The Best Wedding Photographers in Des Moines, WA

The Best Wedding Photographers in Des Moines, WA

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JL Thomas Photography 

5.0

  • Classic style
  • Starts at $1,500
  • Serves Des Moines, WA
  • Offer

Hello there! ! I’m Jen Lee, a wedding photographer in Seattle for over 8 years, I consider it an honor and privilege to be entrusted with documenting the most significant chapters in a couple's life. In my early years as a Creative Portrait Director shooting professional models and full editorials, I immersed myself in the world of visual storytelling. Creating these captivating narratives allowed me to move into the real world of weddings. With an innate sense of empathy and a meticulous attention to detail, I strive to create an atmosphere of ease and comfort with my professional knowledge in lighting, posing, and story telling.

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From the moment we booked JL Thomas Photography, Jennifer was a dream to work with. Her communication was crystal clear, informative, fun, and friendly throughout the entire process. On the day of our wedding, Jennifer not only prioritized our list of photos, but helped enforce our timeline and herd our guests when they didn't want to be where we needed them. She was a true stress reducer on my wedding day. The quality of her work is exceptional, exceeding our expectations in every way. In all honesty, I always get nervous when other people take pictures of me, thanks to different camera angles and a fluctuating body weight. I was terrified that I would see myself in photos of the most beautiful day of my life, and see myself as less than… but let me tell you, I have never felt more confident in sharing pictures than the ones we received. Jennifer’s tips on posing, feedback in the moment, and constant reassurance built my confidence, and it showed. The sneak peeks we received were absolutely beautiful, and we can’t wait to see the rest. The value of Jennifer's services is incredible - honestly, I think she should charge more, even though I’m glad her packages were within our budget. She felt like a true friend to us, and I cannot recommend her enough. I brag about how amazing she is every time I talk about our wedding - which is a lot. We are so glad we chose her, not only to capture our special day, but to be part of it as well.
Summer G., 16 days ago
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sound & sea photography + films 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $3,900
  • Serves Des Moines, WA

I’m Julie! I am so excited that you are interested in choosing sound and sea to document your special day! I believe that choosing a wedding photographer is about more than just hiring someone with a camera to document your day. your wedding photographer should be someone who makes you feel comfortable, someone who eases the craziness of a wedding day, someone organized and fun, and maybe, someone who eventually becomes a friend.

Julie with Sound & Sea Photography Films is amazing! She came through for me last minute and took some incredible shots of one of the most important days of my life. The final photos were perfect-the lighting, the poses, the scenery. 100 percent recommend!
Daniela, a month ago
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Jen Patterson Photo 

5.0

  • Editorial style
  • Starts at $4,300
  • Serves Des Moines, WA
  • Offer

The most consistent feedback I get from my couples is that I put them at ease. Almost everyone is uncomfortable in front of the camera, but that’s why I’m there — to help you look and feel great creating memories. Your wedding photographer is in your personal space on one of the most emotional days of your life - make sure the person in your corner is someone who adds to the joy on your day. With me, you get someone who can go with the flow, has your back, and seamlessly adapts to the energy in the room.

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Working with Jen was one of the best decisions we made for our city hall elopement! She was absolutely incredible throughout the process. Jen was very communicative, easy-going, and kind. On our wedding day, she was well-prepared and immediately put us at ease with her warm and friendly demeanor. We are not the most comfortable in front of the camera, but Jen helped guide and pose us in a way that felt comfortable and effortless. We especially love the candid and real moments she captures. Out photos are truly everything we hoped for and more - stunning and timeless!
Danielle + W., a year ago
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Sound Originals Photo & Video 

4.9

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Serves Des Moines, WA

Sound Originals Photo & Video is a team of EMMY award winning storytellers. Our photography and videography packages are tailored to you, customizable and perfect for every wedding. We offer engagement photography, wedding photos, highlight films, wedding coverage and more.

We are so happy we went with Sound Originals for our wedding photos! Gabriella the planning specialist, was SO helpful with our wedding day timeline and communicated everything promptly and informatively. The client portal is also very helpful for planning the timeline, updating info/details, asking questions, and viewing our finished photos. Our photographer, Mike, was a blast to work with and we highly recommend him for those in the Chicago area. He was assigned to us about 2 weeks before the big day (due to a conflict with the photographer we were originally assigned) and he made sure to reach out to me right away so he could get to know us and get caught up on our timeline and details. His fun, goofy personality kept us at ease throughout the day, he did a great job wrangling the bridal party, and helping with poses so we felt comfortable having our photos taken all day. He was also super efficient with our group photos and sunset photos- we actually had time to sit down and eat dinner! We are in love with our wedding photos and 100% recommend Sound Originals (and MIKE)!
Cassidy H., 2 months ago
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Shawn Tse 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $1,990
  • Serves Des Moines, WA

I thrive on seeking out those natural & heartfelt moments in your relationship, and I’m all for spontaneity, flexibility, and for you to just be yourselves. You are your own story and that is truly special, and it's an honor to have the opportunity to capture that for you!

