The Best Editorial Wedding Photographers in Des Moines, IA

The Best Editorial Wedding Photographers in Des Moines, IA

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Alyssa Leicht 

5.0

Des Moines, IA
  • Editorial style
  • Starts at $5,700

I’m Alyssa. You can call me Lys. (It rhymes with Kiss) ☺ I'm a photographer based in Des Moines, Iowa. I travel often. Couples, elopements, and small weddings are my speciality. My style leans documentary, timeless, and sincere, with some avant-garde editorial vibes, artsy influences, and good old fashioned weirdness mixed in. I love color, flash, film, and all things non-traditional. I got my start in music photography, which greatly informs my shooting style, and have been documenting Iowa's music scene and touring with bands for over 10 years!

I'm a micro-wedding venue owner and I recently hosted a gorgeous LGBTQ+ styled shoot. From beginning to end Alyssa was a pleasure to work with. She initiated correspondence - including overall vision, clear expectation, and a comprehensive schedule for all vendors. Her ability to pull a vision together and pay attention to detail are equally strong. She had the ability to manage a project while simultaneously making all vendors and models feel comfortable. She excels at bringing out the most of her models & left the venue in great condition. I will not hesitate to work with Alyssa again - She's an absolute pleasure!
VOWS DSM, 2 years ago
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Love Knot Photography 

5.0

  • Editorial style
  • Starts at $3,000
  • Serves Des Moines, IA

Hi, I’m Isaac. In my world, light is everything. The cool ambient hues at dawn, hinting at what the day may bring. Golden sun rays catching particles through a tree as friends gathers to celebrate. A Cotton candy sunset peppered by patio string-lights as a DJ plays my favorite song. We all have timeless memories logged in our minds. For me, they are based in a language of light. As a wedding photographer, this deep connection to special lighting helps me produce dynamic visual stories of romance, personality and beauty.

Awarded Best of Zola
We loved Isaac and his wife, Jing, who photographed our wedding earlier this month. Isaac was super calm and collected and on top of everything. His photography style was perfect for us. He already delivered about half of our retouched photos a week after the wedding which was insane and I love every single one. He was flexible with the 5 flower girls we had in and out of pictures and the multiple areas on our venue property. Overall an amazing experience and I recommend his work to anyone and everyone looking. He was very considerate when I first reached out about his work and wanted to use him and was very mindful of his travel fees to fit in our budget.
Madison R., 5 months ago
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Anderson Marques Photography 

5.0

  • Editorial style
  • Starts at $1,900
  • Serves Des Moines, IA

Anderson has won over 500 award-winning photos and 15 trophies with his work. He is a wedding photographer renowned for his artistic approach. Each click of his camera captures the essence of the couple's love story, immortalizing their special day in enchanting frames. Anderson's signature style blends creativity and elegance as he masterfully composes his shots. His attention to detail is impeccable, ensuring that every element, from the delicate lace of the dress to the radiant smiles exchanged, is beautifully showcased. His use of light and shadow adds depth and dimension, creating a captivating interplay.

Anderson Marques is one of the best professionals my wife and I have had the pleasure of working with. He’s incredibly kind, welcoming, and guided us through every step of our wedding journey. His empathy, creativity, and attention to detail truly stood out. After meeting with several photographers, we were instantly impressed by the quality of Anderson’s work. He has a remarkable ability to capture unique and beautiful moments, ensuring they’ll be cherished forever. When we renew our vows, Anderson will be the first person we call—no question about it.
Everson A., 2 months ago
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Rare Love Film 

5.0

  • Editorial style
  • Serves Des Moines, IA

I'M LEXI - TRUE TONE CINEMATIC STORYTELLR BASED IN N. ILLINOIS. E I love that you've found me - Welcome! As a photographer, I have a passion for capturing the rare love shared by couples on their wedding day. Being a mom and wife wanting to capture my own weddings forever moments I feel like that has given me a deep appreciation for creating timeless images that tell your unique love story. With my keen attention to detail and storytelling skills, I am committed to creating stunning photographs that will be treasured for a lifetime. Let's work together to capture your special day.

