Your wedding day will unfold exactly how it's meant to.
And there's something beautiful about that.
As you flip through your wedding album with your grandchildren someday, you’ll remember how those inconspicuous, passing moments are the ones that really shine as the years go by.
They capture more than how your wedding day looked — they capture how it felt, too. And moments like that? They can’t be replaced.
Bethany McNeill Weddings
Words cannot even begin to express how amazing, kind, talented, patient, flexible, efficient, and supportive Bethany is.
Jillian + Jake
5. Photo Delivery
Within 6 weeks after your wedding you’ll receive all your edited photos via an online gallery. Then it’s time to pick your favorites to include in your keepsake album where they’ll live forever. Additional prints are available for purchase through your online gallery.
4. Wedding Day
Your wedding day is finally here! The days leading up to this point have been long, but tonight will be gone in a flash. Savor every second and enjoy!
3. Planning & Engagement
I love to have this opportunity to photograph you in a relaxed, fun, low-stakes environment — it’s not as intimidating as you may think, promise! Your wedding day will be here before you know it. Until then, don’t hesitate to reach out with any questions. I’ll send you a questionnaire prior to the wedding to help me know how to serve you as best as I possibly can.
2. Book
In order to save your spot on my calendar, I ask for a retainer fee and a written agreement that sets our partnership in stone.
1. Inquire
If you’re ready to take the next step, now’s the time to check my availability by inquiring via my contact form. I take on a limited number of celebrations each season to give my couples the attention they deserve. Wherever you are in the planning process, I’d love to meet you via a Zoom call. We’ll use this time to chat, hear your story, and the vision behind your wedding day.
Here's how it works:
An Intentional Experience from Start to finish
6. Beyond
Once I've photographed your wedding, you're a client for life. It's always an honor when my past couples come back again and again for family photos, maternity and more.
As your photographer, I’m intentional about letting go of perfection so your day can unfold organically, precisely as it was meant to. I’ll lean into my intuition to stand back and photograph you with my signature documentary approach:
Gentle guidance with the kind of encouragement we all need in front of the camera.
What makes me different?
I’m an observer in the truest sense of the word
What couples are saying
Carper Winery
Norwalk, Iowa Wedding
Walker Homestead
Iowa City Wedding
Ashton Hill
Galena Wedding
Reiman Garden
Ames, Iowa Wedding
Decorah, Iowa
Engagement
Danforth/Hancher
Iowa City Wedding
Des Moines Engagement
The Midnight Gem
Cedar Rapids Wedding
Iowa City
ENgagement
PORTFOLIO
Hancher Iowa City Wedding
Caroline
& Elliott
Decorah, Iowa Engagement
Katherine
& Eddie
Reiman Gardens
Ames, Iowa Wedding
Allison & Carson
Ashton HIll
Galena, Illinois Wedding
Sadie
& Jack
Walker Homestead
Iowa City Wedding
Maddie
& Jason
Carper Winery
Norwalk, Iowa Wedding
Amy & Wyatt
Iowa City Engagement
Angela
& Ethan
The Midnight Gem
Cedar Rapids Wedding
Allie & Scott
Des Moines Engagement
Caroline
& Duff
- Your comfort comes first — no stiff posing here.
- I’ll never disrupt a moment in progress.
- Your people are my priority
- You’ll receive the perfect mix of photos looking at the camera and documentary candids that tell your story.
My Promise to you:
What's Included?
8-10 hours of coverage (varies with package)
Wedding Day Photography Coverage
Curated final photos - the best of the best! Color with a mix of BW
HIgh Resolution Images
Including 1 year of cloud storage & online store
Online Gallery
24 page, 10x10, lay-flat, hardcover
Wedding Album - Leather
35mm Film PhotographY
For being in two places at once
Second Photographer
Some of the most meaningful moments of the weekend happen on rehearsal evening, so make sure you preserve them too!
Rehearsal Dinner CoveragE
A La Carte Hours of Coverage
All of my wedding packages come with a discount for engagement sessions.
Engagement Session
Timeline & Creative planning meetings with me
Consultation Meetings
HIgh Resolution Images
Here's a peek at what you can expect to be included in my packages. Keep in mind that each package has different assets and exclusives, so shoot me an inquiry to get your full Price & Information Guide outlining specific details of each package!
Included
Add-ONs
Once your photos are ready, I'll send a link to your online gallery with all of the edited photos from your wedding day. You'll be able to order prints directly from your gallery and download the full resolution images to keep on your own computer/drive, which I highly recommend you do!
How do we get our photos?
I often shoot a mix of film and digital photos at weddings. During peak wedding season, film can take a few weeks to process. However, I guarantee you'll have your final gallery within 6 weeks.
When will we get our photos back?
I've worked with all sorts of videographers. The most important thing is to make sure that you understand my approach to the wedding, and that the videographer you choose shoots in a similar fashion and has the same goal: To be as unobtrusive as possible and to let the day flow.
Do you work with videographers?
Most of my best work has come from shooting solo. Depending on the details of your wedding, it may be helpful to have a second photographer.
Do you work with a second shooter?
Absolutely. I don't charge for travel within a 2hr radius of Des Moines, Iowa. If your wedding is outside that distance, a travel cost will be provided depending on the location of the wedding.
Will you Travel to shoot our wedding?
FAQ
Ready to Preserve your memories?
Now booking 2024 (only 4 more spots) and 2025 wedding dates.
Weddings collections begin at $4,400 and the average Bethany McNeill couple invests $5,500 in their wedding photography package.
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