Awarded Best of Zola
Our photo gallery from Shawn is stunning. He captured the very essence of our special day and he is a delight to work with! It’s obvious that he is someone who appreciates their profession, and it was a pleasure to work with someone who really cares about your wedding and getting to know you. He made the photo process feel natural & very enjoyable, and we feel so happy to have Shawn capture our special moment.
Charlotte + E., 2 years ago
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Allison Lauryn Photography 

5.0

  • Classic style
  • Starts at $2,250
  • Serves Des Moines, WA

Photographs are love letters to the heart. I’m here to capture the most important moments of your life from the first anniversary, to the engagement, to the first day of your lives as a married couple. I have been a photographer for 8 years now and I love what I do! Not everyone can say they chose their career at the age of 14 but I feel so lucky enough to say I did. Located in the Seattle/Tacoma area willing to travel anywhere to be your official hype woman!

Awarded Best of Zola
Super sweet and kind and more than anything so friendly. I was never uncomfortable if anything I felt beautiful, gorgeous and her cues were simple and just enough to capture lots of amazing pictures. Her quality is most definitely top quality and her personality was a plus! Our pictures were beyond what I expected. I loved working with her and I know you will too!
Nayeli Valencia, a year ago
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Sally Grieshaber Photography 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $4,000
  • Serves Des Moines, WA

Hi There! I'm Sally! Nice to meet you! I am a passionate couples photographer in the Seattle, WA region. I am known for my warm, candid photo style. Forget stiff poses, I am ALL about directing with fun prompts!! I want to capture the raw emotion instilled in you. Let me tell the story of your relationship, family, personal life, etc! My clients mean the world to me & I am always ready to help them in any way that I can! I get to know you, so I can make you the most comfortable during our session.

Awarded Best of Zola
Sally is an amazing photographer and does such beautiful work! She made our session very comfortable and was very professional. She got our pictures back to us very quickly and we could not be happier with them. I cannot recommend her more highly!
Ally S., 2 years ago
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Jonathan Tung Photography 

4.9

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Serves Des Moines, WA

No matter who you are or where you came from, everyone has a story, and stories were meant to be told. I tell stories through photography. Weddings are incredibly meaningful and intimate. I’m not just someone with a camera who shows up and takes pictures. I believe in truly connecting and engaging with my clients so I can best understand how I can tell their story. With a bright, clean, and vibrant photography style, I help bring my client’s vision to life through beautiful photos that can be cherished forever.

We were recommended to Jonathan by a friend and we were happy we selected him as our wedding photographer. In our video calls, he took time to get to know us and to learn what was important to us. We didnt want our wedding day to feel like a photo shoot and preferred a journalistic approach. Before the wedding, he provided a very helpful guide to prepare us for the big day. He was prompt in his email communications and we appreciated the attentiveness he gave us. During the wedding, he was good at being inconspicuous while taking photos. For most of the day, we didnt realize he and the second photographer were there! We gave him the nickname “Photo Ninja”! This allowed us to fully be in the moment and enjoy our wedding. Jonathan revealed the finished photos about a month after the wedding. We were very satisfied with them. There was a mix of group photos, journalistic photos of the ceremony/reception, still photos of decorations, and candid photos of the wedding party and guests. He did a great job of capturing the memories from the wedding. Overall, we are very pleased with Jonathans work. He was accommodating and flexible to fit our needs and budget. He was friendly and easy to talk to. We would recommend him to anyone looking for a photographer.
Robbie, 5 months ago
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Emma Lee Photography 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $1,800
  • Serves Des Moines, WA

Hey there! I’m Emma. I’m a sassy, sarcastic redhead and also a complete sap. To keep it short, I value relationships and experiences above nothing else (although some would say I have a serious West Elm and pizza addiction as well). I love reminiscing and think some of the best nights involve sharing a bottle of wine with old friends and laughing about all of our past adventures (while planning new ones too!). When I think about it, I know I was meant to be a wedding photographer - because I admire your relationship, understand how important this journey to marriage is for you two and understand the importance of documenting it.

Emma is not only the sweetest and funniest human being I have ever met, but made it sooo easy and fun during our sessions. As a photographer, it is extremely difficult to find someone you like, let alone trust enough to photograph your wedding but we have now had three sessions (sunflower portraits, engagement photos, and our wedding photos) with Emma and they have all turned out INCREDIBLE. Stop looking for a photographer, you can’t get better than her.
Ashlei R., 2 years ago
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Lindsey Paradiso Photography 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $5,200
  • Serves Des Moines, WA

Like most children in the late 90's and early 00's, I grew up with a camera in my hand. I went through polaroids, video cameras, disposable cameras, waterproof cameras, and film cameras; all the cameras! I was so fascinated by photography and the ability to preserve moments. I'm an ENFP, 7w6, and extroverted-introvert who is not only thrilled but humbled to be a witness and historian to the significant moments in your life we are able to share together!

I was lucky enough to have moved into a neighborhood where Lindsay became my neighbor. I needed a photographer and asked the neighborhood Facebook. Lindsay came highly recommended, I reached out and within hours I had an appointment lined up. Communication was amazing, her personality was wonderful and the quality of her work was outstanding. I was overjoyed with the pictures she produced for my family and having digital access was an added bonus! Lindsay, now, comes recommended by me!
Tonya, 3 years ago
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Andrew Parsons Photography 

5.0

  • Editorial style
  • Starts at $5,000
  • Serves Des Moines, WA

With over a decade of experience in the photography industry, my passion for creating beautiful imagery runs deep. From the tiniest details to the most precious moments, I approach each shoot with a meticulous eye for detail and a dedication to capturing authentic emotions. Every click of the shutter is fueled by a genuine love for what I do - creating images that speak volumes and will be treasured for a lifetime. Let's create something beautiful together.

