Top Iowa City Photographers for Engagements, Weddings, and More

Did you know couples often spend over 500 hours planning their wedding? With so much time and emotion poured into every detail, from the engagement session to the wedding day and every milestone that follows, you deserve to have it beautifully remembered. That’s why we’ve carefully selected the best Iowa City photographers, known for their creativity, professionalism, and ability to tell your story through stunning imagery. Let these trusted photography experts turn your most meaningful memories into timeless keepsakes.

Kyndal Elise Photography

📸 About Kyndal Elise Photography

  • Documentary Style: A trusted, relaxed, light-hearted approach that focuses on capturing your true personality- the smile lines, belly laughs, and all the real stuff that matters.
  • Legacy-Driven Work: Based in Central Iowa, creating wedding and lifestyle photos that feel timeless now and will be cherished by your great-grandchildren.
  • The KEP Team: If Kyndal’s booked, her handpicked and personally trained photography team ensures you still get the same intentional, joyful “Kyndal experience”
  • Couple Review: “Our wedding gallery turned out BEAUTIFUL. The sneak peek alone blew us away. I’d recommend Kyndal to anyone and everyone!”

Madisen Timp Weddings

📸 About Madisen Timp Weddings:

  • Documentary-Driven Style: Option for Photography or a full photo and video experience, all captured with intentionality and artistry.
  • Digital, Film & Super 8: Your love story preserved through a seamless blend of digital, medium format film, and nostalgic Super 8 for timeless visual storytelling.
  • Iowa City-based: Husband-andwife team with experience traveling the world, providing luxury-focused photo and video services.
  • Bride Review: “Madisen was such a vital part of our day – deeply supportive, aligned with my vision, and made everything feel so easy and enjoyable.”

Jen Weinman Photography

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📸 About Jen Weinman Photography:

  • Experience You Can Trust: With over 17 years as an Iowa-based and destination wedding photographer, Jen ensures your photography is one thing you’ll never have to worry about.
  • Signature Style: Timeless yet chic, heartfelt and fun, capturing editorial-worthy images that are as emotional and authentic.
  • Client-Centered Approach: Every wedding is photographed with care, presence, and a personal touch, so your story is preserved with the same joy you felt on your day.
  • Client Review: “Her time and attention to detail is truly unparalleled, and she was such a joy and blessing to have on our wedding day.” 

Aaryn Mae Exposures

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📸 About Aaryn Mae Exposures:

  • Location & Travel: Photographs all across Iowa, the Midwest, and worldwide for weddings of all kinds–from courthouse “I do’s” to mountain elopements.
  • Photography Style: A laid-back mix of film and documentary, quietly capturing moments as they unfold, with confident direction when it counts.
  • Client Experience: Outgoing and hands-on when needed—great with big families, emotional moments, and helping couples feel fully at ease.
  • Session Offerings: Weddings, seniors, branding, and grad portraits available.

Elizabeth Ann Photography

📸 About Elizabeth Ann Photography:

  • Photography Style: Candid, documentary, and real – capturing authentic, emotional moments you’ll treasure forever.
  • Package Options: Choose from 8 or 10-hour wedding packages, or let’s build a custom collection that fits your day perfectly.
  • Versatile Offerings: Serving couples, families, and maternity clients with a personal, relaxed approach from start to finish.
  • Bridal Quote: “Liz is amazing! She did both our engagement and wedding photos, delivered over 1,000 images in one day, and made sure every shot matched our vision. I can’t recommend her enough—we’ll be back for maternity and family photos!” 

Rachel Jean Photo

📸 About Rachel Jean Photography:

  • Weddings, Elopements & More: With a photography experience that hypes you up, keeps things easygoing and fun, and lets you soak in every second of your day without stress.
  • Photography Style: Candid, timeless, and true-to-the-moment—capturing emotional, joy-filled images that tell the real story of your day, not just posed perfection.
  • Package Options: Starting packages include 8 hours of coverage with a complimentary engagement session, plus add-ons and album upgrades to customize your experience.
  • Bride’s Quote: “If you’re thinking of hiring Rachel—do it! She made us feel so at ease, delivered stunning photos, and was the best decision we made for our wedding!”

