Perception Signature Photography - Southwest IA

05/22/2026

Briar came in for her sitter session as one of my Perception Grow With Me Plan babies, and ohhh what a difference a few months makes!

At her 3 month session, she wanted absolutely nothing to do with pictures 😂 But this time? Mostly smiles, sweet little expressions, and so much personality. Dad also deserves honorable mention for fully committing to his role as professional zoo animal behind the camera 🤣 Whatever works, right?

05/21/2026

Have you ever seen a cuter girl squad of cousins? 💞

05/21/2026

Meet Emily-Harlan’s Myrtue Medical Center New Year’s baby!

This sweet girl’s session came a little later than planned after bravely enduring eye surgery early in her tiny little life. But you’d never know it by her happy smiles and spunky personality.

Emily spent most of her session proudly showing off the newest discovery of her world..her tongue 😂 Every time we thought we had a serious photo, there it was again.

And those baby glasses?! Absolutely adorable. Between the tiny frames, squishy cheeks, and all her tongue-out expressions..she completely stole the show.

05/14/2026

Maddy and Nate’s evening felt like something that didn’t need to be staged or styled to be beautiful-it just was. The sun hung low and soft, the kind of golden light that makes everything feel a little slower, a little more meaningful. No wind, no rush, just the two of them moving together like it was second nature.

There was laughter in the quiet moments and that easy kind of closeness that doesn’t ask for attention-it simply exists. The way they looked at each other made everything else fade into the background, like the world had agreed to step aside for a while.

These images are a glimpse into that feeling: warm, effortless, and full of the kind of love that doesn’t need convincing.

04/29/2026

3 whole months of little Reina!

04/29/2026

From sleepy newborn snuggles to bright-eyed birthday smiles..watching little ones grow is one of the sweetest parts of this job. Especially when it’s my bestie’s sweet baby 🥰

Bowie Charles..you were pure perfection as a newborn, and now look at you - full of personality, joy, and turning ONE already! Time truly flies, but photos let us hold onto every beautiful stage.

Happy first birthday, sweet girl 🎀

04/22/2026

Taylor + Devon

We met out at the lake and got absolutely spoiled with the dreamiest golden light, a “slight” breeze..and a shocking number of ticks 😂

Despite our tiny uninvited guests; these two kept things light, fun, and full of laughter the entire time. You can feel their connection in every shot - and I’m so glad I got to capture it.

04/18/2026

You’ve met this face before.

Little Cleo made her Facebook debut last fall when I got her as a tiny pup with a heart murmur.

This sweet girl has brought so much joy into our lives..and now we’re facing something really hard. Cleo has been diagnosed with a serious heart condition and needs surgery SOON to give her the life she deserves.

With her surgery estimated between $7,000–$10,000, I’m opening up a limited number of discounted photo sessions to see if we can make surgery happen in the timeframe needed—while continuing to do what I love most: capturing your memories.

✨ Mini Session Details ✨

• Short & sweet 30 minute sessions—perfect for families, kids, branding, couples, pets, 1-outfit senior sessions, or micro (wrapped-only) newborn sessions

• 10 Beautiful, professionally edited images

• Use your session any time in 2026

• Proceeds going toward Cleo’s heart care

❗️$250 ❗️

If you’ve been thinking about updating your photos, this is a great time to grab a spot.

And if you’d rather just support from afar, even a share means so much ❤️

Thank you for being here and for supporting my small business.

— Amber & Cleo

04/15/2026

The Daeges fam 🤍

04/13/2026