Wedding Photography in Des Moines

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Anna Moser Photography

4.9 (53 reviews)
Waukee, IA

Additional Hours · Second Shooter · One Event / Day · Destination / Travel · Engagement Shoot

Operating out of Waukee, IA, but will travel afar!I have been photographing weddings for 23 years and have shot over 200...Read more weddings. Your wedding day will flow smoothly; you will have a stress-free photographic experience that is fun, memorable, and easy. Let's go on an adventure, and let me capture...

$2,000 starting price

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Yvette's Photography

5.0 (3 reviews)
Waukee, IA

Additional Hours · Second Shooter · One Event / Day · Destination / Travel · Engagement Shoot

Yvette's Photography is a wedding photographer based in Waukee, Iowa. Professional photographer Yvette specializes in...Read more creating fun and adventurous photos using a mix of candid, documentary, and posed styles. Yvette's approach best suits couples looking for posed shots with a fresh and spontaneous...

$3,000 starting price
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Foxtail Films

5.0 (2 reviews)
Des Moines, IA

Video · One Event / Day · Destination / Travel · Engagement Shoot · Boudoir Shoot

Foxtail Films is a wedding photographer based out of Sigourney, Iowa. With a passion for doing things differently, their...Read more creative style is all about documenting moments with an outgoing and adventurous approach. They emphasize imagery featuring nature and the outdoors that stands out from the crowd....

$4,999 starting price

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Laura Nichole

5.0 (10 reviews)
Ankeny, IA

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Laura Nichole LLC is a photography company in Johnston, Iowa, that specializes in couples and weddings. Owner Laura...Read more Nichole has been photographing couples in love for over nine years, and enjoys capturing years worth of romance in visual art. Her goal is to make each romantic duo feel comfortable in...

$4,499 starting price
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Studio Anne

Panora, IA

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Studio Anne, located in Panora, Iowa, is a photography studio that specializes in capturing genuine moments of love,...Read more connection, and emotion from weddings, recounting the big day’s magical tale. Meredith Anne, the company’s passionate heart and soul, is a self-confessed storyteller with a camera who...

$3,500 starting price

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Leslie Cook Photography

5.0 (2 reviews)
Ottumwa, IA

Additional Hours · One Event / Day · Destination / Travel · Engagement Shoot · Wedding Portraits

Leslie Cook Photography is a company based in Ottumwa, Iowa that provides wedding photography. Owner and photographer...Read more Leslie is happy to travel in Iowa and beyond to capture a couple's special day. She loves documenting weddings and has been doing so for over 12 years. Leslie strives to create...

$2,500 starting price

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BeebePhotos

5.0 (8 reviews)
Des Moines, IA

Additional Hours · Second Shooter · One Event / Day · Engagement Shoot · Wedding Portraits

We’re a photography team that believes wedding photos shouldn’t feel stiff or serious. If you don’t love being in front...Read more of a camera, perfect. You’re our kind of people. We keep things easy, fun, and totally painless so you can stay focused on what matters: having the best day ever. Based in Des...

$3,000 starting price

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Liv Frueh

5.0 (4 reviews)
Ames, IA

Additional Hours · Second Shooter · One Event / Day · Engagement Shoot

Based out of Des Moines, Iowa, Liv Frueh is a wedding photography business that takes great passion in providing its...Read more clients with gorgeous still images from one of their most important days. The professional behind the lens, Olivia has a strong eye for taking beautiful snapshots of special moments...

$3,200 starting price

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Melo Photo + Video - Des Moines

Urbandale, IA

$600 starting price
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Twelve One & Co.

5.0 (2 reviews)
Des Moines, IA

We are Donovan and Meagan, a husband-and-wife team with a shared passion for capturing the extraordinary. With nearly a...Read more decade of experience, we've had the privilege of traveling across North America and the Caribbean, telling love stories and preserving memories in a way that feels as timeless as...

$4,000 starting price

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Travis Dean Photography

Urbandale, IA

Additional Hours · Engagement Shoot · Boudoir Shoot · Wedding Portraits

Travis Dean Photography is an Urbandale, Iowa-based wedding photographer. Travis brings a lifetime of passion to every...Read more wedding and utilizes a relaxed style that blends contemporary and journalistic elements to create a stunning collection of imagery. Choose from a range of packages to bring your...

