Canstruction :: Des Moines, Iowa

We invaded the Science Center of Iowa again for its annual Canstruction event.  Companies and schools gather for a good cause to not only donate tons(literally) of canned good items – but to also design something out of the collection. With over $1700 worth of canned goods we aimed to build…the Terminator. It was fun and we ended up being awarded “Best Use of Labels”. We had a good time!

I don’t think I’ve ever seen such a large collection of Pork and Beans in one spot before.

Sakari :: Des Moines, Iowa

Lately we’ve been on a food binge of local restaurants. Tonight we hit up the Sakari Sushi Lounge and it was indeed good! I was given the recommendation by a few coworkers to go check it out. So we met up with Laura and Joey from Life Art Photographs and had a fantastic dinner and chat! They are pounding the pavement as well and putting out some really good work.

I’ve been too spoiled with good food and friends lately. Spring/Summer/Fall is going to be amazing this year.

Sorry about the food pics. :o)

Corrie :: Senior 2010

An email hit my inbox earlier this year about photographing some senior portraits for Corrie. We held out for the warmer weather and I think these turned out absolutely wonderful! Not all Senior Sessions end like this but we all decided to head down to the Hessen Haus for some appetizers and a drink! (There was no underage drinking, promise!) I have been so blessed to have such a great series of seniors come through requesting my photography. Everyone has been amazing!

Chuck’s Italian Restaurant Des Moines, Iowa

I’ve lived in Des Moines most of my life and had never even heard of this place until this weekend. The pizza there has made my ‘try before you die’ list as it is absolutely amazing. The outside may seem a little ‘sketchy’ with its not-so-kept-up signage and exterior but trust me, the food rocks. The staff seems extremely nice and was very speedy with the food despite having a massive party of around 15+ people. Good eats!