How much does a wedding photographer cost in Des Moines?

Last updated: 17th Jan 2025

In 2020, for a two-hour wedding photoshoot in Des Moines, the average price you can expect to pay the photographer is approximately $1,168. On average a one-hour wedding shoot will cost $730 and a four-hour shoot will cost $2,043. Des Moines’s wedding photographer prices are 3% below the US national average. Similar average pricing applies to shoots in the following categories: wedding, bridal.

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

Comparison of average Des Moines wedding photographer costs by shoot duration

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

Shoot duration Typical market cost in Des Moines, IA Snappr cost - value package Snappr cost - premium package
1 hour photoshoot
$730
$89
$149
2 hour photoshoot
$1,168
$149
$249
3 hour photoshoot
$1,605
$209
$349
4 hour photoshoot
$2,043
$269
$449
5 hour photoshoot
$2,481
$329
$549
6 hour photoshoot
$2,919
$389
$649
8 hour photoshoot
$3,795
$509
$849
10 hour photoshoot
$4,670
$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 wedding photographers.

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

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

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Booked a month ago by Amanda

  • Duration: 3 hours
  • Inclusions: all digital downloads
  • Price: $389
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Booked 3 months ago by Jem

  • Duration: 4 hours
  • Inclusions: all digital downloads
  • Price: $499
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Booked 5 months ago by stephanie

  • Duration: 4 hours
  • Inclusions: all digital downloads
  • Price: $499
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Snappr motif Wedding shoot in West Des Moines

Booked 6 months ago by Julisa

  • Duration: 7 hours
  • Inclusions: all digital downloads
  • Price: $829
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Snappr motif Wedding shoot in Indianola

Booked a year ago by Brad

  • Duration: 3 hours
  • Inclusions: all digital downloads
  • Price: $389
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Snappr motif Wedding shoot in Des Moines

Booked a year ago by Corrina

  • Duration: 7 hours
  • Inclusions: all digital downloads
  • Price: $829
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Comparison of different options for finding a wedding 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 wedding photographers in Des Moines. See how booking your wedding shoot with Snappr compares to common alternatives.

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