Landscape, Wedding, Family and Senior photos. Anything else just ask!
Hello,
Welcome to my page, glad you're here! Whether you've stumbled here, were referred, or just coming back to take a peek, I'm glad you've given me a chance to showcase my vision. You're important to me and when you're investing in me as an artist, I take that to heart. Not only will I strive to create more than just beautiful photographs for you, I hope to give you a memorable experience. Everyone has a different story, including me, and I'd like to learn a little about you and your story. My goal is to bring a unique perspective and deliver photographs that are different to each client. I do not have a "set style" as I like to utilize the light, both artificial and natural, to paint that scene and bring out my ideas the best way I can. Although, if I had to pick, I would say I fall more under the category of shooting moody to bring out the emotions that each individual and scene exemplifies. I may even break the rules of photography at times, just to be different. If you have any further questions, please don't hesitate to ask. I'd love to visit with you and let you gain my perspective of how I can help you achieve what you're looking for. You can contact me by phone, message, or email and I'd be glad to work with you. I reside in Urbandale and serve the Des Moines metro and all of Iowa. If I can't help you, I will surely point you in the direction of who can. Thank you for stopping by! Please take a look at my past work and learn a little about me as well. Have a great day!
Quick synopsis of me
Live in Urbandale
Been married since 2016
Love photography, travel, sports, Iowa State, Green Bay Packers
Big fan of music, cuisine (I'll eat almost anything)
Photography is part time - officially in business since 2017
Was into travel photography few years prior
Full time job in Agriculture
Love moody and emotive style photos
Landscape is mostly a hobby, but use that editing experience to portrait side
Enjoy regularly meeting new people
Giving back is important
Testimonials
"Amazing senior pictures done! He made a point to make the photos original to me, and brought out my personality in each photo! He and his wife were incredibly friendly, which my family and I really appreciated above all else."
~Madison - Senior
"Kory did our engagement pictures and our wedding. He has a great eye for photography, he knows about lighting, very creative and isn't afraid to "get dirty" or cold! We had a very cold wedding and he was wonderful through it all and the pictures are absolutely stunning!"
~Kaster's
"Kory did a fantastic job with our wedding photos and surprised us with some very creative shots and collages!
I will say that I have been a friend of Kory's for over 5 years. I saw Kory posting more and more photos and got the opportunity to see his love for photography unfold. I really enjoyed what I was seeing and my wife agreed when I showed her his landscape, family, and engagement photos. From the moment I told him we would like a quote, he was nothing but professional and didn't see our friendship as a way to slack off. Kory really respected the client relationship, which is huge to us.
His ideas and our photos turned out amazing and we couldn't have asked for a better process with Kory. The poses, the lighting, and the editing all exceeded our expectations. We definitely recommend him as a wedding photographer and hope to maintain this relationship for family photos when we're back in the area."
~Moon's
What to expect with my process.
After you inquire with questions, we get them answered and you booked. That can be done by an online booking system with my website or through email/text/call with me. Once scheduled, we can visit on location preferences based on your favorite past times or likes, what clothing to wear,ideas, and other requests or desires. Payment at session or upon completion is required. I accept payment in various forms: cash, check, venmo, paypal, and even through this website.
Time for a stress free session. Duration depends on the type of session you sign up for, but generally all you need to do is show up. You can come with ideas if you want, but leave that up to me. If you have props, blankets, fun items to use during the session, by all means go for it. I try to create a fun care-free atmosphere with some posed shots, as well as candid moments. I have been known to bring music, to pump up the session, or romanticize it too! I do incorporate artificial light at times, but plenty of natural light will be captured.
Once the session is done, I upload photos to my trusty computer where I absolutely love to edit. The number of photos chosen (by me) will be dependent on the session booked. I tend to edit differently with each client. This is due to various reasons - light, skin tones, personalities, time of day, environment, and mood. I do allow input from the client if they have a certain preference. I gravitate towards moody, but I don't always adhere to it. I work to build your trust, so you can check out my work across various genres to make sure we come to a product you're happy with. Editing time varies, especially with each session. I strive to produce quality photos, so please be patient.
Once photos are completed, I upload them to a photo gallery for you and an email will be sent with a password. Again, it depends on session of whether they'll be downloaded right away, or carry the ability to purchase prints directly from the site. I offer competitive pricing to compete with the local big box stores, so it's either money in my pocket or theirs :). If you have questions on print paper, quality, sizing, material; I will answer them the best I can. Then share and admire your product with family and friends! I do offer a referral bonus to those who refer me new clients for seniors and weddings!
