Haus of Lyra

Haus of Lyra Iowa-based wedding videographer, photographer, and storyteller creating authentic imagery for weddings, seniors, and life’s biggest moments.

Where Your Story Becomes Art. My goal as a photographer is to provide a relaxed atmosphere where I am able to document my client's special day or event through beautiful, unique, and candid photographs. I am always open to trying new ideas and pride myself on going above and beyond for my client to ensure they have an amazing session and get the timeless photos they desire. For any inquiries please contact me at [email protected]

Simple, clean, and completely her.Senior portraits do not need to be overcomplicated. Sometimes a great outfit, a good l...
06/29/2026

Simple, clean, and completely her.
Senior portraits do not need to be overcomplicated. Sometimes a great outfit, a good location, and a little confidence are more than enough.

Before the ceremony. Before the music. Before everyone takes their seats.I love photographing the spaces that hold the s...
06/28/2026

Before the ceremony. Before the music. Before everyone takes their seats.

I love photographing the spaces that hold the story, because your venue is part of the memory too.

Graduation isn’t just about earning a degree. It’s about the people who walked through the journey with you, the friends...
06/27/2026

Graduation isn’t just about earning a degree. It’s about the people who walked through the journey with you, the friendships built along the way, and the countless moments that led to this one.

Here’s to new beginnings, big goals, and the next chapters waiting just around the corner. 🥂

A little vintage car moment will always have my attention.Wedding portraits do not have to feel stiff or overly formal. ...
06/26/2026

A little vintage car moment will always have my attention.
Wedding portraits do not have to feel stiff or overly formal. Give me a cool backdrop, real connection, and a couple willing to lean into the moment.

A quiet portrait with a whole lot of feeling.Wedding days move fast, but the best images usually come from the split sec...
06/25/2026

A quiet portrait with a whole lot of feeling.
Wedding days move fast, but the best images usually come from the split seconds where everything slows down for just a moment.

This is why I love wedding candids.Not the perfectly posed version. Not the polished-for-the-camera version. Just the pe...
06/24/2026

This is why I love wedding candids.
Not the perfectly posed version. Not the polished-for-the-camera version. Just the people you love reacting in real time to one of the biggest moments of your life.

Not every unforgettable moment happens at the altar. Sometimes it’s found in the glow of sparklers, surrounded by the pe...
06/24/2026

Not every unforgettable moment happens at the altar. Sometimes it’s found in the glow of sparklers, surrounded by the people who helped write the story. ✨

Senior year isn’t just about where you’ve been, it’s about celebrating who you’ve become and where you’re headed next. ...
06/23/2026

Senior year isn’t just about where you’ve been, it’s about celebrating who you’ve become and where you’re headed next.

For the last 10+ years, I’ve been telling stories.Not my story. Yours.I’ve photographed weddings, seniors, families, bus...
06/13/2026

For the last 10+ years, I’ve been telling stories.
Not my story. Yours.

I’ve photographed weddings, seniors, families, businesses, milestones, and moments that can never be recreated. I’ve spent years behind cameras, behind brands, behind the scenes, helping other people bring their vision to life.

And I loved every minute of it.

But somewhere along the way, I realized something. I had spent years helping write everyone else’s story while leaving my own unwritten.

So this is Chapter One.

Haus of Lyra Creative Studios isn’t the start of my journey. It’s the culmination of everything that came before it. Every wedding day. Every late-night edit. Every lesson learned. Every client who trusted me with a piece of their story. This brand was built on the belief that the moments that matter most deserve more than documentation.

They deserve intention.
They deserve artistry.
They deserve storytelling.

Whether you’re planning a wedding, celebrating your senior year, building a brand, or preserving a season of life you’ll never get back, I’m honored you’re here. Thank you for following along as I finally begin writing my own story.

Welcome to Haus of Lyra. Where Your Story Becomes Art.

— Dakota

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