$1,650 starting price

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JTPVisual

Des Moines, IA

Engagement Shoot · Wedding Portraits

Welcome! We are a husband and wife owned media company, and we can't wait to capture your big day! We aim to bring your...Read more vision to life, whether that be soft, elegant and timeless; or creative and edgy. Based out of Des Moines, Iowa, we will shoot local or travel anywhere in the state. We offer three...

$1,500 starting price

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Lisa Lytton Photography

4.6 (11 reviews)
Des Moines, IA

Additional Hours · Second Shooter · One Event / Day · Destination / Travel · Engagement Shoot

Based right here in the heart of Des Moines, Iowa, Lisa Lytton is not just a photographer – she's your love story's...Read more storyteller! Passionate about weaving natural and candid moments, Lisa thrives on helping couples showcase their one-of-a-kind narratives. With her keen eye for detail and love of...

$2,750 starting price

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Jessi Johnson Photography

Des Moines, IA

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I blend candid, documentary-style photography with romantic, editorially inspired poses to create a perfect balance of...Read more authentic moments and timeless elegance. This combination ensures your final gallery feels elevated and emotionally rich, one you’ll cherish for a lifetime. Your wedding day should...

$3,400 starting price
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Bailey J. Photography

5.0 (4 reviews)
West Des Moines, IA

Additional Hours · Second Shooter · Destination / Travel · Engagement Shoot · Wedding Portraits

Bailey J. Photography is a Des Moines, Iowa-based business specializing in the art of preserving your most precious...Read more wedding day memories. Bailey is a bright and vibrant professional that loves connecting with the individuals that she works with. She is a talented storyteller that incorporates...

$3,000 starting price
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Corah B Photography

5.0 (6 reviews)
Ankeny, IA

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I'm Corah! My passion is making my clients feel confident in their photography experience. I believe the best way to...Read more achieve that is through getting to know you & your vision so that your photos best reflect you and your love. Planning a wedding that feels like your love can be rough, and you...

$4,000 starting price
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Koral Hull Photography

5.0 (2 reviews)
Ankeny, IA

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Koral Hull Photography is a wedding photography company operating out of Ankeny, Iowa. Koral, the photographer behind...Read more the lens, loves love and focuses on capturing your essence as a couple. Her warm and friendly demeanor will put you at ease, allowing you to relax as she documents your love for each...

$4,300 starting price
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Siryss Photography

4.8 (5 reviews)
Ottumwa, IA

Additional Hours · Second Shooter · One Event / Day · Destination / Travel · Engagement Shoot

Siryss Photography is a wedding photography business based in Ottumwa, Iowa. Owner Siryss has years of experience in the...Read more industry and has developed his cinematic style throughout his career. He works to make sure each couple's photo album has a cinematic, meaningful aesthetic. With his talent in...

$3,000 starting price
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Amanda Basteen Photography

5.0 (60 reviews)
Des Moines, IA

Amanda Basteen Photography produces timeless and naturalistic images from her clients’ weddings throughout Des Moines,...Read more Iowa, and beyond. Amanda has over a decade of experience in documenting her clients' special moments. This photographer loves to travel the world and blend her surrounding s for...

$3,500 starting price
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Lemon and Lace Studios

5.0 (1 reviews)
Des Moines, IA

Additional Hours · Second Shooter · One Event / Day · Destination / Travel · Engagement Shoot

Lemon and Lace Studios is a wedding photography company based out of Des Moines, Iowa. The team here is happy to travel...Read more across the midwest and further afield for destination weddings. Owner and lead photographer Katie works alongside assistant Victoria to capture the most joyous moments of every...

$2,000 starting price
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Jade Song Photography

Ankeny, IA

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Jade Song Photography is run by a talented and adventurous wedding photographer extraordinaire, working from the...Read more heartland of Waukee, Iowa. Jade brings her unique vision to clients not only locally but also around the world. From the vibrant city of Des Moines to the charming Iowa City/Cedar Rapids...

$2,000 starting price
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McClanahan Studio

5.0 (12 reviews)
Ames, IA

Additional Hours · Second Shooter · Multi. Locations · Destination / Travel · Engagement Shoot

We are Dan and Alex McClanahan, husband/wife duo and international award-winning wedding photographers. We have...Read more photographed over 100 weddings together. We work seamlessly with complimentary eyes that capture a full palette of intimate moments, details and artistic portraits. We know that every...

