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Weddings

I'M HERE FOR THE JOY (and the cake)!

 

I’ve utterly fallen in love with photographing couples and weddings. 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

2025 PRICING BEGINS AT $4200

 

packages include: 

  • a complimentary engagement session
  • a minimum of seven hours of wedding day coverage
  • assistance and guidance with timeline planning
  • trusted vendor referrals
  • an online gallery for downloading, sharing, + printing

We’ll discuss how many hours of coverage you’ll need to adequately tell the story of your wedding day.

 

 

Contact me for custom rates for elopements, destination weddings, or micro-weddings.

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Des Moines and Omaha documentary wedding photographer

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“We chose Haverlee for our wedding photographer and it was hands-down our best choice of vendors for the big day. Haverlee is 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!

Engaged couple laughing photographed by Haverlee Photography in Des Moines Iowa

A few favorite engagements.

a few favorite engagements

 

 

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“I cannot recommend Haverlee enough! Choosing her for my wedding was an absolute no brainer. She's not just an incredible photographer, but a calming presence that helped ease any stress. Haverlee 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 preview from Saturday’s wedding. Kaitlyn & Andrew in Okoboji before they both cried their eyes out during their lakeside ceremony. It was a spectacular day.

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Photographing love and life in Central Iowa, western north carolina, and beyond.