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Megan Taylor 4/13/22 Megan Taylor 4/13/22

A love letter to Des Moines

I love Des Moines. This is a letter I wrote to let everyone know just how much I love Des Moines and photographing in Des Moines. A confession of love if you will.

Dear Des Moines,

Some photographers love living in you, but escaping to epic locations to experience more. I love staying and adventuring in the heart of you. Some photographers love seeking out new locations, I love finding new ways to photograph your familiar spots. I love driving around your city and finding spots that people pass by every day without a second glance but shout, “photograph me!” the second I see them. I love turning ordinary, every day, spots into places couples will remember a lifetime. I love being surrounded by your city. I love that I can drive a few miles from downtown and be surrounded by complete nature. Des Moines you are special. Des Moines you deserves to be shown off. Des Moines you are just right. You’re not too big and not too small. I love finding couples who love Des Moines as much as I do. It’s my goal to become a Des Moines photography connoisseur. To know where all your secret (and not so secret) photography spots are. To know when the light is going to hit you just right. To know how to make the city that others think is small time shine. Some photographers dream of filling their schedule with travel. I dream of 10 couples who dream of having their wedding day in Des Moines. I never grow tired of you. I could never grow tired of you even if I tried. You simply are the best for me.

I love, you, Des Moines.

The best is yet to come for us.

<3 Megan

Megan Taylor 3/14/22 Megan Taylor 3/14/22

Iowa Taproom Wedding - Carissa & Jeffrey

Carissa and Jeffrey walked down the aisle as husband and wife to a classical version of the Star Wars theme song beaming. They kept their ceremony short but there wasn’t a shortage of tears and smiles during it. Instead of taking additional photos during their cocktail hour they hung out with their guests and ate the delicious appetizers they hand picked out. They didn’t rush from one thing to the next; they enjoyed each moment and I loved being a part of it.

Megan Taylor 3/3/22 Megan Taylor 3/3/22

Des Moines Iowa Engagement Session - Megan & Steven

Megan and Steven’s engagement session at Downtown Des Moines ended up being the perfect summer evening. Hanging out with these two felt like we were old friends walking around chatting. These two’s playful energy radiated between them during their session. See for yourself 😍

All the color in their session makes me excited for spring and their wedding day in Des Moines this summer!

Are you looking for a wedding photographer? If so, check out my wedding photography page below! Planning a wedding and looking for a venue still? Check out my Des Moines metro wedding venue guide!

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Megan Taylor 2/21/22 Megan Taylor 2/21/22

Downtown Des Moines Engagement Session - Bailey & Aaron

I will never get tired of exploring downtown Des Moines with my couples. Bailey and Aaron requested downtown views for their engagement session so we started at the Women’s Achievement Bridge and ended outside the State Historical Building.

Don’t want to do an outfit change but still want some variety in your engagement session? Aaron and Baylie are the perfect example of how to do this! Going to a second location can give the same outfit a totally different feel ☺️ Scroll to see them during the prettiest Des Moines sunset.

Aaron and Baylie were so sweet and easy going. I had such a fun time witnessing their relationship and being the third wheel during their engagement session. I’m so excited to photograph their wedding day at Noce Des Moines this spring!

Megan Taylor 2/16/22 Megan Taylor 2/16/22

Des Moines Metro Wedding Venue Guide

An exhaustive list of the current Des Moines metro wedding venue. This isn’t a little list that teases you with 5 options, but leaves you still searching. This is an in-depth list that includes the important information about each venue, so you can know what to do next when you find a venue that interests you.

When wedding planning finding the right venue that’s available, in your budget and that you can envision getting married can be overwhelming. As a wedding photographer, I have the privilege to visit and photograph many different venues. Below is an exhaustive list of the Des Moines metro wedding venue options. This isn’t a list that teases you with 5 options and leaves you still searching. This is an in-depth list that includes the important information about each venue, so you know what to do next when you find a venue that interests you. If I have photographed at the location I’m also including a blog post, so you can preview the space without an visit in person 🙂 The 50+ venues are broken out into four categories (plus one a bonus category at the end): Des Moines wedding venues, Des Moines outdoor venues, Des Moines Metro wedding venues and Des Moines Intimate wedding venues. No matter what you are looking for there is a venue in Des Moines for your wedding day!