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Moments With Mal Ames, Iowa based photographer & videographer specializing in weddings and families. We are a videography + photography company based in Ames, Iowa.

We focus on weddings, couples, and family! Message for more information!

01/09/2025

Where do I even start with these two? Nate & Corin met on Tinder in 2022 (Corin's friends convinced her to download it as a joke at first). Litte did she know, she would meet her future husband on the app in just two short weeks. They hit it off instantly, and spent some time doing long distance and driving back and forth to see each other. The rest is really history. They recently purchased Nate's childhood home/acreage with the dream of raising a family there and fostering the same love of agriculture they both grew up with.

It's no surprise that their day was filled with just that: love, family, and a genuine kindness you could feel from everyone there. I can't wait to share their full video, but for now enjoy their sweeet preview ✨🎞🫶

UPDATE ON FALL MINI SESSIONS 🎉🎉🎉I still have some spots available! These mini sessions are perfect for families/couples/...
29/08/2025

UPDATE ON FALL MINI SESSIONS 🎉🎉🎉

I still have some spots available! These mini sessions are perfect for families/couples/etc (last year I even had an engagement session during fall minis!). They are short and sweet, and turn around time is faster than normal! See all the information and available times below ✨

This year, I will be offering two dates in Ames: September 30 and October 5. Sessions will be 20 minutes long, and you will receive a minimum of 15 edited images within two weeks. The location will either be on ISU campus or at Ada Hayden depending on tree colors (I will be reaching out to everyone a few days beforehand for exact location). The total will be $250 paid upfront to reserve your spot. See available times below ⬇

Tuesday, September 30
5:00
5:20 BOOKED
5:40
6:00
6:20
6:40

Sunday, October 5
4:20 BOOKED
4:40 BOOKED
5:00 BOOKED
5:20 BOOKED
5:40
6:00
6:20 BOOKED

These will be my final and lowest session price of the year. As a reminder, your session is not booked until a contract is signed and deposit is made. These will be on a first come, first serve basis as always. To reserve a spot, message me the time slot you want and your email and I will get your contract sent over!

One of my favorite parts of family photo sessions is making sure to get photos of mom & dad too 🍂🎞🫶I remember this sweet...
28/08/2025

One of my favorite parts of family photo sessions is making sure to get photos of mom & dad too 🍂🎞🫶

I remember this sweet fam braved the cold weather last November for these photos, and wow it was so worth it 🤩 One of my favorite sessions from the year. There is just something about fall--it really is the perfect time to update those family photos!

Fall is always my busiest time of year, and I'm only taking on a few more sessions over September and October. Message me or send an inquiry on my website (I will leave a link to it below) asap to get on my books!

Website: https://www.momentswithmalphoto.com

Bre & Jacob engagement part II 🍂🫶🏻🎞️Iowa photographer, Iowa wedding photographer, Iowa family photographer, Des Moines p...
26/08/2025

Bre & Jacob engagement part II 🍂🫶🏻🎞️

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One of the sweetest engagement sessions ever 🥹🫶🎞I met Bre working at Target quite a while back, and she is just one of t...
21/08/2025

One of the sweetest engagement sessions ever 🥹🫶🎞

I met Bre working at Target quite a while back, and she is just one of the kindest people. I knew photographing her and Jacob's engagement and wedding would be so fun and special! They chose to have their engagement session at a place near to their hearts: Dolliver (funny enough, it's a really special place for my husband and I too since we got engaged there 🥹).

It was so fun capturing these memories for them, and these photos still make me smile a couple years later ✨

Breanna Vance

This family holds such a special place in my heart. Karime first reached out to me a couple years back when I was pregna...
20/08/2025

This family holds such a special place in my heart. Karime first reached out to me a couple years back when I was pregnant with my sweet girl, and we quickly became best friends. She had her first babe one month before me, and was one of my go to people with any questions I had. She is such a kind, gentle, loving soul who always goes out of her way to make those around her feel loved and seen. Her and her husband Matt have quickly become some of Michael and I's favorite people. It has been such an honor to photograph their sweet family a couple times now 💛

Let this be your sign to book a fall photo session for your family 🥲🍂🎞️Iowa photographer, Iowa wedding photographer, Iow...
19/08/2025

Let this be your sign to book a fall photo session for your family 🥲🍂🎞️

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Mackenzie + Jay Part II 🎞📸🫶Simply could not resist sharing more from these two's engagement session! I am SO excited for...
14/08/2025

Mackenzie + Jay Part II 🎞📸🫶

Simply could not resist sharing more from these two's engagement session! I am SO excited for their wedding next year 🤩

Mackenzie Davis

Had the BEST time with Mackenzie + Jay taking their engagement photos ✨📸🫶These two love hosting family and friends (Jay ...
14/08/2025

Had the BEST time with Mackenzie + Jay taking their engagement photos ✨📸🫶

These two love hosting family and friends (Jay is amazing at grilling and Mackenzie compliments that making sides for everyone!), fishing, hunting, and Jay loves his truck. When Mackenzie told me that, I just knew we needed to find a way to incorporate it into the pictures!

They made this session so easy and just had fun with it! Now I just can’t wait for their wedding day next year 🥲🎞

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FALL MINI SESSIONS ARE HERE 🎉🎉🎉This year, I will be offering two dates in Ames: September 30 and October 5. Sessions wil...
13/08/2025

FALL MINI SESSIONS ARE HERE 🎉🎉🎉

This year, I will be offering two dates in Ames: September 30 and October 5. Sessions will be 20 minutes long, and you will receive a minimum of 15 edited images within two weeks. The location will either be on ISU campus or at Ada Hayden depending on tree colors (I will be reaching out to everyone a few days beforehand for exact location). The total will be $250 paid upfront to reserve your spot. See available times below ⬇

Tuesday, September 30
5:00
5:20 BOOKED
5:40
6:00
6:20
6:40

Sunday, October 5
4:20 BOOKED
4:40 BOOKED
5:00 BOOKED
5:20
5:40
6:00
6:20 BOOKED

These will be my final and lowest session price of the year. As a reminder, your session is not booked until a contract is signed and deposit is made. These will be on a first come, first serve basis as always. To reserve a spot, comment on this post or message me the time slot you want and your email and I will get your contract sent over ✨

Update: only one spot left (12:30 PM)! Message me to book it 🎅🏼✨
09/11/2024

Update: only one spot left (12:30 PM)! Message me to book it 🎅🏼✨

Christmas minis are officially live and there are only two spots left! These are perfect for Christmas cards with the fa...
08/11/2024

Christmas minis are officially live and there are only two spots left! These are perfect for Christmas cards with the fast turn around time! Message me to book 🎅🏼

Sunday, December 1 at the Rose Farm

•15 minute session
•20 professionally edited portraits
•Return time 1-2 weeks
•Print release

Reserve your spot with a signed contract and 50% deposit! As always, these are first come, first serve!

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Tuesday 08:00 - 18:00
Wednesday 08:00 - 18:00
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Friday 08:00 - 18:00
Saturday 08:00 - 18:00

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