August 27, 2010
Senior: Ali
So you know when someone starts to laugh and you’re not sure why, but you start to laugh along with them anyway just because it seems like a good time? Well, that’s what photographing Ali was like. She may be one of the happiest people ever. Or maybe she just likes getting her photo taken. I don’t know. But it was awesome and she instantly makes you happy just by being around her.
This is Ali’s serious face. Seriously. Occasionally, she’d try to bust out the serious look and this is what happened.

Oh Ali, so much fun to photograph you.
Apparently someone in the Des Moines area is trying to start a movement to get people to write love songs. Ali agreed with the sentiment, so we now have Des Moines’ love song movement model.
Another one of Ali’s signature serious faces.
Ali – you are so adorable. You need to take lessons from Sydney on how to keep a serious face for pictures…and she needs to take lessons from you on how to be so happy and smiley. Love your pictures. Ryan – you are an amazing photographer
Ryan, you did an amazing job capturing who Ali is. I am so pleased with the pictures you have posted and eagerly excited to see the photo gallery of Ali. We appreciated working with you! Ali said you were so much fun. Thanks again! Carol
Thanks so much Ellen and Carol!!! I really appreciate your wonderful comments. I had a blast photographing her!!