Andrew Parsons Photography was so easy to work with for our engagement photos. From the start he was patient, communicative, and kind, putting us at ease throughout the entire process. We were thrilled with our photo shoot by the river and mountains near our home - he perfectly captured our love and beautiful surroundings. Andrew's photography skills are truly magical!
Barbara, a month ago
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Brynna Kathleen Photography 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $4,250
  • Serves Des Moines, WA

I'm here for the couples that want their wedding to be a damn good time. Whether it's a massive weekend-long wedding with a 30 person wedding party, or a vibrant backyard love celebration with an epic playlist, I will be there to make sure every awesome moment is captured in all its glory!

Awarded Best of Zola
We had a great experience doing engagement photos with Brynna and we can't wait to work with her on our wedding day too! She's not only a very skilled photographer but has a natural way of making couples feel comfortable in front of the camera. My fiance and I had never done professional photos together prior to the engagement shoot and right off the bat Brynna had us smiling, laughing, and almost forgetting there was a camera present while the three of us hung out for a couple of hours. We're extremely happy with how well the photos turned out and know that we'll end up with some really special shots from our wedding as well. Book her as fast as you can!
Natalie, 4 years ago
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Erin Witt Photography 

5.0

  • Classic style
  • Starts at $5,000
  • Serves Des Moines, WA

Your wedding is about you and all the amazing people there to celebrate. While I can take some Instagram-worthy portraits, I spend the majority of my time at weddings capturing all the little moments going on throughout the busy day. I want to capture the wedding in a way so when you get the images, you relive the story and feel how it felt.

Awarded Best of Zola
We had the pleasure of working with Erin Witt Photography for our wedding last month. Erin was a joy to work with - her kind, friendly, and helpful communication style made planning easy. On the big day, she helped with all the little details while capturing beautiful, colorful photos that we will treasure forever. Erin made us feel comfortable and special throughout the process. Thank you, Erin!
Corrah G., 5 months ago
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Douglas R Hall Photography 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $2,800
  • Serves Des Moines, WA

I am a wedding and elopement photographer based in Seattle, Washington. With over 5 years of shooting weddings in Southern California, I bring a creative, professional and relaxed approach to help treasure each moment on your special day.

Awarded Best of Zola
I have been in my share of weddings and know there are photographers who either miss moments or take cheesy pictures - Doug exceeded my hopes and expectations. He got all the shots I wanted and some really awesome candids. He was able to get shots of the important moments and used the space and the lighting to our advantage. He managed to get up close shots but somehow I never felt like a camera was in my face. On top of all that - he was extremely kind, attentive, and efficient. I highly recommend using Doug for your wedding!!!
Jacki G., 3 days ago
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Natalie Fong Malis 

5.0

  • Fine art style
  • Starts at $7,995
  • Serves Des Moines, WA

Natalie is a Taiwanese-American photographer inspired by warmth & connection, reminiscent of her upbringing in Hawai'i. She graduated from NYU Tisch with a BFA in Photography while working alongside fashion designers & directors on editorial and campaign productions. For over a decade, Natalie has directed her lens towards weddings, finding a meaningful depth in the relationships that she develops with her subjects and the cultural & physical environments that surround them. Her background in fashion marries a tender, documentarian perspective to provide refined imagery with an editorial edge without compromising the truth of what happened.

Awarded Best of Zola
I had the absolute pleasure of working with Natalie, and I couldn’t be happier with the experience and the final photos. Her creative eye is unmatched, and she provided such thoughtful guidance on posing, which made the entire process feel natural and effortless. Natalie has a true talent for capturing moments in a way that feels both timeless and artistic. I also want to highlight her editing for film photos—it’s nothing short of incredible! The tones and textures she brings out are so beautifully done and added an extra layer of charm to the photos. If you’re looking for a photographer with an exceptional eye and a warm, professional approach, I can’t recommend Natalie enough. She’s truly a gem!
Zasha W., 4 days ago
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Photo Yari Photography 

5.0

  • Fine art style
  • Starts at $1,700
  • Serves Des Moines, WA
  • Offer

PhotoYari Photography is dedicated to capturing life's most beautiful moments with a focus on authentic, candid storytelling. Specializing in weddings, elopements, and family portraits, we create timeless, high-quality images that reflect the emotions and connections of your special day. With a passion for adventure and an eye for detail, PhotoYari Photography offers personalized service, ensuring a stress-free experience from start to finish. Let us help you transform your cherished memories into stunning visuals that will last a lifetime.

