Organic, Earth-Toned Wedding Photographer
Iowa, Midwest, Destination Weddings in the US
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Morgan Moon
OWNER
AWARD WINNER (6X)
Thanks to recommendations from couples on The Knot
Morgan Moon Photography is a Des Moines–based wedding photography studio, serving couples in Iowa and beyond. Led by photographer Morgan Moon, the experience is centered on telling your story in a way that feels natural and true to you. With gentle guidance and thoughtful prompts, Morgan helps you feel at ease so your photos reflect genuine connection, candid moments, and the emotion of your day.
Morgan believes the best images come from truly knowing her couples. From planning your engagement session to building a seamless wedding day timeline, she’s there every step of the way to make the process feel smooth and enjoyable. Collections are customizable to fit your vision and begin at $3,800.
Whether you’re planning an intimate beach elopement or a celebration surrounded by family and friends, Morgan Moon Photography offers a tailored experience to match. Your final images will be delivered in a personalized online gallery within six to eight weeks—ready to relive, share, and treasure for years to come.
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Destination Weddings
Destination Wedding Packages
Photo Shoot Types
Bridal Portraits
Engagement
Photo & Video
Digital Files
Online Proofing
Second Shooter Available
Social Media Sharing
Wedding Albums
Photo & Video Styles
Artistic
Classic
Documentary
Dramatic
Lifestyle
Modern
Vintage
Wedding Activities
Getting Engaged
Rehearsals & Parties
After Party
Wedding
After Party
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Meet the team
Morgan Moon
Owner
Hi, I am Morgan. My journey as a photographer began when my little girl was born. Since 2012, I knew instantly this was exactly what I wanted to do and have not looked back. I love to be able to capture a moment in time and freeze it for clients to have forever and ever. It feels like just yesterday that I married an art teacher or I was blessed with three little ones. The memories of those moments lives vivid in my heart. I want to be able to capture these moments for you so you can hold on to them forever.
Reviews
5.0
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Reviewers rave that Morgan is a talented, professional photographer who captures authentic, emotional images and delivers gorgeous galleries quickly. She’s organized, communicative, and helps with timelines, posing, and directing groups, making the day feel seamless and fun. Couples highly recommend her for weddings and future family sessions.Review photos
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Riley D
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5.0
2/20/2026
Morgan is absolutely amazing and was so easy to work with. She answered all questions I had and I felt like she genuinely cared about how our day went.
Our wedding photos are ever...
ything we dreamed of and more. She captured not just how the day looked, but exactly how it felt. Every time we look through our gallery, we’re right back in those moments. We are so beyond thankful for your talent and attention to every little detail. Truly the best decision we made for our wedding!
Sydney B
5.0
2/25/2026
We couldn’t have asked for a better wedding photographer than Morgan Moon. From the very beginning, she was so easy to talk to and made the whole process feel simple and stress-fre...
e. She’s incredibly professional and experienced, which helped with planning and keeping the wedding day moving on time. She made an effort to get to know us as a couple and what we wanted, which helped us relax and enjoy our day.
We’re still getting compliments on our engagement and wedding pictures all the time. We’re so grateful to have these memories captured so perfectly and would recommend Morgan in a heartbeat.
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Miranda H
5.0
2/17/2026
Morgan was simply the best wedding / engagement photographer we could have ever asked for. All of our time with her, she was playing music, we were laughing, giggling, having conve...
rsations and just being ourselves. She made our love story feel known and captured. She is so fun to be around and make our day go perfect. Both my husband and I felt very comfortable around her. And the pictures perfectly captured our day. The best!
Devan H
5.0
2/17/2026
From the very first conversation we had with Morgan I was beyond excited to work with her! Her professionalism, the excitement she had for our wedding and how she worked though our...
day (including our engagement pictures) was beyond what I had imagined. I look forward to any future pictures that we take in our lives and working with Morgan again.
I could not recommend her enough!
Brooke L
5.0
1/29/2026
Morgan was truly everything and more. From our engagement shoot to our wedding day, she made the entire process feel completely seamless and stress-free. Posing does not come natur...
ally to my husband and me, but she made us feel so comfortable in front of the camera and turned it into such a fun, natural experience.
She guided us every step of the way, helped us feel confident, and captured moments that felt genuine and true to us. Morgan was also incredibly helpful when it came to recommending other vendors and assisting us in creating a clear vision for our special day. We couldn’t have asked for a better photographer and are so grateful for her talent, support, and care throughout the entire journey.
