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FOR COUPLES WHO WANT EPIC PORTRAITS & THE MOMENTS IN-BETWEEN.
Des moines iowa wedding photographer
I edit all of my photos to be vibrant and true to color! This means your dresses, and flowers are going to be the correct shades!
Nothing is dark and moody or muted and colors are also not overexposed and too bright! I want you to be able to view all the wonderful colors the way they were!
I never leave my couples hanging with no directions and wondering what to do with their hands. I will help pose and give prompts that will feel natural so you both can interact and get those genuine emotions and smiles! soon you wont even realize a camera is in your face I promise!
To keep bright colors vibrant and clean, I love to photograph in places with plenty of good natural light! making use of windows, well lit rooms and venues or even outdoor gardens are my favorite ways to keep your images looking sharp! For Receptions I always bring flash if needed so no worries there!
When photographing your wedding I love to do a mix of classic portraits and fun interactive and fine art editorial posing! This is the best of both worlds where we still get those classic shots we all love and need but also have some fun and get some awesome connection and artistic imagry as well!
i always start the day off with bridal details! have your invitation suite ready along with any other details like florals, your rings, jewelry, and family heirlooms are some examples brides have used in the past!
good detail photos take some time so if you want to go all out be sure to note this for the timeline.
through out the planning process i will be sending you some wedding guides and questionnaires to go over all the details of the day! I will help you craft a timeline and make sure the day goes smoothly. preparation helps so much with wedding jitters and my couples love feeling prepared for the big day!
PLANNING PREP
ALL IN THE DETAILS
CLASSIC MEETS FUN
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My Photography Style
LIGHT & BOLD
NATURAL POSING
true to color
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I edit all of my photos to be vibrant and true to color! This means your dresses, and flowers are going to be the correct shades!
Nothing is dark and moody or muted and colors are also not overexposed and too bright! I want you to be able to view all the wonderful colors the way they were!
true to color
01
My Photography Style
I never leave my couples hanging with no directions and wondering what to do with their hands. I will help pose and give prompts that will feel natural so you both can interact and get those genuine emotions and smiles! soon you wont even realize a camera is in your face I promise!
natural posing
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To keep bright colors vibrant and clean, I love to photograph in places with plenty of good natural light! making use of windows, well lit rooms and venues or even outdoor gardens are my favorite ways to keep your images looking sharp! For Receptions I always bring flash if needed so no worries there!
light & bold
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When photographing your wedding I love to do a mix of classic portraits and fun interactive and fine art editorial posing! This is the best of both worlds! Your gallery will be a mix of classic portraits, documentary candids and artistic editorial imagery as well!
classic meets fun
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I always start the day off with bridal details! have your invitation suite ready along with any other details like florals, your rings, jewelry, and family heirlooms are some examples brides have used in the past!
good detail photos take some time so if you want to go all out be sure to note this for the timeline.
all in the details
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Through out the planning process i will be sending you some wedding guides and questionnaires to go over all the details of the day! I will help you craft a timeline and make sure the day goes smoothly. preparation helps so much with wedding jitters and my couples love feeling prepared for the big day! good detail photos take some time so if you want to go all out be sure to note this for the timeline.
planning prep
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be yourself
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Be yourself
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Most couples fear is that their photos will look too posed and fake and not feel like "them."
I don't believe weddings are "One size fits all." I will give fun and natural directions to intentionally get joyful and authentic reactions and emotions captured.
From Mom helping you in your dress, to portraits, to cake cutting, you will be able to relax and enjoy your wedding day and know that none of your memories are being missed!
have fun!
I am OBSESSED with my dogs! I have 3 dachshunds; Ellie, Link (my little angel in heaven dachshund) and Odin. They basically chill with me every single day and are helping me raise my 1 year old son James!
I laugh at absolutely anything and having fun is basically my main requirement to taking on any project! If we can laugh and have a good time, count me in! Stress free wedding days is what I hope to create for my couples!!
Being an Iowa wedding photographer has been on of the best joys of my life!
DES MOINES WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER
Im kirstie
it's nice to meet you
Iowa Wedding Photographer
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Kirstie was the best wedding photographer we could have asked for! She went above and beyond to get to know us and was super personable. This of course made our engagement shoot and our wedding day photos so fun and comfortable. We would recommend Kirstie to anyone!
Wedding Couple
Elizabeth + Alex
Kirstie was the most amazing wedding photographer we could have wished for. She is fantastic about posing so it doesn't feel awkward or forced but results in fantastic amazing photos. She kicked out all the family photos we wanted in 1/4 the designated time so we had plenty of extra goofy shots that are super fun. She is super communicative, really easy and really fun to work with, and I cannot recommend her enough.
Wedding couple
Elizabeth + Adam
If you are looking for a photographer- you need to look at Kirstie Veatch Photography!! Kirstie is so great to work with, easy to communicate with and makes this painless, just ask my husband! We are so please with how our photos turned out and would use her again and again! You will not be disappointed if you chose her!
Wedding Couple
Stephanie
+ Nathan
Kirstie is the BEST photographer around! She is able to easily capture all of the special and intimate moments, while maintaining a positive and bright energy. She is very professional yet easy going, and will make everybody around feel comfortable and beautiful.
Wedding Couple
Ellen
+ Mack
WOW we are in love with our photos and having such a hard time deciding which photos to print! Thank you for working with us throughout the wedding process and giving us the most perfect pictures!
Wedding Couple
Sydney + Alex
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Contact me
Let's get this party started!!!
kirstie.veatch@gmail.com
Thank you!
we'll be in touch soon!
515 777 8837