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produced gorgeous photos well-beyond our expectations that we will cherish forever! We had so much fun working with Cody, as did all of our friends and family. Our guests haven’t stopped talking about how much they loved him. By the end of our wedding experience, Cody had become much more of a friend to us than just another wedding vendor. We would highly recommend him to any couple looking for an extra special, easy and fun experience!

tly put us at ease and reassured us that we were in the right hands. He’s truly passionate about his work and goes above and beyond to make sure your day is everything you dreamed of. Throughout the entire process he checks in—not just about photos, but about anything you might need along the way. The photos speak for themselves, beautifully capturing both the big and small moments. On the wedding day, he kept us on track and brought our vision to life effortlessly. We honestly cannot recommend Cody or thank him enough!

aking our wedding day absolutely perfect. We had been working with Cody for quite a while, originally planning a big wedding. Then life gave us the best surprise—my wife got pregnant! With that exciting news, we decided a traditional wedding might not be the best fit anymore. That’s when Cody suggested a micro wedding in Aspen, CO at the Maroon Bells Amphitheater—and honestly, it couldn’t have been more perfect. From that point on, Cody didn’t just help us adjust—he took the lead. As both our photographer and wedding planner, he helped us reimagine the entire day. His communication and responsiveness were amazing, and his professionalism made everyone feel completely comfortable. He came to our dinner the night before, got to know all our guests, and walked everyone through the plan for the big day—like a true pro. He also did an insane amount of behind-the-scenes work: researching the Aspen area (which we had never been to), scouting out reception spots (we ended up loving Venga Venga), and even arranging for flowers to be delivered. Yes, he found the flowers. Cody handled everything—and did it all with genuine care and enthusiasm. And the photos? They’re stunning. Every shot is full of life and emotion. He perfectly captured our joy, our love, and the beauty of that incredible mountain backdrop. We would recommend Cody to absolutely anyone—whether you’re planning a big celebration or an intimate ceremony, you couldn’t be in better hands. He’s incredibly talented, endlessly helpful, and just an awesome person to have by your side on one of the most important days of your life. Thank you, Cody. You weren’t just our photographer—you were the heart of the whole operation.

p communication throughout the planning process and assisted with finding other vendors as well. The photos themselves were perfect and I couldn't have asked for better! He helped the whole wedding vision come to life! I am not super tuned in to the best shots/poses and he helped us figure it out to get some really cool shots! I put a lot of trust in him and it was well placed. Could not recommend a better photographer!! If you are looking for someone you trust, who will bring your vision to life, and make you feel comfortable the whole time, this is your guy!!

take some pictures and get to know our wedding party which made the wedding day that much better! Cody captured our day perfectly and did a wonderful job! We would recommend Cody to anyone looking for a great photographer who is flexible and funny!

, we were very excited to choose Cody. From the initial consultation, we knew we made an awesome choice! He reassured us that we would not have the same issues with him! He was very attentive to the small details during pictures and the planning process. An added bonus is that he comes to rehearsal practice to meet the family! I would pick Cody again in a heart beat! I can’t wait to get the pictures back!

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lly found the right person, regardless of where or when the wedding would be - he was my first, most important vendor to book. Not only are his photography skills impeccable but he helped with SO MUCH MORE! He brings the best vibes, knows his way around a wedding beyond the photography, and I never felt so comfortable and safe and like I was in the best hands possible for our wedding. He captures the best moments and we will cherish all our wedding photos for a lifetime! He’s more than a photographer so know that if you hire him, you are not just getting some person with a camera, but a genuine, selfless, funny, talented, and caring individual that just so happens to be a grade A photographer!

oot. He is so good at directing you for photos and does a great job working with your DJ and venue to create a perfect timeline. Not only that, but he's a super nice guy and really takes the time to get to know you and your wedding party. He's very professional and you can tell he loves what he does. We are so so thankful we chose him to be our photographer, and our photos turned out amazing!

. He pays attention to detail, is professional and overall made our visions become reality. I could not recommend him more!

r photos from start of the day getting ready until the lights came on at bar close. He was extremely professional, flexible, easy to work with, and most importantly captured all of our wedding memories perfectly!

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.

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!

rk 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.

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.

've never seen a wedding vendor work harder.

rk 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!

tains 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!

r, 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!!

uld get the photos we wanted. I would highly recommend for any and all events that require such amazing quality and quantity of photography!!

uld 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!

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

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.

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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!

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!

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!

kes 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!

and extremely talented. I could not recommend Cody enough and would choose to work with him again in a heartbeat!

e 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!

e 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!

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!

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!

ore 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❤️

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.

agement 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!!

he 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.

ken 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.

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

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!

ody 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!

e to do it all again, we would surely pick Cody!

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y, 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.

re that everyone is where they are supposed to be to balance pictures. He is extremely creative and really captured us as a couple.