blackcap photography

Kody was an absolute gem to work with. When you work with Blackcap Photography, you’re getting much more than just an outstanding photographer and artist. You’re getting a wedding industry professional and expert that is there for you every step of the way. Kody’s photographs were a highlight of our wedding day and captured much more than just an image. They capture the essence of our special day and will conjure those emotions for years to come.

I cannot express enough gratitude for Cody and everything he did to make our wedding day and the lead-up to it flawless. Over the year we worked with him, Cody went from being our photographer to a dear friend. His stunning photos perfectly captured the essence of our day, brimming with love, excitement, and joy. Cody's keen eye captured moments we were part of, moments we missed, and moments I'll cherish forever. He started with us at 8 am to capture our preparations and stayed until the very end. But Cody offered more than just photography - he supported us every step of the way, even with non-photography-related wedding questions. He continuously checked in to ensure our vision was coming to life. Cody truly went above and beyond, and I can't imagine our wedding without him. Five stars doesn’t do him justice! HIRE HIM, you'll thank me later, I promise!

Cody was a wonderful photographer and person to work with. He was fun, energetic and experienced in taking our engagement pictures and wedding photos. He was also really easy to work with. Cody also has reasonable rates for everything he includes (photos on USB drive, photo album and custom picture box). We would easily recommend Cody for anyone looking for quality and professionalism. He does get booked up fast, which says even more about his popularity and success. He was also one of the best parts/vendors for our wedding as we had ours at Barnes’ Place in Adel, IA and he had a good repertoire with them.

Cody was the absolute best photographer we could have ever hoped for. We booked him nearly two years prior to the wedding. Throughout those two years, Cody would reach out every so often with a phone call to build a relationship with us as well as keep lines of communication open. He is such a down to earth guy that fit right in with our family at friends at our wedding festivities. His photos are absolutely gorgeous. They are pieces of art. You are not hiring just a photographer, you are hiring someone who will help you capture memories of a lifetime. We got so many compliments on our wedding photos--they are stunning.

Cody was the most amazing photographer I have ever worked with. We were so lucky to get him for our wedding. He helped in so many ways, and all our photos are absolutely perfect. I've never seen a wedding vendor work harder.

I cannot express enough how amazing Cody is. We met him 2 years before our wedding at the Des Moines Wedding Expo and we were smitten right away. Not only were the photos of his work stunning, but he was one of the only photographers that 1) had a conversation with my and my friends that were with me and 2) was warm and inviting towards us. On our wedding day he was amazing. Cody is with you every step of the way. He joined my wedding party ladies for I for coffee and a walk. He took pictures of us enjoying the calm before the chaos and I can't tell you how much I appreciated him capturing those little moments. During the wedding he made sure my hubby and I were comfortable and spoke with our parents and wedding party to ensure everyone got photos of what we wanted. He captured so many little moments and always checked in with us to make sure we were ok, asked if we needed anything, and kept us in the loop about everything. Cody made our day that much more special and I am so grateful that he was a part of our day. I could not have asked for a better person to capture our day. Thank you, Cody!

If you're looking for someone that will go above and beyond as your wedding photographer, then Cody is your guy. From spending almost 10 hours with us driving around the Rocky Mountains for our engagement photos, to helping us plan our wedding day, to helping manage the day of the wedding - Cody does it all! Some quotes from our family members the day after the wedding: "Cody was amazing!" "Cody helped out with our kids so much" "Cody feels like part of the family at this point". Cody even stayed in Colorado after our wedding to get pictures of us skiing in our wedding attire! We can't recommend Cody enough!

I can not say enough amazing things about our photographer!! First off, let me tell you, he is so much more than a photographer!! From a rehearsal helper to the day of coordinator, he will go above and beyond the call of duty to make sure your day is absolutely perfect!!! He really gets to know his couples and keeps in contact with them throughout their engagement. The pictures he takes are breath taking!! We had so many compliments on the day of our wedding, about how good and personal our photographer made our day!! Thank you again Cody, for everything!!

Absolutely an amazing soul to work with. Makes you feel so comfortable in yourself with every photo. Always responded timely and was active in every step of the way to insure we would get the photos we wanted. I would highly recommend for any and all events that require such amazing quality and quantity of photography!!

