing along my Bluetooth speaker, so I can humor you with all my terrible dance moves while we jam out to all of your favorite music. My goal is to always ensure you feel confident and have fun during your session. Yes, the first five minutes may be awkward, because that’s how every session goes! After that, you will be having a blast!
I will keep in touch with you if it is looking like the weather won't be ideal. Usually we reschedule, but it depends from situation to situation.
If you have ideas I'd love to hear them, but if you have no clue, that is perfectly fine! I know of tons of great locations and usually try to give each senior a new and fun location, so not all sessions look alike.
You gallery comes with a print shop connected directly to it for easy print ordering. These prints are from professional labs, so they are high quality and will last! Another huge perk is that the photos will print the way they are edited. I beg you, please don’t go print your photos at Walgreens, Walmart, etc. They will highly change the way the photos were edited to look and the quality is very low. Shutterfly, is alright for cheaper and okay prints. If you are wanting high quality prints to put on your wall or display at your graduation party, I recommend using the print shop included.
Okay, some of ya'll seniors are crazy good at hair and makeup, but if you are like me and struggle with it, I highly recommend getting your hair and makeup (especially makeup) done professionally. Professionals know what colors work best and how to bring out your eyes in photos, they are serious magicians!
Highly recommend All Dolled Up and Blush Parlour
Item descriptionThis is totally up to you, but here are a few recommendations to keep in mind.
Bring at least one dressy or semi causal outfit for your school yearbook headshot.
The other outfits, have fun with! Show off your personality and go all out! We will chat about outfits during your meeting and here are a couple Instagram pages I recommend for tons of great outfit ideas!
Unfortunately, if you are late that time will be deducted from your session time. Always try and plan on being 5-10 minutes early to your session. You might even get a few extras photos that way.😉

See what your friends are saying:

Kaitlyn

Kendra helped make my senior year amazing by photographing these amazing photos! Going into the session, I was super nervous as I do not like to be the center of attention. However, all of my worries flew away as soon as I got to the session. Kendra was super bubbly and helped me feel comfortable. I never felt out of place, and she always knew how to get me to laugh for those genuine photos. Kendra also has an amazing creative mind, and helped execute my love for books beautifully. ❤️ If you are looking for a photographer, she is your girl!!
Molly

Without hesitation I knew I wanted Kendra to take my senior photos. After hearing about and seeing all of the incredible art she's created for others I was set on having her be my photographer. Kendra is so easy to get along with and made my session so special. I think what sets her apart from a lot of photographers is that she has a drive to do whatever it takes to make a photo session unique for each person. If you're looking for a senior photographer I without a doubt recommend KMP photography!
Cori

Oh my gosh! I loved working with KMP for my teen's senior photos. My child didn't want to do senior photos because she felt so many looked the same, but Kendra was able to capture my teen's creative side. I was surprised my introverted daughter felt comfortable during the shoot and we both had so much fun. The pictures were delivered in a timely manner and I have enjoyed looking at them over and over again.
Not only is working with Kendra fun, but she genuinely cares about the people she is working with. She listens and she is personable. The pictures were quality and unique to my child. Thank you, Kendra, for taking the time and using your passion to highlight the absolute love of my life
Charlotte

Kendra is the absolute best—so easy to work with and incredible at what she does!! I knew I wanted Kendra to take my senior pictures after seeing her work with many of my friends. I sent her my Pinterest board at our first consultation, and she immediately knew exactly what look I was going for and went above and beyond with making the final product unique to me. She is amazing at making a photoshoot feel like a fun hangout that happened to be captured on camera. I’ve never felt more confident, and the pictures turned out even better than I could have ever expected. Highly recommend Kendra for any and all photography needs!!