Eric W Osborn

Best of Weddings (4x)

Iowa, Wisconsin, Illinois, Minnesota, and Destinations

$4,000 starting price

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About this vendor

Eric

Owner

In business: 11+ years

Team: 1 member

Languages: English

Inviting & Warm Photography To Match Your Love!

Based around Cedar Rapids, IA, Eric W Osborn is an experienced wedding photographer. Adored by couples for his thoughtful and compassionate approach, this professional reinvents his role as a creative, becoming a confidante and loyal friend. Eric has been collaborating with to-be-weds on their wedding photography for years and approaches each event with passion, authenticity, and a spot-on sense of humor. From your first message to your final gallery delivery; he aims to help you feel at ease with the process. Eric uses an inviting and warm photography style. When he's not behind a camera he is an avid lover of movies, a friend to all dogs, and the proud owner of numerous burgundy pants. This expert will surely inspire a much-needed laugh on your wedding day, perhaps by design. Eric's wedding and travel elopement packages include unlimited hours of photography, a free engagement shoot, and an additional photographer, if necessary. While also helping you create your wedding timeline and location scouting, if needed. Following your celebration, you will receive your photos as digital files via an online gallery where you can also download and print your memories. Happy to come to you; Eric can travel internationally or drive as far as Wisconsin, Illinois, and Minnesota. He has been and will be traveling to Florida, California, and Hawaii as well! He would love to chat to get this party started!

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Prices & packages

Weddings

$4,000 starting price

Weddings

$4,000 starting price

Contact for hours

Unlimited hours of coverage

Complimentary engagement session

Option of 1 or 2 photographers

Customized day-of timeline

Online gallery of all edited images

Travel Elopements

$3,000 starting price

Travel Elopements

$3,000 starting price

Contact for hours

Unlimited hours of coverage

Complimentary engagement session

Option of 1 or 2 photographers

Location assistance (if needed)

Customized day-of timeline

Online gallery of all edited images

Weddings
$4,000 starting price
Weddings
$4,000 starting price
Contact for hours
Contact for hours
Unlimited hours of coverage
Unlimited hours of coverage
Complimentary engagement session
Complimentary engagement session
Option of 1 or 2 photographers
Option of 1 or 2 photographers
Customized day-of timeline
Customized day-of timeline
Online gallery of all edited images
Online gallery of all edited images
Travel Elopements
$3,000 starting price
Travel Elopements
$3,000 starting price
Contact for hours
Contact for hours
Unlimited hours of coverage
Unlimited hours of coverage
Complimentary engagement session
Complimentary engagement session
Option of 1 or 2 photographers
Option of 1 or 2 photographers
Location assistance (if needed)
Location assistance (if needed)
Customized day-of timeline
Customized day-of timeline
Online gallery of all edited images
Online gallery of all edited images

Starting prices may not include all fees a vendor may charge. Contact the photographer for customized services and quotes.

Details

Destination Weddings

Destination Wedding Packages

Photo Shoot Types

Bridal Portraits
Engagement

Photo & Video

Digital Files
Online Proofing
Photo
Printed Enlargements
Printed Proofs
Second Shooter Available

Photo & Video Styles

Artistic
Classic
Documentary
Dramatic
Lifestyle
Modern

Wedding Activities

Getting Engaged
Rehearsals & Parties
After Party
Wedding
After Party

5

out of 5.0

40 reviews

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1/12/2024 • Derek J

Eric is on top of everything; he could be a wedding planner if he wanted to! Besides the amazing photos, Eric made sure that we knew he was there to help us with anything we needed from wedding prep to day of support. One of my favorite things about Eric, was his professionalism and preparedness when it came to family photos: he was able to wrangle all the people that we needed and make the formations go as quick as possible. Eric's ability to switch between shooting candids, still life, and staged photos is unmatched, and they all look equally amazing. He captured the pure essence of our day in a way we can reflect on forever.

Response from the Vendor on 01/12/2024

I so loved every chance I got to chat with you, your significant other, family, and friends! It was all so incredible and I’m really grateful!