Cody was brilliant! I could not recommend him enough. I’m usually very camera anxious and hate my picture being taken so having a photographer follow me around for an entire day would typically be my nightmare. However, Cody made me so comfortable and was such a calming energy. I LOVE how our photos turned out and my husband and I look so natural and fantastic in every picture! My only complaint it how I’m going to be able to decide which ones to frame for my walls…I may need more walls!

10/5 stars! From the first interaction with Cody, it wasn't like any other vendor we have worked with. Cody loves what he does and truly cares about his clients, and it showed from the beginning to the end.. and we mean END! (because he was one of the last people at the venue!) When looking for a photographer, we didn't know where to start, but we did know that we wanted someone from the beginning of the day until the very end. We also knew that we wanted options with pictures and boy does Cody exceed both of these things. Cody is very knowledgeable and actually listens to what we wanted and to our vision. He provides ideas and goes above and beyond for the best shot.. and you will know what we mean when you see him lying on the ground, moving things around, climbing on things, etc. He truly is the best! He made the entire experience seamless and stress-free for us, from start to finish. Cody has exceptional customer service and goes above and beyond for his clients. He communicates with you throughout the entire process and is always available when we had questions. The amount of time and pictures he took for us was exceptional and we couldn't have asked for a better photographer. The photo box that holds the USB and the customized photo book was such a nice bonus too! We were SO LUCKY to have been able to have him on our special day. If you are looking for THE photographer, stop looking and start booking! Cody is your guy!!! Thank you again, Cody, our day would not have been as special without you you! XOXO The Bunting's! <3

Cody was absolutely phenomenal! It wasn't a hard choice at all, seeing as how he did a spectacular job at my sister's wedding! He came all the way to Key West to shoot our wedding and I loved how all the photos turned out. He was basically my wedding planner making sure my husband and I had everything we needed the day of! He was super go with the flow and just made the day na heck of a lot less stressful.

Super professional! Always has unique, creative ideas! Cody went over and beyond the expectations! Highly recommend to anyone who wants a memorable capture of their wedding, and even events leading up to the wedding!

Cody is not only an amazing person, but he also does absolutely incredible work. From the first time we met Cody, you could easily tell how passionate he is about what he does and the couples he gets to work with. He went above and beyond to capture our special day, and we are so grateful to have had him as our photographer. We could not recommend Cody enough!

If you are looking for a wedding photographer Cody is the guy for you! He is one of the only photographers that works all day instead of by the hour. Cody came to our rehearsal and dinner the night before and was with us on our wedding day from hair and makeup in the morning (8am) till the very last dance at our reception (11:30pm). Because he is able to be there for all of these events, Cody was able to capture some really special moments that we would've otherwise had to go without. He is very flexible, listens to your wants and needs and delivers tenfold. Highly recommend!

Cody should most definitely be your pick to photograph your special event. Before the ceremony. he took the time to get to know us and the details of the event. From there, Cody's creative genius took over to create the most amazing pictures of our event. We wanted mostly pictures of our guests, in action, enjoying the reception and our incredibly brief ceremony :). And, I sprung a last minute change on him by bringing in a surprise Polynesian dancer. Cody took it all in stride, followed his instincts and created a beautiful amazing portfolio for us to enjoy and to share with our family, friends and guests. If you want wonderful lifetime memories, hire Cody and blackcap photography!

Cody did an amazing job on our wedding photos and our engagement session as well. He is very easy to work with, very quick to respond and communicates well, and most importantly takes fantastic photos! He's got a great eye and we enjoyed letting him be a little extra artsy during some of our formal shots! He was very well liked by all our guests, and we received multiple compliments about how nice he was and how active he was in capturing as much as he could throughout our entire day!

Cody did an amazing job at capturing the best day of our lives! He was very easy to work with and helped guide us through the day with ease. Cody is very personable, funny, patient and extremely talented. I could not recommend Cody enough and would choose to work with him again in a heartbeat!

Having Blackcap Photography with us for our wedding day was one of the best decision that we made. I would recommend him to anyone! His photos are authentic and naturally edited. He truly captures each moment. Cody is obviously passionate about his work. He came to our rehearsal the night before to get to know us and our families, and he was with us on wedding day from the minute I started getting my hair and makeup done until the last person left the dance floor. Some of my favorite shots were the candids that he took during the reception. He got a pictures of one of our friend's doing a backflip, my new husband and I playing cribbage, and many of all of our friends and family dancing. Cody is a must have for your wedding day! He will become a part of your family and capture every minute and special moment of your day!

