Remember
How It Felt.
You were the arms they reached for.
The chest they fell asleep against.
The face they searched for in a room.
Someday, your children won’t just want to see what they looked like when they were little.
They’ll want to
there with them.
see you
Hold your baby. Play with your toddler. Laugh with your husband. Let your children be exactly who they are.
You don’t need to worry about what everyone will wear, whether your toddler will cooperate, or what you’re supposed to do in front of the camera.
I’ll take care of the details, so you can stop thinking about the photos and simply—
I know how quickly “right now” becomes “remember when.”
I'm Meghan, the photographer behind Meghan Goering Photography and a mom of four girls. And if motherhood has taught me anything, it's that “this is just a season” isn't quite true.
Seasons repeat. Motherhood doesn’t.
The newborn days end. The toddler voice changes. The little hand that always reaches for yours eventually lets go.
That’s why I believe so deeply in taking your portraits—and making sure you’re in them.
Every moment of our newborn session exceeded our expectations.
Our son was born 4 weeks early and I did not have a newborn photographer chosen. After his birth I quickly searched for photographers in the area and found Meghan. Thankfully, Meghan was able to accommodate us on such short notice!
We decided to do a collective membership which includes attire, hair and makeup for mom. Needless to say as a new mom it was wonderful not to have to get myself ready while trying to get out the door with a two week old. Our session felt nice and relaxed. Meghan made all of us feel comfortable with minimal posing. Exactly what we were hoping for!
Meghan was so helpful in choosing the perfect photos and combinations for our home. She guided us through the custom framing process as well. We now have three photos from our newborn session displayed and we can’t stop looking at them. These are pieces of art that we will cherish forever.
Our son was born 4 weeks early and I did not have a newborn photographer chosen. Thankfully, Meghan was able to accommodate us on such short notice!
As a new mom it was wonderful not to have to get myself ready while trying to get out the door with a two week old. Our session felt nice and relaxed. Meghan made all of us feel comfortable with minimal posing. Exactly what we were hoping for!
Meghan was so helpful in choosing the perfect photos and combinations for our home. She guided us through the custom framing process as well. These are pieces of art that we will cherish forever.
Kelsey Andresen
Working with Meghan for my son's newborn photos was everything I dreamed and more!
Her studio is stunning and makes the process absolutely seamless! I have a family of 7 and Meghan handled the chaos with ease! If you are on the fence on a photographer, go with Meghan! You will not regret it!
Katie Kinzler
I was hesitant to get my pictures taken at 9 months pregnant, but she made me feel like a goddess.
I cannot recommend Meghan enough to families, expecting mamas or new mamas. I was hesitant to get my pictures taken at 9 months pregnant, but she made me feel like a goddess. I am so thankful I have photos of my pregnancy to cherish. She is so much more than a photographer too. She offers services after your session if you choose (framing, photo books, etc)! She has an incredible client wardrobe with top of the line dresses and clothing for the entire family. Highly recommend her if you are looking for someone to capture your memories!
Ella Lane
She made the process absolutely seamless, comforting and truly memorable.
Meghan has truly been god sent! Moving from North Carolina to Iowa I had no idea where to begin for my son’s first birthday photos. I’m so thankful she responded and reached out to me before anyone else had. I not only gained an amazing photographer, but a true friend here in Iowa ! Do not sleep on her work! She is PHENOMENAL!!!! The amazing photos with beautiful frames she created for us now hang in our home and truly complete it. Thank you Meghan and we cannot wait to continue your services as we grow our family.
Jaskaran Sangha
Meghan made us feel comfortable, my girls felt like princesses and she worked hard with my girls to help them enjoy it.
This experience was magical! During the shoot, I had a couple moments when I wondered how in the world Meghan was going to get any good shots, but then she sent us the sneak peeks and they were the sweetest pictures that we will treasure forever.
