We strongly believe that an excellent portrait should communicate your personal brand to your audience.

 

Many clients come to Ivory House Photography expecting just a few quick headshots, but they quickly discover our approach is about so much more. Our professional portrait sessions are crafted to create a space where you can feel completely at ease, express your personality, and showcase what makes you unique. We focus on helping you relax and feel confident in front of the camera, so your images are authentic, powerful, and truly reflective of who you are.

From start to finish, your experience is designed to feel seamless and supportive. After your session, we deliver a preselected online gallery with the strongest images for you to choose your business headshots, personal branding, or professional portraits. Every step—from booking to image delivery—is tailored to help you feel comfortable, confident, and empowered, ensuring that your final portraits capture your essence naturally and beautifully right here in the heart of Des Moines, Iowa.

Are you in need of a little styling?

We recommend the amazing Ivy Boyd for impeccable makeup application as well as the stylists at Trixie’s Salon or Salon Spa W for any hairstyling needs.

Personal Branding Package (in studio and/or on location )

90 minutes of shooting | Two Locations I ALL FILES | $1500
120 minutes of shooting I Three Locations I ALL FILES I $2000

This all-inclusive experience is ideal for a business owner, community leader, someone looking to update their modeling portfolio or capture a special time in their life. This session includes both studio and on-location options, four to five outfit changes, and ALL the files. In addition to receiving all the images (lightly prepped for authentic social sharing), you will select 20 of your favorite images for a little extra love and polishing.

Professional Package

30 minutes |  6 retouched images {In Studio $600 I On Location $800}


This package is designed for someone looking to make an impact. 30 minutes of shooting allows for two to three outfit changes, a slower-paced shoot, and more customization. We spend some time getting to know you, your goals, and the overall vibe you are looking to achieve. You then get to pick your favorite 6 images to be individually retouched for your professional purposes.

Quick Update (in studio only)

10 minutes |  2 retouched images | $300

This quick shoot is designed for someone looking for an updated headshot. Our 10-minute session accommodates one outfit with small changes such as adding or switching blazers. This session is perfect for someone starting a new job and looking for a clean, classic update to make a splash on LinkedIn, a job announcement, or to put on a shiny new work badge.