Having Blackcap Photography with us for our wedding day was one of the best decision that we made. I would recommend him to anyone! His photos are authentic and naturally edited. He truly captures each moment. Cody is obviously passionate about his work. He came to our rehearsal the night before to get to know us and our families, and he was with us on wedding day from the minute I started getting my hair and makeup done until the last person left the dance floor. Some of my favorite shots were the candids that he took during the reception. He got a pictures of one of our friend's doing a backflip, my new husband and I playing cribbage, and many of all of our friends and family dancing. Cody is a must have for your wedding day! He will become a part of your family and capture every minute and special moment of your day!

I can not recommend Blackcap Photography enough! Truly such an amazing and passionate photographer!! From the moment I saw his work I was interested and the moment I met him it was a for sure deal! Cody is so passionate about what he does and takes the time to make sure every detail is perfect. He captured our engagement photos and wedding photos. I was very pleased and loved all my pictures. The quality is amazing and his professionalism is top notch. He wants to make you happy and exceeded our expectations! (I have pretty high expectations). He was always on time, very courteous and respectful, and worked very well with our videographer. Cody captured every moment we wanted captured beautifully. Our photobook we got from his was beautiful and high-quality. I could tell he really cared about us a couple and family and wanted to capture our love perfectly for each other and our families. Also, his turn around time is insane! All my family and friends raved about him at the wedding and after seeing the final photos LESS THAN 2 WEEKS AFTER OUR WEDDING! A 10/10 I would recommend him to everyone and would use him for every occasion if I could! By far our favorite vendor from our wedding! Thank you!

Cody is the best photographer in the business! He takes so much care to get everything right and to make sure his clients receive exactly what they want. For my sister’s wedding, he arrived to the venue before any of us and stayed until the event was over. He captured the entire day perfectly. And he is so fun to work with! We had a fantastic time with him in the bridal suite while getting ready. He kept the mood light during what can be a stressful time. I loved working with Cody so much, I asked him to do an anniversary shoot for me. The pictures he took of my husband and me are phenomenal. Any couple would be lucky to have him shoot their special day!

Cody was the absolute best photographer we could’ve asked for. He made our wedding day go so smoothly and made taking all of the pictures fun! He was with me for most of my day before the ceremony and that really helped me stay calm. He really cares a lot about your day and you can tell how much he loves his job. He listens to every opinion you have and really wants to make it special. And he comes up with the best ideas! Our pictures turned out amazing and I can’t wait to see all of them when he is finished. Our whole family and guests absolutely loved him. He is definitely apart of our family now and he will be used for all of our anniversary phot sessions we do down the road. I 100% recommended him to pick for your wedding day. You won’t be let down at all! Thank you again Cody for making our day so special. We love you❤️

Cody did a great job with our wedding photos and engagement session! My husband and I were so thankful that we chose him for our big day! Leading up to the wedding day, Cody would frequently check in with us and offer advice and suggestions. His wedding experience is invaluable as he knows what works and what to expect, often thinking of things most people might overlook. We loved that he was there for the whole wedding day to take photos and tell our story from start to finish. There are so many photos from our reception that we would never have captured with a photographer that was only there for a set number of hours. We received so many compliments from friends and family expressing how professional Cody was by listening to what we wanted and taking suggested shots, helping to coordinate the flow of the day with a realistic itinerary, and working to lower our stress level with his personality and sense of humor! We would highly recommend Cody to anyone looking for a wedding photographer.

Cody is an absolute delight. A rare find in the photography world to be able to pose for photos and not feel awkward. We had some of the best photos I've ever seen for both the engagement photos and our wedding. Too many to even pick from that were amazing. He is so personable and fun to be around. He has great ideas about where to do photos and a keen eye for angles for the shot. In addition he also will listen to any idea you may have and go with the flow. He has the most up to date technology that really makes your photos pop. He will find a way to capture all sorts of crazy moments from your special night that you will ask yourself "how did he do that". My guests and family absolutely loved him. They still talk about my photographer at the wedding and even my in brother in law who got married before us was jealous of our photos. To top it all off he provided our photos to us very quickly after the wedding and people were shocked we had them back already. Absolutely fabulous. I recommend him to everyone!!

