WEDDINGS
I'M HERE FOR THE JOY (and the cake)!
After a decade in the industry, my love of photographing couples and weddings continues to grow each year. I think it’s the hopeless romantic in me, but it’s probably my insatiable curiosity. The privilege of witnessing every intimate moment of your day is not lost on me. The hundreds of small connections between family and friends, who will likely never all be in the same room at the same time again, is weighty and wonderful. I want to do it all justice. I want to capture the depth of what you feel for all of those people and for one another.
The good news is, it’s not about me. I can’t tell an honest story if I’m constantly interfering, directing, and manipulating moments. I want your photos to render cherished memories from your day with your people, not memories of your photographer.
I will do my damnedest to capture how your day felt, the good, the bad, the messy, and the magical. I’m there to tell the beautiful and imperfect story as it unfolds. As time goes on and the details get fuzzy, you'll look back on the photos and things will be even sweeter in your memories. I’ve learned as I’ve gotten older, this is always how life goes.
A few favorite weddings.
iowa wedding photographer,
based in Des moines and serving
the midwest.
a few favorite weddings
A few favorite weddings
“Haverlee is an incredibly talented photographer! She was amazing from the start. In the wedding industry where everything seems to be stressful, she was so fun and easy to work with! She has an open light vibe about her that will make you feel at ease. Our photos were exactly what we had hoped for and more.”
- olga & Jess
Wedding Pricing
2026 wedding packages begin at $4600
all packages include:
- a complimentary engagement session
- a minimum of eight hours of wedding day coverage
- assistance and guidance with timeline planning
- trusted vendor referrals
- an online gallery for downloading, sharing, and printing
We’ll discuss how many hours of coverage you’ll need to adequately tell the story of your wedding day.
Hourly coverage available.
No travel fees within Iowa, North Carolina, Omaha, Denver, and Atlanta. Please inquire about other locations. Travel fees are dependent on time and place.
“Choosing Haverlee was hands-down our best choice of vendors for the big day. She's relaxed, professional, and fun! It was a joy to work with an artist who is quickly gaining momentum in her field, and whose passion is unmatched.”
- LISA & JOEL
Engagements
An engagement session is optional but always recommended. It gives us a stress-free chance to hang out and get to know each other better before the big day. It always takes people a little while to feel comfortable in front of the camera. This is a fun practice round! Think outside the box. Bookstores, coffee shops, a dive bar, a champagne picnic in the park, a canoe on a pond….the options are endless. Let’s go explore together. I get to see what makes you two tick and we’ll all end up even more excited about your wedding day by the end!
A few favorite engagements.
a few favorite engagements
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“I cannot recommend Haverlee enough! Choosing her was an absolute no brainer. She's not just an incredible photographer, but a calming presence that helped ease any stress. She has an eye for capturing candid moments that truly tell the story of the day. Every photo delivered is timeless and something we will cherish for a lifetime!”
- Sidnee & Hunter
A family session outside of Des Moines, on Autumn’s last perfect day. ✨
Working on edits for families I’ve known since before their children were born is an overwhelming honor. Every single time I add another gallery, I go back through the years, just like I know they will. It’s so incredible to see how everyone has grown (and how my work has progressed!). Witnessing these two parent with so much patience and joy is life-giving. I adore this little sunshine crew and had so much fun.
When your family photos lines up with baby’s first steps. 🥹 It’s always ridiculously special capturing family photos for former wedding clients.
I blogged this incredible wedding at the historic Hotel Fort Des Moines. It was such an honor capturing this day for college sweethearts, Meredith & Brian. Sweetest couple with the sweetest families. Their love is deep but all of the love in that room was even deeper.
Venue: @hotelfortdesmoines
Florals: @englishrosedsm
Dress: @bridalboutiquedm
DJ: @proxentertainment
Hair: @hairbylaurenelizabeth
Makeup: @hannahhportfolio
Rings: @jewelers_rowe
Mrs. Taylor Graff - Queen of Details
A backyard wedding in Chicago that had to be paused mid-ceremony thanks to an unanticipated downpour. But that’s a story for another day. First we’ll just drool over these details. She put the bouquets together herself, and designed everything on her own. Her sleeves had their wedding date, and “love you more”, their long-repeated phrase to one another. From matchbooks to the cookbook guests signed, it was all absolute perfection that only sparkled a little extra in the rain.
Photo assistant: @jacobncia
Furniture & rentals: @vintageloverentals
Flowers: @murthaflowerfarm
Hair & Makeup: @bridal_brigade
Dj: @flybryguydj
Chicago Wedding Photographer | Midwest Wedding Photographer | Wedding Photographer Illinois
Welcome to the world, Evelyn. Such an honor to photograph their brand new family of five at home in Des Moines.
Baby number three brings a new level of exhaustion and chaos. But it also brings a beautiful surrender. You’re forced to let go of a lot of things that didn’t matter so much in the first place. And for so many parents it brings the realization that our parenting is only a small piece of the puzzle. These children come out as unique individuals from day one. We do our best to parent who they are, and not who we want them to be. Parenting three kids is an endless lesson in humility, and a fast track to grace and compassion for every parent out there doing their best to raise kind humans.
Photographing love and life in Central Iowa, western north carolina, and beyond.