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About

Red Door Photo and Design is a wedding photography business based out of Des Moines, Iowa. Husband and wife Paul and Tammy are award-winning photographers who have experience shooting over 400 weddings. Together, they have had the opportunity to witness some of the most wonderful moments of a couple’s wedding day.

Services Offered
Red Door Photo and Design offers a wedding photography collection that always includes two photographers, an engagement session, and a USB of all of your wedding photos. Paul and Tammy have been lucky enough to travel to Costa Rica, New York City, Mexico, and many other places to photograph weddings, and they are open to traveling anywhere else! Wedding photography services offered include the following:

  • Second shooter
  • Engagement shoot
  • Multiple locations
  • One event per day
  • Slideshow
  • Trash-the-dress
  • Video
  • Wedding portraits
  • Custom graphics
  • Additional hours
  • Woman-owned
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Frequently asked questions

Which of the following are included in the starting price?

2nd Shooter
Engagement Shoot
High-Res Images
Multi. Locations
One Event / Day
Canvas
Digital Files

Which of the following are included in the price of your most popular wedding package?

2nd Shooter
Engagement Shoot
High-Res Images
Multi. Locations
One Event / Day
Albums
Digital Files
Flush Mount
Negatives

What primary photographic style do you identify with?

Contemporary
Natural
Photojournalism
Traditional
Vintage

What photography services do you offer?

Additional Hours
Destination / Travel
Engagement Shoot
High-Res Images
One Event / Day
Second Shooter
Video
Wedding Portraits

What photography items do you offer?

Albums
Canvas
Digital Files
Flush Mount
Matted Prints
Negatives
Prints
Proofs
Save the Date
Thank You Cards

Reviews of Red Door Photo and Design

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Abigail Sent on 06/27/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing to work with

Paul and Tammy were the best. They made the day go so smooth. They kept things organized and moving. They stuck with us the whole day and made sure everything was perfect. They have so much fun and fit so well with our families and guests. 1000% recommend.
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Aimee Sent on 07/05/2017
5 out of 5 rating
Paul and Tammy are AMAZING!! They were the first (and ONLY) photographers we met with and booked on the spot! From our first appointment, to scheduling, to reviewing our photos, to our wedding day, we would not change a single thing about our experience! They made our entire wedding so smooth that my husband and I were able to actual enjoy our special day! All of our photos turned out amazing (it was so hard to choose), and we got so many compliments on the different shots, the finishes, filters, etc. My husband and I would highly recommend Red Door to anyone, and will also continue to work with them in the future! Again, they not only made our photography experience breathtaking and smooth, but our overall wedding experience was that much more enjoyable and memorable BECAUSE of Paul and Tammy!
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Adelina Sent on 06/13/2017
5 out of 5 rating
We absolutely loved Tammy and Paul! They are truly the nicest people you will ever meet and so fun to work with! You will not be disappointed!! They took our engagement and wedding photos and made us feel so comfortable and relaxed. They are always available to answer any questions and go over what you want for your big day. I am so happy we chose them and will be using them for our other photo needs.
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User2429173 Sent on 11/16/2015
5 out of 5 rating
Red Door traveled with us to Montana for our engagement session and then did our wedding the following year. Their work is BEAUTIFUL but more importantly Paul and Tammy are amazing to work with. They blended right into the crowd and I had numerous compliments on how great they were to be around. It feels as if we have known them forever. I even had a friend say "if they weren't carrying cameras, I would have thought they were part of your guest list!" I have two friends who are using them at their upcoming weddings and I recommend them to EVERYONE! We plan to use Red Door for ALL our future photography needs.
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User2059941 Sent on 03/06/2015
5 out of 5 rating
Paul and Tammy are a power team. I feel very confident we didn't miss a moment and they captured our story. From freezing rain to a full winter storm, they never complained of the cold and embraced it all. They clearly love what they do as they are positive, friendly and professional. Our guests loved them.
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User2055880 Sent on 02/25/2015
5 out of 5 rating
We LOVED working with Paul and Tammy. We used them for both engagement photos and the wedding. I had friends and family that used a less established photographer to save some money, and they were so disappointed in the quality of their pictures with the cheaper photographers. Red Door is absolutely worth the money. To me, the photographer was one of the most important aspects of our wedding, they capture the memories so we can remember them for a lifetime.

It starting raining for our outdoor engagement pictures, but they did a great job of adapting to places that were covered, and even incorporating an umbrella into some of the pictures. I was a little leery and wondered if we would need to reschedule, but they did great job and some of the umbrella pictures are our favorite!

