Thank You Kelli & Josh!

What I loved most about this couple is the contagious laughter! They were so adorable and so obviously in love! Can't wait to do thier outdoor fall wedding!

What the world needs now is love..sweet love...

Time for a Change!

( Photo by Photos Anywhere)

www.fosterasmile.com

Foster A Smile is all about local photographers (see a current listing on the gallery page) giving back to their community by providing free senior photos to Iowa High School Seniors living in foster care.

It’s about doing good things―every teen deserves to be recognized for such an important accomplishment. For those of you who know me, you know that I have a soft spot for foster youth because of my involvement with the group Elevate.

“Children & Families of Iowa’s elevate is a youth-driven program that inspires change, compassion and connection for foster and adoptive youth in Iowa. elevate members are youth ages 13 and up who have been involved in foster care, adoption or other out-of-home placements. We are young people who want to make a difference in the child welfare system. We come from every background and we all have stories to tell. elevate's mission is to inspire others to new levels of understanding and compassion to the life connection needs of foster care and adoptive teens by sharing their personal stories of hope.”

To put it simply, they have inspired me. They have inspired me to realize that while in the grand scheme of things senior photos are fairly small thing, they can make a difference to a youth who has graduated against all odds and that is a BIG thing. And that is where I can help and where so many other local photographers have enthusiastically agreed to help too!

This website is a work in progress so I encourage photographers, seniors and foster parents to give feedback about their experiences to sarah@sarahmoorephoto.com .

Happy Birthday Charlotte Rose!

Thank You Baby Samuel!

Thank You Baby Samuel for coming to see me today! He is just as sweet as can be! On another baby side note, my baby turned ONE today! So one year ago today I was in the hospital having the best girl in the world!

Vacation Days!

I am now home and relaxed and better than ever! Thanks for all your patience! This photo was taken in Hole in the Wall, WY. Near the hideout of Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid!

Happy Birthday Elevate!

As many of you know ELEVATE is one of the causes nearest and dearest to my heart! Today I had the privlidge of hsnging out with them again for thier 5 year aniversary party in Des Moines! I cant wait to share with you all whats in the works for the upcoming year! For more information on how you can change a life forever just ask!

Romance is in the air!

This is one of my last few weddings this season and it reminded me of how much I love shooting outdoors!. It was so beautiful at Reiman Gardens, the white chairs, the fountains, the rose petals, and of course the gnomes! I had such a wonderful time photographing Megan and Jordan's wedding this weekend. The thing that really struck me about them is how many people in thier wedding party were long time friends. They knew most of them from the time they were children. I love friends like that. Friends that you never have to explain yourself too, that are there for you when you are growing and changing, its a real blessing! There couldn't have been a more beautiful bride!