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Picturesque Photography is a wedding photography business based in Des Moines, IA. Owner Katie Maynes feels that photographing couples in dreamy, colorful and natural light is the coolest job ever. Her work is a celebration of the moments and emotions that bring people together, and she can’t wait to help you tell your love story.

Katie is a keen student of her craft, and she is always looking for opportunities to develop and hone her skills. She has taken a number of higher-education photography courses, and she continues to participate in online seminars and in-person workshops. Katie believes that your special day deserves nothing less than her very best work, and she is determined to give you a beautiful collection and an experience to match.

Picturesque Photography covers engagements and wedding day celebrations. Katie is also available for portrait sessions. Wedding packages can include a second photographer, a collection of digital files, printed enlargements, and social media sharing. Destination wedding packages are also available.

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Frequently asked questions

Which of the following are included in the starting price?

Engagement Shoot
High-Res Images
Multi. Locations
Slideshow
Toning
Digital Files

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

Engagement Shoot
High-Res Images
Multi. Locations
Slideshow
Toning
Albums
Digital Files

What primary photographic style do you identify with?

Contemporary
Natural
Traditional
Vintage

What photography services do you offer?

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

What photography items do you offer?

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

Reviews of Picturesque Photography

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Katie received glowing reviews from multiple couples for her wedding photography services. Her professionalism, attention to detail, and ability to capture special moments were highly praised. Clients appreciated her communication, timeliness, and ability to create a stress-free experience both during engagement shoots and on the wedding day. Katie's warm demeanor, helpfulness with planning, and stunning photographs left a lasting impression, earning her high recommendations as a wedding photographer.

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Katie received glowing reviews from multiple couples for her wedding photography services. Her professionalism, attention to detail, and ability to capture special moments were highly praised. Clients appreciated her communication, timeliness, and ability to create a stress-free experience both during engagement shoots and on the wedding day. Katie's warm demeanor, helpfulness with planning, and stunning photographs left a lasting impression, earning her high recommendations as a wedding photographer.

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Alyssa Sent on 10/31/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Highly Recommend!!

Katie was incredible to work with and we absolutely loved how beautiful our photos turned out. She did both of our engagement and wedding pictures, capturing all of those special moments. She created a timeline for photos on wedding day which made things stress free for everyone!! She was super accommodating for any last minute changes and made us feel comfortable in front of the camera. Katie truly cares about her clients.
Stephanie
Stephanie Sent on 06/01/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Stunning Photos and an Even Better Experience

We absolutely LOVED working with Katie! We had the honor of being in two weddings where she was the photographer, and after seeing her in action, we knew ours wouldn't be complete without her. From the moment we reached out through receiving our final gallery, the entire process was seamless. She made everything easy to understand and helped us build a timeline that allowed for every photo we wanted. Her experience in the wedding industry and her calm, confident presence made such a difference on our day!

Our engagement shoot was the perfect chance to get comfortable with each other, and by the time the wedding came, we felt confident sharing our vision and she brought it to life beautifully! We felt heard and supported every step of the way. The photos turned out absolutely stunning and it has been weeks since our wedding and we are still getting compliments on both the photos and Katie herself. She is warm, easy to work with, and brought such a fun and positive energy to the entire experience. We cannot recommend her enough!
Claire
Claire Sent on 04/28/2025
5 out of 5 rating

You’re In Good Hands!

It’s our 1 year anniversary and we’re still so grateful we chose Katie! She held the whole day together. Katie knows how to balance stepping up and taking charge while also remaining behind-the-scenes. She delivers back so many photos I still feel like they’re new to me 1 year later! You’ll feel comfortable with Katie right away starting with your engagement session shoot. You’re in good hands! Thank you again!!
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Hannah Sent on 11/08/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Perfect + Amazing!!

Katie was absolutely amazing to work with!! From the very first communications we had with her both online, in person and over the phone she was professional, kind, excited and passionate about what she does! She went above and beyond when it came to answering any questions we had and even helped create our day of timeline!! Her work is stunning and she captured our love and the day of our dreams so perfectly. I was over the moon happy when we saw our sneak peaks and I cannot wait for the rest!! I’m so honored Katie was a part of our day and I would highly, highly recommend her to anyone!!
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Stephanie Sent on 10/17/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Great wedding photographer

We hired Katie for our wedding in May 2023 and we were so happy with her! She captured our day beautifully and I would highly recommend her for wedding photography. She was there with me every step of the way; advising and sharing her experience and best practices. She was such a pleasure to work with, very prompt and responsive. Highly recommend!
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Taylor Sent on 09/25/2023
5 out of 5 rating

OUTSTANDING Engagement Photo Session

I cant say enough good things about our experience with Katie. She was absolutely wonderful to work with!! She was kind, made us laugh, and worked absolute magic on our pictures!! I was so bummed that she was already booked with another couple for our wedding day but these engagement pics I will treasure forever! She knows great locations to give you incredible photos and shes just an all around fun person! Thank you Katie for going above and beyond my expectations!!
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Stephanie Sent on 11/25/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Great experience!

We had the best experience with Kate as our photographer. She did both our engagement session and our destination wedding and we couldn't be happier with the results! Katie went above and beyond and kept our wedding day on track. Cannot recommend her enough!
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Lexi Sent on 06/06/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing Amazing Amazing

Words alone cannot describe how amazing Katie was from our engagement photos to our wedding day. Communication pre-wedding day was phenomenal, and coordination on our big day was even better. I had numerous family members tell me, "Your photographer was amazing! Without her, there is no way the day would have been so smooth." Thank you Katie for documenting our day so beautifully, and for so so much more!
Erica
Erica Sent on 03/25/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Top Photographer in Des Moines Iowa Area

Katie is truly amazing! She takes the time to really understand her clients and their desires to capture their special day. Katie is extremely organized, detailed, prepared and passionate. She views her work as an expression of art and wants to ensure her clients are the focus to capture the moments. I could not be more impressed and pleased with Katie and would highly recommend her!
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Sydney Sent on 10/09/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Incredible experience!

Katie is absolutely incredible! She is so easy to work with. She catered to all of our requests and is so patient! Our engagement pictures were stunning and exactly what we wanted. I cannot recommend her enough!
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Picturesque Photography frequently asked questions

Picturesque Photography includes the following photography services in the starting price:
  • Engagement Shoot
  • High-Res Images
  • Multi. Locations
  • Slideshow
  • Toning
  • Digital Files
Picturesque Photography includes the following photography services in their most popular wedding package:
  • Engagement Shoot
  • High-Res Images
  • Multi. Locations
  • Slideshow
  • Toning
  • Albums
  • Digital Files
Picturesque Photography offers the following photography styles:
  • Contemporary
  • Natural
  • Traditional
  • Vintage
Picturesque Photography offers the following photography services for weddings:
  • Additional Hours
  • Destination / Travel
  • Engagement Shoot
  • High-Res Images
  • One Event / Day
  • Second Shooter
  • Wedding Portraits
Picturesque Photography offers the following photography materials for weddings:
  • Albums
  • Canvas
  • Digital Files
  • Flush Mount
  • Matted Prints
  • Prints
  • Proofs
  • Save the Date
  • Thank You Cards
Picturesque 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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