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2016 Ankeny High School Senior Kate….Johnston Waukee Des Moines Ankeny Urbandale Grimes Iowa Photographer

August 4, 2015August 4, 20152016, Ankeny, Des Moines, High School Senior, Iowa, Johnston, Photographer, pictures, WaukeeAnkeny, Des Moines, high school senior, high school seniors, images, Iowa, Johnston, Kari Bruck, Kari Bruck Photography, Photographer, photography, pictures, Pinterest, props, Urbandale, Waukee, West Des MoinesLeave a comment

This is 2016 Ankeny High School senior Kate, who may have had the hottest night of the summer for her senior session. The session started out with a heat index of 106 but you would never know by her pictures it was that hot out, she was amazing and kept a positive addditude the whole time…now if you would of seen a picture of me after this session you would know it was hot out, dripping in sweat is not a good look for any photographer. Kate is going to Creighton University to play soccer after high school so we wanted to do something different representing that with a mix of urban and soccer. Thank you Kate for being so good about the heat. You have such an amazing future ahead of you!

Friends Photo Shoot Sessions….Johnston Waukee Des Moines Ankeny Urbandale Grimes Photographer Iowa

March 25, 2015Des Moines, Iowa, Johnston, Photographer, pictures, Waukee2015, best friends, black and white images, Des Moines, friends photo shoots, Grimes, images, inspiration, Iowa, Johnston, Kari Bruck, Kari Bruck Photography, kids, modeling, Photographer, photography, pictures, Pinterest, props, trendy, Urbandale, Waukee, West Des MoinesLeave a comment

Here is how I kept myself busy through my down time this winter and early spring…friends shoots. Oh my what fun and crazy girls I got to hang out with. The temperature at these sessions ran from 18 degrees on snowy day up to 76 degrees…only in Iowa would this happen. I love to do both these kinds of sessions, both urban and snow sessions so it worked out great to keep myself busy. It was fun capturing the girls doing the serious look..but I think my favorite pictures from all of these sessions are the outtakes when girls are laughing and being goofy, because isn’t that what friendship is all about. I am so glad that the girls not only had fun but also got to make memories with their best friends that will last a life time.

The Geber Family…Johnston Waukee Des Moines Ankeny Urbandale Grimes Photographer Iowa

March 25, 2015March 25, 2015Alice in Wonderland, cancer, Des Moines, Family Pictures, Iowa, Johnston, Photographer, pictures, Waukee2014, 2015, alice in wonderland, black and white images, bruck, cancer, Child, children, Des Moines, disney, families, family, fun, Grimes, images, inspiration, Iowa, Johnston, Kari Bruck, Kari Bruck Photography, Photographer, photography, props, Urbandale, Waukee, West Des MoinesLeave a comment

As you can tell I am very far behind on blogging, so today was going to be a catch up day of getting my blog up to date…and then I came across Miss Alice and her Alice and Wonderland session and maybe it was meant to be for me to not have this session blogged yet so I can spread the word for this family. This little three year old has a special place in my heart, you see she was diagnosed just a few weeks ago with stage 4 Neuroblastoma cancer. It started as a back pain at the beginning of February, Alice’s scan showed three tumors, bone marrow and in the bone (skull, behind eye, vertebrae and hip). Alice’s family has stood behind my business from the first months that moved back to Iowa, I photographed her four times now and for the first three sessions she really did want to smile and boy could she be stubborn with those smiles…which brings me back to Alice’s cancer, she has so much fight in her and determination just like when she would not smile for me she will show this cancer what she is made of. I know there are fundraisers in the works, a Caring Bridge account, hats being made for Alice, and gift cards for the family (if you wish to help this family please contact me and I will get you contacted with the people helping out. Please keep this family in your prayers, thoughts, positives vibes..whatever you believe put it out there for this sweet family.

The Sullivan Family…Johnston Waukee Des Moines Ankeny Urbandale Grimes Photographer Iowa

March 25, 2015Des Moines, Family Pictures, Iowa, Johnston, Photographer, pictures, WaukeeAnkeny, black and white images, bruck, Child, Des Moines, different, families, family, fun, Grimes, images, inspiration, Iowa, Johnston, Kari Bruck, Kari Bruck Photography, kids, Photographer, photography, Pinterest, props, trendy, urban, Urbandale, Waukee, West Des MoinesLeave a comment

Let me introduce you to this sweet family the Sullivan’s. I meet the family on a early October day down at Vally Junction which is full of amazing character from brick walls, fire escapes, painted doorways, even a metal wall. Thank you Sullivan family for being such great family to capture.