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Professional, quality photographer that made photos fun and easy Hiring Mahdi and Shima was one of the best decisions we made for our wedding. Mahdi and Shima were a phenomenal team and captured our wedding in the most perfect light. Our pictures turned out better than we could have ever hoped and I would recommend them for every wedding/engagement (they did both for us). Reasons why we love them-- 1) The pictures they take are top notch. The quality and style is unrivaled 2) Their style of capturing the wedding is authentic. Mahdi and Shima do a great job of capturing the "in between" moments that really tell the story of the day. Of course they include the standard family and bridal party pictures, but so many of the pictures really capture the vibe of the day. 3) Their teamwork and ability to help lead you through the flow of the day are second to none. On the day of the wedding it felt hectic and I wasn't 100% sure where I should have been or what I should have been doing at any given moment. Mahdi and Shima helped us with our schedule and walked us through the entire day effortlessly. This was great because I never had to worry about where I had to be next 4) They are just great people will incredible talent. Right off the bat you could tell that they love what they do and they love to do it together. Mahdi and Shima exceeded our expectations Would highly, highly recommend!
ally, a year ago
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Images by Bri 

5.0

  • Editorial style
  • Starts at $3,205
  • Serves Des Moines, WA

I'm a wedding and portrait photographer based between Seattle and DC! Whether it's getting all cuddly and intimate with your love or celebrating a wedding with all your loved ones, each story has memories that should be preserved forever.

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Bri was our wedding and engagment photographer. Not only did she give us great photos, but was a calming presense on our big day! Bri understood what we wanted from our wedding day photos and made us both feel comfortable posing for photos. She was flexible on the day of when there were changes to the schedule. She was on-time and stayed late to make sure we were covered for all of our wedding.
Andrew H., 6 months ago
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Chelsea Terry Photography 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $3,500
  • Serves Des Moines, WA

Hey I'm Chelsea! I'm a wedding photographer based out of Seattle, Washington. I'm a super happy 32-year old who is head over heels in love with her job. Photography lets me combine all of my INFJ superpowers into one package, & it fills me with so much joy to share that with my clients. Beyond photography, I'm a total hippy at heart; I love all things nature, the moon, traveling, wildflowers, old creaky houses, thrift shopping, plants, hiking & horror movies.

Chelsea photographed my elopement and was incredible throughout the whole process! Our original wedding idea was derailed by COVID so she helped us make an elopement plan, looked into locations for us, helped come up with a time table, and basically just made everything extremely easy. On the day of, she fit in so well with our tiny group and made everyone feel completely at ease (which is saying a lot for me, because I'm used to being a photographer as well and am extremely awkward in front of a camera). The images she produced are absolutely beautiful & captured the day, location, and feeling better than I could've possibly imagined. We are thrilled with our choice to have Chelsea document such an important day.
Devon L., 4 years ago
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Fika Foto - Wedding & Couple Photography 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $3,000
  • Serves Des Moines, WA

Hello, I’m so glad you’re here! My name is Will & capturing the humanity of moments is what fuels me. The hugs you can feel, the soft touches, the tears falling, the never ending smiles, the moments between mom & dad - those are the ones I want to capture! More of what it FEELS like not just what it looks like. Telling stories has always been my favorite, but words tend to get lost or forgotten so I tell them the best way I know how - through photographs!

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Will was great! He made our day even more special by being there. He was really dedicated and did a wonderful job. Everyone at the wedding was happy with his work and how happy and outgoing he was! I definitely recommend his work.
Gaby & C., 4 years ago
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Alanna Morgan Photography + Videography 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $3,000
  • Serves Des Moines, WA

I am a PNW photographer and videographer who thrives to live a life filled with adventure, love, and lots of laughs. I center my work around adventure, authenticity, and true love. It's in the little moments and small interactions between two people that really show how special their love is. Everyone's story is different, every vision unique. We are in this together. I am here to honor and celebrate your epic love story with you through the storytelling magic of photography and filmmaking.

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My Husband and I got the pleasure of having Alanna capture our wedding day through videography. Alanna was extremely professional but my favorite thing about her is that she was able to match our energy and help us feel comfortable in front of the camera. She worked amazingly along side our photographer and was able to capture candid moments we didn’t even realize she’d videoed until we watched it for ourselves. In addition to all that, we received our video just 4 days after our wedding day. Thank you so much Alanna, we hope to work with you again!
Deanna D., 2 years ago
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Zoe Smythe Photography 

5.0

  • Starts at $3,800
  • Serves Des Moines, WA

Zoe grew up in a small town in Western Canada, earned a degree in fashion design in Vancouver, and lived 12 awesome years in NYC, before recently relocating to Seattle WA. After a rewarding career as a women's footwear designer, she left the fashion industry behind to follow her passion of becoming a wedding and family photographer full-time.

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As a wedding planner I have seen many wedding photographers in action. There is a great deal to be said for finding a photographer who “get’s it” and “get’s you” and Zoe is that rare and amazing combination of both. From the basics like dressing respectfully and arriving early every time, to the amazing perks like quick turnaround of finished photos, to the most important stuff being able to trust her and her delivering great work every time. She is a Brooklyn-ite, grounded, real, focused, dedicated. She is amazingly responsive, sincere, and a joy to work with. She is not one to grab your attention (like those cameramen who crack jokes to make you laugh, or the person who is posing you again and again to get it juuust right), instead she is always working behind the scenes to capture those amazing special moments, those truly great moments. You be you. She captures the rest. Want classic pictures at Central Park, she’s on it. Did you decide you didn’t want to opt for a permit? She’ll play along. Want photos in the subway, sure, her metro card is pre-loaded and camera is snapping away -- even with the not-so-ideal light, she makes you look amazing. Is there a dog? child? She is well versed in coaxing a few cute moments out of them. The most important thing you need to know is – She does good work. Look at her photos. If these were photos of you and your beloved, would you like them? Great, Then you are all set! Choose Zoe.
Neha, 5 years ago
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Amanda Ford Photography 

