so when you look back, you can relive those memories again and again.



capturing                     moments

real life

real life

I’m a creative, colorful, energetic photographer with a home base in northwest Iowa.

I have a passion for chasing fiery sunsets, sun flares, wild kiddos and anything with four legs too!

I love to capture the invaluable moments in my clients’ lives and turn them into genuine memories, and I’m ready to do the same for you!

Life isn’t slowing down…so take advantage of every opportunity!

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it's me!

Hi, i’m Lexie!

Welcome to the Views crew! My hope is that I can convince you to stay awhile! If you're here for a good time, keep reading.

I’m a creative, colorful, energetic photographer with a home base in northwest Iowa.
I have a passion for chasing fiery sunsets, sun flares, wild kiddos, and the occasional non-cooperative animal!
All jokes aside, I normally wear my running shoes to any session involving livestock for this purpose. ;)
I love to capture the invaluable moments in my clients’ lives and turn them into genuine memories, and I’m ready to do the same for you!
Life isn’t slowing down… So take advantage of every opportunity!

behind

I am a mom-- but just a dog mom for now! We have two golden retrievers who are spoiled to death. I suppose I should mention I also have a pretty cute husband Drew, whom supports this crazy dream of mine.

If I’m not behind the camera or with my little family, you can likely find me at a home décor or clothing boutique, livestock show with my family, or bellied up at our local Cattlemen's Steakhouse with a medium-rare ribeye, baked potato, and their second-to-none raspberry Moscow mule in front of me.

I started my photography journey as a hobby in the fall of 2022. The beginning of my journey felt like a bull coming hot out of the gate! I was just trying to stay on for 8 seconds!

Fast forward to spring of 2023, and I knew I was no longer going to be able to juggle both my full-time job and photography. So, in May of 2023 I took a leap of faith to go full-time and haven’t looked back!

Just south of Sac City, IA in a rural farming area... sits my newly finished studio that I am greatly excited about! I feel tremendously  blessed to have the opportunity to offer a better client experience for you all than I ever have in the past.

the lens

I’m a dog mom to Hank the Golden Retriever and Luke the Black Lab. I suppose I should mention I also have a pretty cute husband Drew, whom I married in 2020. Yep, in the thick of Covid... ask me how fun planning that was!!! #sarcasm

If I’m not behind the camera or with my little family, you can likely find me at a home décor or clothing boutique, livestock show with my family, or bellied up at our local Cattlemen's Steakhouse with a medium-rare ribeye, baked potato, and their second to none raspberry Moscow mule in front of me.

I started my photography journey as a hobby in the fall of 2022. The beginning of my journey felt like a bull coming hot out of the gate! I was just trying to stay on for 8 seconds! In fact, I think I may have blacked out at some points, HA!

Honestly though, those first few months were a wild ride as I was still learning about my business during the busiest time of the year for
photographers. Fast forward to spring of 2023, and I knew I was no longer going to be able to juggle both my full-time job and photography. So, in May of 2023 I took a leap of faith to go full-time and haven’t looked back!

What does this job feel like? Well, let me just tell you that dopamine takes over my body when my photography skillset can make others smile and feel raw emotion. I thrive off giving the gift of “freezing time” for my clients. I’ve felt it myself; when a photo turns into the closest thing you have remaining of a loved one. Let me do that for you...there isn't a more ultimate gift than that!

I grew up showing livestock—sheep and hogs specifically. My family operates a 500 head show lamb operation.

I went to utah to shoot a mountain lion
hunt with my camera, but also got the
opportunity to harvest a mountain lion. An experience of a lifetime!!

I went to utah to shoot a mountain lion
hunt with my camera, but also got the
opportunity to harvest a mountain lion. An experience of a lifetime!!

One of the most magical places on earth to me is the
Iowa State Fair. i’ve been every year since i was born.
favorite food: anything from Cattlemen’s Beef Quarters
and probably a cup of Barksdale cookies… okay, and a beer from Stockman’s!

One of the most magical places on earth to me is the
Iowa State Fair. i’ve been every year since i was born.
favorite food: anything from Cattlemen’s Beef Quarters
and probably a cup of Barksdale cookies… okay, and a beer from Stockman’s!

I love to mow. Having a striped yard with straight lines... along with the smell of freshly cut grass gives me a high. I know it's weird!

I graduated from Iowa State with an agricultural studies and public relations degree.
loyal. forever. true. Roll Clones!!!

just for fun...

If you need ANY sort of pictures at all…family, couples, senior, newborn…you name it — Lexie is your girl! She took my senior pictures & I truly cannot say enough good things about her! She is so easy to get along with & makes the session fun! She not only does amazing work, but she herself is amazing too! She puts so much time and effort into each individual session between all of the prep work, the actual picture capturing, and of course the editing. Hands down, Views by Lexie Lou is the
best of the best! Highly recommend!!

