Andrea Mathes - With Light & Lens Photography
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Iowa
About
I'm a wife and mama from the Pella area who loves to capture natural moments of love, joy, crazy, and quiet.
Living in central Iowa, about an hour east of Des Moines, I share my life with my wonderful husband and our two kids. During their early toddler years, I had the great privilege of staying home with them while running an in-home daycare. It was a time of learning and creating, from mastering sourdough and kombucha to making mayonnaise, ranch, and gardening.
Photography has always been a part of my life. I often shot photos of friends and their families for fun or for a ministry I was involved with, Many Hands for Haiti. This beautiful season unexpectedly led to my photography business when I was asked to gift a session for a fundraiser. That moment catapulted me into the world of owning a photography business, and let me tell you, it's been amazing!
My passion has now turned towards telling the stories of women. Whether it's with their families, their bodies, or their hearts, every single part is significant and important. This passion drives me every day to capture the essence of women's lives in all their beautiful complexity.
Welcome to With Light & Lens, where emotive storytelling through photography takes center stage. Specializing in capturing the profound and authentic moments of women's lives, I focus on love stories, children, heartache, growth, empowerment, freedom, and mindset. My mission is to showcase the unique beauty and strength found in every woman's journey.
Based in the heart of Iowa, I am passionate about traveling far and wide to document the stories that matter most to you. Whether it's a tender moment with your children, the intimate connection of a love story, the powerful emotions of personal growth and empowerment, or the inner transformations of mindset work, I strive to create images that resonate deeply and tell a story that is uniquely yours.
I believe in the power of nature to enhance the beauty of our lives, using natural settings to frame and highlight the emotions and connections that define us. Each session is designed to be a relaxed and genuine experience, allowing your true self to shine through.
In addition to providing stunning digital images, I am dedicated to helping you display your cherished memories through beautiful wall art and carefully crafted albums. These tangible keepsakes ensure that the moments we capture together can be enjoyed and treasured for generations to come.
I also host "Lift Your Soul" retreats for women, designed to rejuvenate and empower through a blend of photography, mindset work, and nature. These retreats are a space for women to connect, grow, and celebrate their journeys together.
At With Light & Lens Photography, every photograph is a testament to the rich tapestry of women's lives, celebrating the love, resilience, and beauty that make each story extraordinary. Let's create something timeless together, preserving your most precious memories with artistry and heart.
Additional Info
- Emotive Storytelling Photography: Specializing in capturing profound moments in women's lives, including love stories, children, heartache, growth, empowerment, freedom, and mindset.
- Nature-Inspired Sessions: Using natural settings to highlight the beauty and emotions in your story.
- Based in Iowa: Located in central Iowa, with a passion for traveling to document stories across various locations.
- Personal Touch: Creating relaxed, genuine experiences to capture authentic moments.
- Beautiful Displays: Offering stunning wall art and crafted albums to preserve and showcase your cherished memories.
- Celebrating Women's Journeys: Focusing on the unique beauty, strength, and inner transformations in every woman's journey.
- Lift Your Soul Retreats: Hosting rejuvenating and empowering retreats for women, blending photography, mindset work, and nature to create a space for connection, growth, and celebration.
Membership Type
Premier