Colby Campbell Photography

Midwest + USA

About This Vendor

Intimate + Inclusive Wedding Photographer

Hey! I'm Colby Campbell, a wedding photographer based out of Des Moines, IA, and I'm a professional hype man. It's my full-time job to create space for you to be your goofy, sappy self — and to put the joy and intimacy of your partnership on camera. Fresh, never-boring photos are guaranteed. This is about YOU, after all. Telling your love story means we get to break the rules, and breaking the rules means no stiff poses, dead eyes, or pained smiles. I call it un-posed... you'll see what I mean. Here’s the deal: We’re gonna get to know each other REAL well. I’m gonna play 20 questions about your life and relationship. We're gonna be in touch with our feelings. You’ll have the chance to roast your partner. If it gets steamy, it gets steamy — y'all are smokin’ hot, so it only makes sense. This is not school picture day, so let’s all agree to bring the noise. All wedding packages include digital downloads, engagement sessions, wedding day timeline consultations, and 50 miles of travel. A portion of proceeds from all weddings is donated to OneIowa, a nonprofit dedicated to improving the lives of LGBT+ Iowans. Add-on items such as a second photographer, additional hourly coverage, polaroids, expedited 1-week delivery, heirloom wedding albums, and more are available. Inquire for pricing and package information. We'll set up a quick phone call to make sure we vibe, talk through your vision for the wedding, and answer all your burning questions. I can't wait to meet you!

Details

Destination Weddings

Destination Wedding Packages

Photo Shoot Types

Bridal Portraits, Day After Session, Engagement

Photo & Video

Digital Files, Drone, Film Photography, Online Proofing, Photo, Second Shooter Available, Social Media Sharing, Wedding Albums

Photo & Video Styles

Artistic, Documentary, Lifestyle, Modern

Wedding Activities

Getting Engaged, Rehearsals & Parties, After Party, Wedding

Awards and Affiliations

Colby Campbell Photography Reviews

Reviewed On 1/25/2022 by Maria S

Colby is absolutely amazing! We walked in to our engagement photoshoot completely blind. We didn't know what to expect, what to do, how to prepare, even how to dress! He helped us from beginning to end, made it happen on such short notice, and ...

we couldn't be happier with our pictures. His creativity and experience helped us feel instantly at ease and he was so fantastic to work with. I would absolutely recommend him for any family, engagement, wedding or event!

Reviewed On 10/31/2022 by Caroline W

Colby is amazing! If you want laid back photo sessions that showcase YOU and your personality, he’s your guy.

Response from the Vendor on 11/01/2022

Aw thanks Caroline!! You had such an amazing wedding day - I'll never forget that weather!!

Reviewed On 3/22/2022 by Sarah K

My husband and I met Colby while in college, and became friends with him. When my husband and I got engaged and started shopping around for photographers, we fell in love with Colby's style! His shots seemed candid, but organized. I would sa...

y Colby has a knack for getting the perfect moments. Colby is so much fun to work with! When he did our engagement session, he came out to my husband's family farm to capture the theme of our wedding. He was up for featuring the cattle and our dog in the photos. When our wedding came around, I sent him a list of the necessary poses and he figured out a schedule for the big day. It was such a great day working with him because he made it go so smoothly and feel effortless. I can't so enough how much I enjoyed working with him! Colby is so talented and the pictures are proof of that talent! The lighting, the sunsets, the poses, etc, are all things that make Colby stand out as the photographer you want behind the camera for your wedding or engagement sessions! I look forward to working with Colby more as he's branching into other realms, like family photos and newborn sessions. You CANNOT go wrong with Colby!!

Reviewed On 2/03/2022 by Sue S

Colby Campbell is one of the most professional people I’ve ever met. Colby was hired to shoot our daughter EadieMarie’s wedding photos. We were all very happy with his work. From his easy going personality to the very creative sense and style ...

in his finished product, Colby is an excellent choice. I highly recommend Colby Campbell as your wedding photographer.

