Des Moines & Central Iowa Photographers
Serving: Des Moines • Ames • Ankeny • West Des Moines • Urbandale • Johnston • Marshalltown • Newton • Boone • Indianola
Jenn Hoffman Photography
Natural LightDes Moines, IA
On-location, natural light photographer specializing in unscripted, documentary family and wedding moments.
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Western Iowa & Council Bluffs Photographers
Serving: Council Bluffs • Sioux City • Le Mars • Spencer • Storm Lake • Denison • Carroll • Atlantic • Glenwood • Harlan
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Cedar Rapids & Eastern Iowa Photographers
Serving: Cedar Rapids • Iowa City • Davenport • Dubuque • Waterloo • Cedar Falls • Bettendorf • Muscatine • Burlington • Clinton
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Questions to Ask Your Wedding Photographer
Don't sign a contract until you have answers to these. Save each Photographer's answers, rate your gut feeling and compare them side by side. Everything goes into your free Happily Ever Iowa wedding plan.
See all 26 questions to ask a wedding photographer, with why each one matters
1. Is my date available?
Always confirm availability first.
2. How many hours of coverage are included?
Make sure it covers getting ready through the first dances.
3. Is a second shooter included?
Two angles during the ceremony, and someone with the groom while you get ready.
4. Can we see a full wedding gallery?
Not just highlights. See how they handle dark reception halls and harsh sun.
5. How many edited photos will we get, and when?
Typical turnaround is 4-10 weeks. Get the date in the contract.
6. Do we get full printing rights?
Can you print photos anywhere, or must prints go through them?
7. Is an engagement session included?
Great practice in front of the camera and photos for your save-the-dates.
8. Will you help build our photo timeline and shot list?
Family formals go fast when there is a list.
9. What is your backup plan if you get sick?
Do they have associates ready to step in? Do they shoot on two memory cards?
10. What is the deposit and payment schedule?
Most vendors take 25-50% to hold your date. Get the balance due date in writing.