- Estelle Cashatt

- Estelle Cashatt

10/10 recommend Lexie with Views by Lexie Lou. She took our family photos this fall and I was absolutely blown away by the gallery that was delivered to us. We have 4 kids so photos always seem like chaos and can be extremely stressful. Lexie immediately feels like part of your family and that makes everyone so comfortable in front of her camera. This girl has major talent all around and I look forward to investing in family photos in the years to come.

-Kirsten Phillips

-Kirsten Phillips

Our first session with Views by Lexie Lou was when my sisters and I were first looking into some photographers to capture some pictures with our foreign exchange sister. Lexie was very quick to respond, kind, and above all, super super helpful! We wanted to incorporate some different stuff, and Lexie delivered. She had some really good ideas and took absolutely amazing pictures!! Pictures that we will hold close and value for the rest of our life. Whatever session you’re looking to do, Views by Lexie Lou is it!! She’s amazing and I couldn’t recommend her more.

-Madi Bieret

-Madi Bieret

Lexie took our harvest photos this year and I would 10 out of 10 recommend her! From never meeting her and conversing through messenger she was soo easy and great to work with from giving tips on what to wear to explaining how the time would go during our session. I have never done a family session like this before but I was WOWED when I seen the pictures! Lexie takes the time to get to know you and your whole crew. she is very passionate about what she does! if you are ever in need of a photo shoot Lexie is your girl!!

-Kelsie Hoffman

-Kelsie Hoffman

The pictures from my session with Lexie are hands down my favorite pictures from ANY session I’ve ever had. Lexie drove an hour to come to my home to capture my third (and last) baby. She was SO SO good with my other 2 kiddos - who are 2 and 4 … Family shots were done first and it was short and sweet - which was a huge bonus for the hubby! Lexie was beyond patient when it came to my little babe - with making sure she was in the right pose and content, was not rushed at all. I love her attention to detail from helping me decide what we all needed to wear down to which floral crown was going to look best for little babe to wear. This was my first and definitely will not be the last session I ever have with Lexie. She’s got it covered from newborns to livestock!

-Natalie Christensen

-Natalie Christensen

Lexie has a heart of gold and is so amazing! Like others I’m sure, I was fearful I would feel awkward or uncomfortable working with a professional photographer. However, from the minute we started working with Lexie, my husband and I felt so safe and comfortable. She’s especially great with furry
friends and stubborn husbands!! We had so much fun with her! On top of that, the photos she takes are true works of art! I can tell she has great passion and pride in her work! I seriously cannot recommend her enough!!

-Sarah Stark

-Sarah Stark

Lexie took our engagement pictures. She was THE BEST!! Prior to our shoot, she helped us choose outfits that would photograph well in each location. During the session, she made sure we had fun. She came up with so many unique poses and was great to work with. She even got in the river with us so she could get the perfect shot! We left the night feeling like we had been on a date. Then, a couple weeks later, we ended up with some fantastic photos that we will cherish for a lifetime!

-Kaylynn Henkenius

-Kaylynn Henkenius

We, of course, HIGHLY recommend Lexie with Views by Lexie Lou for ALL of your photography needs. We have been extremely blessed to have her take many pictures of our family and each session she 100% knocks it out of the park! Even if she wasn’t our sweet sister/aunt, we would still book her over and over again. Our most recent session was styled by Lex and they are some of my very favorite! She knows what looks best and will make your photos go from great to AMAZING! So proud of all you have accomplished and will continue to accomplish! You were made for this!

-Tonia Berry

-Tonia Berry

HIGHLY recommend Lexie to capture everlasting memories or moments you want to cherish! She is one of the most talented individuals you will ever find. She has the knack to “find” the beauty in every moment you present her. I knew she would absolutely kill this business, and that has proven
to be true! Don’t be scared to ask her to explore your ideas, she will only enhance them! Book the session!

-Mike Andersen

-Mike Andersen

Can’t recommend Lexie enough! She did an amazing job capturing our fall harvest session with my family! And went above and beyond and helped organize the best surprise ever! My dream proposal! She worked with my fiancé to make sure the moment was captured just right! Not only all that but her pictures are amazing! She does great editing and every picture was great quality! Thank you Lexie!

-Courtney Melohn

-Courtney Melohn

One of the best experiences ever. Lexie was a great listener to how I wanted my son’s senior pictures to go. Her artistic eye to creating a memorable moment to last a lifetime is something I will always cherish.

-Kris Lyons

-Kris Lyons

I HIGHLY recommend Lexie! She did my family pictures and it was such a great experience. She did AMAZING with my kids, had excellent attention to detail, and was overall just so genuine. My little girls were talking about her the whole way home and the entire next day. Our pictures turned out absolutely beautiful which was the icing on the cake. Every time I see her post a session she does, I
am just in awe. She truly has a gift!

-Katie Theulen

-Katie Theulen