The Best Wedding Photographers in Defiance, IA

The Best Wedding Photographers in Defiance, IA

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171 Wedding Photographers in Defiance, IA

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The Murphys 
  • Classic style
  • Starts at $2,500
  • Serves Defiance, IA for additional fees

Hi! I'm Nicole Murphy and I'm the lead photographer of The Murphys. I’ve been fortunate enough to photograph engagement sessions and weddings in 13 different states. Throughout the years I’ve documented intimate elopement ceremonies and weddings with over 250 guests. As an artist I crave a real connection with my couples. I look for couples who are truly in love and are willing to put their trust in my vision. My photographs are often described as warm, natural, romantic, and timeless. My goal is to create photographs that show your personality and will look beautiful throughout your lifetime. I can’t wait to hear all about your love story!

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Knots in the Pines 
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $1,900
  • Serves Defiance, IA for additional fees

Hello! I'm an adventure elopement and intimate wedding photographer. We offer photo services for all sorts of small weddings, but specialize in hike-out elopements. I work with my husband, Joe, to make your dream intimate wedding or elopement a reality. I find the perfect locations for my couples and plan a fun adventure with lots of gorgeous photos, while Joe prepares a lovely ceremony (he's a Humanist minister) complete with guitar music (Joe's services are optional). We also offer all-inclusive elopements, complete with flowers, food, booze, cake, and more, so the only planning you have to do is get a wicked cool outfit and show up :)

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Slocum Studios 
  • Classic style
  • Starts at $1,500
  • Serves Defiance, IA for additional fees

Welcome to Slocum Studios! When it comes to weddings, Alexandria is your go to gal! She will be there for all your needs making sure your day go as planned and your sweet moments captured! Most wedding packages include an engagement session!

Rare Love Film 

5.0

  • Editorial style
  • Serves Defiance, IA

I'M LEXI - TRUE TONE CINEMATIC STORYTELLR BASED IN N. ILLINOIS. E I love that you've found me - Welcome! As a photographer, I have a passion for capturing the rare love shared by couples on their wedding day. Being a mom and wife wanting to capture my own weddings forever moments I feel like that has given me a deep appreciation for creating timeless images that tell your unique love story. With my keen attention to detail and storytelling skills, I am committed to creating stunning photographs that will be treasured for a lifetime. Let's work together to capture your special day.

Rare Love Film was the way to go for us! I’ve always been insecure in how I look in photos but when we got our engagement pictures, I finally felt confident again! I was encouraged to take off the jacket I wore to cover my arms and told that every part of me was beautiful. I was nervous but when the photos came back, I was in love!! They turned out better than I could have imagined and instead of being insecure looking at them, they turned out to be photos that we will look back at for the rest of our lives! The way I was encouraged and supported made me know that it was the perfect choice! They are amazing to work with through the whole experience!
Danielle M., 10 months ago
Perez Family Photography 

5.0

  • Classic style
  • Serves Defiance, IA

From our family to yours... Wherever God leads us, we will travel to capture your precious moments. We believe that each photoshoot is a divine appointment, and we are honored to be part of your journey. We are Robert and Justina, a husband and wife photography team with three wonderful children: a 4-year-old boy, a 14-year-old boy, and a 17-month-old girl. Often our kiddos travel with us to photoshoots (not weddings, haha ) , making it a true family affair. Family is everything to us, and our business reflects that passion. (As far as weddings, usually one of us shoot the weddings).

Awarded Best of Zola
The Perez family are one of th3 beat decisions we made for our special day, They were so professional, Kind, attentive, and captured the best moments, we couldn't be happier.
Carmen M., 10 months ago
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Sarah Hays Photography 

5.0

  • Classic style
  • Starts at $1,750
  • Serves Defiance, IA

Hello, I am glad you are here <3. Let’s make your biggest dreams come true! Pretty much anything related to art is my favorite thing EVER. I have been pursuing photography for six years now - I am a very adventurous and passionate person, and more than anything, I love capturing and documenting moments that mean everything through the art of photography.

