The Best Wedding Photographers in West Des Moines, IA

The Best Wedding Photographers in West Des Moines, IA

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260 Wedding Photographers in West Des Moines, IA

Juniper Woods Photography LLC 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $3,000
  • Serves West Des Moines, IA for additional fees

Hey! I'm Christina- an elopement + intimate wedding photographer based in Michigan and travel worldwide. If you're looking for the traditional wedding photographer- you won't find that here. An adventurous spirit and a sucker for true love. I yearn to capture those wildly intimate moments for ALL couples. I'm here for the wild souls, the madly in love, those who romanticize the world around them. Capturing honest love in the most beautiful places on the planet is what fuels my fire. If you are seeking cinematic, documentary style art- you're in the right place.

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We have worked with Christina many times for our pictures and I promise you, we won’t go anywhere else ever again! The first time we did pictures with Christina she made us feel SO comfortable and she was so professional guiding us on what poses to do (because we had no idea), you feel like you’ve known her your entire life right when you first meet her. If you want absolutely stunning pictures, and a fantastic experience Christina of Juniper woods is the way to go, I cannot recommend her enough!
Stephanie and C., 3 years ago
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Kasey Curry Photography 

5.0

  • Fine art style
  • Starts at $3,000
  • Serves West Des Moines, IA for additional fees

Hello, and congratulations on your engagement! My name is Kasey Curry, and I am the owner and lead photographer of Kasey Curry Photography. I am a traveling photographer based out of Omaha, NE, specializing in engagements, weddings, & boudoir. I do my best to get on Zola as often as possible, but the best ways to contact me are through email and my website.

We absolutely love working with Kasey! She recently took our engagement photos and they turned out amazing! She is so much fun to work with and we would absolutely recommend her to anyone! She is shooting our wedding in September and we can’t wait!!
Victoria & R., 2 years ago
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Lauren Ashlie Imagery 

5.0

  • Classic style
  • Serves West Des Moines, IA for additional fees

Photography has always been my way of connecting with the world, but weddings hold a special place in my heart. There's something truly magical about experiencing every emotion of the day alongside the couple - the joy, the happy tears, the excitement, and even the quiet, heartfelt moments in between. Being entrusted to capture those emotions is an honor I don't take lightly. With each click of the shutter, I'm not just taking a photo - I'm preserving a piece of your story, one that you can cherish forever.

We had the absolute pleasure of working with Lauren for our wedding, and I truly can’t recommend her enough! From the moment we first met her, it was clear that she wasn’t just passionate about photography—she genuinely cared about capturing the essence of our day in the most beautiful, authentic way possible. Lauren has an extraordinary eye for detail. She doesn’t just take pictures; she captures moments—the spontaneous smiles, the glances exchanged, the raw emotions. From the very beginning, she made us feel so comfortable in front of the camera—something neither of us was used to. She took the time to understand our style and personalities, and tailored her approach to fit that perfectly. On the day of the wedding, her calm and positive energy was a grounding presence amid all the excitement. Lauren made the entire process feel seamless and enjoyable, from our engagement shoot to the wedding day and beyond. She’s a true artist, and her work will be cherished by us for years to come. If you’re looking for a wedding photographer who is not only professional but will go above and beyond to capture your most important moments, look no further than Lauren. She exceeded every expectation we had, and we are forever grateful! Thank you, Lauren, for giving us memories that will last a lifetime!
Heather H., 8 months ago
Wild Heart Weddings 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Serves West Des Moines, IA for additional fees

I Am An Elopement And Intimate Wedding Photographer. I have a passion for capturing the raw emotion and beauty of my couple’s special day. My approach is all about telling your unique love story through timeless, candid images. As an Elopement and Intimate Wedding photographer, I believe that the photos of your big day should reflect your personalities and the love you share. I’m lucky enough to live in two of the most vibrant and diverse cities in the world – Chicago and Toronto. But my love for photography has taken me around the globe, and I’m always excited to explore new destinations and meet new couples.

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Saumya captured our family and precious memories beautifully. All the photos were so good we found it tough to choose which one to print and put up on our wall.
Arushi and A., 2 years ago
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Sierra Marie Photography 

5.0

  • Classic style
  • Starts at $2,400
  • Serves West Des Moines, IA for additional fees

I love to work with couples from all walks of life, telling their unique love stories through timeless photography. My favorite parts of the wedding day are capturing the fine details, the excited walk down the aisle at the end of the ceremony, and the romantic newlywed portraits-especially when done at sunset. I'm here to be your wedding day hype girl!!