It was so great doing the photos in the studio where we did not have to worry about weather, wind, bugs, girls getting dirty, eating dirt, time of day, etc. It was so great to just show up with my morning face and hair a frizzy mess and whatever was comfortable to wear and be transformed in less than an hour. Hair, make up and clothes were all done for me and my girls. It was so great to have my girls’ hair done by someone else. They felt extra pretty and were extra careful to not pull bows out.
Meghan made us feel comfortable, my girls felt like princesses and she worked hard with my girls to help them enjoy it. I cannot wait to see the photos up in my house. They will hang there forever!
Danielle Stutzman
Before you ever held them, you knew them.
The kicks. The waiting. The wondering who they’ll be. Maternity portraits preserve the beginning of your story together—before everything changes.
You’ll never know them this little again.
The sleepy stretches. The tiny fingers. The way they fit perfectly in your arms. Preserve the details of these first days before they disappear.
And then, somehow, they’re bigger.
The gummy smiles become first teeth. Sitting becomes standing. Babbling becomes words. The first year changes quickly—and every version of them is worth remembering.
Remember who you were together.
The way they reach for you. The personalities that make you laugh. The relationships that change as they grow. Remember your family as you are right now.
You don’t have to figure it all out.
You know you want to remember this season. You may also be wondering what everyone will wear, how you’ll get ready, or what you’ll do with the photographs afterward.
I’ll help you plan and style your family, guide you through the session, and turn your favorite images into albums or artwork for your home. I can even install your finished wall portraits.
your job is to be there with them. i'lll take care of the rest
Meghan Goering Photography specializes in maternity, newborn, baby milestone, first birthday, and family photography in Cedar Falls, Iowa. We also offer extended family portraits, senior photography, and professional headshots and branding sessions.
Our portrait studio is located in Cedar Falls, Iowa, and we serve families throughout the Cedar Valley and across Iowa, including Waterloo, Cedar Rapids, Iowa City, Coralville, and Des Moines. Many of our clients travel to Cedar Falls for their portrait experience.
You don't need perfectly behaved children to have beautiful family photographs. Kids are allowed to be kids here. We'll play, take breaks when we need them, and give little ones time to warm up. You can simply be with your family while I worry about getting the photographs.
Yes. Styling is part of the portrait experience. You'll have access to our client wardrobe, and we'll help coordinate clothing for your family so everything photographs beautifully together. Professional hair and makeup for Mom is also included with many of our portrait experiences.
You don't need to know how to pose or what to do with your hands—that's my job. I'll guide you when you need it and give you space to simply interact with the people you love. The goal isn't to make your family perform for the camera. It's to create photographs that still feel like you.
Your baby's comfort and safety always come first. Newborn sessions are baby-led, with plenty of time for feeding, soothing and snuggling whenever your baby needs it. I use gentle posing and never force a baby into a position that isn't comfortable for them.
Most portrait sessions last approximately an hour, although timing varies depending on the type of session. Newborn sessions allow extra time for feeding, soothing and caring for baby, so there's never a need to rush.
Both digital images and finished artwork are available. After your session, we'll help you choose your favorite photographs and decide how you'd most like to enjoy them—from digital files to handcrafted albums, framed artwork and commissioned portrait paintings. We'll design everything with you, so you aren't left with another project on your to-do list.
Most families reserve their newborn session during pregnancy, which allows us to hold space around your due date. We recommend reaching out in your second trimester. Once your baby arrives, we'll finalize the session date. If your baby is already here, please still reach out—we may have last-minute availability.
Yes. Extended family sessions are a beautiful way to photograph grandparents, adult children, cousins and multiple generations together. We'll create a variety of groupings so you have photographs of the entire family as well as the smaller relationships within it.
Yes. First birthday sessions can celebrate everything you love about your baby at one—whether that includes a simple cake smash or portraits focused on their personality at this stage. These sessions are also available as part of our First Year Baby Plan for families who want to document their baby's first year.
Yes. A limited number of senior portrait sessions are available each year. Senior sessions are personalized around your senior's personality and interests, with guidance for wardrobe, locations and the finished photographs and artwork you'll enjoy afterward.
