Joel and Kara are absolutely the best! From the very beginning, the communication was excellent. Joel made sure to ask us details about the wedding day, and used them to make a wedding day schedule that helped us put all the pieces of the puzzle together. We gave a few ideas of the shots we were looking for and left the rest to Joel. You will not be disappointed with his artistry! The photos are phenomenal, as is the wedding album that was produced.

Joel and Kara do BEAUTIFUL work! We could not be happier with the sneak peek we have seen so far. And not only are they incredibly talented, but so sweet and kind! Joel is very flexible and made our hope to do a first look on campus (a third location) he rolled with it and produced the most gorgeous shots. Absolutely recommend Carter Photography (even if they are Cyclone fans 😉)

Joel did a great job capturing our wedding day! He was fun to work with and was open to capturing whatever photo I wanted. His pictures were stunning!! I'm extremely happy with the results. I would absolutely recommend Carter Photography for any photo needs!!

I knew my husband and I would be in good hands and receive excellent photos working with Joel and Kara. Little did we know that we would meet such great people and develop such special memories. Joel and Kara - it was OUR honor to work with you. Thank you for creating our dream photos and capturing the essence of our day. I’m not one to review vendors online, but this couple did an EXCELLENT job of providing some timeless photos. The attention to detail is phenomenal. The ability to capture those special moments, the atmosphere, and the joy that comes with your wedding day. If you need good photos, then you need to work with Carter Photography.

Joel and Kara did an amazing job capturing the story of our wedding day! When I first met with Joel, I told him that my fiance wanted as few pictures as possible. By the time we got our sneak peak of the pictures, my now husband couldn't stop commenting about how great the photos looked! Joel and Kara were both super easy to work with and rolled with the verbal punches of our not so quiet wedding party. Lots of laughs throughout the day and Joel and Kara were a big part of it! Couldn't have asked for more. I would HIGHLY RECOMMEND Carter Photography to anyone!

Joel and Kara were phenomenal! From booking them to the end of the wedding day, they were great to work with! Joel worked well with us in providing the best pictures is the allotted time slot that we had! They both were very easy to work with, were funny and made us feel completely comfortable!! We are VERY pleased with our preview pictures and can’t wait to see the rest! I would highly recommend them to any engaged couple!!

Joel did an amazing job photographing our wedding. He has a great eye and our photos turned out phenomenal. He's very easy to get along with, and was very fun and engaging. We got our photos back within a month of our wedding and we've gotten SO MANY compliments on how they turned out. I will recommend these guys over and over again! I couldn't be happier with my decision to go with Carter Photography to document my special day.

I have known Joel and Kara since my sister's wedding in 2010. They shot their wedding and other photos for our family over the last 7 years. I emailed Joel right after I got engaged because I wanted to make sure they were available and had to have them for our big day! We get compliments all the time on our beautiful photos and they helped to capture unique moments that make our day ours. We could not be happier with them and highly recommend Joel and Kara!

As soon as we got engaged, we knew we wanted Carter Photography to shoot our wedding day. Joel and Kara are not only wonderful people, but they treat their clients with the same kindness and warmth you’d except from your best friends. More importantly, they take the task of capturing one of the most exciting days of any couple’s life very seriously. Starting with our first conversation, Joel helped lay out the entire day, making sure we knew we were where we needed to be and on time. Despite a meticulously planned day, because of Joel’s keen eye and desire to capture the best pictures possible, the five minutes we were late to the reception paid off with some of the most stunning pictures I have ever seen (and it's not because they are of me and my husband)! Seriously, ask him about the sunset photos in downtown Des Moines. He and Kara have an impeccable eye for moments and memories. From our engagement photos to the very last photo of the night at our reception, I’m certain I’ve got some of the most stunning pictures that I will hold close forever. Joel and Kara may not know it yet, but we plan to ask for their help capturing the big moments in our lives for a very long time!

For anyone looking for a wedding photographer, remember that once the day is over all that’s left are the memories. The photos are the key to remembering each special moment. For us, the pictures Joel and Kara captured relay every emotion in the most artistic and honest way possible. Between the candid shots of our bridal party, the intimate photos during our exchange of vows, and the joy and fun our friends and family had at the reception, we can say without a doubt there isn't a better wedding photographer out there.

Joel went above and beyond in exceeding my expectations as our wedding photographer. He was extremely helpful beforehand in assisting us with coordinating the schedule of events for our wedding day so he could get the perfect outside pictures. After endless searching from many miles and states away, I finally come across Joel's website on theKnot.com, and after brief communication with him I knew I had found my wedding photographer which was a huge relief! I cannot speak highly enough about Joel's service. Thanks again!