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Molly Jo Photography
Weddings
Couples
Families
Seniors
Molly Jo Photography
Weddings
Couples
Families
Seniors
Molly Jo Photography
Weddings
Couples
Families
Seniors
Molly Jo Photography
Weddings
Couples
Families
Seniors
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Hi Friends!
My name is Molly and I am so glad you are here! I am a wedding & lifestyle photographer based out of Pleasant Hill, Iowa serving clients both locally & beyond.
I believe that photography is more than just images; it's about creating authentic connections with my clients, capturing emotions, & freezing time ensuring you can remember every moment this crazy life throws at us. My goal for each session is to create stunning, timeless images that reflect your unique personality & style that you can cherish for years to come- & have a little fun while doing it of course!!!
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MJP's Motto:
Life's Short, Take the Picture.
Wedding. Family. Couples. Senior. & More.
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"YOU WILL LOVE YOUR EXPERIENCE"
"Looking to capture beautiful memories that you can treasure for years to come? I’m here to tell you that this AMAZING photographer, Molly Pugh, will amaze you with her talent and more. Her beautiful personality, beautiful heart and soul reels you in and allows you to have a fabulous experience. The laughter and the smiles are icing on the cake with the experience we had as a family. I promise you that you will love your experience with Molly Jo Photography." -Melissa S.

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"RELAXED AND FUN"
"We had such a great experience working with Molly! She captured our family beautifully and truly brought out everyone's personality.. Not only did she get amazing shots, but she also managed to highlight our Nike shoes in the photos and anyone that knows us knows we love our Nike shoes! The whole mini session felt relaxed and fun, and you can see that energy reflected in the final images of our crazy fam! I Highly recommend Molly for anyone looking to preserve special moments.." -Brandi R.

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"BOOK THE SESSION"
"If you're debating whether or not to get maternity pics, do yourself a favor and book the session - especially if it's with Molly Jo Photography!" -Bre S.

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"FUN.. ENJOYABLE.."
"If you need pictures done, hire this girl right here! She is beyond talented, she makes it fun and enjoyable! She knows how to capture, all the beauty, all the love, and all the laughs. We have loved having her as our photographer to capture all of our special moments!" -Lia S.

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"AMAZING PHOTOGRAPHER"
"AMAZING! When your 4 kids enjoy having their pictures taken, you know you have found an AMAZING photographer. We would recommend Molly Jo Photography to anyone looking for a photographer that is great to work with and takes fabulous pictures! Thank you Molly for capturing our family perfectly!" -Stacy R.

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"FANTASTIC.. SO HAPPY.."
"We had newborn pictures with Molly and they were fantastic! We were so happy with how they turned out. She had such great ideas for the photos and really took the time to capture our wonderful daughter during this new phase in our life." -Annie H.

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"SUPER FUN AND LAID-BACK"
"Huge shout out to Molly Jo Photography for absolutely killing it with our family photos! She captured us perfectly—personality, laughs, and even our Nike shoe game. The whole shoot was super fun and laid-back and the photos turned out amazing. Highly recommend if you want great pics without the stress!" -Erica R.

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"HOLY COW!"
"Girl, you've done it again. Holy cow! I can't wait to get these on our walls. I'm in tears." -Kaylyn T.

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"AMAZING"
"Thank you so much for today. You did an amazing job! You have a special knack for the high school age! Ty was somewhat dreading it and I could tell he was actually enjoying it. I cannot wait to see these pics!" -Amy W.

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"ABOVE AND BEYOND"
"We had such a great time yesterday, your sets were awesome! Thank you for your patience with our littlest guy, we are excited to see the pictures... Such an awesome mini session! You all went above and beyond." - Catie P.

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"OVER THE TOP!"
"I can't hardly take in the Santa experience today! In all my years of being a GG, I have never had the opportunity to have a photo of them all together with Santa and bonus Mrs. Claus. So special!... The older kids were so impressed. Plus darling treat bags! Truly over the TOP!" - Tina G.

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"10/10.. KIND.. WONDERFUL"
"10/10. We did the Santa Experience with Molly and she was the SWEETEST! So reasonably priced, easy to work with, kind, great with kids, and wonderful outcome. Highly recommend and we will look forward to working with her in the future." -Haley P.