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JENNIFER WEINMAN

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des moines wedding photographer

JENNIFER WEINMAN

honest portrayals of love that live for generations

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Bride gets ready with her mom at Hotel Fort Des Moines
World Food Prize Hall of laureates wedding
Villa Aura de Lago de Como wedding reception with yellow flowers
Richmond Virginia wedding at Ravens Roost
Hotel Fort Des Moines wedding photo of Bride
Paris Louvre Museum engagement photos

Heartfelt

photography

as

timeless

as your

wedding day

BASED
IN CENTRAL IOWA


DES MOINES WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER
SERVING ALL OF IOWA, INCLUDING IOWA CITY,
CEDAR RAPIDS, PELLA, QUAD CITIES,
CHICAGO & MINNEAPOLIS

Black tie Hotel Fort Des Moines wedding photographer
Black tie formal wedding at Little Lights on the Lane in Iowa City
Chicago Union station wedding photographer
Bride and groom embrace inside chic bar in downtown Des Moines on their wedding day
Hotel fort Des Moines wedding photos with wildflower
Willow on Grand New Year's Eve Wedding with Confetti in Downtown Des Moines

“Her time and attention to detail is truly unparalleled, and she was such a joy and blessing to have on our wedding day.”

RACHEL & NICK


As a Des Moines wedding photographer with over 17 years of experience, I am devoted to ensuring your wedding photography is the one thing you never have to worry about.  I thrive on portraying your story using a personal approach that allows you to relive your most precious memories every day with the same beauty & emotion you felt on your wedding day. 

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Tamory Hall wedding in Pella, Iowa

We thrive on making
your wedding day
effortless & unforgettable


Your moments and your story are our heartfelt passion.  For over a decade, I have had the honor of capturing stunning weddings and engagements in Des Moines and across Iowa. Each couple’s wedding story is ultimately about family and friends uniting around you to celebrate your love. All of your most important people, all in one place, for one heck of a celebration. What could be better?

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lake Como wedding

“She brought a sense of calm and focus, and still
made us feel special and comfortable.”

Rachel & Nick
Wedding at des moines Golf & Country Club

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Hotel fort des moines colorful vibrant black tie formal wedding

Elyse & Andrew


colorful black tie wedding at Hotel fort des Moines

Filled with vibrant florals and personal details, this stunning day at Hotel Fort Des Moines honored more than just the couple, but their closest family & friends as well.

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shelby & jack


classic NYE black tie wedding at Willon on grand

Celebrating the end of the year in style at Willow on Grand and the World Food Prize building, their wedding was chic and & classic, and one hell of a party!

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Formal black tie New Year's Eve wedding at World Food Prize in Des Moines and Willow on Grand
Little Lights on the Lane wedding ceremony with white floral arch
Cascading white floral arrangement for wedding reception

Kathryn & Ben


emotion-filled outdoor wedding

A day filled with tears of joy, Kathryn & Ben were fully present throughout their wedding day held in a beautiful garden setting at Little Lights on the Lane

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Rollins Mansion

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We’re Type A…
so you don’t have to be

From day one, we work with you and your planner to understand your vision for your wedding day and ensure every detail is covered. Your celebration will be effortless and joyful because we are committed to ensuring you can relax and soak in every second.

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Working with Jennifer and her team was an absolute dream from the very start.

She took the time to personally get to know my husband and I, and that truly showed.

– Kylea & Josh

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bride and groom kiss at the end of their wedding ceremony after walking down the aisle at the Des Moines Art Center

Peace of mind that your moments are in good hands

expertise & experience

We  anticipate the unforeseen, and craft classic imagery you will adore for many years. Immerse yourself completely in each moment of your day, and leave the rest to us. With 17 years of wedding photography experience, you don’t need to worry about a thing.

Emotion-filled portraits as classic as your wedding day

authentic & honest

From our first interaction, I build an intentional connection with you, ensuring I understand what you value most. This fosters authentic & natural interactions on your wedding day, resulting in stunning impactful imagery for your home. 

Candid moment between dad and bride at Country Lane Lodge in Adel Iowa
Framed wedding prints

Lasting heirlooms

wall art & albums
that live in your home

As artists, the final culmination of our service to you is the artwork piece in your home and the album passed down for generations. Our mission is to give you back your most cherished memories so they can live tangibly in your lives.

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Classic wedding at Des Moines World Food Prize Hall of Laureates wedding

“Jennifer and her team are
nothing short of amazing.

