Meet Your Photographer
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My name is Lindsay McGowan, and I live in North Liberty, IA, with my husband and three boys. Originally from the Chicago suburbs, I moved to Iowa City in 1999 to attend The University of Iowa—and I never left!
With degrees in psychology and business, photography wasn’t always in my plans. But my love for creativity and storytelling led me to pick up a camera, and in 2011—just six months after welcoming my twin boys—I turned that passion into a business. With three kids under three, a simple DSLR, and a lot of coffee, I jumped in with both feet and never looked back.
Over the years, I’ve had the privilege of capturing countless moments, building lasting relationships, and growing alongside the families I photograph. What I love most about my work is the laughter, the stories, the connections—and, of course, capturing the best hugs ever. Your life, your love, your moments—preserved beautifully and authentically.
My portfolio is a blend of classic portraiture and timeless lifestyle photography, covering birth stories, newborns, children, families, high school seniors, commercial, and editorial work, with a few weddings to keep life interesting. Each gallery is thoughtfully curated, offering a mix of posed portraits and genuine, heartfelt moments.
I can’t wait to tell your story!
Kind words from clients
Jill J. "OMG I could cry. These are BEYOND incredible! My kids look so beautiful! I’m seriously obsessed! I seriously can’t find even a top 10 because I love them so much. Now I’m obsessed and will want to do more and more sessions!"
Dacia: "LINDSAY🤩 I'm SWOONING!!!! I'm absolutely in LOVE with this session, SO SO good😍"
Melissa: "You made the entire process painless, from the very first email until the delivery of our gallery. You made my teenage boy actually feel comfortable for pictures which has literally never happened before. I cannot thank you enough!"
Sarah W: "I just wanted to thank you again for being so great to work with and all of the time you spent with Kate today. Lindsay you are so good! I am just in awe."
Ashley B: "My husband says you are the only person he will ever let take our pictures. He said he actually had fun!"
Alyssa: "Thank you so much for all of your patience during our newborn session. You were amazing with our toddlers and they actually asked when we can see you again! You are incredible to work with and we are so grateful for these memories you captured"
"I am in love with my pictures! You are so talented, please never move! Thank you from the bottom of my heart" -Lindsay H. "We have never worked with a photographer that is as amazing with our kids as you are! You truly capture their personalities and make our session easy and FUN!. Thank you again!" -Lauren "I keep looking at the pictures you took of us and I'm simply in love. They are so, so fabulous! Thank you!!!" -Ginny "I'd love to think that you're kicking back with a cocktail enjoying all of the "likes" and compliments floating around about your work, but you're probably feverishly editing for the next client. Hope you at least realize how awesome you are!" -Jill "We had a great time taking family photos today and look forward to seeing them! Thanks for a fun time! Lindsay, you were great to work with." -Honor "I got your link to our pictures today and they are AMAZING!! I am so incredibly happy with them. We were lucky to find you and will definately having you do them for us again!!" -Katie "Thank you for the fun photo session tonight!!! I still can't get over Addyson....seriously kicking and screaming in the car about not getting her picture taken, to posing left and right for you!!! Thank you again!!!" -Ashley "At bedtime tonight Luke said his favorite thing he did today was get his picture taken! You even topped Claire's birthday party:). Thanks for being great to work with." -Beth
Awards
Voted Iowa City Press-Citizen’s Best of the Area
Locals Love Us Winner Best Photographer
Corridor Business Journal 40 Under 40 2020
