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Bethany is a wedding and portrait photographer based in Des Moines, Iowa. Photographing with a mix of film and digital for a timeless, classic style that will last for years to come.

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Amanda Sent on 11/18/2019
5 out of 5 rating

A photographer and friend in one!

When planning our wedding, we knew photography was our #1 priority. Living in St. Louis, MO and getting married a state away in Iowa proved to have its challenges but the easiest part was choosing Bethany as our photographer! After meeting her in person, we knew she was our gal! Bethany made a personal trip to Missouri to shoot our engagement photos, and made our wedding day an absolutely dream with her light-hearted-ness and genuine love for her couples. She made capturing lovey photos a breeze! When you book with Bethany, you gain so much more than just a photographer! She cares about your marriage and your love as if you are family. For that, we are eternally grateful.
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Kate Sent on 08/21/2019
5 out of 5 rating

The perfect wedding photographer!

We hired Bethany as our wedding photographer and she exceeded our expectations! Our engagement and wedding photos turned out better than we could have ever imagined. Bethany was easy to reach to quickly answer any questions. She provided us with her personal "style guide" which was fantastic when planning what to wear for our engagement photos. She took the time to get to know us as a couple and our vision for our engagement/wedding photos. She truly made us feel like we were her only clients. Bethany's comforting and calm demeanor was a life-saver during the hectic time leading up to our wedding. We 100% recommend Bethany McNeill Photography!
Carina
Carina Sent on 01/29/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Talented, genuine, and fun!

Bethany is an incredibly talented photographer and one of the sweetest people I've ever met! From our very first conversation, I could tell she genuinely wanted to get to know us and cared about our future marriage, not solely our wedding day. She is professional, organized, and calm. She effortlessly made us feel comfortable and did a great job putting us in poses as well as capturing natural moments. We started out a little behind schedule the day of (totally my fault!) but Bethany didn't bat an eye and was able to make up some time to get us back on track. Choosing favorites from our engagement session and wedding day was near impossible because we loved every moment she captured!
Katelyn
Katelyn Sent on 10/22/2018
5 out of 5 rating

Calm, Cool, Collected - and Very Sweet!

I cannot say enough good things about Bethany. She is truly a gem and we are THRILLED with our engagement and wedding photos. What I liked most about Bethany is that she is not pushy or needy. I've been in weddings before where the photographer was constantly bugging the bride about schedule or what shots she wanted - on my wedding day, Bethany knew exactly what I wanted because we had worked together on a questionnaire prior to the day. She was completely in the background and I hardly knew she was there yet she was always there when she was supposed to be.

She's also incredibly adaptable. We had planned to board a bus to take us offsite for photos, but the bus broke down on the way to get us. Bethany immediately found a good location at the venue and didn't miss a beat. She has a very calm demeanor, which kept everyone very relaxed and natural looking for the photos.

Lastly, we really value how Bethany treats her clients like friends and you can tell she's very invested in getting the shots that you want and that you will look at and cherish for the rest of your life.

Choose Bethany and you will not be disappointed.
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Hayley Sent on 10/10/2018
5 out of 5 rating
When I got engaged there was no doubt in my mind who I wanted to do our wedding photography. I had met Bethany McNeill Photography the previous spring at my brothers wedding and fell in love with how she worked as well as her pictures. She wants you to be yourself while still making you feel like you are the star of the show. Her pictures are absolutely amazing and I would go to her for any special event that I would have in the future. From the Starbucks date to where we first met with her, to the card she sent before the wedding to tell us to go have some alone time at Starbucks. Everything she does is to make you feel comfortable. She is extremely accommodating as well. We had plans to go to several sites and take pictures after the wedding but we decided to just spend time with out amazing bridal party instead. She is willing to drive to you and trust me you will not be disappointed. From the bottom of my heart I want to thank Bethany McNeill Photography for capturing our amazing day.
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Steph Sent on 09/26/2018
5 out of 5 rating
If I could give more than 5 stars, I would. Bethany, is absolutely one of the best photographers I have ever seen. Working with her was the greatest experience! She made everything so easy and fun and I couldn’t have had a better time with her! She worked with me on everything and always had such a positive attitude. She has great ideas and a brilliant mind. She is extremely talented and I highly recommend her!!!! Also her photos are beautiful and I can’t thank her enough!
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Kristen Sent on 06/27/2018
5 out of 5 rating
Bethany was AMAZING to work with!!! She has such great ideas and a wonderful eye!! Our engagement and wedding photos are absolutely phenomenal!! She captured our personalities and love in images that we will cherish forever!! She also made sure to get all of the small details of our wedding day that we can look back on and enjoy. I would recommend her to anyone looking for an engagement/wedding photographer, or for any other photography need! I will not hesitate to hire her again in the future!!!
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Corrin Sent on 06/13/2018
5 out of 5 rating
Bethany is absolutely AMAZING!! We were planning our Iowa wedding from Texas, and Bethany made the stressful task of finding a photographer so easy. She met with us and got to know who we are as a couple, she listened to our requests and offered perfect suggestions, and when it came time for our photos she captured us so naturally and effortlessly! Our photos, for both our engagement and wedding day, portray who we are as a couple. There are not a lot of people in this business who can capture moments so authentically and beautifully as Bethany. She treats every session as if they were her own photos, and takes care of you in the same way. She is so easy to work with, can roll with situations on the fly, and provided an environment that made us feel very relaxed with her (which was perfect for a wedding day!). She knows how to capture events in a way that really take us back to the moment, and I couldn't have picked a more perfect person to document our special day. There aren't enough "Thank You's" to express our gratitude to her!! We 100% recommend her to capture your special moments, and once you meet her you will definitely agree with us!
Jordan
Jordan Sent on 05/28/2018
5 out of 5 rating
Bethany is such a sweet, kind-hearted person! Couldn't have picked a better photographer to work with. She did our wedding and engagement photos. She is super laid-back, easy going, and her photography is beyond beautiful!!! I also completed a solo photo shoot with her as well. She is just amazing overall!!!
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Bethany McNeill Photography frequently asked questions

Bethany McNeill Photography includes the following photography services in the starting price:
  • 2nd Shooter
  • Engagement Shoot
  • Digital Files
Bethany McNeill Photography offers the following photography styles:
  • Film
  • Natural
Bethany McNeill Photography offers the following photography services for weddings:
  • Additional Hours
  • Destination / Travel
  • Engagement Shoot
  • High-Res Images
  • Second Shooter
  • Wedding Portraits
Bethany McNeill Photography offers the following photography materials for weddings:
  • Albums
  • Digital Files
Bethany McNeill Photography 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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