She’s fantastic! Easy going, flexible, and the photos speak for themselves! Shes already captured my favorite moments and next she’ll capture my wedding, how special is it to find a forever photographer
Harlie C., 4 months ago
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505 Media Company 

5.0

  • Editorial style
  • Starts at $1,500
  • Serves Des Moines, IA
  • Offer

Hello! We are a husband and wife company. We have covered over 1000 weddings in less than 5 years all across the USA, Canada, and Mexico. We love to travel so much that we keep our prices affordable- giving us the opportunity to cover all over the USA (no travel fees). Our most popular package is our Red Carpet which gives our clients up to 10 hours of photo and video coverage, 505+ edits, and 2 wedding videos (with the whole ceremony). Check out our FB or Youtube for HUNDREDS of weddings we shot in the past.

From the start, 505 Media Company's communication was fast, efficient, and thorough. Their work is simply incredible, top-notch photography and videography. They personally captured all of our most important details, and made us feel so comfortable throughout the day. We enjoyed having them there, and they were so sweet and kind to our whole family. Leading up to the wedding, they were incredibly thorough, asking all the right questions to ensure they focused on the things that mattered most to us. Even with our small micro-wedding, they knew exactly what they were doing and kept our timeline on track while allowing us to fully enjoy every moment. We couldn't be happier with the incredible service and value 505 Media Company provided on our special day.
Kayla S., 3 months ago
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Diana Marie Photography 

5.0

  • Editorial style
  • Serves Des Moines, IA for additional fees
  • Offer

Hey there! Since you are trusting me to capture these special moments in your life, I figured you should probably know a bit about me, right? I am a Huntsville, Alabama native, but moved to Nashville after graduating from the University of Alabama in 2013. ROLL TIDE! Although I consider Nashville home, I am anything but a homebody. I love traveling and exploring new places (especially the food at those places!). I even studied abroad in Italy, which let me tell you, was a food lover's dream. I have always felt like an old soul trapped in a millennial’s body. I would rather listen to Frank Sinatra than anything on the radio today.

Awarded Best of Zola
Diana shot our Valentine’s elopement in Franklin and was an absolute joy to work with! She was so much fun and kept us both laughing and comfortable despite our nerves. Neither of us enjoy being photographed but Diana made it comfortable and effortless. I cannot recommend her enough!
Lydia, 4 years ago
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Lucia Giuseppina Photography 

5.0

  • Editorial style
  • Starts at $4,500
  • Serves Des Moines, IA for additional fees

My style is rooted in an editorial approach, allowing me to narrate your unique love story through timeless images that highlight genuine emotions. I prioritize unscripted moments, such as the reaction of your spouse as you walk up the aisle, the inside joke that makes you break out in laughter or the tears as your loved ones share thoughtful memories during toasts. These intimate details hold immense significance to me. As your photographer, I bring a heartfelt and genuine perspective, ensuring that your wedding day is portrayed in a way that truly reflects you and preserves the memories you'll cherish forever.

Awarded Best of Zola
We are so happy we chose Lucia to capture our elopement. Lucia is professional, fast to respond to emails and texts, helpful with decisions, accommodating to any requests, concerns, and excited to give advice. Duncan and I really wanted our photographer to capture our true emotion and to get candids of us, and Lucia DID THAT! The day felt blissful and a key point for us was that we got to enjoy the day without it feeling solely like a photoshoot which I think speaks to Lucias talent and confidence in her craft. She was good at giving guiding advice for posing without us feeling posed. I put together a Pinterest board and shot list which she really did a great job pulling inspiration from. The photos are stunning and the exact style we envisioned. Also, our sneak peak was huge and she got them to us very fast. If you are torn between photographers or are just starting your research, you're in very safe hands to stop here. We hope to continue reaching out to Lucia in the future when we start a family.
Kirin P., 4 days ago
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Luna + Lion Photo Co 

5.0

  • Editorial style
  • Serves Des Moines, IA for additional fees

Destination Wedding Photographers specializing in storytelling images, providing timeless artifacts that authentically tell your story on digital and film. Utilizing documentary, editorial, and traditional techniques to create a classic and cohesive final gallery.