5.0

  • Classic style
  • Starts at $6,000
  • Serves Des Moines, WA

Welcome. I’m thrilled you’re here. My approach is to make things easy, enjoyable, and fun throughout the whole process. From the moment your inquiry lands in my inbox to viewing your full album, I am here to capture your story make your vision a reality. I strive to capture your raw connection while documenting such an important day. On a more personal note- I love the outdoors for more than just photo-ops. I enjoy skiing, mountain biking, hiking, and especially being on the water. I am a big people-person which is also why I am also a Physical Therapist! This allows me to work with people daily and help make a difference in their lives.

Amanda was amazing. From the beginning she was incredibly communicative and easy to work with. She had lots of great ideas that produced shots my wife and I cherish. To add to that, on our wedding day we dealt with high winds and torrential freezing rain on the Washington coast. Through all of it, Amanda focused on getting the best shots of my wife and I, the ceremony, and our families in the most adverse conditions. She did great! Editing and delivery was quick and easy as well. I can't recommend Amanda Ford enough.
Christopher W., 2 years ago
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Andrea Jane Photography 

5.0

  • Editorial style
  • Starts at $2,900
  • Serves Des Moines, WA

My heart beats for photographing a story worth telling, and finding the funny, quirky, moving little moments throughout that narrative. I always have a smile on my face and love, absolutely love to make people laugh. I can recite funny quotes and sing to you the cheesiest of songs. As cheesy as it may sound, I want to be your friend. I want to laugh throughout the whole day with you, making every moment so memorable and being right by your side to capture it. I want to keep in touch with you after, to see where life takes you!

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Andrea was absolutely amazing. We are so in love with our wedding photos. She not only captured all the memories, but there is so much emotion in each one. We will forever cherish these and Andrea was just so incredibly sweet and helpful every step of the way. Highly highly recommend her.
Alexis & S., 4 years ago
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Marla Manes Photography 

5.0

  • Classic style
  • Starts at $5,500
  • Serves Des Moines, WA
  • Offer

Hi, I’m Marla, and I’ve had a camera in my hands since I could hold one. Travel is what first sparked my love of photography– I felt the need to document every gorgeous landscape in my sights across Europe, Asia, the South Pacific, and here in the States. Once I started taking portraits, though, everything shifted, and I became obsessed with documenting love. I value photos as memories, and they’re extremely precious to me. To me, the ability to freeze a moment in time so you’ll always be able to return to that beauty and joy is nothing short of magic.

If you need an elopement photographer drop everything and book Marla right now!! We changed our wedding last minute from Hawaii to Vashon Island WA and Marla was the only photographer whose work grabbed my attention! We had a great first call and I could not have asked for a better photographer. Marla was amazing in getting all the photos I asked for traveling with us and doing a first look on the ferry. She helped keep me calm and made the day feel just about Adam and I. She captured the joy we felt throughout the day and brought so much fun to our photos! I have had more people compliment me on our photos than i thought possible. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND MARLA!!
Lauren S., 3 years ago
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Joseph Tobiason 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $4,500
  • Serves Des Moines, WA

I believe that everyone is beautiful. Somewhere deep within you, there is a fire of light and joy. Not everyone’s light shines in the same way or with the same strength or even all the time. Stuff changes. People are different, but deep down, everyone is connected to the little bit of themselves that is truly theirs. I’m also all about being adventurous. That could mean we’re going to go climb a mountain or it might mean we’re going to try the really spicy chai tea. By experiencing life in the process of making photos, you’re going to be even more connected to the images because they will have stories that go along with them.

We had the privilege of working with Joe for multiple wedding events as we wanted a fall mountain top elopement & micro party followed by a larger party in the spring. As we started planning the different events, it was most important to us to have a photographer experienced in mountain top celebrations. We decided to work with Joe and could not have chosen better. Joe not only ran up a mountain with us but was involved in all the planning details including sharing a list of the best larch hikes, watching the weather and pinpointing exactly when golden hour would be hitting specific peaks. Even as the sun was setting and the light was fading, Joe found all the last bits of alpenglow to make us feel and look like we were the only ones standing on top of the world. He even carried heavy film cameras with him to capture the evening and we're so glad he did as they resulted in some of our favorite photos. The photos Joe took exceeded all our expectations and we have been excited and proud to share them with all our friends and family. Joe's skill doesn't stop on a mountain top. For our micro and macro party events, he brought an incredible sense of calm and serenity to all the wedding chaos around us. He was somehow everywhere, capturing incredible candid moments while still taking leadership to direct the posed shots we wanted. Joe captured the differences and highlighted the uniqueness in each of our events and yet each gallery we received feels cohesive and timeless. It's impossible to choose favorites and it's going to be very difficult to determine which photos to hang on our walls.
Jenny, 4 months ago
ABeckCaptures 

5.0

  • Editorial style
  • Starts at $3,500
  • Serves Des Moines, WA

A wedding and engagement photographer but so much more than just that. I’m a friend, daughter, sister, momma to my beautiful baby girl Scarlette Rose, wife to one incredible hunk of a man, fur mom to one ADORABLE little Chihuahua, Pug, Great Pyrenees, and two ducks named Harold and Mushu (I WOULD DIE FOR THEM). I’m a hiker, lover of giddy laughs because your body can’t contain all the joy you’re experiencing, lover of love, meditation lover, crystal lover, people lover, tattoo lover, and most importantly…lover of personal growth and learning from this big classroom we call life! Without all these labels?