Sorensen Family Session…Johnston, Waukee, Des Moines, Ankeny, Urbandale, Grimes Photographer

July 29, 2014Family Pictures, Iowa, Johnston, Photographer, Waukee2014, Ankeny, black and white images, bruck, Child, children, Des Moines, different, families, family, Family Large, fun, Grimes, Harlan, images, inspiration, Iowa, Johnston, Kari Bruck, Kari Bruck Photography, kids, Photographer, photography, pictures, Pinterest, props, trendy, Urbandale, vintage, Waukee, West Des MoinesLeave a comment

Sneak peek from the Sorensen family session. This was such a gorgeous location on their family farm with a big red barn and wild flower field out there front door. We and amazing lighting right before sunset and some very cute kiddos to work with. Thank you Sorensen family and I hope you enjoy your images.

Newborn Baby Girl Grace…Johnston, Waukee, Ankeny, Urbandale, Des Moines, Grimes, Photographer

July 29, 2014July 29, 2014Des Moines, Iowa, Johnston, Newborn, Waukee2014, Baby, black and white images, bruck, Child, children, Des Moines, family, headbands, images, inspiration, Iowa, Johnston, Kari Bruck, Kari Bruck Photography, kids, newborn, Photographer, photography, pictures, Pinterest, props, studio, Urbandale, vintage, Waukee, West Des MoinesLeave a comment

Sneak peek from a newborn session with baby girl Grace. Yet another sweet little one that was such a good girl through the whole session and just snoozed away. Thank you Miss Grace for being such a good girl!

Newborn Baby Boy Bram Photo Shoot Session Johnston, Des Moines, Urbandale, Waukee, Ankeny Photographer

January 27, 2014Des Moines, Family Pictures, Iowa, Johnston, Newborn, Photographer, Waukee2014, Baby, black and white images, bruck, Child, children, Des Moines, different, families, family, Grimes, images, inspiration, Iowa, Johnston, Kari Bruck, Kari Bruck Photography, newborn, Photographer, photography, pictures, Pinterest, props, studio, trendy, Urbandale, Waukee, West Des MoinesLeave a comment

Here is a sneak peek from sweet baby boy Bram. He was such a dream to work with and slept right through the whole session. Thank you baby Bram for being a pure joy to work with and hope your parents enjoy your sneak peek.

The Van Baale Family Photo Shoot Session Johnston, Des Moines, Urbandale, Waukee, Ankeny Photographer

January 23, 2014Des Moines, Family Pictures, Iowa, Johnston, Photographer, Waukee2013, 2014, black and white images, Child, children, Des Moines, different, families, family, fun, Grimes, images, inspiration, Iowa, Johnston, Kari Bruck, Kari Bruck Photography, kids, Photographer, photography, pictures, Pinterest, props, studio, trendy, urban, Urbandale, vintage, Waukee, West Des MoinesLeave a comment

Let me introduce you to the Van Baale family who was so much fun to work with. They were so great with all of my crazy ideas and really got into the session. Thank you Van Baale family!

The Muenchrath Family Fall Photo Shoot Johnston Des Moines Waukee Ankeny Urbandale Grimes Photographer

January 23, 2014Des Moines, Family Pictures, Iowa, Johnston, Photographer, Waukee2013, black and white images, bruck, Child, children, Des Moines, different, families, family, fun, Grimes, images, inspiration, Kari Bruck, Kari Bruck Photography, kids, Photographer, photography, pictures, Pinterest, props, studio, Urbandale, vintage, Waukee, West Des MoinesLeave a comment

Here is the Muenchrath family session that was photographed in October. It was another session that I loved how it turned out and wanted to share.

One Year Birthday Cake Smash Olivia Johnston Des Moines Waukee Ankeny Urbandale Grimes Photographer

January 23, 2014Cake Smash, Des Moines, Iowa, Johnston1 year, 2013, 2014, black and white images, bruck, Child, children, Des Moines, different, families, family, fun, Grimes, headbands, images, Kari Bruck, Kari Bruck Photography, kids, Photographer, photography, pictures, Pinterest, props, studio, trendy, Urbandale, vintage, Waukee, West Des MoinesLeave a comment

Little Miss Olivia’s one year cake smash, which again is a bit behind since I am WAY behind on my blog entires. She was a blast to watch tackle this cake and completely indulge in it. Thank you Miss Olivia for all the sweet smiles, giggles, and laughs for me and your mama that morning.