Luna Lion Photo Co. was an absolute joy to work with for our wedding photoshoot and for fall couple photos! From the moment we first reached out, Kayti was quick to respond, incredibly kind, and extremely professional. The communication style put us at ease throughout the entire process. The quality of their work is truly stunning - their artistic vision and creative eye resulted in gorgeous, classy photos that perfectly captured the essence of our special day. They had great ideas for locations and were generous with their time, often making us laugh and feel at ease in front of the camera. We absolutely love working with Kayti with LunaLion and could not recommend her/the business more highly!
Ellie, 2 months ago
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Bogdanov photography 

5.0

  • Editorial style
  • Starts at $3,500
  • Serves Des Moines, IA for additional fees

Bogdanov Photography is a wedding photography business located in Chicago, Il. This company serves the city of Chicago and surrounding areas while also being open to covering other United States destination weddings. Originally from Crimea, owner and operator Svyat has photographed over 600 weddings during his career in various places around the world. With his focus on candid emotions and heartfelt interactions, he will work to give couples tailor-made wedding albums a beautifully candid tone.

Awarded Best of Zola
Svat is a professional and an artist! We had a few hours set aside for photos before the ceremony and I honestly feel like we could have just taken pictures with Svat all day. He gives enough direction without it feeling like he's just shouting at you; the photos we've received so far are edited SO beautifully; and he worked with us to curate a mix of posed and candid shots to perfectly capture our big day! I feel like we got so lucky booking Svat and would definitely work with him again, given the opportunity!
Gabrielle H., 2 months ago
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Tylar Brooke Photography 

5.0

  • Editorial style
  • Starts at $3,400
  • Serves Des Moines, IA for additional fees
  • Offer

I’m telling a story, specifically your story. I’m invested in my couples and want to know them to best document the romance between two people. I’m also direct and loud to get your wild family together for those group shots. My promise is that you’ll leave this experience more in love.

Tylar Brooke Photography was a dream to work with for our wedding. From the very first interaction, her communication style was kind, quick, and easy, which put us at ease right away. The quality of her work was truly amazing - the photos she captured were absolutely stunning and looked like something out of a fairytale. She was able to make my husband, who is typically uncomfortable in front of the camera, feel completely at ease, and she managed to catch all the perfect moments throughout our special day. More than I could have hoped for, Tylar Brooke Photography exceeded our expectations in every way, and we are thrilled to have such beautiful memories from our wedding day.
Melaney N., 2 months ago
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Jenni Summer Studios 

5.0

  • Editorial style
  • Starts at $5,000
  • Serves Des Moines, IA for additional fees

Jenni Summer Studios specializes in dreamy, intimate destination weddings, portraits and fashion editorials through fine art imagery & editorial story-telling. Headquarters in Southern California. Available in San Diego/LA, Oahu-Hawaii & Colorado with no travel fee. Available worldwide for travel & destination weddings.

Awarded Best of Zola
Jenni and her team did a phenomenal job capturing our wedding day. We felt so comfortable from the moment we first met with her and that definitely translated to how easy it felt taking direction from her for our wedding day photos. Her team took time to get to know us and figure out what we were comfortable with so it felt natural (we're not the most comfortable in front of the camera but somehow she figured out how to get those sweet in the moment shots without it feeling forced!). The photos turned out stunning. From the formal portraits to our mountain top vows to the sweetest candids she captured of me and my dad and my adorable nieces and nephews there’s seriously so many amazing photos to choose from. I also appreciated how organized she was with our formal portrait list keeping it quick and everyone ready to move through those as soon as possible. Cannot recommend her enough. Thank you so much Jenni! We absolutely could not dream of better photos!
Laurel G., 4 months ago
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AVisuals 

5.0

  • Editorial style
  • Starts at $1,650
  • Serves Des Moines, IA for additional fees
  • Offer

Akiem has built a young and successful career as a content creator in the professional sports industry. He has worked with respectable brands including, USA Hockey, USA Soccer, NFL Flag, RISE and more. However, during 2020 COVID put a stop on sports, and that allowed him to discover a new passion- an undeniable love for wedding photography and videography “I want my clients to experience my love for creativity and storytelling through serving them on the most important day of their lives.”

