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Megan Taylor 10/22/24 Megan Taylor 10/22/24

Living History Farms Wedding | Scott & Molly

Scott & Molly wanted a simple day at the Iowa Living History Farms. They started at the Church of the Land Chapel and ended at the Visitors Center for their reception. Their wedding day was full of intention and fun and they made it exactly how they wanted it to be. I had a blast coming along side of them and documenting it for them.

They made the day exactly how they wanted it:

Incorporating their last name into fun elements (Heckman = Heck Yeah!)
No getting ready photos.
Waiting to see each other until they were walking down the aisle.
The ceremony with the sole focus of sharing the gospel.
Their first kiss as husband and wife photographed from the stage.
Ice cream for dessert instead of cake.
Spending the majority of their reception with each other and their guests

I had a blast coming along side and being a witness and getting to document their wedding day.

Megan Taylor 12/31/19 Megan Taylor 12/31/19

The Best of 2019 Weddings | Iowa Wedding Photographer

201 9 was a great year for Taylored Company. It was my first year as a primary wedding photographer and I experienced so many amazing wedding days and learned a lot. I had the privilege of connecting with so many genuine, sweet, and fun couples. Being a part of each couple’s special day as their wedding photographer was the icing on the cake of 2019 for me.

2019 was a great year for Taylored Company. Even better than I could have imagined. It was my first year as a primary wedding photographer and I experienced so many amazing wedding days and learned a lot. I had the privilege of connecting with so many genuine, sweet, and fun couples. Being a part of each couple’s special day as their wedding photographer was the icing on the cake of 2019 for me. 14 amazing weddings in total. 13 in Iowa and 1 in Miami with Grace T Photography :) Below are some personal favorites from each couples special day.

Second Shooting with Grace T. Photography

I’m so excited for the 8 weddings I already have booked in 2020 😄I still have availability, so if you are in the market for a wedding photographer who loves weddings as much she loves B-bop’s french fries (a lot, a lot) then reach out and see if I’m available for your date!

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Megan Taylor 10/28/19 Megan Taylor 10/28/19

Alison and Caleb Wedding Day | Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden Wedding Photographer

Alison and Caleb were laid back and all smiles on their wedding day at the Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden. From the first look to the very end of the night the two were full of joy and soaked in all the love through out the day. It was an intimate day with their family and friends and it was easy to see that every single person who attended the wedding was important to Alison and Caleb. Their families made me feel like I was one of them and I had an absolute blast spending the day with them. Not to mention they had the most delicious Vegan food and cupcakes at their reception, which I definitely enjoyed a little too much of 🙂

Vendors

Venue: Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden

Wedding Planner: Kim Blom

Flowers: Thistles Flower Market

Dress: David's Bridal

Hair: Lindsey Mollenhauer

Caterer: Trellis Catering

Cupcakes: Molly's Cupcakes

DJ: Nick Ryan

Each table had it’s own unique vintage place setting which Alison and Caleb had been collecting for their wedding day!

Photographing Alison and Caleb’s wedding day at the Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden was an absolute dream and I’m so honored I was a part of it!

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Megan Taylor 6/4/19 Megan Taylor 6/4/19

Alison and Caleb Engagement Session | Des Moines Engagement Photographer

These two. Where do I even start. With lots of heart eyes for sure. I met Alison and Caleb behind the Des Moines Art Center at The Clare & Miles Mills Rose Garden. They specifically requested a nature filled engagement session because like me they enjoy spending their time outside in nature. As soon as we started the session I knew we were going to have a great time together.

These two. Where do I even start. With lots of heart eyes for sure.

I met Alison and Caleb behind the Des Moines Art Center at The Clare & Miles Mills Rose Garden. They specifically requested a nature filled engagement session because like me they enjoy spending their time outside. As soon as we started the session I knew we were going to have a great time together. These two are so sweet and genuine with each other and all their tender moments together were so stinking cute. I was saying “Oh my gosh you guys are the cutest'“ every other photo and they’d just smile and continue to be the cutest.

By the middle and end of the session Caleb asked for few specific poses which I LOVED. Can all guys be this into their engagement session? 😉 These two were so trusting of me and were up for whatever which had my heart pitter pattering and it paid off big time. Scroll through to see for yourself!

Okay, story time about the next set of photos.

At our second location, Caleb had a book under his arm and explained when they were in South Africa they would go to book stores and buy different books together. When family visited they made them take books back because they had so many. So now they have all these books they collected in their home and mementos of their time in South Africa together. He wanted to incorporate one of the books because they spent 6 months together in South Africa. My sentimental heart about exploded.

I love how intentional these two are with their relationship. From the stories they told me to the way the held each other during their session; I cannot wait for their wedding at the Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden this August.

Megan Taylor 5/31/19 Megan Taylor 5/31/19

The Loft DSM Wedding Styled Shoot

Planning this styled shoot was so fun and coming together with all these different amazing vendors was the icing on the cake. It’s always so fun to collaborate with other creatives and everyone knocked their contributions out of the park for this bridal shoot.

I thought planning this styled shoot was exciting, but coming together with all these different amazing vendors was a whole other level. It’s always so fun to collaborate with other creatives and everyone knocked their contributions out of the park for this bridal shoot. Not to mention the models drove three and a half hours just to come to the shoot. Usually I’m the one driving to weddings, so it felt so foreign to have them come to me, but I’m super happy and thankful that they did!

Thank you to all the amazing vendors who participated!

Venue: The Studio at One Source Events

Hair: April Marie

Makeup: Cassidy Ariel

Tux: The Tux Shop

Florals: Lavender Blue Floral

Decor: Drift Salvage Decor

Table Setting: Karla Lewenczuk Events

Cake: Creme Cupcakes

Stationary: Full Bloom Creative

Models: Miranda and Collin Barker

We started the day with hair and makeup. Both of these ladies are super talented and are at the top of my lists when brides ask for vendor help. They know their stuff and are so easy going and fun to be around.

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I’ve always swoon over Miranda’s ring and it was even more gorgeous than I remember. She even cleaned it just for me. 😍

Next we did a few portraits of Miranda and Collin separately. The Studio at One Source has the cutest bridal room. Miranda was literally glowing thanks to all the amazing natural light the windows provided.

Collin looked super dapper in his suit. The Tux Shop fitted his look perfectly to him. The suit literally looked like it was made for him. We were all so impressed, especially because he didn’t get to try it on before the shoot!

At the last minute, we decided to do a first look. These two were so cute and smiley. You would assume it was the first time Collin had seen his bride in her dress. It’s clear their love has only grown stronger since being married which is what I pray for all my couples!

Don’t even get me started on the details. Every single detail fit together perfectly. From the gold silverware to the gold candlestick holders and gold accent on the cake. The flowers, the blush glasses, and cake stand complimented the blush undertones in Miranda’s dress so well.

Overall this shoot surpassed my dreams and all the vendors knocked my socks off. I would highly recommend any of these ladies if you are in the beginning stages of wedding planning! To say I am ready for wedding season after this shoot is an understatement. My first wedding is in June and I am pumped. To all my couples, I cannot wait to have a blast with you on your wedding day. Let’s do this 👊

Hi, I'm Megan!

Thanks for stopping by my corner of the internet! I’m a Des Moines wedding photographer passionate about serving couples through photography. I also love planning, spending time with family & friends, all forms of potatoes, and being in nature.

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