Family
Party
Special Events
Pets
Lifestyle Photography
What I Offer
I offer photo storytelling at special events with small groups of people. I want you to have a fun, relaxing time with the people you love! Then, let me be the eye observing you. That way your fun becomes art!
I live in Des Moines, Iowa, and will travel within a 50-mile area.
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What Others Say
Maryellen has a true gift for photography. My family and friends have been blessed to have her photograph our most sacred celebrations. Her photographs capture those special moments in our lives. She brings our memories back to life with her photos from parties to weddings, receptions and my ordination. Thank you so much, Maryellen!
—Dawn H.
Maryellen is a delight to work with. I was particularly impressed with her ability to seemingly be in all places at all times! At my event, she captured all of the significant "big moments," but she also made wonderful photographs of all those small, intimate scenes as friends and family celebrated. What a joy and blessing it was to relive those moments when we received our photos from Maryellen.
—Gage C.
I have hired Maryellen for a number of family parties and have always been delighted with her work. She is always well-prepared, captures just the perfect moments and is such a delight to work with. I am so pleased with the pictures not only of the people but also of my surroundings. She captures the beauty with her "spot-on" artistic eye. Memories and mementos of wonderful times!
—Thea N.
Maryellen Knowles is a talented photographer who is also a delight to work with. She came to our home and took formal and informal photos of our children and we love them. I'm highly recommending her, particularly if you want a photojournalist who can capture the essence of your loved ones in informal photographs.
—Amy C.