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serving clients in des moines, CARROLL iowa and beyond

I'm Courtney, the photographer behind Courtney Rae Image Design, serving couples and families throughout Des Moines, Carroll, and Western Iowa. I believe photography is about SO much more than beautiful images. It's about preserving the people, emotions, and moments that make your story uniquely yours.

Whether I'm documenting the joy of a wedding day or the beauty of a growing family, my goal is always the same: to create timeless, true-to-life imagery while making you feel comfortable, confident, and genuinely cared for.

Photographer, wife, believer

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The
behind the camera

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Newly married
THE ULTIMATE HYPE GIRL
GETTING YOUR "GOOD SIDE"
Chaser of beautiful sunsets

When I'm not behind the camera, you'll likely find me spending time with my husband, Ben, and our sweet toy chocolate labradoodle, Presley Ann. I'm a self-proclaimed helicopter dog mom and Miss Presley Ann firmly believes every car ride should include a pup cup.

Family means everything to me, and I'm so grateful to call Central Iowa home.

But if there's one thing you should know about me, it's that I genuinely love what I do. Being welcomed into some of life's most meaningful moments is something I'll never take for granted. The connections I make with my clients are just as special to me as the photographs we create together.

a little more personal

Beyond the Camera

MORE THAN JUST PHOTOGRAPHS

From our first conversation to the moment you receive your finished gallery, I want your experience to feel thoughtful, personal, and effortless.

I'm drawn to genuine connection, meaningful details, and the moments that often go unnoticed. My editing style is clean, natural, and timeless because I believe your photographs should look just as beautiful decades from now as they do today.

Above all, I want you to feel fully present in the moments that matter, knowing your memories are being preserved with care.