Without a doubt,
She is simply the best.
An unforgettable experience full of kindness, artistry, and printed photos we will cherish forever.
– abby & will
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FROM OUR COUPLES
“The BEST decision I made on my wedding day!”
Kristin & Greg
Working with Jennifer 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 as she began taking both our engagement photos and wedding as she knew our personalities so well and captured them beautifully. Being able to look back through all the photos put my husband and I right in the feels. These are seriously such incredible photos and we are so lucky to have soooo many to be able to cherish for all the years to come. Jennifer and her team are seriously amazing photographers. I wish we could relive the day all over again, but she truly captured it so we can through pictures over and over again
Kylea & Josh – 2021
Makray Golf Course, Chicago
Working with Jennifer was an absolute dream from the very start.
Jen is absolutely fantastic to work with! From the very beginning, her professionalism reassured us that we chose the correct photographer for our wedding.
Throughout the entire process, it was truly wonderful to have someone with years of industry experience at our side. Jen goes beyond just being a photographer, she aided in the coordination and timeline of the day. For those that may be on the fence, we know she had such an impact to the success of our planning and recommend her without pause.
Brock & Kristin – 2024
World Food Prize Hall of Laureates
Des Moines
I cannot say enough good things about Jennifer
My husband and I are so incredibly happy with our engagement and wedding photos, and will cherish them forever. From our first conversation with Jen, we immediately knew that we wanted her to be apart of our special day. She is incredibly talented at what she does and always makes you feel comfortable. On our wedding day – Jen was able to get EVER SINGLE picture we wanted, despite impending rain. Jen is super organized and was always prompt to answer any of my emails. We would recommend Jen to anyone looking for a photographer, and can’t wait to have her there to photograph the next stages of our lives!
MOLLY & BRAYTON
Sugar Grove Vineyard
2018
Jennifer is incredibly easy to work with!
She can help two introverts enjoy being the center of attention and having their photos taken!
From our engagement photos on a stormy day to our amazingly beautiful wedding day (sun, wind, and even some snow!) she works to get the best photos and take advantage of all the natural light she can. I will use her both professionally and personally!
Tina & Chris
Palmer house& Stables
They are the gold standard!
Jennifer Weinman Photography is absolutely amazing at what they do, and I highly recommend them as a wedding photographer. We are so in love with our engagement and wedding pictures! JWP’s classic and timeless style is truly evident in every photo they capture. Jen was a dream to work with throughout the entire process. From phone/skype planning calls, engagement sessions, to the big day itself, it was thoroughly evident that this business is Jen’s passion and is rooted in years of professional experience. She was extremely helpful in preparing our wedding timeline and played a huge part in helping our wedding day go so smoothly. When you choose JWP as your wedding photographer, you are not only investing in extraordinary wedding photos, but you are also investing in an incredibly kind, professional, and experienced photographer who is whole-heartedly dedicated to helping you make your dream wedding a reality. Thank you for everything, Jen!
MAILE & NICK – 2019
SUGAR GROVE VINEYARDS
These photos mean more to me now than they did almost 7 years ago.
It’s been 7 years since Jen photographed our wedding, and I still adore them. Classic, timeliness, and so very meaningful. My father recently passed, and I now realize how important & significant great photos are. The picture of my dad and I on my wedding day – I will never not have that in my house. It will be the one my kids see growing up, long after they’ve lost memory of papa. That one of my dad on my wedding day means even more to me now than it did almost 7 years ago.
Amy & Matthew
Jester Park Lodge 2012
There really aren’t enough words to describe how happy I am with our photos.
It was absolutely AMAZING to work with Jen! Not only is her product fantastic, but she herself is simply great! As a long-distance bride, she spent time on the phone discussing aspects of the engagement shoot and the wedding day with me. I so appreciated her combination of being super organized, while being flexible with whatever comes on the wedding day. She also thought of little things, like during our Sangheet, she made sure to give me and my husband food while we were busy greeting our guests. There really aren’t enough words to describe just how happy I was to work with Jennifer and to receive our photos. Thank you for sharing your talent with us!
SAMANTHA & MANEESH
Coralville
2017
“Photography was one of the least stressful things about wedding planning.”
KYLEE & CALEB
Our photos were honestly some of the best photography I have ever seen.”
Jen is absolutely amazing to work with and I cannot recommend them enough! 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!
Our photography timeline was very organized and made the entire day flow smoothly. Our photos were honestly some of the best photography I have ever seen. We were incredibly impressed with the quality of our photos and their various photography packages and options allowed us to stay within our budget. Jen spent 3 hours with us designing 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. If you’re looking for the photography dream-team to take stunning, timeless photos– look no further than Jennifer Weinman Photography.
COURTNEY & SAM
CARPER WINERY
2022
Her photos make my friends believe in love again!
I wanted a classic, timeless style for our photos – one where we wouldn’t look back in 20 years and cringe. Based on her portfolio and other reviews, 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. Super organized, super kind, and super-efficient – she even had our 1800+ wedding photos back to us within a month. We love her and would wholeheartedly recommend her to any couple.
CHLOE & KIAN
Temple for Performing Arts Des Moines
2021
Hiring them was one of the best decisions we made for our wedding!
Jennifer was wonderful to work with, hiring her was one of the best decisions we made for our wedding. We had to postpone our wedding from June 2020 to August 2021 because of the pandemic and they were gracious throughout the whole process. During the pandemic we stayed in touch checking in on how each other were doing, which made us as a couple feel closer to them. During the planning process they were extremely generous with their time and patient with all my questions. I felt heard when talking to them and it felt like a collaborative approach to planning our day vs. a vendor telling us what to do. When our wedding day arrived, we were so excited to finally meet in person and put together all the plans we created. They made us feel extremely comfortable and relaxed in front of the camera. I was worried about organizing all the family photos and making sure everyone was in the correct place, but Jennifer took control and made a potentially stressful event seamless. They are professional and easy going and listened to ideas we had. I got our wedding photos back a few weeks ago and haven’t been able to decide which picture to post from our special day because there are so many amazing shots. Our wedding party also expressed how much fun they had working with them. Love you guys and thank you so much for being apart of our special day!
Leya & Ray
Little Lights on the Lane
2021
Her work is timeless and stunning!
I have had the pleasure of working with Jen on several occasions and she an absolute wonderful photographer and kind soul. I adore her kind spirit and willingness to help. Jen is a highly experienced photographer. If you are looking for a photographer creates natural light photos Jen is your gal! I highly recommend Jen and her team!
Honey & Joy Events
Karla
Her kindness made such a huge difference through our whole experience!
Jennifer truly has a such a gift. Our wedding photos turned out better than I could have hoped. But even more than just that, she was absolutely an amazing person to work with. Wedding planning is stressful, but Jennifer was organized and professional. She helped me with everything I need and answered any questions I had. She literally took care of everything and made me feel absolutely comfortable the entire time! WE can’t wait to have her there to photograph the next stages of our lives!
Joan & Russell – 2017
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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. We photograph destination weddings all over the world.
