Dahlberg Portraits Ames Reviews

Real Families,
Real Testimonials

Why Iowa families choose Dahlberg Portraits for timeless portrait artwork.

Formal family studio portrait of a father in a black suit with orange tie, mother in a beaded black gown, and three children in formal attire. A large cream-colored Goldendoodle dog lies in the foreground against a dark gray backdrop.

Reviews from Our Photography Clients

Dahlberg Portraits has a 4.9-star average rating

Read reviews from families who have treasured the portrait experience at Dahlberg Portraits.

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Beautiful Experience from start to finish!

“My boys and I had a wonderful time at their studio! They were so professional and worked with my boys in such an amazing way. The studio is beyond beautiful and the photographer was able to get outstanding photos of all of us, even my little one who was getting tired. We will be back again! I would recommend them to anyone”

- Rachelle K.

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So much fun!!

“My family had a reconnection after several years of trials and tribulations that almost separated us. We wanted a special picture to capture the reconnection. The picture made me cry when I opened it. It was absolutely beautiful! It’s displayed proudly in our home and we receive some many compliments on it. It’s a picture that captures the beauty and strength of our family. Recently I was told formal family photos are a lost art. I will forever cherish our family heirloom!”

- Kristi S.

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We had family photos done and had a great experience!

"It was absolutely beautiful. The atmosphere, the care, the time that they took, was all so precious. We now have a piece of artwork that captured us, our children and loving pets(one who is no longer with us) we will forever cherish that time and have artwork to remember this!"

- Hailey G.

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Pet-friendly & Heartfelt experience!

“Our experience at Dahlberg Portraits was so unique and special. The staff we spoke with were very knowledgeable and super friendly. Working through our studio and zoom sessions, I felt very heard and understood and even on a budget they were able to find beautiful pieces that mean so much to us. Did I mention they adore pets?!”

- Amy B.

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Welcoming Staff!

“The experience we had with Dahlberg Portraits was beyond what we could have imagined. From the moment you walk in the staff is very welcoming and attentive to even the smallest detail. Their effort to get us the best portraits with our family was outstanding. Their effort to capture everyone’s personality shows at the end result. Thank you Dahlberg Portraits for the amazing experience and beautiful one of a kind portraits.”

- Maxsery N.

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From start to finish,
the process
was exceptional.

"From the moment we arrived, the staff made us feel completely welcome. The ladies were friendly, genuine, and took time to sit and chat with us before getting started. It made everything go smoothly, and before we knew it, we were done. When it came time to review the photos, I was shocked. The images were beautiful even before edits, and when we received the final versions in the mail, we were blown away!"

- Jay and Michelle R.

See Why Families Trust Dahlberg Portraits

If you've ever thought about getting a family or dog portrait, read what others have to say about their experience with Dahlberg Portraits in Ames, Iowa.

Close-up studio portrait of a smiling red-furred Golden Retriever.
Two young sisters hugging while wearing elegant, floor-length pink floral dresses.
Three siblings—a baby, a young girl, and a boy—posing together on a rustic wooden ladder prop.
A smiling mother in a navy blue dress holding her infant daughter in a white dress for a studio portrait.

“Our framed portrait is stunning! The studio helped us book an appointment and called again before our session to make sure we knew how it would go. They took such great care of my daughter and me at the studio. We got a credit from them to use and we decided we wanted more portraits. The lady was so patient to help us find something that worked with our budget. This place is legit first-class.”

– A. Bellingham

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