Josie C
5.0
1/02/2026
Morgan took amazing photos for our wedding that we will treasure for the rest of our lives!
Kaitlyn R
5.0
12/16/2025
We couldn’t be happier with our experience with Morgan as our wedding photographer. She is incredibly talented and made the entire process feel effortless. She was flexible with o...
ur schedule for consultations and made the photography aspect of our wedding completely stress free. We never once felt like we were posing, and every photo looks natural and beautifully captures the emotion of the day. The image quality is outstanding, and the lighting is absolutely perfect. We will treasure these photos forever and highly recommend Morgan to anyone looking for an exceptional photographer.
Jillian S
5.0
12/14/2025
Morgan as our photographer was the best decision we made!!
My husband and I are not really photo people, but Morgan made everything feel so easy and actually fun!
The effort she ...
put in to get to know us as people was so appreciated, and now I feel I have a photographer for life (cause fun fact, she does more than just weddings!!)
And the photos… absolute perfection! I and everyone I show them too are obsessed with every single one (not kidding, I printed 600 of them)!
You will LOVE having Morgan as your photographer!
Korbyn J
5.0
12/12/2025
We have known Morgan since she took our child’s newborn photos a few years ago and knew she would be the perfect fit to capture our wedding day. She absolutely amazed us with jaw d...
ropping photos! Morgan’s creativity and ability to bring warmth into every image made our wedding photos truly stunning and unforgettable. She helped create forever memories of one of the most special days of our lives. She is incredibly talented, professional, and so much fun to work with. We will continue using her for future sessions with our family!
Marisa M
5.0
12/11/2025
Morgan was incredible. She made us feel comfortable, kept everything stress-free, and captured our day beautifully. Our photos are everything we hoped for and more. So grateful for...
her!
Samantha A
5.0
12/11/2025
Morgan was AMAZING! From being responsive and insightful, to capturing every moment on our day she was everything we could have asked for. Every photo was stunning and we feel so l...
ucky to have had her as our photographer for our wedding!
Haley H
5.0
7/11/2025
I can’t begin to recommend Morgan Moon enough! Not only does her talent of taking pictures speak for itself, she is also the most kind, comfortable and easiest person to work with....
Our engagement and wedding photos are breathtaking it’s almost impossible to choose which ones to hang up! So thankful for her!
Madison H
5.0
6/30/2025
Morgan was AMAZING to work with. Her warm and dreamy editing style drew me to her originally, but when you hire her you get so much more than beautiful captured memories. You get p...
eace of mind from her years of expertise and professionalism. She made sure everything went smoothly on our wedding day and brought such a positive presence – which calmed my nerves so much! I can't wait for her to capture more family memories in the future. Our wedding photos are better than I could've ever imagined and we will cherish them forever. Thank you for everything, Morgan!
HONG V
5.0
4/15/2025
All great things to say about Morgan! My wife and I had a great experience with her at both our engagement session and our wedding. She did a great job of prompting us with certain...
things to do or how to pose for a shot that made things look natural in the photos, which says a lot as I don’t consider myself very photogenic. We also had a very large family, where everyone wanted a photo, in which she was very patient through that process and was friendly with everyone. Morgan also assisted us with our timeline of events to make sure it integrated well with photos, and even helped direct family at times during the wedding reception to make sure items like cake cutting or dances were occurring at the right time. Overall the photos that we have received so far have been great, and we really enjoyed our time with Morgan. If we had to redo the wedding again, we would hire her again in a heartbeat.
Claire D
5.0
2/02/2025
Choosing Morgan as our wedding photographer was one of the best choices we made when planning. Not only did she capture our special moments so perfectly, but she was extremely easy...
to work with and truly wanted to help make it an enjoyable experience. Our only problem is now choosing which pictures to frame :)
Emily M
5.0
11/26/2024
Morgan is phenomenal! We love both our engagement photos and our wedding photos! She is so great at posing and prompting you to look your absolute best! She was so easy to work wit...
h and SO prepared! Need a tide pen? She’s got it. Need to blot away some tears? She’s got a beauty sponge. Need some hype music? She’s got it all! She made our wedding day so fun and smooth! I’ve gotten multiple comments from the wedding party and family on how impressed they were with Morgan, and countless compliments on our photos! We are so excited to print these out to frame and will truly cherish them forever! Thank you so much Morgan! We will definitely be using her again in the future!