Five stars is simply not enough for Cody. He went above and beyond every step of the way. He made our engagement session fun and helped us feel natural. Cody helped us plan along the way - checking in with us regularly, answering questions about the timeline, and even coming to meet with us and the venue staff. We loved that he was there for our rehearsal and dinner on Friday, and then on Saturday he was with us from our 8:00am arrival through the last dance at 11:00pm. He captured so many beautiful moments and really got to know us and our family. Also, the photos are STUNNING!! No need to keep searching - Cody should be your wedding photographer.

Cody took the most beautiful photos, both on the wedding day and for the engagement photos. He was a real sport about planning the engagements last minute so I could have photos taken in the snow. It was so difficult to pic my top favorites for printing and display, and I wish I had the money (and wall space) to do large prints of all my favorites. Everyone who met Cody on the wedding day complimented his demeanor, his professionalism, and his smile. He was able to put people at ease, and it resulted in relaxed people looking their happiest. I would hire Cody every time.

There are not enough good things to say about Cody Kilgore and blackcap photography! I had the most amazing experience working with him for both engagement and wedding photos! The amount of time, effort, creativity, heart, and soul Cody put into my wedding was unbelievable. I’ve told every person that will listen that the best decision I made throughout my wedding planning was picking Cody to be our photographer. Not only did he create the exact image and feel I imagined but he is such a wonderful person to be around and work with. From flying all the way out to Phoenix where we live now to our wedding day in Iowa he made every effort to work with us and what we envisioned for the most perfect wedding. I still look at our wedding photos everyday and the image he captured I get to relive in each photo and remember the exact feeling I had in that photo. He made a picture more than just another photo. He created a memory that will last an entire lifetime. You can never go wrong when booking with black cap photography and I already have other friends

Cody was truly THE BEST vendor we had throughout our wedding planning experience. My husband and I come from two different backgrounds, and we really wanted to capture that in our engagement pictures. Cody was more than willing to travel to both of our homes and take some amazing photographs. He was such a great resource to have, offering advice from his experiences. I am really thankful that he worked with our wedding party a lot to make sure the bride and groom were calm and loving our day instead of stressed. He was there from the start of our journey to the finish, from 2 engagement sessions, rehearsal, rehearsal dinner, wedding, and our survivor photo at the very end of the party, and everything in between! I am so glad we'll have our pictures to cherish for a lifetime, something we can share forever with friends and family. There's so much more I could say and so much value he gave, but we'd pick Blackcap Photography again in a heartbeat if we were to do it all again!

My wife and I had the pleasure of working with and getting to know Cody over the last 2 years. Our wedding and reception plans were set, re-set, and re-set again due to Covid. Cody was great in working with us the whole way. He even traveled to SC with us for a special engagement photo shoot...wow....so kind and generous! On shoot days, he gives you all the flexibility and patience you need. Cody's amazing photography is only surpassed by his kind soul and warm personality. Thank you for everything Cody!

Cody is an amazing photographer! His attention to detail is one of the best. Our favorite things about him are how involved he was in making sure our wedding was perfect. If we were to do it all again, we would surely pick Cody!

Cody is hands down the best to work with! He is truly amazing at what he does! He will go above and beyond for your special day, and because of that you will have your memories of that day captured for a lifetime!

Cody is with out a doubt the most amazing person/photographer I have ever worked with (Event Coordinator). I first saw his work on a friend's page and began to obsess at the quality, then got to meet him at the wedding and knew he was "my photographer." From there I introduced my friend to him, my sister, countless couples from my venue and of course hired him for my own wedding! I can't say enough about the time he takes out of his own life for his couples to make sure they are comfortable with where they are in their planning stages, comfortable with him in general and his amazing abilities to capture the perfect moments. He travels in the U.S. (and outside!) For his couples and even came to a tiny area in upstate NY for our engagement photos and then down to Kill Devil Hills for our wedding. I couldn't have been happier with the moments he captures because they aren't just pictures, they truly are moments in time and I have many moments that will always be my favorite of that person forever. Needless to say, Cody is and always will be considered family. If you are considering Cody, just stop looking. You've found the best.

cody is an amazing person to work with. his pictures are gorgeous and he's so sweet and kind. He will scout out areas, spend time asking what your wants and needs are, and makes sure that everyone is where they are supposed to be to balance pictures. He is extremely creative and really captured us as a couple.