Sierra is an outstanding choice for your photography needs! My husband and I used her for our wedding photographer and were absolutely blown away by the results. Sierra was accommodating, kind and made taking beautiful photos so easy. We were so impressed and loved working with Sierra that we also used her for maternity photos as well. Her knowledge of hidden gem spots in Austin and ability to get the perfect shot is unmatched. You won’t regret choosing her! We can’t wait for our next chance to capture memories with Sierra.
Eliza Nash R., 4 days ago
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Parsell Photography 

5.0

  • Classic style
  • Starts at $2,650
  • Serves West Des Moines, IA for additional fees

My mission is to provide not only exceptional and quality photographs, but to be the trusted advisor and give a noteworthy experience to every couple. I'm here to uplift you and capture your genuine selves with stunning images. My photos are true to color and I shoot a mixture of both candid and posed shots so you have a variety of images to look back on. Cheers!

I found Rachel online when searching for a photographer for our small back yard wedding. I met Rachel and instantly knew she would be a fit, she made us and all of ours guests feel comfortable. We have the most gorgeous wedding photos and she’s gone on to photograph special occasions for us. She is a gem.
Michelle S., a year ago
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Talley Arce Photography 

5.0

  • Classic style
  • Starts at $2,000
  • Serves West Des Moines, IA for additional fees

Hello! With over 12 years of experience behind the lens, my passion lies in capturing those truly priceless and unforgettable moments that hold immense significance in your life. It fills my heart with joy to be able to document those special occasions that you've been eagerly anticipating for so long. I am genuinely excited to collaborate with you, standing side by side, to bring your dream to life and create everlasting memories that will make your heart sing with happiness.

Talley made sure she guided us thru portraits as well as capturing special moments. On our wedding day I didn’t have the capacity to think about pics and Talley made sure we preserved our memories. Awesome job!
Brian and A., 2 years ago
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Kim Hymes Photography 

5.0

  • Classic style
  • Starts at $6,500
  • Serves West Des Moines, IA for additional fees

Introducing myself, an Atlanta-based wedding photographer with a deep passion for capturing authentic and timeless moments. I am dedicated to providing couples with a true-to-life experience, ensuring that every aspect of their special day is beautifully documented.One of the aspects I love most about my craft is the opportunity to travel. Whether it's an elopement in a picturesque location or a destination wedding, I am always thrilled to be a part of your journey. No distance is too far to document the love and joy that unfolds during your special moments.

Kim is always my first vendor recommendation to my couples. I have worked with her on numerous personal and professional events and always am in awe once I see the galleries. She knows exactly how to capture the images/memories many don't even have words to ask for. There is nothing better than truly being able to see how your guests enjoyed the wedding, along with their unscripted , raw emotion.
Elizabeth And Leigh, a year ago
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Andrea Bibeault: A Wedding Photojournalist 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $2,800
  • Serves West Des Moines, IA for additional fees

My husband, Ed and I are visual storytellers. We love working together and we are inspired by the wide range of emotions people experience throughout the wedding day. This is why we specialize in photographing weddings with a photojournalistic style, creating, and capturing your story of love.

Andrea and Ed captured us beautifully! They are so creative and patient! We added our dog to our engagement photos at the last minute and they rolled with it. Our photos are stunning despite it being 100 degrees and windy and all pictures outside. I’d hire Andrea again in a heartbeat!
Angela B., a year ago
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Olivia Erenberger Photography 

5.0

  • Classic style
  • Starts at $2,000
  • Serves West Des Moines, IA for additional fees

Howdy! I am Olivia Erenberger (pronounced Aaron Burger, like the hamburger) your fun and quirky and boho, Jesus loving, Texas country obsessed photographer based out of Tampa, Florida and Solon, Iowa. While wedding photography is my main squeeze, I fill the rest of my time with capturing life's best moments including family photography, high school senior photography, Maternity photography, Rodeo event Photography, and other portraits around Florida and Iowa.

