About Claire
I believe…
Natural moments, simplicity, genuine connections and human interaction are the heart of my work and an expression of what I am most passionate about. I am in love with telling stories. And not just perfect stories - the messy, vulnerable and imperfect ones. There’s a rare magic to a photograph telling a story. The overwhelming feeling of nostalgia when you look at an image. A feeling you can’t shake and don’t ever want to. That is why I do this. Why I capture humans in love, the beautiful mess of motherhood and intricacies of your family that no one else notices. To preserve the art of nostalgia for years to come.
I’m a self-taught portrait and lifestyle photographer that has an eminent belief that capturing moments in time is what I was called to do. I find beauty in the silly and sweet moments, mundane and everyday life. I strive to be in the present and live where my feet are because there is so much beauty to be seen in the now.
I adore my husband and our three children. I spend most of my days dreaming up ways to create the utmost coziest home, baking fresh loaves of sourdough bread and when the season comes, planting and tending to our backyard vegetable and flower garden.
Slow mornings are my favorite. I go to bed dreaming of the next day's first sip of coffee. If I am not busy taking photos or running around with my family, you can find me cooking in the kitchen.
I love sharing my own design inspirations, lifestyle favorites and motherhood journey. If you are interested in following along on all things CZP, sign up for the newsletter.
I am your photographer if you dream of photographs that bring you back to beautiful moments in time, that were naturally and effortlessly captured.
( 01 )
Customizable motherhood & first year packages
Starting at $500
Maternity &
Motherhood
( 02 )
Newborn
1 hour session, all family members may be included
Starting at $500
( 03 )
Families
20 or 45 minute sessions
Starting at $350
( 04 )
Couples
Starting at $600
*Wedding Collections available upon request
( 05 )
Interiors &
Architecture
Starting at $450/hr
MY APPROACH
CZP brings a stress-free, no-fret, effortless approach to photography that helps clients (adults and children) feel comfortable in their sessions. Unposed, natural moments with an emphasis on everyday beauty. I preserve the nostalgia of the heartfelt, magically mundane moments between you and your loved ones. I’m a firm believer that a big occasion is not necessary to capture photographs. Everyday deserves to be celebrated. Live and enjoy being content in the present.
ADDITIONAL INFO
All clients have access to styling assistance and receive an online gallery with full digital rights to to download and print high resolution images. Pricing varies for sessions outside of the Des Moines Metro.