Sarah M
5.0
11/24/2024
We couldn't be more thrilled with the experience we had with Morgan! From the very first moment, she was incredibly accommodating and made sure every detail of our day was captured...
beautifully. She took the time to understand exactly what we wanted, and then exceeded all of our expectations in every way.
Her ability to capture the magic and emotion of the day was beyond impressive. Each photo feels so genuine and filled with love—she really has an eye for those special, candid moments. Whether it was the big moments or the quiet, intimate ones, she made sure every part of our celebration was immortalized in the most stunning way.
We are so grateful for how seamlessly she worked with us and our families, always making sure we were comfortable and enjoying ourselves. It was clear she had a true passion for her craft, and it made all the difference in the world on our special day.
We highly recommend Morgan to anyone looking for a photographer who will not only meet, but exceed, all your wedding day expectations. Thank you for giving us such beautiful memories to treasure forever!
Zach W
5.0
11/19/2024
Morgan was amazing to work with! From the light-hearted engagement shoot to her coverage of our wedding day, we could not have asked for anything else. Morgan balances kindness and...
patience with directing the large groups of people and efficiency better than anyone else. We cannot recommend Morgan Moon enough!
Madeline S
5.0
11/07/2024
Morgan was the photographer for our wedding this past September. To say Morgan is a joy to work with is an understatement. She is incredibly talented! We never did any professional...
pictures before we got engaged, but Morgan did such an amazing job making my husband and I feel comfortable and coaching us to get some really beautiful pictures. Both galleries from our engagement and wedding day genuinely wow-ed me! I felt so confident and beautiful seeing our photos and I am so thankful we picked Morgan to be a part of our day.
Riley M
5.0
10/30/2024
Morgan is incredible! She was so amazing to work with and I absolutely adore her photography style. She is so efficient and kept us on schedule while creating a fun, easy-going env...
ironment. I loved that nothing felt too posed but we still got a lot of great direction from her. She captured everything perfectly and I would absolutely recommend Morgan if you are needing a photographer.
Madison D
5.0
10/21/2024
Morgan is AMAZING! Her communication is great and we both felt extremely comfortable in her hands. She made sure everyone was posed well and even brought a whole kit of touch up ma...
keup for small corrections and to help when the bugs started biting. We would 1000% recommend her to anyone looking for a photographer for any occasion.
Jessica G
5.0
8/29/2024
We absolutely LOVE Morgan. Her demeanor is a perfect mix of professional and fun. I felt like I had a best friend there to guide me through the day. But her work is pure genius. I...
am the least photogenic person on the planet, and Morgan made me look like a model. We also were shocked at how fast we received our pictures. The very next day, we received a sneak peak collogue of photos. And 4 weeks after that we received the rest! Morgan is phenomenal.
Nicole P
5.0
8/21/2024
We are so glad we chose Morgan to take our wedding photos. They are so beautiful! She paid great attention to detail and helped us feel at ease on the wedding day. Both my husband ...
and I always feel so awkward when taking professional photos, and she gave us tips to help relax a little and have fun. In our meetings prior to our wedding, she took notes on what kind of photos we wanted, made sure the photo timeline she created worked for us, and was prompt in answering any question I had. The day of the wedding, she kept us on track with our schedule and I didn't have to worry about anything other than having a great time. She even stepped in a few times when the venue didn't have something ready to go according to our schedule. She is awesome. We highly recommend her!
Tina L
5.0
7/18/2024
Morgan photographed our destination wedding and every aspect of working with her was fantastic. Upon first booking with her, we had a chat so that she could better visualize our we...
dding photo goals. We then had multiple chats throughout to make sure she understood what we were wanting and that we were on the same page. As for the actual day, we felt so comfortable with Morgan. You know how sometimes it can be awkward to take photos? Not with her! She made the whole thing seamless and we truly enjoyed ourselves. We received our photos back in a timely manner, and they were all SO good - it was hard to pick favorites! Overall, I would work with Morgan again and recommend her to any bride and groom looking for a photographer who truly cares, is active and involved, and puts in the extra effort to capture your big day.
Mallory W
5.0
7/14/2024
Morgan was truly the best choice we could have made to photograph our wedding. Her communication throughout the wedding planning process and the day of were spectacular. She helped...
run the day so well and I felt no stress knowing that she would get all the pictures done on time! She also made posing and the large group/family photos so seamless. I would 1000x over recommend Morgan to photograph your special day!
Rachel F
5.0
7/12/2024
Morgan did an amazing job! From start to finish she was kind and professional and knew exactly how to make us feel comfortable and special on our wedding day. She delivers the most...
beautiful photos and we are so grateful for her!
