About Me

Hey, I'm Tanner. I am a photographer. I love showing other people how amazing you are and I strive to capture the truest version of you. I have shot numerous weddings and have been taking family and senior portraits for years. 

I love many things. But my passion is photography. 

My love for photography started with a love of Photoshop. The possibilities are endless. The technical side of photography is what makes me want to push the limits of what photography can be.

Over the last five years my passion for photography has grown as well as my experience. I take pride in my ability to make each client feel comfortable and capture each personality, creating the best photos possible. 

I was born and raised in Ames, IA. I have an amazing job at a local hospital. I wouldn't think of trading what I do each day for anything else. I love anything outdoors and when I'm not taking photos you can probably find me at the disc golf course. I enjoy music, sports, craft beer, bonfires, charcoal grilled food, and Mountain Dew keeps me going throughout the day.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What all is required to get booked with you?

   Booking me for a wedding requires two things. A signed contract and a deposit. Once we decide on which package is best for you, I will send over a contract electronically for you to sign. After that is complete, 50% of your total is due as a deposit. Once that is paid you are officially on the books!

2. Do you do any photos other than weddings?

   I sure do! I take a handful of family and senior sessions each year. Fill out the form on my Contact page to learn more.

3. Do you shoot weddings outside of Central Iowa?

   Absolutely. I’ve shot weddings from all the way in East Iowa to over in Nebraska! My rates are based on weddings held in Central Iowa but travel costs can be added to any package.

4. Do you offer prints?

   At this time I do not take direct orders for prints. However there are local shops I work with and can point you in the right direction for high quality printing.

5. Do you work with second shooters?

   There are times when a second shooter is needed. Whether on request from the couple or one that is brought in to help me for specific reasons. In either of those cases I only work with trusted second shooters. They are expected to have the same high quality gear I do and have all been proven excellent photographers.

6. Can we meet before deciding to book with you?

   Absolutely. I do my best to meet all couples at least once before the wedding day. Please reach out to me via the contact form and we can setup a time for a coffee or a drink and chat about your day in detail! If you live too far away to make this realistic we can always do an old fashioned phone call!