Olivia was so easy to work with. She came prepared to help organize a wild bridal party, and everyone loved her! She stayed through most of the reception to capture precious moments, which was few hours past what we expected! No demand for more pay she just works that hard for her couples! The pictures turned out amazing!
Rylee + J., 3 years ago
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Samantha Lee Photography 

5.0

  • Classic style
  • Starts at $1,000
  • Serves West Des Moines, IA for additional fees

Hi I'm Sam! Congratulations on your engagement! What an exciting chapter in your life! When I’m not behind the lens, you can usually find me bossing my husband around and trying to keep up with my 3 wild children Kate, Jack and Luke. ​I am a natural light, true to color, documentary style wedding & portrait photographer, bringing a playful and authentic vibe to every session. I live for those candid, unscripted moments. When couples choose me to capture their big day, it’s a true honor—because once the celebration is over, the only thing left to relive those memories are your photos. Happy Planning ;)

Samantha did such a wonderful job on our wedding photos! She was very easy to work with, very quick to respond and helpful leading up to the wedding day, and made the whole actual day so much fun! We felt very at ease with her from the start. Everyone raved about her to my husband and I at the wedding and they still are to this day (4 months later!). She sent us the photos in the time frame she promised and they are absolutely beautiful! We couldn't have been more thrilled with her and plan on using her in the future for any other photography needs we may have. Thank you so much for making our day even more special, Samantha!
Erin, 4 months ago
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AnthonyMJr Photography 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Serves West Des Moines, IA for additional fees

Wanna feel Beautiful & Relaxed on your Big Day? Welcome to AnthonyMJr Photography. We are a husband and wife team based in Southern California, who specialize in creating epic images and delivering exceptional, seamless service. This helps to enable a stress free wedding environment so you two can be present and enjoy what matters most, each other! Our vision is to provide couples who dare to venture beyond the normalcy of the traditional photography experience to achieve easy, fun & epic one of a kind imagery. This theme is also reflected in our imagery! One of a kind magazine worthy images while making you feel at ease. This is our goal!

We LOVE working with AnthonyMJr Photography! Their photos are STUNNING - they truly capture the love between all of our couples. They love having fun at the event and are a dream collaborator on the vendor level. We also love the quick turnaround for sneak peeks - they are masters at what they do and we recommend them to all of our couples!
DeBell Golf Club, 2 years ago
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Katie Sharpe Images 

5.0

  • Classic style
  • Serves West Des Moines, IA for additional fees

Katie Sharpe Images is a wedding photography company based out of Mead, Nebraska. This professional loves capturing memories you can cherish forever and pass down through generations. With an unparalleled passion, you can rely on Katie for the most important day of your life. Katie Sharpe Images offers custom albums and various canvas, wood, or metal prints. This makes ordering and displaying your wedding photos a simple and easy process. Are you planning a unique and adventurous destination wedding? You can count on this visual storyteller who is always willing to go the distance for that perfect shot.

Katie is a gem! She is super sweet. Listened to everything we asked. She made sure we had the best pictures. 100% recommended to use her services. You will not be upset you did.
Robyn and K., 3 years ago
Jaylene Dawn Photography 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $3,300
  • Serves West Des Moines, IA for additional fees

I'm a mother, a photographer and an enneagram 3w2. I always show up to weddings with Starbucks in hand and am not afraid to step up and become your best friend :) Jaylene Dawn Photography is a brand that strive to capture memories for couples and families for generations to come. I believe all of life's greatest milestones should be celebrated and photographed so we have something to hold onto to remember the emotions and the details that made these moments so special.

We have only had the pleasure of working with Jaylene on one occasion but we certainly look forward to future opportunities! As a company that offers planning and event management, it is always incredibly helpful when a photography is both kind and responsive. Would definitely recommend!
Ascendance Productions, 2 years ago
Blu Earth Creative 

5.0

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

I'm Britt, and I'm here to show you what wedding photography truly is. You probably hate posed photos & feeling awkward, but I promise you there is none of that here. Take a look around; my goal is to capture this big adventure you've found yourself on. But in an honest, lowkey way. I focus on teasing out the emotional connection between you two and making you laugh your ass off. You deserve photos that feel full of emotion and love. I want to give you space to enjoy the little moments of your wedding day, while making sure they're documented forever.

