Mortar And Pestle | Des Moines

This is the awesome mortar and pestle I got for Christmas. On a cold day like today I had to find something around the house in Des Moines to use as my first photo of this project and this caught my eye.  

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Under The Stars | Earlham

I’m so used to living in Des Moines that I forget what it’s like to see all the stars at night. We headed out last night to take some photos of the Milky Way and ended up taking a photo of my brother all suited up under the stars at my parents house near Earlham. […]

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Introducing…

My wife and I are very excited announce an addition to our family. Introducing for the first time our daughter Elliana Kate McGinnis. She is on pace to join us May 1st 2013.     – Alex & Mariah McGinnis

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A Sad Day In Des Moines

I miss my camera! Right now it’s with Canon getting repaired so I decided to write a short letter to it. Camera, I’ve missed you dearly. There is a hole in my life without you. I see things and say ‘Sweet I’ll take a photo of that!’ to only find myself disappointed when I remember […]

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Des Moines Senior Photography | Preston

It’s that time of year again. The school year is about to start and a whole new senior class is getting ready for their final year. This is such an exciting time for seniors and there is a lot to get done before college. Don’t forget the most important part… well besides graduating that is, […]

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Glen Oaks West Des Moines | Inspired By The Past

My family and I attended my cousin’s wedding last night at Glen Oaks Country Club. It was great to see all the family dressed up and looking snazzy. While we  were outside waiting for my Mom to finish taking photos of her boys and their families I grabbed my camera and snapped a quick one of my youngest […]

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St. Ambrose Cathedral Des Moines | The Reveal

There’s nothing like the first time a groom sees his bride. For him everything has been building to this point. Brides even if he says it’s no big deal… don’t be fooled! It’s a special moment for both of you and it shouldn’t be missed on your wedding day.   Location: St. Ambrose Cathedral – […]

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Types of Wedding Photographers Infographic

First off I want to say I love infographics they are fun and easy to read so naturally when I saw this one I just had to share it. If you’re looking at different photography studios in the Des Moines area, across Iowa or anywhere else and want to know what the basic differences are […]

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Dale Maffit Des Moines | Family Weekend

A few weeks ago my wife and went out to Dale Maffit Reservoir over on the southwest side of Des Moines with our son Eli. I brought the camera along and we snapped some photos while we were out. Here are a few shots from our adventure.   – Alex McGinnis

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