Michele Royer: Iowa Photographer

08/29/2026

mom + dad aka grandma and papa

08/29/2026

another fun part of this session!

08/29/2026

Chasing girls and bunnies

08/29/2026

Just a piece of chaos from the other night

08/26/2026

FALL MINIS ARE HERE 🍂

The golden light. The changing leaves. Cozy textures. Bare feet in the grass. Little hands that won’t stay little forever.

Fall is my favorite season to photograph families—and this year, I’m creating something a little extra special.

✨ FALL MINI SESSIONS ✨

Think warm, dreamy, timeless portraits with all the beauty of the season. A beautiful outdoor setting, gorgeous fall tones, and a few carefully chosen details to make these photos feel like you.

And yes… the peacock chair is making its debut. 🤎

These sessions are perfect for:
• Family portraits
• Updated photos of the kids
• Maternity
• Couples
• Holiday card photos
• And all those “I can’t believe how big they’ve gotten” moments

Short + sweet, beautifully styled, and designed to give you images you’ll want hanging on your walls—not just sitting on your camera roll.

🍁 Limited fall mini sessions available.

Once the leaves change, they’re gone—and so is this year’s little version of your family.

Details + booking available below.

Come make a little magic with me this fall. 🤎

08/25/2026

Fall minis will be posted soon!! My books are filling up. We also need to chat about tree farm minis!
Not sure if everyone has seen but the farm we usually use are now starting to charge a daily fee. So bear with me as I pick a date that I hope works for you all! If you really want them done, you will make it work! :)

08/16/2026

First off, I’m really grateful for the people who see and has always seen, the value in what I do. 🤍

Buttt… 😭❤️

There’s something really special about finally feeling valued for the work you pour your heart into.

For a long time, I felt like I had to constantly prove myself — filling my calendar with free sessions and worrying that if I wasn’t constantly promoting or lowering my prices, people wouldn’t see the value in what I do.

But lately, something has shifted.

I’m starting to feel genuinely valued for my work without having to stretch myself thin to make it happen. My clients are seeing the artistry, the experience, the time, and the heart that goes into what I create — and they’re willing to invest in it.

And honestly? That feels SO good.

Not because I need validation, but because there’s something incredibly rewarding about realizing that the work you’ve spent years refining is finally being recognized for what it’s worth.

I don’t want to be the photographer who is constantly chasing more. I want to be the photographer who creates meaningful work, serves her clients well, and builds a business that allows her to be present for her family, too.

I’m proud of how far I’ve come.

08/09/2026

I will meet you at the farm! 🐴☀️

08/04/2026

My August is almost filled up! 😍🥳

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Would love to get you in before school starts !

Wedding and Engagement photography based in Ames, Iowa.

07/31/2026

Why not bring your guitar to your senior session?

Dress, hat and flowers provided by me.