BlackCap Photography and Cody are the pinnacle of what a wedding photographer should be. He is so professional, knows what he is doing, and knows how to accommodate the couple. He takes truly incredible photos that capture the moments and the beauty of the day. He is also flexible and was able to quickly pivot when our outdoor wedding had to move inside due to a storm, of which he captures some truly breathtaking photos. I could go on and on about Cody but ultimately, if you are looking for a wedding photographer, Cody is the one. He will make sure your day is captured in such a stunning way, your only problem will be trying to figure out what photos to hang up on the wall.

Getting to work with Cody twice is the only good thing to come of having two weddings due to COVID. He is so knowledgeable and having his help planning a pandemic wedding was so useful. He has been in this industry so long that there isn’t anything that he hasn’t seen or doesn’t have advice for. He made us way less stressed and always helped out when he could. The value of his package for literally all day coverage can’t be beat. He comes to your rehearsal, gets to meet your family, take pictures of you practicing. It helps your family get comfortable with him and for Cody to work even better with everyone the next day. He will be one of the first people with you the morning of your wedding and one of the last at the end of the night. Capturing all of the priceless moments in between. He has truly become a friend and I wish he photographed things besides weddings so that we can hire him again. His monthly check-ins were helpful and showed he truly cared. He’s so passionate and you get to see it when a shot turns out even better than he expected and it makes you so excited to see how they turned out. He gets you back the pictures way quicker than I would have expected and in a beautiful wood box that we have on display in our house. We have printed so many photos that he has taken, our house have turned into a shrine to Cody. Our families and whole bridal party enjoyed working with him and had so much fun taking pictures. Let me repeat, hire him now! You won’t be disappointed and you’ll have beautiful photos for a lifetime. I will refer him to anyone needing a wedding photographer.

With so many things to plan for the wedding I knew when hiring Cody I wouldn't have to worry about a thing when it came to the photos. Cody was so attentive in the months leading up to the wedding, the week of the wedding, at the rehearsal, and the day of the wedding. Checking in and making sure he had everything he needed months before the wedding made sure that Cody wasn't one of the last minute problems I had to deal with the month, week or even day of the wedding. My husband and I wouldn't consider ourselves experts in front of the camera but Cody made us even forget we were having our pictures taken. My husband and I loved all of our engagement and wedding photos, which is why its great that Cody lets you have all of them for a flat fee. When we looked at other photographers it was disappointing to see that you could only choose a certain amount of photos or have to pay extra for more. Cody lets you have them all. Would I recommend Cody? Without a doubt. I would hire him again in a heartbeat.

Very responsive and in-tune with you, really takes the time to get to know you and not make you feel like just another booking. Cody is professional, yet personable. You definitely get the value for your money.

I cannot recommend Cody highly enough!! I first met him at a friend's wedding that he was photographing, and I could tell even from that brief interaction that his demeanor was exactly what we wanted for our day. Cody knows how to truly connect with people and he has an amazing eye for capturing the essence of each special moment. Our photos are absolutely breathtaking. Looking at them fills me with happiness and takes me right back to our beautiful, perfect day. We booked Cody in January 2020 and we were married in August. He was understanding as our plans for venue, guest count, etc. changed multiple times due to the pandemic. We finally chose to have a small backyard ceremony with just our immediate family and wedding party in attendance. In such an intimate setting, it was even more important to have a photographer whose personality was a good fit for us. I am so grateful that Cody was part of our day, not only because we have incredible photos, but also because our wedding would not have been the same without his calming, supportive presence. If you're looking for a photographer who goes above and beyond, Cody is your guy!

Cody was absolutely amazing from start to finish! He called every couple of months (even though we hired him over two years out) just to check in, see how we were doing, and to make sure we didn’t need anything as we continued our planning. He was always very responsive to any communication and was more than happy to meet with us anytime we felt necessary. He worked with our hectic schedule for any of needs- including shooting out engagement photos in the freezing cold with thousands of people around and you couldn’t even tell. He captured every photo he took perfectly and told our story better than I think any one else could. We still look through our photos and remember every single moment. I truly couldn’t recommend Cody enough for your big day, you won’t be in better hands.

I haven’t really written any reviews on people or services but I just have to brag on Cody. First of all, if you are a bride that has a lot of anxiety like me, Cody is the perfect photographer. He has such a calm demeanor that instantly being around him, your anxiety decreases. He checks in on you and not just because he feels like he has to, but because he genuinely cares about you and your well being. He works so hard. When I say he works so hard that really is not giving him justice. He is there with you every step of the way. Rehearsal dinner he is there. Setting up the venue he is there (and asking how he can help). 7:00 am getting ready he is there. 10:00 pm at the last dance he is there. Not only is he just there, but he is living it and breathing it with you. He puts his whole heart and soul into making your wedding the most important and most wonderful experience. He listens to your requests and never judges you even if your crazy comes out a little! Not only is he there with you and capturing the moments, but we received our pictures back within 2 weeks! They are breathtaking and every time I look at them I fall in love with that day and my husband all over again. Cody truly is the most fantastic photographer and for all anxiety filled brides, he will calm the storm.