Ally shot our engagement photos in Yosemite and our wedding in Colorado. We initially hired her because we absolutely loved the spirit of her photos. Everyone was so happy and natural in her photos rather than stiff and posed. Little did we know- Ally puts a piece of herself into all of her photos. Her passion and love for what she does spills out of her- you can’t help but be happy while she photographs you. She truly, fully adores what she does and made us look like professional models by simply making us comfortable and ourselves. Even when she was extremely busy, even when we briefly stranded her in Yosemite in the middle of the night (separate story), we never heard her complain. EVER! She is a true professional, a wonderful human, a speedy fast shot, and the most talented photographer I have ever met. So, stop reading my review and HIRE HER NOW!
Brianna, 2 years ago
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Wedding Photo and Video | Larissa Mae Productions 

5.0

  • Classic style
  • Starts at $3,999
  • Serves Des Moines, WA

My filmmaking journey has taken me all over the world, from Japan to Iceland, creating a wide variety of promo videos, real estate walkthroughs, graduation stories, and short documentaries. However, my true passion has always resided in capturing love stories. For the last seven years I’ve focused all my passion on capturing the unique and intimate moments on wedding days.

Larissa is the sweetest and super easy to work with!! She is very professional, timely, and overall very organized. She has great communication and pays close attention to details(which is very much appreciated). The video she put together for us was 11/10 and wowed me more than I could have hoped. Her work is absolutely stunning. Anyone would be very lucky to work with her 3
Ellie W., 10 months ago
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Autumn Laine Photography 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $3,500
  • Serves Des Moines, WA

To be perfectly honest, I love what I do. I'm damn good at it. I have dabbled in all sorts of jobs but I kept coming back to the camera. It feels really good to take the craft that I love so much and share it. The scope of my photography is wide but I specialize in weddings and elopements. I've been photographing weddings since 2005. I believe in vibing well with your photographer because let's be honest, your photographer will be up close and personal with you throughout your big day so it's important to choose someone whose energy you enjoy and mesh well with. Having a phone or zoom chat or meeting in person is a good move!

Awarded Best of Zola
Autumn photographed our wedding and absolutely knocked it out of the park! We're so thrilled with how the photos turned out. Autumn captured so much of the fun, emotion and positive energy of our day and we couldn't be happier with the results. Beyond being a talented photographer and artist, Autumn is also both professional and fun--a true delight to work with. She always communicated clearly and timely. She helped us (a couple of self-proclaimed awkward introverts) feel comfortable in front of the camera. And her joyful enthusiasm added to the happy energy of our wedding celebration. We loved working with Autumn and highly recommend her!
Julia B., a year ago
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Dawna Stoecker Photography 

5.0

  • Classic style
  • Starts at $2,300
  • Serves Des Moines, WA

Hi, I'm Dawna! I was born and raised in the Pacific Northwest, currently calling Seattle my home. I enjoy traveling, Beyonce, the great outdoors, music, the sun, shooting film, and obviously photographing people & the places I go. I started pursuing photography when I was 14 after a family trip to Alaska! I've been doing weddings for over ten years now, my first wedding also being in Alaska! :)

Awarded Best of Zola
We got to work with Dawna all the way from engagement photos to wedding ceremony pictures and even videography. She offers amazing photography packages and delivers high quality work on time. It was super easy to work with her and communication was always on point. Nadine and I are really happy we chose to go with Dawna, and we are looking forward to her shooting our reception in 2021. Highly recommend working with her!
Max and N., 4 years ago
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Kate Miller Photography 

5.0

  • Editorial style
  • Starts at $4,200
  • Serves Des Moines, WA

I'm east coast born & raised, but a loyal Seattle convert since 2014. I love trash reality tv. I teach aerial yoga once a week. I'm usually craving fries. I'll never turn down a margarita (except while I'm on the clock at your wedding!). I lead student trips abroad with National Geographic. I think there's no better way to spend a summer day than in the sun and on a paddle board. And I think that your wedding should be exactly how you and your partner want it to be. Email me at [email protected] and I’ll tell you hilarious stories and answer all of your questions.

Very professional and Team Orientated! Loved how they work with the vendors to keep the clients best interest.
Mama Ernestine, 4 years ago
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Erin Aasland Photography 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $2,700
  • Serves Des Moines, WA

My clients are a little different, as they tend to stray away from the norm and make their own rules. They love the details, but care more so about making memories on the first day of their marriage. The wedding day timeline is full of things important to them, not what society says they should have. Their love is a celebration of emotional connections with friends and family, wiping away tears when the moment gets the best of them, and dancing their asses off with no care as to who sees. So, if you connect with all this, then I am definitely your kind of photographer. LOVE = LOVE, all are welcome here!