Reviewed On 2/03/2022 by Haley P

Colby did an amazing job with our engagement and wedding photos. He captured real moments without being intrusive and was a calming presence throughout our wedding day. We are so thankful for the beautiful work Colby did and to have these momen...

ts captured forever. Honestly, it's hard not to love Colby. You will never regret hiring him for your next adventure.

Reviewed On 2/02/2022 by Lauren R

Colby Campbell Photography was a joy to work with throughout the entire process of booking a wedding photographer. From engagement photos to planning for the wedding to the end results, it was such a smooth process! We absolutely love our photo...

s and are excited to cherish them for a lifetime. Colby is also very warm, accepting, easy to get along with, supportive during wedding day tears (writing from my bride perspective!), and down to let you do the goofiest of photos while also capturing pure romance. 15/10 would recommend!!

Reviewed On 2/02/2022 by Ashley B

Colby is easy to work with, establishes consistent and deep rapport with clients, and captures the most amazing moments of your most celebrated days. Truly, one of the best people you could ask to work with and the quality of photos is unbeliev...

able!

Reviewed On 2/02/2022 by Andrea D

Colby was fantastic! He did our engagement photos and our wedding, and he was so easy to work with. His communication beforehand was super professional and he got us our photos in a timely manner. He was the best! You have to give him a chance!...

We’d do it again in a heartbeat!

Reviewed On 1/29/2022 by Anthony P

Colby made our Wedding exceptionally special with his photography and presence at our wedding. Very personable, professional, and takes excellent photos! Everyone enjoyed him being there capturing this special day and would highly recommend to ...

anyone looking for a great photographer for their wedding or special event.

Reviewed On 1/27/2022 by Jenna H

Can’t say enough great things about Colby! He was professional, timely, and great at communication. I never had to worry about issues with photography and we were pleased with our photos!

Reviewed On 1/26/2022 by Stephanie V

Colby was our wedding photographer, and we could not have loved working with him more! He captured so many of the most precious moments for us, taking all of the pictures we asked for and so many more!

Reviewed On 1/25/2022 by Hannah A

I cannot put into words how perfectly Colby Campbell Photography made our special day. From day one we knew that Colby was going to be amazing to work with and that we had found the photographer to bring our wedding day to life and he did just ...

that! The quality is top-notch and his passion shows through his work. I often go back and look through our photos from our wedding and I am in awe of how every moment was captured so perfectly. I would highly recommend him to anyone who is in need of a photographer for any type of event as they will bring joy, fun, and help you capture memories to look back on for years to come. Thank you Colby Campbell Photography!

Reviewed On 1/25/2022 by Ian G

I have worked with Colby Campbell an uncountable number of times: He has taken taken every headshot of mine for the past 7 years, photographed the poster for my one-man show, and has photographed several weddings that I have both worked (DJ) an...

d been a part of (wedding party). But perhaps most importantly, Colby went indescribably above-and-beyond to photograph my proposal, traveling 867 miles on little sleep in order to hide behind a church organ to capture perhaps the biggest moment in my life thus far. His portfolio of work speaks for itself, but what the photos can't quite tell you directly is his Colby's charm and professionalism: His ability to take command of an event in order to capture every moment is unmatched, and he does so in a way that makes any subject behind the camera feel at both ease and full of joy. There is not a person on earth I trust more behind a camera than Colby Campbell, and my recommendation for his services cannot be overstated. Hire him! :)

Contact Info for Colby Campbell Photography

Midwest + USA

(515) 519-6005

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Meet the Team

Colby

Owner

I’m Colby (he/him), your local neighborhood dog parent/beer lover/former mascot/barbershop singer/wedding photographer. My love language is shouting compliments at you. I love people and hate crowds. I prefer long hikes in the mountains to ones on the beach, but both are better than sitting at home. I really don’t like having my photo taken. My work is joyful, meaningful, and full of energy. My favorite photos feel like they’re alive and moving. They stir something in my chest. They make me feel the sun on my skin.If you’re picking up what I’m putting down, then let's connect IRL!

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