Rooted in love. Preserved in story
photography & films for every season of life
Photography is Art
Dive into my story
Photography is Emotion
Dive into my story
Authentic & emotional
Warm & Timeless
Photography + Film
The moments you'll want back someday.
The moments that matter most are often found in the in-between - the laughter, quiet glances, and little details. Through photography and film, I preserve your story so you can always remember not only how it looked, but how it felt.
Hi, I'm Esther
Iowa Photographer & Filmmaker
Available wherever your story takes me
I'm the heart behind Gracefully Rooted Photography and Film. As a photographer, filmmaker, and mama, I know just how quickly life's seasons change. My passion is preserving the real connection, emotion, and little in-between moments that make your story yours.
Browse my work
Weddings & Elopements
Couples & Engagements
Families & Motherhood
Portraits & milestones
Let's create something beautiful
Whether you're celebrating a love story, growing our family, or simply wanting to preserve the season you're in, I'd love to tell your story through photographs and film. Let's create something that feels like you.