11/29/2023 • Shounam C

As a professional videographer, Eric was absolutely amazing to work alongside with. The experience he gave to us vendors, the couple, and the families on Claire's wedding day was nothing short of the best! He embodies his personality, he's hilarious, previously worked with the other vendors, and we loved how easy going the day was. We don't write a lot of reviews for many other professionals in the industry and we definitely want to work alongside him and his team for many more weddings to come! Seriously...we can't say it enough, we heavily recommend 10/10 to reach out to him, get to know him, and see the value he brings. You can't go wrong choosing Eric for your big celebration!

Response from the Vendor on 12/03/2023

Shounam! You are truly one of a kind and I hope I get to work with you so much more in the future! Your humility and your genuine personality will carry you so far!

10/13/2023 • Brandy M

We were initially drawn to Eric when looking at previous wedding photos he had taken. His attention to detail and style of shooting was beautiful and exactly what we were looking for. After our first phone consult I truly felt like we were best friends. Eric is so sincere and genuine. He listened to everything we were looking for and also had questions and timelines that we hadn't even thought of. Our engagement pictures were a blast and we had so much fun and felt very comfortable with Eric. He worked up a timeline and reached out to our venue and other vendors to coordinate our day perfectly. The day of the wedding Eric was such a huge help. He talked everyone up, had fun with us, and again, that attention to detail was spot on. Our photos were returned quickly and were absolutely stunning. I am so glad to have met Eric and would recommend him to everyone.

Response from the Vendor on 10/13/2023

Brandy!! I so loved being a little part of your day! It was an absolute blessing and joy to celebrate you!

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10/02/2023 • Colin S

We worked with Eric for our engagement and wedding photos - he turned out to be such an incredible person to bring on board! Eric put us first, really getting to know my wife and I, and learning what we wanted for our photos. All of our friends, family and wedding party noted how warm and friendly Eric always was, and the photos turned out better than we could've imagined! We absolutely recommend Eric!

Response from the Vendor on 10/02/2023

I’m over here smiling like an idiot remembering how incredibly fun your wedding day was! It felt like seeing all of my old friends and I will cherish it for forever!

4/19/2023 • Melissa N

Eric is genuinely one of the kindest people I’ve ever met!! He was our favorite vendor to work with by far. Even my mom and dog loved him. Our wedding and engagement photographs turned out beautiful! Both him and his wife Ashley were very professional, reliable, and responsive. Our wedding party also had a blast taking photographs with them! I would recommend Eric to any of my friends and family in a heartbeat!! You will gain not just a photographer but a lifelong friend!

Response from the Vendor on 04/19/2023

Wow! I’m crying out here! Thank you so much! The warmth and love you, your family, and friends showed us was overwhelmingly amazing! We will always cherish that forever!

4/04/2023 • Natalie F

Eric went above and beyond for our engagement and our wedding! We had to navigate changing wedding dates and venues due to the pandemic and he was there for us every step of the way and supported all of our changes. He always responded to my texts so quickly and offered advice, support, and solutions! He definitely was our hype guy the day of the wedding, along with his amazing wife, Ashley. Our wedding photos were everything I asked for and wanted! Eric is the real deal, truly AMAZING!!!

Response from the Vendor on 04/04/2023

Natalie! Thank you so much!! Your wedding was such an amazing day! You really made us feel like a part of the group and that made our job so easy!

4/04/2023 • Alyssa P

Eric was great! He shot both our engagement session and our wedding, and our photos are amazing. We loved his energy and personality, which made our experience that much better!

Response from the Vendor on 04/04/2023

Thank you so much!! Your love is infectious and your wedding was so full of life! It was such a blast!!!

4/04/2023 • Makayla O

Eric truly made our wedding day so special. He is professional, kind, funny, and so so helpful in making my dreams become a reality! His attention to detail and ability to capture more than just a photograph is beyond words. From flying to a different state to take our engagement photos, to always being available to bounce ideas off of, to making us feel so comfortable in front of the camera, I could not have asked for a more perfect person to spend our day with!

Response from the Vendor on 04/04/2023

Well, I’m crying! Thank you so much! It was so beautiful being able to be a little slice of your wedding and I’m so excited to see all of the amazing things your little family achieves!