There are not enough great things that i can say for Cody and Blackcap Photography. Blackcap's work is state of the art, as this is evident by any of Cody's work. Throughout this Covid-19 pandemic, Cody was there the entire step of the way for us. He went above and beyond what we could have ever imagined. When you hire Blackcap Photography, you are not only getting the best Wedding Photographers there is, but you are getting an individual who will do anything to make your day special. Cody excels at making your day everything that you can imagine. If I could give any new engaged couple some unsolicited advice (because that's what all newly engaged couples love), it would be the one MUST is that you have hire Blackcap Photography. Having Cody there to capture your special day will be a decision you'll never regret.

Cody is the BEST! If I could give him more than 5 stars, I would. He arrived at the venue the same time the bridal party arrived and stayed with us til the very end....a 14-hour day. He was sooo much fun to work with and made everyone feel so comfortable. I couldn’t have asked more from him. He was like part of my wedding party by the end of the night. Several guests came up to me throughout the night commenting on how amazing our photographer was....plus our photos were incredible.

We hired Cody to be our photographer for our May wedding and soon realized that was one of the best financial investments we made! His professionalism and support truly made our day picture perfect! I never expected to hire a photographer that would be enthused and excited to be involved in all aspects of the wedding weekend. Especially after I handed him an extensive photo wish list! He took it in stride to ensure we got what we wanted. I could sit here and continue to tell you how fantastic Cody was and how I would recommended him in a heartbeat. Cody truly puts you first and makes it so your day is picture perfect!

Hiring Cody as our wedding photographer was definitely the best decision my husband and I made! All of our photos turned out wonderfully. Cody is extremely dedicated, professional, and kind in addition to being a skilled photographer. Communication leading up to the wedding was 110% from him. He delivered on everything he promised and more. On top of taking our engagement and wedding photos as expected, he even came to our rehearsal dinner just to get to know the family better and took pictures there to share with us too! I cannot say enough good things about Cody, but I'll end with this: If you want a photographer who takes a real interest in his work, has a timely turn around of photos, and captures all the little moments, he's your guy.

Cody with Blackcap Photography in Des Moines needs to be your wedding photographer immediately. He is down to earth, flexible, reasonably priced, polite and timely. I didn’t even notice him taking pictures the entire time he was so stealth! We got an engagement session AND a personalized USB case with our wedding photos which were completed within 2 weeks of the event! I would 10/10 recommend him to anybody and everybody.

It all started when we booked our engagement pictures with Cody. We were living in Michigan at the time and he generously offered to make the trip to shoot our engagement photos where we dreamed of having them. He worked hard to find spots that would be a beautiful backdrop, even when he had never stepped foot in the area before then. We had our photos back within 2 weeks and we were blown away! As the weeks flew by to our wedding day, Cody made it a point to check in with us to see if we needed anything and to simply ask how everything was going. Then came wedding day. Cody was there from rehearsal dinner the night before and up at the salon at 8am to capture all the moments - not to mention, driving over 80 miles to get there. When I had my one moment of weakness, Cody was there to reassure me he would do everything in his power to get us caught back up to the timeline - and he did just that with time to spare! He stayed all night until we began cleaning up, capturing candid moments on the dance floor, crowd reactions and memories we had forgotten about until we saw the pictures. To have a photographer literally capture every moment to preserve the best day of our lives was the best investment we could have made. From the bottom of our hearts, Thank you Cody!!!

My husband and I cannot say enough great things about Cody (blackcap photography). From our initial booking consultation over the phone, he was calming and was able to answer all of my questions. Cody gave us a call each month to ask if we had any questions at all regarding any aspect of the wedding. He has taken photos for so many weddings that he was able to answer questions about the day-of timeline, caterer logistics, limo questions, and other random topics. When taking our engagement and wedding day photos, Cody was there before we were and dressed exactly as he said he would be (one of our interview questions). Cody also attended our reception dinner and rehearsal so he could become familiar with our ceremony location. How amazing! Cody was able to form relationships with members of our families which corresponded over to the next day's ceremony events. Cody seemed to be everywhere taking pictures, but he was never in the way of anything. We received both our engagement photos and ceremony photos extremely quickly and we could not be happier with how they turned out. Again, we cannot say enough great things about Cody.