$7,500 starting price
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Lance Shuey Photography

5.0 (10 reviews)
Des Moines, IA

Additional Hours · Second Shooter · Multi. Locations · Destination / Travel · Engagement Shoot

Hi! I am Lance from Lance Shuey Photography. Thank you for stopping by. I am available for wedding, portraits, seniors,...Read more model portfolios and many other types of photography services. I am based out of Des Moines Iowa but I love to travel. All of my photography packages include an online gallery...

$1,200 starting price
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Burnett Photography

4.9 (15 reviews)
Norwalk, IA

Additional Hours · Second Shooter · Multi. Locations · One Event / Day · Destination / Travel

Burnett Photography is a Norwalk, Iowa-based wedding photography business. It is operated by a husband-and-wife team of...Read more photographers, Brandon and Anne Burnett. They share the same passion and experience in photographing weddings and events. The two work on location at scenic locales, residential...

$1,700 starting price

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Lisa Lytton Photography

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Liv Frueh

5.0 (4) · Wedding Photographers · Des Moines

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5.0 (8) · Wedding Photographers · Des Moines

Emma

5.0 out of 5 rating

Using Kallie was the best decision! She was and still is super responsive if I have questions or wanted to get a specific shot on our big day. Her and Taylor worked hand in hand and captured our day beautifully and knew exactly what to do. If they needed something from us they asked, and if we wanted something from them I didn’t feel bad or awkward asking. She knew exactly what to do and what photos to get! They made everyone in my bridal party feel super comfortable. Would highly recommend to anyone getting married or wanting engagement photos!

Yvette's Photography

5.0 (3) · Wedding Photographers · Des Moines

Hillary

5.0 out of 5 rating

Yvette is in the top of her game as a photographer. We have had so many compliments on our pictures. Our picture book was perfection and we will cherish these memories forever. She was kind and honored above and beyond what we asked for. A major highlight for us was we had asked to get some shots of our guests at the reception and she actually got all 300 guests in one shot. A picture we will forever cherish. From start to finish Yvette was the perfect photographer and we could not have asked for anything more. Thank you to Yvette for her talents and gifts.

The Lehman Collective

5.0 (28) · Wedding Photographers · Des Moines

Sara

5.0 out of 5 rating

My husband and I originally booked Kelsey for our wedding, but we ended up deciding to elope in May of 2025 and move our big celebration to May of 2026. By that point, we’ll have worked with Kelsey for our engagement photos, our Shenandoah National Park elopement, and our big wedding, and there are simply not enough words to describe how fantastic Kelsey is and is to work with! From our first contact, to our change of plans, to the chaos of us running late on the day of our elopement, Kelsey has been nothing but so kind and warm, extremely helpful, and, of course, wonderfully professional. We knew Kelsey was the right pick the moment we met her for our engagement photos – she made us feel so comfortable in front of the camera, and we had such a blast! At that shoot, Kelsey told us that she was pregnant (YAY!!) and that our elopement would likely be her last event before her maternity leave. Thankfully everything went as planned, but since it would be about a month out from her due date, she made sure to coordinate a back up shooter we were comfortable with in case any “what if” scenario were to come up. While we were planning our elopement, Kelsey acted as our destination scout, our planner / coordinator, and meteorologist – she gave us location options based on what we were looking for (hike vs no hike, views, elevation, accessibility, etc.), shared a bunch of galleries from different places to help us decide, came up with contingency plans based on the ever-changing weather forecast, and put together a day-of timeline based on our plans. Even as my husband and I were running about an hour behind schedule the day of our elopement, Kelsey rolled with the punches and helped ease my crazy anxiety about being late and leaving our pregnant photographer waiting on us for so long in a parking lot along Skyline Drive. From our first look to our handful of after-dark photos, the time we spent with Kelsey and her second shooter was a huge part of what made our elopement so perfect! And even at 8 months pregnant, she impressed us all by hiking up to Blackrock Summit (a short hike, but a hike nonetheless) for our portraits! We had full confidence that our photos would be amazing, but when we got our gallery back, we were truly blown away with what she delivered. Kelsey’s attention to detail and ability to capture US, both as individuals and together as a couple, are unmatched. We’re so excited that we get to work with her AGAIN for our big wedding in 2026!!!

Twelve One & Co.