Awarded Best of Zola
Akiem did an amazing job with our wedding photography. He was very flexible and accommodating and honestly fit right into our family vibe which made his presence more wanted. We are grateful that he captured our day and hope you will allow him to do the same for you! Do not hesitate to book him!
Jeriann, 6 months ago
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Wayward Wanderess Photography 

5.0

  • Editorial style
  • Starts at $2,850
  • Serves Des Moines, IA for additional fees
  • Offer

Hi! My name is Jacqueline and I've been in the photography industry for almost a decade. I believe that when I pick up my camera, I am there to tell a story. On your wedding day, I am there to document a new chapter of your love story. I capture all the intimate moments of your day, and then some!

Awarded Best of Zola
I cannot even begin to describe how amazing it was to work with Jacqueline for our wedding this past weekend. She was extremely easy-going, communicative, professional, and always quick to respond for the entire year leading up to our wedding. So it came as no surprise that on our wedding day she absolutely crushed it. She captured our day so seamlessly. She was never in the way, never made us uncomfortable and just blended into the background in all the right ways. She made the wedding party and family photos process quick and painless which I know from experience can sometimes prove to be a disaster or just unorganized and chaotic at weddings. I was even MORE blown away when she delivered some photos the morning after our wedding after probably being up super late after getting home from our wedding. Talk about going above and beyond and exceeding expectations!!! I could not have asked for a better photographer to play such a huge part in our big day and I would recommend Jacqueline to ANYONE. Thank you so much Jacqueline!!!!! - Ben and Lindsay
Lindsay K., a year ago
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Franzi Annika Photography 

5.0

  • Editorial style
  • Starts at $8,999
  • Serves Des Moines, IA for additional fees

Welcome to Franzi Annika Photography, where elegance meets the artistry of visual storytelling. We are Franzi and Martin – a husband-wife duo. While our European roots shape our style, our dedication to the art of photography is what guides us. Through our in-the-moment, meticulous focus on the finer details, we create a collection of genuine narratives preserved on film. These photographs will continue to reflect the emotional depth of your celebration for generations to come.

You won’t find photographers more skilled or personable than Franzi and Martin! They photographed our engagement in Charleston, SC, rehearsal dinner and wedding in Boston, MA. We cannot recommend them highly enough for your next engagement session, wedding, or event! Working with them was a dream and we feel so lucky to have met them. First, if you took all the photography away, Franzi and Martin will enhance your wedding day just by being a part of it. They are warm, funny and fit right in with the gals/guys and families. They also got along and coordinated so well with our venue, floral designer and planner - everyone loved working with them. We all felt so comfortable around them and this is reflected in the natural, beautiful photos. They are also incredibly professional, prepared and organized. The morning of the wedding, they had already scouted and planned all of the locations for the first look, family and bridal party photos, and husband/wife shots. We didn’t have to do or think about a thing in terms of photos the entire day - we just followed their lead! During the ceremony and reception, they were so subtle in taking their photos. We were able to enjoy the day without it feeling like a photoshoot. The photos were simply stunning. We have gotten so many compliments on how unique and personal our photos are. Most importantly, they feel like us, because Franzi and Martin got to know us throughout this process. We had such a hard time putting together an album because we had too many favorites to choose from! One of the guiding values for choosing our wedding vendors was to find true artists who are passionate about their craft and then trust them to work their magic. Franzi and Martin are just that - artists. We wanted them to have complete creative control and freedom and would encourage everyone who works with them to do the same - your photos will be gorgeous, and your wedding day memories will be made better because Franzi and Martin were there. Kathleen & Trevor
Trevor N., 3 months ago
Samantha Turco Photography 