If you're looking for an amazing photographer who genuinely cares about you and your big day, Blu Earth Productions is the way to go! We hired Brittany for our wedding (9/26/21) and working with her was beyond amazing! Shes so sweet and easy to work with, she made sure that everything was perfect, amazing communication, affordable packages, and she really caught all of the magic on our magical day. Everything turned out even better than I had planned because of her! I will forever recommend her to all of my friends and family. 100 out of 10, strongly recommend!
Anna + C., 4 years ago
The Bultedaobs 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $5,400
  • Serves West Des Moines, IA for additional fees

We’re Christiana & Daniel Bultedaob. We're a husband & wife wedding and elopement photography & Videography team based in Denver, Colorado. We met and fell in love while working together, so close proximity is all we know. And we like to use that to our advantage. We value relationship. We don’t see you as a business transaction, but as someone who we want to invest time into getting to know, and truly become friends. As wedding photographers, we see ourselves as part of your team, not just another vendor.

When it came to what we wanted in photographers for our wedding day, Christiana and Daniel went above and beyond. They truly cared about what we asked for and are so fun to be around. They took our engagement photos as well and it was such a blast. It was during that session that I knew we had made the right choice. When we received our wedding photos, my husband, family, and I could not believe how beautiful they were and how much the Bultedaobs put into making sure every shot captured the spirit of our wedding. Our photos are such a treasure. Thankful doesn't even begin to cover what we feel for finding this amazing couple to be present on our big day. We look forward to seeing them again in the future when we want professional photos of our family.
Sarah & C., 4 years ago
Elizabeth Ladean Photography 

5.0

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

In a nutshell - I am your giddy third wheel! I’ll travel anywhere for a great love story, I believe photography should be FUN, and that it should feel like an adventure because really, it’s just us, going on a little adventure together! This is also a no pressure situation! You don’t have to know “how to pose” — this isn’t about posing at all! This is 100% about us 3 out and about together, having fun, laughing a ton, and me giving you guys prompts and direction all in the effort of eliciting a natural reaction!

I can't recommend Elizabeth Ladean Photography enough!! I've had the opportunity to work together personally and professionally many times over the years. She truly is the best in the business!! She is extremely talented as a photographer and has a knack for making you feel comfortable and at ease. She is responsive, organized, and proactive. I've worked with many wedding professionals; she has always stood out in the way she runs her business! When you work with Elizabeth you'll get gorgeous, timeless photos but also a memorable experience!! Highly recommend!!!
Alex Plunkett, 3 years ago
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Vivaci Weddings - Photo & Films 

5.0

  • Fine art style
  • Serves West Des Moines, IA for additional fees

At Vivaci Weddings, we capture your special day through high quality, captivating photography and wedding films so that you can enjoy those precious moments with friends and family for the rest of your lives. Your wedding day goes by in the blink of an eye...but with the help of Vivaci Weddings, your memories will last forever!

Vivaci Weddings was a delight to work with! Super professional. We loved our experience our photos and videos turned out amazing! Would recommend!
Mallory, 8 months ago
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Alejo Photo + Film | Photography 
  • Editorial style
  • Starts at $2,000
  • Serves West Des Moines, IA for additional fees
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Alejo Photo + Film is a husband and wife photo and video duo. We love love and adventure, and we especially love combining the two! We are trilingual (English, Spanish, Japanese) and experienced travelers. We offer digital photo and video, drone footage, 35mm film photos, and super 8mm film videos.

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Korto Photography 
  • Editorial style
  • Starts at $2,075
  • Serves West Des Moines, IA for additional fees

Hi, all. I've been a professional photographer for well over a decade. I have a background in fashion/art photography and have a love for love. If you hire me I will try my very best to capture YOU in your images.

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The Murphys 
  • Classic style
  • Starts at $2,500
  • Serves West Des Moines, IA for additional fees

Hi! I'm Nicole Murphy and I'm the lead photographer of The Murphys. I’ve been fortunate enough to photograph engagement sessions and weddings in 13 different states. Throughout the years I’ve documented intimate elopement ceremonies and weddings with over 250 guests. As an artist I crave a real connection with my couples. I look for couples who are truly in love and are willing to put their trust in my vision. My photographs are often described as warm, natural, romantic, and timeless. My goal is to create photographs that show your personality and will look beautiful throughout your lifetime. I can’t wait to hear all about your love story!

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Slocum Studios 
  • Classic style
  • Starts at $1,500
  • Serves West Des Moines, IA for additional fees

Welcome to Slocum Studios! When it comes to weddings, Alexandria is your go to gal! She will be there for all your needs making sure your day go as planned and your sweet moments captured! Most wedding packages include an engagement session!

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About wedding photographers in West Des Moines, IA

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

A West 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 West 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 West 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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