We had multiple family members and friends from the wedding tell us how personable Paul and Tammy were, and also how they were like "ninjas," always getting to the right place for the perfect shot without anyone noticing! They made us all feel comfortable and were willing to try any poses or locations we recommended. And most importantly, the pictures turned out beautifully!
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Hannah Sent on 06/29/2014
5 out of 5 rating
My husband and I LOVED working with Red Door Photo and Design. They did an AMAZING job on both our engagement and wedding photos! We have referred them to many engaged couples, and they too have been very impressed. Paul and Tammy are great to work with; fun and energetic. They were so flexible and easy to work with. The value of services and photos you receive is above and beyond, at a very reasonable price! We are so pleased with our experience working with them and the memories we have captured in pricless photos.
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Hope Sent on 12/12/2013
5 out of 5 rating
I cannot say enough wonderful things about Paul & Tammy! They were by far the BEST photographers and were meant to be our photographers for our wedding. It was an immediate comfort when we first met with them. We had to reschedule our engagement pictures due to weather and I even surprised my DH with a boudoir shoot as his gift, it was a first for both of us and they were amazing! I was completely comfortable with them. Our wedding day was a bit chilly but they were troopers and captured some AMAZING shots! I'm completely in love with all our pictures and they even did a great job with our giant horse, aka puppy Maci :) After seeing so many wedding pictures from all my friends and family, I am beyond happy with ours and LOVE every single one.

I can't wait to have them take pictures of our children someday
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User1381273 Sent on 10/15/2013
5 out of 5 rating
Paul & Tammy were excellent to work with and the quality of their photography is fantastic! We had trouble with weather and my husband forgetting his sweater and had to reschedule our engagement photos twice and they were so flexible in finding another time for us and were not upset about it at all. We were thrilled with the photos they provided us, both from our engagement session and our wedding day and they made us feel entirely comfortable throughout both photo sessions. Their artistic talent both in finding the perfect locations and shots, as well as their editing, made for some really cool pictures that we will treasure forever! I would absolutely recommend them to anyone looking for a photographer!
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User1210433 Sent on 06/21/2013
5 out of 5 rating
Hands down the best photographers in Des Moines. We used Red Door for both our engagement pictures and our wedding. Paul and Tammy have a gift. They are so creative and fun to work with. They are extremely easy going but are concise in what they want to shoot. They take all the thinking out of the poses for you, and produce absolutely GORGEOUS photos. The photo session is not only efficient but also fun because of them. I have never heard so many compliments about pictures as I have with the ones they took for us. They catch every special moment and make them look even more special :) I would absolutely book them before it's too late. If they aren't already, they will be the top photographer in Des Moines very soon.
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Awards

20
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2012 Winner

Professional Network & Endorsements

9 Endorsements
The Rewind Hotel, Tapestry Collection by Hilton The Rewind Hotel, Tapestry Collection by Hilton Hotel Weddings

We can’t say enough how much we enjoy having Red Door as a trusted partner! Our brides always end up having such amazing photos! They are such a pleasure to work with and are so talented!

eXtraordinary Floral & Events eXtraordinary Floral & Events Wedding Planners

Tammy & Paul are two of our favorite photographers! You can expect professional, experienced service as well as beautifully executed & edited photos from Red Door. We highly recommend this fabulous company for wedding photography. Lisa & Michelle

Select Entertainment Select Entertainment Wedding DJs

Red Door is a fantastic company to work with. They are very professional yet fun to work with. They do a great job making sure all of their clients get the shots that they want. Also, as another vendor, they are very easy to work with.

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Red Door Photo and Design frequently asked questions

Red Door Photo and Design includes the following photography services in the starting price:
  • 2nd Shooter
  • Engagement Shoot
  • High-Res Images
  • Multi. Locations
  • One Event / Day
  • Canvas
  • Digital Files
Red Door Photo and Design includes the following photography services in their most popular wedding package:
  • 2nd Shooter
  • Engagement Shoot
  • High-Res Images
  • Multi. Locations
  • One Event / Day
  • Albums
  • Digital Files
  • Flush Mount
  • Negatives
Red Door Photo and Design offers the following photography styles:
  • Contemporary
  • Natural
  • Photojournalism
  • Traditional
  • Vintage
Red Door Photo and Design offers the following photography services for weddings:
  • Additional Hours
  • Destination / Travel
  • Engagement Shoot
  • High-Res Images
  • One Event / Day
  • Second Shooter
  • Video
  • Wedding Portraits
Red Door Photo and Design offers the following photography materials for weddings:
  • Albums
  • Canvas
  • Digital Files
  • Flush Mount
  • Matted Prints
  • Negatives
  • Prints
  • Proofs
  • Save the Date
  • Thank You Cards
Red Door Photo and Design is recommended by 100% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 5.0, with the same score awarded for quality of service, flexibility, value, professionalism and average response time.

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