Hi! I'm Emily Burkhart, a family photographer in Des Moines, Iowa. I love pineapples, palm trees and coconut ice cream. 

My husband, Jon, and I have been married for 15 years. He is a great support and my motivation to get started in photography. We have five children. They are my biggest cheerleaders. 

I'm a stay-at-home mom. I hand out Band-Aids, pack lunches, and scrub stains from way more laundry than I'd like. My Google searches include: "are teeth bones", "are there poisonous snakes in Iowa", and "how do I get Flarp out of auto upholstery". I have enjoyed the little years. With all my kids in school now, I am looking to expand my photography business.

I am a Christian, a Christ-follower. I have asked God's forgiveness for my sins based on what Jesus did on the cross. Jesus, "though he was rich, yet for (my) sake he became poor, so that (I) through his poverty might become rich". (2 Cor 8:9) The most valuable of the riches is eternal life in heaven with God.

Photography, for me, is refreshing. I love to capture how God created all people differently. I love to show the details of his creation. I am excited to work with you!