Breanna Maxwell Photography

📸 About Breanna Maxwell Photography:

  • Signature Style: Light, bright, and joy-filled imagery that reflects your love naturally – no stiff poses, just genuine moments full of life and movement
  • Wedding Day Philosophy: Your wedding will be full of laughter, love, and unforgettable magic. Your gallery should capture every smile, kiss, and joyful glance.
  • Timeless Storytelling: Portraits designed to help you relive your day for years to come and share the story of your love with generations to follow.
  • Bridal Quote: “You photographed us being us, showing our true happiness without looking staged.”

Alex McCrary Photography

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📸 About Alex McCrary Photography:

  • Storytelling Focus: Your wedding photos are crafted to tell your story for generations, capturing emotion, connection, and all the meaningful moments in between.
  • Client Experience: A natural, documentary-style approach with a warm, chill vibe, so your day feels effortless, relaxed, and authentically you.
  • Tailored Coverage: Big weddings, intimate elopements, or destination weddings, each collection includes timeline support, sneak peeks in 24 hours, and hand-edited, high-res images.
  • Starting Investment: Wedding pricing begins at $5,400, with elopement and destination pricing available, helping couples plan and preserve their day with ease and intention.

Everlasting Photo

📸 About Everlasting Photo:

  • Wedding Energy: Brings hype-girl energy and mama bear instincts to keep your best day running flawlessly.
  • Wedding Pricing Packages starting at $4000.
  • Photography Style: Overshooting sessions that feel like a party – specializing in weddings, boudoir, branding, and seniors.
  • Client Love: Known as “MK” and backed by 60+ 5-star Google reviews for going above and beyond (yes, even holding Kleenex or going dress shopping!)

Photography by Corrine

  • Why Choose Corinne: Corinne Thomas is a Midwest wedding photographer who loves to travel while bringing a calm, friendly presence that puts couples at ease.
  • Visual Signature: A fine-art sensibility blended with documentary storytelling—natural light, film-inspired tones, and wide-open landscapes for images that feel both beautiful and authentic.
  • How She Works: Corinne captures real emotion at intimate elopements and large weddings, focusing on authentic connections over posed shots.
  • Couple’s Review: “If you want a photographer who cares about your pictures as much as you do Corinne is definitely your girl! She is so fun to be around and makes you feel so comfortable within moments of meeting her! She went ABOVE and beyond in every way imaginable for us.”

Oak & Ivory Photography

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  • Experience You Can Trust: Husband-and-wife team Liana and Chevy bring a calm, confident presence that help couples feel natural in front of the camera.
  • Signature Style: Warm, airy, chic and classic with romantic, true-to-color images that blend posed and candid moments to create editorial-quality memories.
  • Services: Weddings, engagement, maternity, newborn, graduation, and full family sessions. Dedicated to keeping your most precious memories forever.
  • Testimonial:I can’t recommend Oak and Ivory Photography enough! Liana and her husband Chevy made our engagement session and wedding unforgettable… Liana’s talent shines through in her work, and she delivers beautifully edited photos quickly. What impressed me most was her natural editing style—no heavy filters, just authentic colors.”-Bride

White Wedding Photography

  • Trustworthy: Led by Jess White, a photographer who loves the wedding process, guiding couples from engagement through the wedding day with a warm, intuitive presence and no travel fees worldwide.
  • Signature Style: True-to-color, bright and airy in summer and rich and romantic in moody light, capturing both energetic celebration and quiet emotional moments as they unfold.
  • Client-Centered Approach: Personalized and intuitive — Jess meets couples at home, builds trust, and follows their story anywhere, creating relaxed, authentic images.
  • Client review: “Jess did the most phenomenal job!… capturing the love and joy on our wedding day. I highly recommend Jess for future brides!”-Bride

Rebecca Lillian Photography

📸 About Rebecca Lillian Photography:

  • Session Focus: Iowa City photographer specializing in lifestyle sessions, weddings, and graduation portraits that capture genuine, heartfelt moments
  • Core Values: Centered on authentic storytelling, with a focus on human connection and presence over perfection
  • Life Philosophy: Embracing every season of life – joyful, messy, emotional, and beautifully real, because it all matters
  • Legacy Intent: Documenting your story in a way that preserves fleeting moments and creates a timeless legacy for future generations

Planning a wedding takes time, heart, and attention to every detail, so it’s essential to have a trusted photographer to capture every moment beautifully. Check out these premier Iowa City photographers, handpicked for their creativity and skill in preserving your most meaningful moments.

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