Top 10 Most Epic Engagement Session Locations in and Around Des Moines Iowa
- forestfolkphoto
- Jul 27
- 4 min read
*Read until the end for a gift to all readers*
Iowa has some epic engagement or proposal locations if you know where to look. After years as a wedding photographer, I've scouted out some amazing locations and I'm thrilled to share these gems with you!
I've put together a list of my top 10 favorite engagement session locations, PLUS I am gifting a few lucky brides with complimentary engagement photos! Read until the end for details.
#1 Iowa State Capital
From the beautiful balconies to the various floors of stairs (either indoors or outdoors) the Iowa State Capital is an amazing place for engagement photos. The ornate vintage architecture is perfectly preserved and you have four floors PLUS a gorgeous library to explore.
#2 Iowa State Law Library
Located inside the Capitol Building, the Iowa Law Library is a fantastic place to take your engagement photos.
#3 Water Works Park
Water Works Park in Des Moines Iowa is beautiful all year round, but if you want seriously EPIC photos you have to go in the springs. There's only a two-three week window, but if you can catch the crab apple trees blooming in the park it makes an amazing backdrop for your engagement photos!
#4 Rose Garden- Des Moines Art Center
The Rose Garden is a gorgeous place to take your engagement photos. As you'd expect, there are tons of roses and other gardens placed in and around the beautiful stone walk way. A bonus of choosing the Rose Garden- the roses bloom from early spring to late fall, so you don't have to be to concerned with missing the blooming season. Plus, you can rent the Rose Garden and host your actual wedding here. Its very affordable, make sure to reach out to them online for details.
#5 Ledges State Park
Ledges State Park is gorgeous any time of year. From the sandstone cliffs to the little streams running through the park, there is a ton of scenery for your engagement photos.
#6 Down Town Des Moines- Court Ave District
There are so many amazing places to take your engagement photos in Downtown Des Moines. I'd encourage you to walk around Court Ave, look out for the amazing architecture, beautiful staircases and any inspo you can find that gets your creative juices flowing.
Engagement photos Downtown Des Moines by Forest Folk Photography- Des Moines Iowa Wedding Photographer
Engagement photos Downtown Des Moines by Forest Folk Photography- Des Moines Iowa Wedding Photographer
Engagement photos Downtown Des Moines by Forest Folk Photography- Des Moines Iowa Wedding Photographer
#7 Des Moines Botanical Gardens
#8 Downtown Rooftop
A rooftop engagement session is an epic place for engagement photos! Bonus tip- Bring flowers as a creative prop
Engagement photos Des Moines Rooftop by Forest Folk Photography- Des Moines Iowa Wedding Photographer
#9 Des Moines River Walkway
The Des Moines River Walkway is an iconic Des Moines landmark and an awesome place to take your engagement photos.
#10 Brenton Arboretum- Dallas Center
Brenton Arboretum is a beautiful, scenic place to take engagement photos. From the open fields to the weeping willows, you can get some epic engagement photos here!
*Special Bonus For Readers*
For a limited time, I'm giving complimentary engagement photos to three lucky brides! These are completely complimentary and included with ANY wedding package! (A $900 value)
To learn more, use this link to book a quick call and I'll share all the details-
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