Awarded Best of Zola
Sarah Hays Photography is extremely flexible, reliable, and kind. She has worked with me on personal matters multiple times, and it my top photographer recommendation to all wedding clients. Her work is stunning, and matches her beautiful soul. You will not be disappointed.
Kaitlyn Morris- Planner, 3 years ago
From GA With Love 

5.0

  • Fine art style
  • Serves Defiance, IA for additional fees

Jack Wylde (they/them) (name in progress) I am an Inclusive Wedding Photographer blends fine art with authentic storytelling, creating images that feel timeless and deeply personal. Inspired by the richness of romantic paintings, I capture love with moody tones, candid moments, and creative angles. From elopements at sunrise to backyard celebrations under the stars, I celebrate all types of unions—LGBTQIA+, non-traditional, eco-friendly, and more. Whether it’s a courthouse ceremony or a handfasting in the woods, I focus on the details and emotions that make your day truly yours. Let’s turn your love story into art.

Awarded Best of Zola
Our elopement photos by From GA with Love are absolutely magical. They didn’t just capture the obvious moments but found the heart in every little detail of our day. One of our favorite shots is of the winding dirt road we drove down at sunrise, with the mist clinging to the trees—it feels like the start of our own fairy tale. Another incredible image is of us exchanging our vows on a quiet riverbank, with a heron landing in the background as if nature itself was blessing our ceremony. Even the candid photo of us laughing together while struggling to light our unity candle in the breeze is now one of our most cherished memories. Their ability to honor the intimacy and uniqueness of our day made our gallery feel deeply personal and full of love. The best part was the inclusion of our kid, who got to feel like a part of the day. If you want a photographer who can make your story feel as epic and authentic as it deserves, they are the one.
Mr. & M., 5 months ago
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Reflect Studios 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $3,000
  • Serves Defiance, IA for additional fees

We are a collaboration of photographers and editors bringing together unique ideas and electrifying energy. We are eager and excited to work with couples on one of the most exciting days of their lives!

I can't recommend Reflect Studios enough! My fiance and I had been looking for a photographer to cover our engagement session as well as our big day and from the moment I met with them, I knew they were the ones for us! I loved how authentic the photos were and they seemed to capture the moment instead of just "pose here and pose there" if you know what I mean! I wanted our photos to feel like US and that's exactly what we got! We had a primary shooter and a secondary shooter at our wedding since we had over 100 guests and I was so happy we did! We got so many amazing candid shots of our friends and family. Highly recommend!
Lea Sullivan, 4 years ago
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3leafphotography 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $250
  • Serves Defiance, IA for additional fees

Classic meets contemporary and vibrant. Although I do all types of shoots, I specialize in wedding photography and all the beauty it has to offer. I prioritize in capturing the essential moments of your wedding to give you cherished memories to look back on for a lifetime.

When we had an unexpected change to our plans for our wedding just a couple weeks before our big day, I found Michaela and she was a saving grace! She was very professional, took in a few of the things that I really wanted to capture and took them to a new level, and ultimately photographed our wedding better than I could have imagined. She was extremely reasonable in price. I am definitely booking her again when we get pictures done.
Emileigh, a year ago
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Gilbert Photographer 

5.0

  • Classic style
  • Starts at $1,000
  • Serves Defiance, IA for additional fees

photography is my world I have been in photography for 23 years and I try to learn more every day, photography is an art with infinite inspiration. I love photographing weddings! What makes me different from other photographers, for me every wedding is a challenge I try to be more creative and do something different. every wedding is a chapter.

Awarded Best of Zola
our wedding was wonderful a great photographer he made my wedding spectacular. an outstanding professional. the end result was as expected. I recommend the guy is really good at what he does
Michelle and C., 2 years ago

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About wedding photographers in Defiance, IA

How much does a wedding photographer typically cost in Defiance, IA?

A Defiance, IA wedding photographer ranges from $750 to $4,800 and averages at $2,500. The cost reflects the number of hours included, if there is a second photographer, any prints or albums, and, most importantly, the experience of the photographer. But every snapshot they take is a priceless memory of your big day — way better than your bestie's blurry smartphone pics, right?

Do most photographers include a second photographer?

94% of photographers in Defiance, IA offer a second photographer, although it typically depends on the package you book! Second photographers are helpful because one person can’t be everywhere at once, and the second photographer ensures all the details are covered.

Which are the most popular photographers in Defiance, IA?

Some of the most popular photographers in this area include Captured Group Photo + Video, Imagesxpert Media and Ashley Cynthia Photography.

What else should I keep in mind when booking a wedding photographer?

Are you interested in an engagement shoot as a test run? Drone photography? Wedding albums? All helpful things to ask about when you’re considering which wedding photographer to book!

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