Grins and Giggles Club


About a month ago, we photographed Vincent and Lila’s Grins and Giggles Session.  Since there was still snow on the ground, we decided to go to the Des Moines Botanical Center. Vincent was throwing coins into the pond here.  He probably could’ve done this all day if we would’ve let him (and had enough money). […]

Vincent and Lila’s Grins and Giggles Session


We had Charlotte’s Grins and Giggles Session about a month ago.   2 year olds are so much fun!  Despite the cold temperatures, we found a lot to do. Charlotte was in this tutu for almost the whole session.   She loved it.  I suspect we have a future ballerina. Love this sweet moment between […]

Charlotte’s Grins and Giggles Session






Kevin and I have decided that something new we will blog about is showing how our client’s portraits look on their walls.  Wall portraits really personalize your home and can enhance your decor.  We have started offering Wild Sorbet Frames this Fall and our clients love them.  They are hand crafted and hand painted and […]

Mandy and Zack’s Wall Portraits



Boy in Sweater outdoors in the fall. Copyright Barber Photography, Des Moines, IA
In October, we photographed this family’s photos in their home.  Vincent and Lila are in our kids club, the Grins and Giggles Club so we’ll have fun watching them grow over the next 2 years.  Vincent is one of the most photogenic children we’ve ever seen and Lila is so adorable.  We photographed the children […]

Zack, Mandy, Vincent and Lila