Haus of Lyra | Authentic Photography & Films in Des Moines, Iowa

WELCOME

Art that grows with you.

At Haus of Lyra, I believe photography and film should be more than a record of a moment. They should preserve how it felt.

The quiet nuances The way your partner looks at you when they think you're not looking.
The unscripted chapters The moments that happen when the formal schedule ends.
The honest threads The laughter that can't be contained or planned.

Those are the moments between the moments.
These are the stories that become art.

BRAND ORIGIN

Why Haus of Lyra?

Every story deserves a guiding light.

The name Haus of Lyra is inspired by the Lyra constellation, the celestial harp. Lyra (the Harp) is a small but prominent northern hemisphere constellation famous for containing Vega, the fifth-brightest star in the night sky. In Greek mythology, Lyra represents the lyre of Orpheus, the legendary musician and poet. According to the myth, the god Apollo gave Orpheus the harp, which played music so beautiful that it could tame wild beasts and soothe any sorrow.

Just as the music of the harp was created to soothe, capture, and move people, I aim to create imagery that speaks to the soul and carries the moments that shape your future.

To represent this focus, I have taken the five brightest stars of the Lyra constellation and given each of them a meaning as my core brand pillars.

Select a star below to explore these five brand pillars:

Where your story
becomes art.

Select a star to explore my creative values…

Storytelling

Every frame I capture is a sentence in your story. Haus of Lyra doesn't just document — I narrate, with light and shadow as my language.

Artistry

I approach every shoot as a creative act. Composition, tone, texture — every detail is intentional, every image a piece of art.

Intentionality

Nothing I do is accidental. From the locations I choose to the way I edit, every decision serves the story I tell with you.

Creativity

I push past the expected. Every session is an opportunity to try something new, to find an angle no one else has found.

Connection

The best images come from real connection. I build trust so you can be fully yourself — and that's when the magic happens.

"Because long after the day has passed, the story remains."

Capabilities

Honest storytelling from the heart of the Midwest.

Based in Des Moines, Iowa, Haus of Lyra specializes in wedding photography, wedding films, and senior portraits for people who want more than just a collection of images. I create visual stories that feel intentional, grounded, and deeply personal—art that becomes more meaningful with every passing year.

Whether you're celebrating a wedding day, preparing to graduate, or documenting a milestone that deserves to be held onto, my goal remains the same: to help you relive the emotions, not just remember the event.

Your story deserves more than documentation. It deserves to become art.

Art that grows with you.

Why Haus of Lyra?

Where your storybecomes art.