How much does an engagement photographer cost in Des Moines?

Last updated: 6th Feb 2025

In 2020, for a two-hour engagement photoshoot in Des Moines, the average price you can expect to pay the photographer is approximately $778. On average a one-hour engagement shoot will cost $487 and a four-hour shoot will cost $1,362. Des Moines’s engagement photographer prices are 3% below the US national average. Similar average pricing applies to shoots in the following categories: engagement, pre-wedding, couple.

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Contents
  1. Comparison of average Des Moines engagement photographer costs by shoot duration
  2. Examples of recent engagement photoshoot jobs on Snappr in Des Moines, IA
  3. Comparison of different options for finding an engagement photographer in Des Moines
  4. Prices for other types of photographers in Des Moines

Comparison of average Des Moines engagement photographer costs by shoot duration

Compare average market rates to Snappr rates based on the length of the engagement shoot.

Shoot duration Typical market cost in Des Moines, IA Snappr cost - value package Snappr cost - premium package
1 hour photoshoot
$487
$89
$149
2 hour photoshoot
$778
$149
$249
3 hour photoshoot
$1,070
$209
$349
4 hour photoshoot
$1,362
$269
$449
5 hour photoshoot
$1,654
$329
$549
6 hour photoshoot
$1,946
$389
$649
8 hour photoshoot
$2,530
$509
$849
10 hour photoshoot
$3,114
$629
$1,049

Source: Proprietary algorithm that combines earnings data from government data for the area of Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA (19780) with a sample of price quotes on the websites of engagement photographers.

Examples of Engagement Photos from Snappr Photographers

Examples of recent engagement photoshoot jobs on Snappr in Des Moines, IA

A snapshot of real-world engagement jobs that have been requested recently by folks in Des Moines and surrounding areas.

Snappr motif Engagement shoot in Des Moines

Booked 23 days ago by Mendora

  • Duration: 1 hours
  • Inclusions: all digital downloads
  • Price: $169
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Snappr motif Engagement shoot in Des Moines

Booked 24 days ago by Mendora

  • Duration: 2 hours
  • Inclusions: 12 digital downloads
  • Price: $169
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Snappr motif Engagement shoot in Des Moines

Booked 3 months ago by Nicole

  • Duration: 2 hours
  • Inclusions: all digital downloads
  • Price: $279
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Snappr motif Engagement shoot in West Des Moines

Booked 7 months ago by Tristan

  • Duration: 1 hours
  • Inclusions: 6 digital downloads
  • Price: $89
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Snappr motif Engagement shoot in Des Moines

Booked 7 months ago by Morgan

  • Duration: 2 hours
  • Inclusions: all digital downloads
  • Price: $279
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Snappr motif Engagement shoot in Urbandale

Booked 9 months ago by Abdoul

  • Duration: 1 hours
  • Inclusions: all digital downloads
  • Price: $169
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Comparison of different options for finding an engagement photographer in Des Moines

The Photographer Cost Calculator is built by Snappr, the largest on-demand marketplace for photographers, including the largest network of on-demand engagement photographers in Des Moines. See how booking your engagement shoot with Snappr compares to common alternatives.

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