Awarded Best of Zola
As an event planner in the industry, I have had the opportunity to work with countless photographers. Erin and her team surely stand out amongst other vendors when it comes to going above and beyond for the client in order to capture beautiful, artistic work. She captures all the perfect moments in a timeless, candid not forced manner. I love collaborating with her and her team and always look forward to working together in the future as I know she is so lovely to work with on site and produces great results.
Hoffwell, 10 months ago
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Posy & Pine 

5.0

  • Classic style
  • Starts at $1,500
  • Serves Des Moines, WA

I'm not a Seattle native, but I love this city. This is the city where I fell in love and got married. This is the city where both of my daughters were born. Whether you are a native or transplant, I want to tell your love story. Whether it is a specific location you love, a moment you want to recreate, or new memories you're making, your story and everyone in it is something that deserves to be captured. My business is about capturing all of the moments of life, large and small, and helping you tell that story.

Awarded Best of Zola
Coty was so amazingly awesome!!! Friendly, down to earth. Gave insight but also accommodated everything we wanted during our wedding!!!
Katie L., 2 years ago
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Ty Z Wilson Photography 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $5,625
  • Serves Des Moines, WA

Growing up, I wanted to be a writer. I never imagined I would use photography to help tell stories. You and your partner are already writing the story of your love. I have the honor to help tell that story through photography. We are here to celebrate the story of who you were, who you are, and who you are becoming in every shape, size, skin complexion, religion, ability, and orientation.

Awarded Best of Zola
We had an in state destination wedding and Ty was very prompt at finding beautiful outdoor locations. His ease with creativity and keen eye for detail made for the most perfect wedding photos that we will be able to forever cherish. Ty’s natural creativity, professionalism, organization, and energetic nature made for a fun, enjoyable, stress free wedding day.
McKenna & P., 3 years ago
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Andria Lindquist 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $5,600
  • Serves Des Moines, WA

I don’t take myself too seriously. I like to have a good time. I spelI things how i want and I will never wait for a crosswalk. I prefer quality over quantity. Unless we’re talking about coffee, chocolate, wine, shopping, and deals…then i want quality and quantity. I’ve got a potty mouth and a good heart. I give so many fucks about what I do. The details, the experience and creating some real good imagery. I’m an artist and I want to create something beautiful for you.

Awarded Best of Zola
From the moment we met Andria, we knew she was the perfect photographer to capture our wedding day. Her eye for detail and capturing images is truly exceptional. Her photos feel like velvety heirlooms that we treasure every time we look at them. Her knowledge and experience were invaluable on our wedding day, she was the ultimate MC and helped make our day flawless. While a constant professional, she still made sure everyone had fun and was comfortable in front of the camera. What started as our engagement and wedding photographer, continued with a boudoir shoot, two newborn shoots and two 1 year-old shoots (7 sessions!). We hope to have Andria involved in our family's future milestones, as long as she'll have us.
Shelby + M., 4 years ago
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Works by Sarah Jane Photography 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $2,800
  • Serves Des Moines, WA

Hey! I’m Sarah Jane, your PNW-obsessed, puppy dog loving, stress-free photographer. After 5 years working in the music industry managing bands, organizing large-scale festivals, spending time on staff at a radio station, and being the lead singer & guitarist in a band, I knew I wanted to be involved in the magic of coordinating a moment. Juuust with wedding music playing in the background. ;) Now I’m completely in love with capturing special moments at weddings and engagement sessions for couples in Washington & Oregon. PLEASE INQUIRE THROUGH WEBSITE!

Awarded Best of Zola
Sarah is hands down one of the kindest most thoughtful people I’ve ever had the joy to work with. She also has this CRAZY amount of energy. She’s always thinking of how she can make everyone’s experience better weather they’re the bride, the videographer she’s working with or the other vendors that I saw her working so effortlessly with. If you’re a couple that books Sarah, be ready to have someone who genuinely will do anything in her power to make your day special and captured in such a pure way. We love Sarah. 10/10
Emily Romero, 4 years ago
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Into Dust Photography 

5.0

  • Editorial style
  • Starts at $4,400
  • Serves Des Moines, WA

I've been photographing professionally since 2004 and while it's always so awkward to write about yourself, here goes: In that time, I've been honored in my field as Seattle Bride Magazine's Best Photographer multiple years and invited to the exclusive list of WBWP as one of the World's Best Wedding Photographers, planners and clients tell me I'm known for flattering posing, natural results, indoor lighting in tricky situations, and a light touch that allows beautiful moments to flourish ♥︎

Awarded Best of Zola
Kimberly is absolutely incredible!!! A beautiful and kind person, and her work is just as wonderful. She was so helpful in ways that were far beyond photographer duties and took the most stunning photos. We could not be happier.
Sarah-Gabrielle R., 2 months ago
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Becky G Studios 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $3,000
  • Serves Des Moines, WA

California native, PNW resident, coffee drinker, dog scritcher, friend, forward-thinker, designer. I hate having my photo taken (go figure), my dog Boone makes me laugh every day, and I thrive off of honest, intentional conversations. I’ve worked as a photographer for over 8 years and I know that half the job is connecting with people and offering them an experience, not just a gallery. I believe you have to feel comfortable with the person behind the camera before you can let go and fully be yourself in front of it.