Denise F
5.0
7/12/2024
Over the moon happy with Morgan Moon
Photography! From start to finish, the most personalized and artistic photographer that we’ve ever worked with. Her work is breathtakingly beau...
tiful!!!🤍🤍
Georgia M
5.0
6/13/2024
Morgan was professional and such an effective communicator from the beginning! Not only did she take amazing photos but she helped keep the day flowing and on time! Would 10/10 cho...
ose her all over again!
Elli G
5.0
6/13/2024
We had the pleasure of having Morgan as our wedding photographer, and we couldn't have been happier. From the very beginning, Morgan demonstrated attentiveness to every detail. She...
took the time during our first meeting to understand our vision and listened carefully to our wishes, ensuring that every important moment was captured just as we had imagined.
On the day of the wedding, Morgan was so organized keeping our schedule going! She kept everything aligned with the main schedule, which allowed us to relax and enjoy our day without worrying about the timing. Her calm and professional demeanor made everyone feel at ease.
The final photos were perfect and truly captured our special day. We are grateful for Morgan's sweet heart, talent, and the care she put into our big day. We highly recommend her to any couple looking for a photographer and we look forward to more pictures with Morgan for big life moments to come!
-Elli & Walker
Sara D
5.0
6/13/2024
We loved Morgan! She was very organized and helpful. The day of she helped a ton and even bustled my dress. Her photos are beautiful, and she captured all of our favorite moments o...
f our special day!
Rylee D
5.0
6/13/2024
Morgan is amazing! She photographed our wedding and newborn photos for us and both times she knocked it out of the park. She is super friendly and I would recommend her to anyone. ...
Can’t wait to use her for more family pics in the future!
Pierce F
5.0
11/10/2023
When deciding on a wedding photographer, the most important factor in our decision was that we didn't want our photos to feel staged or forced. We wanted someone who could capture ...
our personalities, our friendship, and our love. What we got from Morgan was so much more. Morgan's talents and skill set goes far beyond just finding a perfect location or lighting - From the moment we met her, Morgan was able to pick up on the smallest details and quirks of our relationship, and she brought those qualities out of us in order capture who we truly are as a couple behind the camera. She has an amazing ability to read and understand people. She doesn’t just conversate to fill an awkward void, she wants to hear your story and she listens to it intently. Morgan simultaneously uses that personal connection and coordinates her photography in a way to capture these otherwise "hidden" moments and emotions. Morgan is kind, compassionate and cares very deeply for her clients. She made sure we always felt comfortable. Both my wife and I anticipated our wedding day to have moments of stress and anxiety, but the calming nature and poise of Morgan put any worries that we had aside. She was organized and detailed when taking photos of our massive amount of extended family members. She was patient and firm when working with unruly, chaotic groomsmen. She was punctual and understood the importance of the day's timeline, while also making sure we did not feel rushed. The only trouble or burden we experienced in working with Morgan was the impossible task of choosing which photos we should use for the empty picture frames in our home because they are all perfect. With the help of Payton, Morgan’s work exceeded our already high expectations. We are forever grateful for the gift she has given us - a lifelong album of memories that'll we will continue to cherish and look back on throughout the many years to come in our married life. Of all the vendors and people who helped make our wedding day possible, we will always hold a special spot in our hearts for Morgan. This recommendation is not only directed to couples searching for a wedding photographer. For family photos, newborn and expecting parents, high school graduates - all of life's moments you hope to capture and hold on to forever - look no further than Morgan Moon.
Maggie D
5.0
10/06/2023
She is the best! Our engagement and wedding photos were perfect. Highly recommend.
Megan S
5.0
8/18/2023
We loved the work Morgan did for us during our wedding and our engagement photos. She makes pictures quick and easy while also providing such beautiful results! She was amazing at ...
guiding our group through the pictures we needed and gave very clear directions. She also has wonderful ideas for those who are not as familiar with photography, poses, etc. We are in love with our wedding photos and will use her for all of our photos in the future!
Jessica S
5.0
8/15/2023
Morgan was absolutely amazing to work with during our engagement session and for our wedding! What I appreciate most about Morgan is she makes taking photos feel very comfortable. ...
I trusted her as my photographer which allowed her to took the lead when necessary. I cannot recommend Morgan enough! We will keep her in mind for any photos we need in the future.