7/17/2022 • Abby D

Oh my goodness!!! Not only did Eric do our amazing engagement photos, he and his wife also did our wedding photos! No words can describe how thankful we are for such a wonderful experience! He was funny, he helped us to let loose and get out of our shell, they were patient with our wedding party while getting all of the pictures we wanted and so sweet! We love them and would recommend them over and over again!!

Response from the Vendor on 07/17/2022

You’re absolutely amazing! We’re so grateful that we got to help celebrate your love and capture those memories for you!

5/23/2022 • Deanna F

Eric was absolutely phenomenal on our special day. We just got our sneak peek and we CANNOT WAIT to get the rest back! We have heard nothing but great feedback from our guests about how amazing the photos are. He captured everything we were even looking to obtain and so much more. We love his style photography and he truly just made our day fun. He made sure everything went so smoothly and was also the calm cool collected piece we sometimes needed as well. I would without any hesitation recommend Eric for any type of event you are looking for within his realm. The photos themselves are so timeless and elegant. It’s been almost a week and we cannot stop looking at them!

Response from the Vendor on 05/23/2022

Deanna! Thank you so much!! I was so blessed beyond belief to be a part of your wedding!

11/23/2021 • Max W

It wasn’t even my wedding, but I’m taking a second to let everyone know how much Eric and his wife enhanced the experience of a wedding I was recently in. While being absolutely professional, they were a blast to work with and completely positive on a day that often carries more stress and negativity than it should. Your actual wedding itself (not just the pictures) will be better if you work with the Osborns as your photographer.

Response from the Vendor on 11/23/2021

Max!! Thank you so very much! Everyone was a such a joy to work with! One of the most easy, but fun wedding days we’ve been blessed enough to be a part of without a doubt!

7/21/2021 • Madison S

I would give Eric (and his soon-to-be wife/second shooter, Ashley!) 100 stars if I could. He blew away all of our expectations. Obviously he is talented photographer - anyone can see that from his website and sample photos. But he truly goes above and beyond to make your day special. He always responded in a timely manner, was totally transparent, and overall a consummate professional. He is also so incredibly personable and fun to be around. My husband and I left our engagement session feeling like we made a new friend. Honestly, if he wasn't shooting our wedding, we would have invited him and Ashley anyway! If you at all are attracted to Eric's photography style, I recommend him without hesitation. It was the best money I spent on my wedding!

Response from the Vendor on 07/21/2021

I’m legitimately ugly crying! Thank you for letting us be a part of a whole new chapter for you both. We’re so grateful to know you!

4/08/2021 • Nicole W

Eric was such an amazing photographer to work with for our wedding! My husband and I were so nervous for the photos for both our engagement shoot and the wedding because we are not good posed-picture takers (it makes us feel awkward). Eric really knew how to get us out of our own heads and just make us feel natural. The pictures turned out to be such an authentic reflection of our relationship! He showed up early on the day of the wedding and let us know that he really was there for us and whatever we needed. He’s such a genuine person and we such a delight to work with. We cannot say enough good things about him and his work. Wish we could give him 10 stars!

Response from the Vendor on 04/08/2021

Nicole! Thank you so much for the kind words! You both killed it and your day was absolutely wonderful!

3/16/2021 • Shelbi D

Could not thank Eric enough for all his work to help make our day wonderful! He is very professional and goes above and beyond his role by helping with the day of timeline to helping keep me calm on the big day to providing me with the perfect pictures!! He is a wonderful wedding photographer and really knows what he is doing and all the ways to help!

Response from the Vendor on 03/17/2021

Shelbi!! Thank you so much for letting Ashley and I be a part of your beautiful day! It was truly a blessing to be there for you!