5.0

  • Editorial style
  • Starts at $4,500
  • Serves Des Moines, IA for additional fees

With over 10 years of industry experience, my strengths clearly lie in wedding and portraiture photography. Whether you're a recently engaged couple looking for someone to preserve your journey from fiancés to newlyweds through photographs, an expectant Mama hoping to capture your maternity glow or simply wanting to document you and your loved ones during whatever special season of life you're in, I would love to hear from you, I specialize in all types of portraiture but I am renowned for my wedding and engagement photography above all else. Whatever your photo needs are, I would love to chat and find out if we're a good match.

Sam is truly amazing person and photographer. First off, every conversation you have with Sam, whether it be a phone call or texting, she truly cares about the small details and wants your day to be perfect. We knew we made the right decision when we got back our engagement photos - they were beautiful! Days leading up to the wedding Sam was fully available to answer any and all questions. As an experienced wedding photographer she was able to gave helpful suggestions and ideas. She went through the shoot list, making sure she knew who everyone was and perfecting the days timeline. She is not only your wedding photographer, but she treats you like you have known her for years. She goes above and beyond for her clients and I cannot recommend her enough. She is one of the best in the business! We are so thankful we chose her to photograph our special day!
Sarah, a year ago
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Dahren Photography 

5.0

  • Editorial style
  • Starts at $1,700
  • Serves Des Moines, IA for additional fees

I'm Olga, a Florida photographer who delivers full photography services. My specialty is working with couples, specifically weddings and elopements. I love working with natural light to enhance the moment I am capturing. I am located in Tampa but have ties to Colorado and travel all over the United States. Take a look around the site and lets get this adventure started!

Despite having an insane amount of wind on our wedding day, Olga managed to capture photos that made the chaos seem calm. Between having a large bridal party and lots of family photos Olga captured every moment we could ask for and even managed to make two awkward people look elegant. I highly recommend booking her!
Hannah, 5 months ago
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Lauren Baker Photography 

5.0

  • Editorial style
  • Starts at $7,000
  • Serves Des Moines, IA for additional fees

This might surprise you...Prior to photography, I was a professional concert dancer. So I understand what it's like to be in the spotlight. And I understand how to use my training as a dancer to make you look stunning in front of the camera. I know the mechanics of the body and how to pose you to look your best. And on your wedding day, that is exactly how you should feel.

Lauren is so incredibly talented at what she does! I'm a wedding planner and florist, so I have the opportunity to work with many photographers in the area. Lauren is by far one of the best in the industry. We recently worked on a styled shoot together, and she captured our vision and design so perfectly! She is the perfect blend of professional, and easy-going. Do yourself a favor and hire her!!
Hailey (Essen Events), 4 years ago

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About wedding photographers in Des Moines, IA

How much does a wedding photographer typically cost in Des Moines, IA?

A Des Moines, IA wedding photographer ranges from $750 to $4,800 and averages at $2,500. The cost reflects the number of hours included, if there is a second photographer, any prints or albums, and, most importantly, the experience of the photographer. But every snapshot they take is a priceless memory of your big day — way better than your bestie's blurry smartphone pics, right?

Do most photographers include a second photographer?

92% of photographers in Des Moines, IA offer a second photographer, although it typically depends on the package you book! Second photographers are helpful because one person can’t be everywhere at once, and the second photographer ensures all the details are covered.

Which are the most popular photographers in Des Moines, IA?

Some of the most popular photographers in this area include Captured Group Photo + Video, Imagesxpert Media and Ashley Cynthia Photography.

What else should I keep in mind when booking a wedding photographer?

Are you interested in an engagement shoot as a test run? Drone photography? Wedding albums? All helpful things to ask about when you’re considering which wedding photographer to book!

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