We booked Cody for our June 2018 wedding and are incredibly happy with how everything turned out. Cody is a genuinely good guy who has a passion for his work. He has a demeanor that works well in the stressful world of weddings. He’s always cool and calm, regardless of what comes up. I also cannot stress enough the value Cody provides. His prices are extremely reasonable, and he’s there for every moment of the wedding day. We spent a lot of time looking for a photographer, and none came close to providing the value Cody does. Both our engagement and wedding photos turned out great! They have a unique feel to them that captured all of the important moments, big and small. Cody went above and beyond on the wedding day to ensure things turned out great. From simple pointers at various times, to actually moving a van that was in the way, he did it all. He was quick to get the key shots, but was never “in the way” whatsoever. He also had the eye to pull us aside for a few minutes at just the right time during the reception for pictures that turned out to be some of our favorites. I would highly recommend Cody for anyone looking for a wedding photographer!

Cody is literally the best! From engagement picture to full coverage of our wedding, he captured every unique moment. Guests never even knew he was there which made for the best shots!

I cannot say enough good things about Cody. He was amazing throughout the entire wedding planning process. He has a wonderful sense of calm about him that makes the entire process that much easier. He is extremely professional, kind, and truly cares about getting to know the couple and make their day as special as possible. He was friendly, courteous, and polite to all guests at the wedding. If you want to have a special experience with your photographer, book Cody. You WILL NOT be disappointed!

Cody was absolutely incredible! He went above and beyond our expectations and we walked away with amazing wedding photos that we will cherish for the rest of our lives. Cody was responsive and eager to meet our every need/request even months after the wedding. We cannot recommend him enough.

My review became wordy, here's an overview, with details below: * Complete professionalism, at all times * Awesome personality, was extremely friendly, relaxed my wife and I during the process * Great quality of shots/editing * Dedicated to the art, but more importantly, to the people he is working with * Amazing value We found Cody through Thumbtack back in the spring. When he first reached out to us, I was extremely surprised. His attitude was great, and his beliefs about photography and the business were exceptional. Originally, we were only going to go to Cody for our engagement pictures, as we had other wedding plans. The engagement pictures and photoshoot were superb. He made us feel comfortable in a typically uncomfortable situation. Not only did he shoot great shots, but he came up to Ames to shoot on campus. His pricing for engagement pictures, by themselves, was perfect. When we decided to have our wedding in Iowa instead of Wisconsin, we spoke with Cody about doing our pictures for the ceremony. Cody rolled the price of engagement pictures into the wedding price, and was flexible in our needs. He was willing to make the drive, even for the morning ceremony (sorry Cody!). He arrived at 6:30 a.m. for our 10:00 a.m. ceremony, in order to prep for the wedding. The dedication shown by Cody was extremely important to my wife and I. Throughout the day, he was there in all the right moments, but surprisingly discrete in his work. When we needed direction (the formal shots) he was there to point us in the right direction. At lunch, he sat with us and joined right in on the conversation, which was very welcome. As he stated in the beginning, he doesn't see us so much as clients, but as friends, and it certainly felt that way! We had a very intimate wedding, and a non-typical reception of boating on the lake. He braved the rocking dock to get our departure on the boat, which we also appreciated. The turn around time of the touched up images is also something I'm extremely impressed with. My brother's photographer took several months to get them completed. Cody stands by his word when he says he will get them back to you quickly (engagement pictures that week, wedding ones are this weekend). All in all, we would suggest him to absolutely anybody. Cody surpassed all my expectations of a photographer. He provided my wife and I with great images of our special day(s), and captured the essence of my wife and I's relationship. Our wedding went perfectly and Cody's professionalism, personality, and commitment to providing us with memories definitely added to that feeling of a perfect day.

Cody Kilgore exceeded my fiancé and I's expectations for our engagement pictures. He was very thorough and took his time to get any special shots that we asked for. He did not limit our time and was open to go to different locations without any extra charge. The cherry on top is that he delivered beautiful digitally edited pictures within 5 days of our session. He is easy to work with and he stands behind his work.