3/05/2021 • Kirsten J

Eric is an amazing photographer and person! He is so genuine and so funny! He was constantly making us laugh and because of that, he caught some of my favorite pictures! Not only was he amazing on our wedding day, but having him help us prepare the timeline of events beforehand was extremely helpful. Eric also was always asking Trent and I if we needed anything throughout our entire day, which was extremely thoughtful and almost unheard of from any other photographer. He took both our engagement and wedding photos and they are my FAVORITE pictures across the board. He is also willing to travel without travel fees and to me this was a big win especially with all things COVID19. He is super flexible and easy-going. I would recommend Eric to anyone and everyone! You will not be disappointed one bit!!

Response from the Vendor on 03/05/2021

Kirsten!! Thank you so much! You and Trent made it so easy. It wasn’t hard at all to see why such genuine people gravitate towards you two!

2/28/2021 • Ashley D

Though we weren't able to meet in person before the wedding due to our short engagement, Eric was available to answer any questions we had in a timely manner and was wonderful to plan with; everything from contract questions to helping set up a timeline for the day of and even recommendations for other vendors. By the time our wedding day arrived, it felt like seeing an old friend instead of meeting a stranger. He kept us laughing and made taking photos fun and you can see the love and joy we were feeling in every one of the beautiful pictures. If you're looking for someone to provide beautiful photos along with witty one liners, all while being super down to earth and relatable; hire Eric. You won't regret it.

Response from the Vendor on 03/05/2021

Ashley! Your day was exactly like seeing old friends! I’m so grateful for you!!

2/26/2021 • Jennifer C

Eric was so wonderful and accommodating. He listened to us and made sure all of our needs were met. He created the whole schedule for our day working around our ceremony time. He was incredibly flexible with constantly changing plans due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The pictures he provided us with were absolutely wonderful! He truly captured my husband and I in all of our pictures and let us be ourselves, they don't look posed and awkward at all. I would hire him again in a heartbeat.

Response from the Vendor on 03/05/2021

You were such a blessing to not only work with but to get to know as well! Thank you so much!!

8/29/2020 • Kenna C

You won't find anything less than a 5 star review for Eric. We hired him for my 08/15/20 wedding, and he was absolutely amazing to work with. As a person he is genuine, funny, and so kind. We are definitely camera shy people, and he knew exactly how to get us to relax and guided us through the process so he could get the most beautiful shots. He was creative and had suggestions that perfectly played off of who we were as a couple. He stayed in touch with me from our very first call, always offering support, referrals for other vendors, and helped me walk through a well-organized timeline for the day of the wedding to ensure no photos were missed. You want to have 100% confidence in your vendors so you can relax and enjoy yourself as the bride and groom, knowing they'll capture everything that is important to you (including moments you didn't know you wanted or didn't know you missed!) I highly recommend Eric, you will not be disappointed!!

Response from the Vendor on 08/29/2020

Wow! I’m at a loss for words. Thank you so so much, Kenna!

6/26/2020 • Bryce F

Eric is an absolute pro! His presence and professionalism were perfect for the event. One of the pictures that he took of my family is the best picture that we have together.

Response from the Vendor on 06/26/2020

Thank you so much, Bryce!!

6/16/2020 • Heather B

Eric was a dream photographer to have for our wedding! His dedication to us and his professionalism shined during every step of the process: the decision making process, the months/weeks/days leading up to the wedding, and the day of. During the planning process, the couple has a lot going on and we were no exception. Eric communicated with us openly and often which made us feel at ease about his role for us as we got closer to the big day. On our wedding day, Eric was attentive, calm, and composed (even with our very, very large group). He was more than willing to take the reins on keeping the day on schedule and letting my groom and I relax (and not make ANY decisions). Eric is not just a photographer but a partner in the planning process and your biggest cheerleader on the wedding day. We are so thankful that we chose Eric to capture our day and we will never stop recommending him!

Response from the Vendor on 06/16/2020

Heather! Wow! Thank you so much my heart is so full. I’m so grateful that I could have such a wonderful impact on your special day. Literally every single person involved with your wedding was an absolute joy!

4/28/2020 • Amber C

Would absolutely recommend Eric to any couple on their big day! He was easy-going, personable, and helped to make our day flow seamlessly and stress-free. Eric took the time to really get to know my husband and I, and captured many beautifully candid moments- At no point did we feel pressured or posed. The final results speak for themselves: Stunning! 🥰