Natalie Z
5.0
8/02/2023
We would highly recommend Morgan for your wedding photo needs. She made us feel comfortable and had fun with our photos. She also played music during our photos which helped us rel...
ax and get in to it. Our photos are absolutely amazing!!! We went through all of them at least 5 times right away and still have hundreds of favorites :) We could not narrow it down! My husband said that he felt like a Hollywood hottie in them and gives all the credit to Morgan's skill! We are so obsessed!
Samantha R
5.0
8/01/2023
Morgan couldn't have been more perfect. Not only is her photography incredibly beautiful but she is so incredibly fun to work with. She is so uplifting and knows exactly how to ru...
n the day - always willing to help with things that aren't even her responsibility. When Morgan arrived on our wedding day I truly didn't have to worry about a single thing - she had the timing down perfectly and was so great with our blended families. She played music for everyone as she took photos so they could feel comfortable and constantly complimented me - making me feel even more confident on the most important day. I am a forever client of Morgan moving forward, by the end of the day she felt like a close friend. I can't express it enough when I say book her!!
Hannah A
5.0
7/26/2023
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Abby L
5.0
7/21/2023
Morgan is amazing to work with! Her photos are beautiful, she was helpful with working out our wedding day timeline, and she keeps everyone on schedule. Would definitely work with ...
her in the future and would recommend her to anyone!
Jacquelyn H
5.0
7/08/2023
Morgan did an absolutely incredible job shooting our wedding. She made the whole process so smooth. She went above and beyond and helped guide us on everything from the timeline to...
helping me bustle my dress. Her photos captured the day perfectly! She was professional and kind and I would recommend her to anyone!
Anna R
5.0
6/01/2023
Morgan was such an important part of documenting our engagement and wedding. Her expertise was invaluable, and she was key in making our timeline and wedding day run smoothly! We d...
idn't originally realize how much time we would spend with our photographer on our wedding day, and we are so glad Morgan was the one with us throughout the day. She was calming, professional, and patient with the number of people involved in our pictures. Our photos were returned quickly for both sessions, and we absolutely love them all!
Madi H
5.0
6/01/2023
Morgan was incredible! She did our engagement and wedding day photos. Morgan was so great at keeping things moving without making people feel rushed. We felt so comfortable with he...
r and she did such a great job capturing the candid moments from our day in addition to posed photos. It is obvious she knows what she’s doing, we cannot recommend Morgan enough!
Megan C
5.0
5/05/2023
Morgan was phenomenal to work with. She brought energy to our engagement session and helped us feel comfortable. On our wedding day, she was well organized and had a plan laid out ...
to make the day run smoothly. And the pictures are beautiful! We can’t wait to print and display them!
Deven M
5.0
4/18/2023
Morgan was the best! She was so fun to work with and made everyone feel comfortable! The pictures turned out amazing! Better than we could have imagined.
Annemarie N
5.0
3/09/2023
Morgan was amazing throughout our entire wedding process! She was incredibly organized, timely and prepared both during our planning and on our wedding day. Morgan and her team wer...
e delightful to work with, positive, and even stepped in to help out with makeup and hair needs throughout the day. Our pictures were sent to us very quickly afterwards and are absolutely beautiful. We are so happy with the entire experience and would recommend Morgan Moon Photography to any couple looking for stunning pictures and a photographer who goes above and beyond for their wedding day!
Sarai D
5.0
1/29/2023
Morgan was AMAZING to work with! She made every part of photos and preparing for the day stress free. She had us laughing and feeling comfortable the whole time- which was not an e...
asy task as neither of us love being in front of the camera. All our friends and family have raved about how amazing the photos are. Choosing Morgan as your wedding photographer will be the best decision of your big day (besides saying I do!).
MaKayla H
5.0
1/19/2023
Morgan was the most east going and most flexible person to work with during my whole wedding process!! She was incredible and so much fun to have apart of our special day! I highly...
highly recommend Morgan to everyone! Her photos are amazing and I can’t wait to cherish these amazing memories forever! Thank you so much Morgan for such a stress free wedding day!
Paige R
5.0
12/20/2022
Morgan went above and beyond for our special day! I would most definitely recommend her services for your special day!
Kenzie V
5.0
12/09/2022
Morgan was a pleasure to work with from start to finish! She made us feel so comfortable throughout and captured memories of our family and friends that we will treasure forever. I...
would recommend her again and again! Could not be happier with how everything turned out.
Arron M
5.0
12/07/2022
She was so good! And I recommend her to anyone who needs a photographer!! Her energy was amazing and I can’t think of anyone else that would’ve captured our day better!!! She is th...
e best!!
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