Triptych of three images: A dad lying on a couch holding a newborn baby with a toddler girl reading a book sitting on the floor, her back to the sofa. A mom squatted down behind a toddler girl with blue eyes and blonde hair, mom looking at the girl. A tall senior male wearing a black suit looking out a window next to an exposed brick wall.

LOW-STRESS, WALL-WORTHY PHOTOS FOR ULTRABUSY PEOPLE

Family, Senior, and Newborn Photographer in North Liberty, Iowa

HI, FRIEND!

Working with a photographer shouldn’t feel like adding a ton of tasks to your plate.
(Who has time for that anyway?)

MY SUPERPOWER IS MAKING YOUR EXPERIENCE EASY.

Let me take care of the details for you.

You don’t have to pick a location or dream up outfits out of thin air. I’ll tell you where to put your hands and guide you start to finish. Best of all, we will have FUN.

Photos don’t have to be hard. There’s a better way, and I’d love to show you.

~Lydia

Session Information

Everything you need to know, from pricing and style to what it’s like to work with me.

Senior girl in black dress leaned back on a wooden chair in front of a sunset

Seniors & Grads

Pictures that feel like YOU, laid-back and easy from start to finish.

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Dad with three kids climbing wildly on his lap

Families

All you need to do is love on your family; I'll take care of the rest.

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Newborn baby laying on its back on a bed while a large golden retriever lays on its side next to it with one paw draped over the baby protectively

Newborns

No baskets or buckets; just a low-stress session and beautiful photos.

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North Liberty Photographer

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“Lydia was nothing short of amazing. She paid attention to every detail leading up to the shoot and made it fun—even with a semi-reluctant subject! The photos are perfect.”

— Angie H.

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“This was by far the most organized and easy experience I’ve ever had with a photographer. Lydia does all the work.”

— Amy J.

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“Lydia was wonderful. From the beginning she was professional, communicative, and incredibly easy to work with. I couldn’t be happier with the results.”

— Jenna G.

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North Liberty Photographer
Lydia Fine holding a camera leaning against a colorful wall

Hello there!

I want to make your experience as stress-free as possible, and to create some fantastic photos while I’m at it. You don’t have time to manage one more thing on top of everything else, so I make photos easy, start to finish. So let’s get to know each other, shall we? 

WILL WE GET ALONG LIKE PEAS AND CARROTS?

Let’s find out.

You're busy.

As all get-out, and you need a photographer that doesn’t add to your stress, has her $**t together, and never leaves you guessing.

Posed? Meh.

Your favorite family photos aren’t traditionally posed. The “look at the camera and smile” photo is fine, but not your first pick to go on the walls.

You get it.

Parenting is hard, but also fun. You don’t take it all too seriously—if the kids eat cereal for dinner once a week, they’ll be just fine (hey, it’s fortified!).

You ready?

Let’s get this party started. See the low-down on packages, pricing, and how to book your session.

“Communication was top notch, you made the whole family feel comfortable, and you were a joy to work with.”

—Kelli P.

“Every time we work with you, I’m amazed and grateful for how well you can capture the pure joy that is my daughter!”

—Elizabeth S.

“You had great communication throughout, and were so easy to work with!”

— Michelle E.

“Lydia, you get us. I commend you on your ability to see people in their element and to capture love and emotions in such a genuine way!”

— Kirsten K.

“I cannot thank you enough for making Audrey’s senior photos so special, and your attention to detail. It will be a day she will never forget!”

— Pamela M.

“There is not a thing I can think of that would improve the experience. You are on top of your game and it shows.”

— Colin O.

“These photos are stunning. I can’t stop looking at them, and just cannot thank you enough.”

— Cara K.

“You are so wonderful that I can’t even breathe.”

— Sara J.

“Seeing my daughter’s face light up when she saw her senior photos was priceless. Thank you for helping her feel relaxed and comfortable, she had so much fun!”

— Jessie A.