Becky has shot photos of every single important event in my adult life and we are always SO happy with the result! She is amazing at what she does, from my wedding to baby shower to maternity photos to family photos with a 1 year old! Her photos are flawless and edited beautifully. She brings out the best in everyone when she shoots and makes you feel so comfortable. We recently had to move out of state and had to go to another local photographer and it was a nightmare, for the first time we didn’t get to shoot with Becky and we missed you terribly! Consider yourself lucky if you can ever shoot with Becky G!
Emmi and N., 4 years ago
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Photography By Betty Elaine 

5.0

  • Editorial style
  • Starts at $4,000
  • Serves Des Moines, WA

Hi! I'm Betty. Your Pacific Northwest Adventure Wedding Photographer. I am a curator of stories, and I tell those stories in photos. Your love story is important to me, and I want to tell that story with your wedding photography. I’m a Seattle wedding and elopement photographer who loves travel and hiking in the PNW. I am often a guide to my couples helping them plan the best wedding day or elopement they can imagine.

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I’ve had the pleasure of working with Betty a number of times. Her images are always beautiful (she’s skilled at capturing the beauty of the PNW in her photos) She also has a great personality (people skills are so important for wedding photographers - it should be fun).
Shelby (Bond in Bloom), 3 years ago
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Leena McKinney Photography 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $1,500
  • Serves Des Moines, WA

I'm Leena a Seattle-based wedding and elopement photographer deeply rooted in storytelling, nature, and adventure. Growing up surrounded by the lush landscapes of Washington, my passion for capturing love stories blossomed alongside my love for the outdoors. My journey into photography felt like a natural evolution, merging my love for the wilderness with my desire to tell meaningful stories. Partnering with me means more than just hiring a photographer; it's inviting a friend who cares deeply about your journey. I'm dedicated to crafting authentic experiences that reflect your unique love story.

My wedding pictures were beautiful. So pleased with the way they turned out. Especially the candid shots!! The pictures make me smile every time I look at them. So glad Leena was my photographer!!
April B., 8 months ago
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Ashley Vandervelde Photography 

5.0

  • Editorial style
  • Starts at $4,000
  • Serves Des Moines, WA

Photographing a couple's love story is something I never take for granted. It is an honor & privilege to create art for my couples. My absolute favorite thing to do is illustrate your love story, your adventure, your favorite memories. Let's create some magic!

Ashley is the best in the business. Period. We were initially incredibly excited to discover Ashley had our wedding date available, however, the result she delivered exceeded all expectations. Not only did she make us feel incredibly comfortable during the personal shots, but she caught moments in which I was completely unaware of her presence. If you are lucky enough, hire Ashley to capture moments that you will cherish for the rest of your life. Five stars is not sufficient to describe the experience Ashley provides for her clients.
Anthony S., 24 days ago
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Tetiana Photography 

5.0

  • Fine art style
  • Starts at $7,000
  • Serves Des Moines, WA

Many things have changed since I discovered photography at the age of 12, I've traveled the world, received my degree in marketing, got married to my favorite human, and even moved from my home country of Ukraine to the US (well, that's a story for some other time :)! One thing always accompanied me though - my passion for photography! This passion allowed me to meet some absolutely incredible people and capture the most meaningful moments for them! I cannot be more grateful for my childhood dream to become a reality!

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Firstly I’d like to say, we are so incredibly blessed having crossed paths with Tanya! Tanya shot our elopement this past August and we could not be any more happy with all of the work she does! You can tell how devoted she is to her couples. She really takes the time to make you feel comfortable, to shoot little details, and so beautifully captures your love for one another. She is so personable and treats you as if you’re a friend from the very beginning! She is a true artist and is so incredibly talented! She creates masterpieces that are timeless and romantic that we will treasure until the end of time! I cried during my wedding day and then again when I got my full album back! We had an amazing experience and from the bottom of our hearts we cannot express our gratitude enough for helping make this day unforgettable.
Miki & M., 4 years ago
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Taira Marie Photography 

3.5

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $4,800
  • Serves Des Moines, WA

Welcome to Taira Marie Photography, we are excited that you have found us! Take your time browsing around to learn a little bit about us and our style. We are here for you if you have any questions and are looking forward to connecting with you!

Deciding on a wedding photographer is not an easy task because you know these are once-in-a-lifetime memories to be captured, but choosing and working with Taira Marie Photography was nothing short of extraordinary. We discovered their Instagram through our Wedding venue, as they had worked together on some events and photoshoots, and I was immediately drawn to the photography style. It was completely serendipitous to find out that they had our wedding date available and hit it off with their team on our first meeting. Our package came with an engagement shoot, which gave us an opportunity to really get comfortable in front of the cameras, they turned out lovely and we realized how truly passionate Taira is about her job. The photography team worked with us to hit every "shot list" photo we wanted to get on our big day and captured the most beautiful details. Taira and Joey felt like family at our wedding and have been so good to us with their communication and professionalism. Our wedding album just arrived (hand-delivered too!) and it's amazing, I'll never forget how we felt that day because it's so wonderfully and thoroughly portrayed with their photography.
Stephanie G., 3 years ago

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About wedding photographers in Des Moines, WA

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

A Des Moines, WA wedding photographer ranges from $200 to $20,000 and averages at $2,700. 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?

89% of photographers in Des Moines, WA 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, WA?

Some of the most popular photographers in this area include JLThomas Photography, SweetEmms Photography 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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