Iowa Wedding Photographers

I’m 800+ weddings in and I’ve found what I was put on earth to do. To be a calming presence through life’s most important moments.

LGTBQ+ friendly Clean, authentic edits to both wedding and boudoir photography that is super flattering to all skin tones and accentuates colors to make them pop the right way. Bold colors, bright tones, and natural light is our thing. Fluid and fun posing!

Brie Danielle is a documentary-style couples and wedding photographer based in Cedar Rapids. She focuses on honest, emotional storytelling and the in-between moments that reveal how two people really are together, from quiet glances to laughter to hand holding and tears. Her approach is calm, collaborative, and centered on helping couples feel at ease while she documents their day in a way that… Read more

Forever Green Studios is a husband and wife photography team, Megan and Joe Green, focused on weddings, engagements, and family portraits. Their approach is relaxed, fun, and centered on creating natural images that feel authentically you. They emphasize helping clients feel confident and at ease, then documenting the candid, emotional moments that make a wedding day or family session feel real.

Katie Lindgren is a Des Moines, Iowa photographer specializing in weddings, family photos, and in-home lifestyle newborn sessions. Her work leans modern and photojournalistic for weddings, with an emphasis on observing moments and visually documenting couples and families as they grow, change, and live life. She describes her clients as more like friends, and her approach feels personal, warm,… Read more

Jenna McEntee Photography is a wedding-first photographer with a natural, timeless, light-filled style. Jenna focuses on unscripted moments, meaningful traditions, and candid emotion, with an approach built around honest storytelling and helping couples feel comfortable in front of the camera. Her wedding experience also includes timeline creation, planning support, and hands-on guidance so the… Read more

JJ Photography is the Cedar Rapids studio of Jerry Sherman, offering wedding photography and videography with a style that blends candid moments and guided posing. He describes his work as creative and personalized, with a focus on timeless memories, vivid images, and a fun, easygoing experience. Along with weddings, JJ Photography offers portraits, headshots, senior sessions, family photos,… Read more

Laurel Murphy is a Cedar Rapids based wedding and family photographer who creates warm, honest photos that feel like home. She works with laid-back couples and families who value presence over perfection, and offers a relaxed, lighthearted experience rooted in genuine connection and real emotion. Her approach blends observation with careful direction, so clients get guidance through posing while… Read more

Morgan Moon Photography is a wedding and lifestyle photographer based in Des Moines, with a focus on laidback couples who want natural, candid images. Morgan describes the work as warm, heartfelt, and connection-focused, with a modern vibe and a goal of creating photos that feel true to the moment and hold up long after the day is over. Alongside weddings and elopements, Morgan also offers… Read more

Jennifer Weinman Photography offers timeless, chic, editorial wedding photography with an emotional, authentic feel. Based in Grinnell, Jennifer works with couples who want calm, detail-oriented guidance and heirloom images they can live with, not just look at. Her approach centers on understanding what matters most, anticipating the unexpected, and creating albums and wall art designed to last… Read more

Justin Salem Meyer is a wedding and portrait photographer based in Des Moines, Iowa, with senior portraits and commercial work also part of his practice. He describes his approach as transparent and unobtrusive, aiming to preserve honest, timeless moments without getting in the way. His site also shows a broader commercial side, with clients including Walmart, Lowe’s, and the Wall Street… Read more

Amelia Renee Photography is a lifestyle photographer known for vibrant, true-to-life images with a documentary feel. She focuses on weddings and high school seniors, and also photographs couples, branding, families, and other life seasons. Her approach blends candid storytelling with gently guided images, with custom client experiences that aim to feel known, cared for, and celebrated. She… Read more

Amanda, the photographer behind Sweet Story Photography, focuses on story-driven wedding work with family, senior, and corporate sessions as well. She describes herself as a daydreamer, a golden light chaser, and a storyteller, and aims for vivid colors, authentic emotion, and a cinematic feel. Her approach also centers on keeping sessions comfortable and fun, so clients can relax while she… Read more

Marque Photography by Brenda Shank is a full-service photography brand known for clean, natural, timeless imagery. Brenda focuses on weddings, and also photographs engagements, families, seniors, athletics, business events, and solo sessions. Her approach is client-focused and detail-oriented, with an emphasis on a relaxed, personalized experience. She aims to tell each story clearly and… Read more

Taylored Company, led by Megan Taylor, specializes in intimate weddings with a laid-back, intentional, and relaxed approach. Megan emphasizes planning and organization, along with natural direction that helps couples feel at ease and creates portraits that feel genuine. She also offers headshots and senior sessions, and her work is shaped by a faith-centered perspective that values each person’s… Read more

Haverlee Photography creates natural, authentic wedding and family imagery for kindhearted people who want their photos to feel like them. Based in Des Moines, Haverlee focuses on elevated wedding photography and sentimental family sessions, with a style shaped by curiosity, compassion, and close attention to detail. Haverlee emphasizes trust and connection, helping clients relax so their truest… Read more

Twelve One & Co. is a wedding photography and videography studio led by Donovan and Meagan. They focus on timeless portraits and cinematic wedding films, with an approach built around authentic storytelling, natural coverage, and a fun, unobtrusive experience. Their work is shaped by getting to know each couple, listening to their vision, and creating imagery and films that feel personal and… Read more

Amanda Dee Photography is a wedding and portrait studio centered on the moments people do not want to forget, from weddings and boudoir to maternity, birth, newborn, seniors, couples, and family sessions. Amanda describes photography as a way to return to a moment otherwise gone, and her work focuses on preserving life’s milestones and everyday in-between stories as timeless, beautiful art.

Emily Kowalski Photography creates bold, vibrant, timeless wedding photos with true-to-life color. Emily works with couples who want both candid moments and natural posing, and she tailors the experience to how much direction they need, from hands-on guidance to a lighter touch that lets things feel easy and natural. Based in Onawa, Iowa, she offers weddings and elopements with a guided,… Read more