5.0 (2) · Wedding Photographers · Des Moines

Rebuilding

5.0 out of 5 rating

Twelve One & Co. gave us the most beautiful wedding videography and photography we could’ve asked for. From the emotional, cinematic wedding film to the timeless portraits that feel like fine art, every single detail was captured with care and intention. They made us feel so comfortable in front of the camera and truly told our love story in a way that felt authentic. If you’re looking for a Des Moines Iowa wedding videographer and photographer who creates both timeless and modern work, this team is the one. We’ll cherish these memories forever.

Laura Nichole

5.0 (10) · Wedding Photographers · Des Moines

Elise

5.0 out of 5 rating

Laura was incredibly organized, professional, and made sure every important moment was captured beautifully. Her attention to detail and ability to keep things running smoothly were truly impressive. At one point, we were even ahead of schedule (I feel like that never happens!) which I really appreciated so that we could have more time to hang out with each other and spend time with our guests! I relied on her expertise and knowledge when putting together the schedule of the day, and it went perfectly. She was also always there to answer any questions or make game-time decisions that I wasn't sure on! Truly went above and beyond!! The photos turned out absolutely stunning, and she made us feel so comfortable throughout the entire process. I really wanted photos that felt bright and not too edited, and that's exactly what we got! Truly an accurate representation of the day and so beautiful. We couldn’t have asked for a better photographer to help us remember our special day!!!!

Leslie Cook Photography

5.0 (2) · Wedding Photographers · Des Moines

Rachel

5.0 out of 5 rating

We could not be more pleased with Leslie. She made two trips to the Des Moines area for our engagement pictures and then the wedding. We had ZERO worries throughout the day and felt so lucky to work with her. At the last second, my grandma was unable to attend the wedding and Leslie worked to set up a stationary camera to record the ceremony. The sneak peek pictures were perfect, timely, and truly captured the fun and love of the day. Her kindness and talents are immense. We can’t wait to have more pictures taken in the future.

Anna Moser Photography

4.9 (53) · Wedding Photographers · Des Moines

Timothy Metcalf Photography

5.0 (1) · Wedding Photographers · Des Moines

Des Moines Wedding Photographers: How to Find the Right Wedding Photographer in Des Moines, IA to Capture Your Special Day

Des Moines is famous for more than being the capital city of Iowa. It hosts one of the best state fairs in the nation and is experiencing a cultural revitalization that’s attracting more and more visitors and residents. Bisected by its eponymous river, Des Moines is a fun city to host your wedding. And with your location chosen, you can start on the next priority: finding a wedding photographer.

What to Look For with Des Moines Wedding Photographers

There are three main things you should assess when looking at the wedding photographers in Des Moines: style, compatibility and cost. From the get-go, you may be able to rule some people out based on your wedding budget. The typical cost of wedding photography in Des Moines ranges from $1,500 to $3,000 (or roughly ten percent of your overall budget) but this will vary based on your specific requests and the package you choose.

Next, head to each photographer’s website to do some research. Look at their portfolio, bio and testimonials from other couples. What’s their personality like? Do you like their photography style? Being compatible, both with visual aesthetics and personalities is very important. It’s also highly recommended you set up a phone call or in-person interview so you can all get to know each other better before making a final decision. Plus, make sure you and your wedding photographer click. After all, you and your partner will share some intimate moments with the cameraperson you chose.

Most Popular Wedding Photography Locations in Des Moines

When considering where to stage your wedding photos in Des Moines, you’ve got several options. One of the most popular is the Salisbury House and Gardens. This gorgeous historic house is surrounded by 42 acres of greenspace, making it easy to get some memorable wedding day shots. Downtown Des Moines is also a great location, with its lovely brick buildings, gold-domed capital and picturesque riverfront, it’s attractive to couples who want to capture their special history in Des Moines. The city’s arts centers and museums each offer a unique setting and vibe and appeal to the eclectic couple.

Best Times of Year to Capture Wedding Photos

Des Moines experiences a wide variety of weather throughout the year. September and October are traditionally the best months for Des Moines wedding photographers to get incredible outdoor shots, making it pleasant to be outdoors with warm temperatures and low humidity. Winters are cold, but it snows only occasionally – if you book your wedding date during these months, just be sure to choose an indoor photo location. Summers are the least popular time of year for weddings, with the hot, humid and wet weather that almost guarantees you’ll need an indoor setting for your photos.

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