Best Photographers in Iowa — 2026

We ranked 52 photographers across multiple cities in Iowa.

Rankings last updated April 18, 2026

  1. #1 — James R. Cobb Photography 56/100

    West Des Moines, IA — Wedding photographer on Thumbtack with 61 reviews.

    Specialties: General photography. View full profile →

  2. #2 — Jenny Condon Photography 55/100

    Urbandale, IA — Wedding photographer on Thumbtack with 47 reviews.

    Specialties: General photography. View full profile →

  3. #3 — Rob Peters Photography 50/100

    Council Bluffs, IA — Wedding photographer on Thumbtack with 12 reviews.

    Specialties: General photography. View full profile →

  4. #4 — Jami Milne Photography 49/100

    Des Moines, IA — Wedding photographer on Thumbtack with 8 reviews.

    Specialties: General photography. View full profile →

  5. #5 — Erik B Photography 44/100

    Des Moines, IA — Wedding photographer on Thumbtack with 1 reviews.

    Specialties: General photography. View full profile →

  6. #6 — Greenspire Global Inc. 8/100

    Des Moines, IA —

    Specialties: General photography. View full profile →

  7. #7 — Extreme Photo 8/100

    West Des Moines, IA —

    Specialties: General photography. View full profile →

  8. #8 — GenX Visual Arts 8/100

    Des Moines, IA —

    Specialties: General photography. View full profile →

  9. #9 — Golden Hour Weddings IA 8/100

    Des Moines, IA —

    Specialties: General photography. View full profile →

  10. #10 — Dwolla 8/100

    Des Moines, IA —

    Specialties: General photography. View full profile →

  11. #11 — Curated Growth 8/100

    Des Moines, IA —

    Specialties: General photography. View full profile →

  12. #12 — Candice Smith Photography 8/100

    West Des Moines, IA —

    Specialties: General photography. View full profile →

  13. #13 — Studio629 Des Moines 8/100

    Des Moines, IA —

    Specialties: General photography. View full profile →

  14. #14 — Jason Thomas Crocker Photography 8/100

    Des Moines, IA —

    Specialties: General photography. View full profile →

  15. #15 — Invictus Media 8/100

    Des Moines, IA —

    Specialties: General photography. View full profile →

  16. #16 — Evento Video Productions 8/100

    Des Moines, IA —

    Specialties: General photography. View full profile →

  17. #17 — The Whistler Studio 8/100

    Des Moines, IA —

    Specialties: General photography. View full profile →

  18. #18 — Red Door Photo 8/100

    Des Moines, IA —

    Specialties: General photography. View full profile →

  19. #19 — Robert Etzen Photography 8/100

    Pleasant Hill, IA —

    Specialties: General photography. View full profile →

  20. #20 — Studio Au 8/100

    Des Moines, IA —

    Specialties: General photography. View full profile →

How We Rank Photographers

Our Guide Score (0–100) combines Google reviews (25%), professional credentials like CPP/PPA certification (20%), press recognition and awards from WPPI, Fearless Photographers, etc. (15%), review volume (15%), web and portfolio presence (10%), years of experience (10%), and profile completeness (5%). Read our full methodology →