Taking family photos doesn’t have to be stressful! Ivory House Photography believes they should be fun, energetic, and all about your own unique dynamic.
The mission of Ivory House Photography is to help every single person feel comfortable and confident in front of the camera. They strive to provide great guidance through all aspects of the process. From preparing for the shoot to showing up with positive energy on the day of the shoot to then helping you select your favorite images, our process is designed to be stress-free for our families.
The Ivory House Difference
Ivory House provides you with a style guide before your photoshoot. They provide clear direction during the photoshoot as well as an online viewing session to review your photos together. This ensures you love every photo you select and you get some one-on-one attention and advice.
Behind the Camera
Whitney Warne and Megan Brannen are an amazing team. Whitney is the owner and adult and family photographer at Ivory House and Megan is the production manager and newborn and kids photographer.
The Des Moines Moms Blog executive team had the opportunity to work with Whitney to take their headshots and Megan to take photos of their kids. Check out their headshots here.
Here’s what they thought about the experience. If you need more recommendations, look no further than their 200+ 5 star reviews!
As a work-from-home mom, my typical look is messy bun, comfy clothes, and minimal makeup. I was a little nervous for my headshots because I didn’t know if I could pull off a “polished” professional look. Whitney instantly calmed my nerves. We felt like old friends, and she told me, “Don’t worry, I’ve got you. All you have to do is follow my instructions.” She made the entire process so easy, and now I have that polished professional headshot that also feels like me.
—Megan BoettcherThere are some headshots you can take one glance at and know they are the product of Whitney’s expertise at Ivory House Photography. She makes every single person in front of her lens feel seen and beautiful. She also knows the exact angles to produce the best possible photo. Whitney is simply the best!
—Kara KnaackWhitney is an incredibly talented photographer but more than that, she is kind and encouraging and empowering! I left my headshot session feeling confident and beautiful. —Andrea Cooley
Family Mini Sessions
Our kids mini session with Megan was wonderful! She had incredible patience when working with my five-year-old and one-year-old boys on a hot day, and still coaxed genuine laughs and smiles out of both of them. The smiles I wish I could capture every day, she beautifully captured in a 30 minutes session! –Mercedies Steinkamp
—Kimberly Isburg