From our engagement photos to our wedding and everything in between- absolutely fantastic! Our photos look like they could be in a magazine, are timeless and classic, and are something we will treasure for years and years. Not only is she knowledgable about weddings – she is kind, caring, and did an outstanding job running our day and went out of her way every time! We couldn’t have done it without her.

– shelby & jack

“I cannot say enough good things about Jennifer!”

From our first conversation with Jen, we immediately knew we wanted her to be a part of our day. She is incredibly talented at what she does and always makes you feel comfortable. We can’t wait to have her photograph the next stages of our lives.

– Molly & brayton

“She was the perfect mix of qualities you want in a photographer: professional, talented, creative, personable, funny, and experienced.”

My husband and I truly cannot say enough good things about her! Jen designed our wedding album after our wedding and her attention to detail and creativity was unmatched– plus she’s such a genuinely kind and caring person. “

– COURTNEY & SAM

“They are more than photographers…”

I can’t even begin to say how much Scott and I absolutely loved working with Jen and Beth. They are absolutely amazing photographers, and even more so, literal gems to work with. She was so professional, and yet so personable, which made it very easy and normal to be photographed. We laughed, cried, laughed, and cried some more. They are more than photographers. They genuinely care for you and will make your day perfect!

– Dua & Scott

“She quickly exceeded my already high expectations.”

I wanted a classic, timeless style for our photos – I knew Jen was the right choice for us. When we got our engagement photos back, they quickly exceeded my already high expectations, and our wedding photos are just another level. After seeing the photos, a smattering of comments from our friends/family include “magazine-worthy”, “truly the most beautiful wedding photos I’ve ever seen”, and “these make me believe in love again”. Also, not only is she an incredible photographer, she’s a wonderful person. We love her and would wholeheartedly recommend her to any couple.

– chloe & kian

Classic wedding at Des Moines World Food Prize Hall of Laureates wedding

“Jennifer and her team are nothing short of amazing.

Our photos look like they could be in a magazine, are timeless and classic, and are something we will treasure for years and years. Jen is kind, caring, and did an outstanding job running our day and went out of her way every time! We couldn’t have done it without her.

– shelby & jack

“I cannot say enough good things about Jennifer!”

From our first conversation with Jen, we immediately knew we wanted her to be a part of our day. She is incredibly talented at what she does and always makes you feel comfortable. We can’t wait to have her photograph the next stages of our lives.

– Molly & brayton

“She was the perfect mix of qualities you want in a photographer: professional, talented, creative, personable, funny, and experienced.”

My husband and I truly cannot say enough good things about her! Jen designed our wedding album after our wedding and her attention to detail and creativity was unmatched– plus she’s such a genuinely kind and caring person. “

– COURTNEY & SAM

“They are more than photographers…”

I can’t even begin to say how much we absolutely loved working with Jen and Beth. They are absolutely amazing photographers, and even more so, literal gems to work with. They were so professional, and yet so personable, which made it very easy and normal to be photographed. We laughed, cried, laughed, and cried some more. They are more than photographers. They genuinely care for you and will make your day perfect!

– Dua & Scott

“She quickly exceeded my already high expectations.”

I wanted a classic, timeless style and she exceeded my already high expectations. After seeing the photos, friends said: “magazine-worthy”, “truly the most beautiful wedding photos I’ve ever seen”, and “these make me believe in love again”. She is not only an incredible photographer, she’s a wonderful person. We love her and would wholeheartedly recommend her to any couple.

– chloe & kian

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We take on a limited number of weddings in Des Moines and Iowa each year to ensure that we have the capacity to fully invest in and care for each of our couples. To reserve your date, please inquire!

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Jennifer Weinman Photography is a Des Moines Iowa Wedding Photographer who values telling your wedding story and creating timeless, emotional, authentic imagery that will stand the test of time. We photograph weddings, engagements and Indian Weddings in Des Moines, Iowa as well as Iowa City, Ames, Pella, Quad Cities, Davenport, Cedar Rapids, Chicago, Minneapolis & the Twin Cities and across the midwest. She has also photographed destination weddings in Italy, Spain, Portugal, and Denmark.

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Jennifer Weinman Photography is an Iowa based midwest & destination wedding photographer, serving Des Moines, Iowa City, Cedar Rapids and surrounding areas. Also available for senior & family portraits, and boudoir photography.

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