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Chinese Wedding Photographers in Iowa
MacroSnaps covers Chinese or Asian wedding celebrations throughout Iowa, from Des Moines, Cedar Rapids and Davenport to smaller communities across the state. We are one company with our own photographers and videographers, not a marketplace, so every Chinese or Asian wedding in Iowa gets the same standards, prices and delivery times.
- 750+ conferences · 2,200+ weddings
- Rated 5 stars
- Insured by State Farm: $1M / $2M
- Published prices, book & pay online
A Chinese wedding day often starts early and runs late: the groom and his groomsmen arrive for the door games, the couple serves tea to parents and elders, there may be a Western-style ceremony, and the evening ends with a banquet of many courses, toasts at every table and two or three outfit changes. MacroSnaps photographers and videographers follow the whole day so the traditions and the fun are both recorded.
Choose your city below for local venues, typical coverage and answers to common questions, or book directly online. A typical Chinese or Asian wedding is about 6 hours of photography ($750) and 5 hours of videography ($1,100).
Iowa
Chinese Wedding Photographers in Iowa cities
- Chinese Wedding Photographer in Des Moines
- Chinese Wedding Photographer in Cedar Rapids
- Chinese Wedding Photographer in Davenport
- Chinese Wedding Photographer in Sioux City
- Chinese Wedding Photographer in Iowa City
- Chinese Wedding Photographer in Waterloo
- Chinese Wedding Photographer in Ames
- Chinese Wedding Photographer in West Des Moines
- Chinese Wedding Photographer in Council Bluffs
- Chinese Wedding Photographer in Dubuque
- Chinese Wedding Photographer in Ankeny
- Chinese Wedding Photographer in Urbandale
- Chinese Wedding Photographer in Cedar Falls
- Chinese Wedding Photographer in Marion
- Chinese Wedding Photographer in Bettendorf
- Chinese Wedding Photographer in Marshalltown
- Chinese Wedding Photographer in Mason City
- Chinese Wedding Photographer in Clinton
- Chinese Wedding Photographer in Burlington
- Chinese Wedding Photographer in Fort Dodge
- Chinese Wedding Photographer in Ottumwa
- Chinese Wedding Photographer in Muscatine
- Chinese Wedding Photographer in Johnston
- Chinese Wedding Photographer in Coralville
- Chinese Wedding Photographer in Waukee
- Chinese Wedding Photographer in Altoona
- Chinese Wedding Photographer in North Liberty
- Chinese Wedding Photographer in Indianola
- Chinese Wedding Photographer in Clive
- Chinese Wedding Photographer in Newton
- Chinese Wedding Photographer in Boone
- Chinese Wedding Photographer in Oskaloosa
- Chinese Wedding Photographer in Spencer
- Chinese Wedding Photographer in Storm Lake
- Chinese Wedding Photographer in Fort Madison
- Chinese Wedding Photographer in Grimes
- Chinese Wedding Photographer in Keokuk
- Chinese Wedding Photographer in Pella
- Chinese Wedding Photographer in Norwalk
- Chinese Wedding Photographer in Waverly
What we capture
Key moments we photograph and film in Iowa
Guo da li
The groom's family presenting betrothal gifts to the bride's family, with the gifts, the red packaging and the exchange photographed in detail.
Door games
The groomsmen facing the bridesmaids' challenges before they can reach the bride, loud, funny and best covered on both photo and video.
Tea ceremony
The couple kneeling or bowing to serve tea to parents and elders, and the red envelopes and gold jewelry given in return, photographed in order of each elder.
Vietnamese and Korean traditions
The procession and ancestral altar ceremony in áo dài, or the pyebaek in hanbok with the dates and chestnuts, covered with the same care.
Ceremony
A civil, church or garden ceremony if you hold one, with vows, rings and the first kiss.
Banquet entrance and toasts
The couple's entrance, speeches, the yam seng toast and the couple visiting each table to toast guests.
Outfit changes
The qipao, qun kua, white gown, áo dài or hanbok, each photographed with portraits so every outfit has its moment.
Family portraits and details
Group photos with both families, plus the double happiness décor, red envelopes, jewelry and the banquet setting.
Pricing
Chinese & Asian Weddings photography & video prices in Iowa
One published hourly rate for everyone, with a 2-hour minimum. No quotes, no negotiating: choose your hours and book online.
Photography
$250 first hour
+ $100 each additional hour
Typical chinese & asian weddings coverage: 6 hours = $750
Every photo edited and retouched, online gallery in about a week.
Book PhotographyVideography
$300 first hour
+ $200 each additional hour
Typical chinese & asian weddings coverage: 5 hours = $1,100
Highlight video set to music you choose, delivered in 2 to 4 weeks.
Book VideographyTypical for a banquet with toasts and outfit changes; morning door games and tea ceremony usually need 2-3 hours.
Minimum 2 hours · $250 first hour + $100 each additional hour
2 Hour Photography
$350
- 1 photographer
- 2 hours of coverage
- All pictures edited and retouched
- Online gallery of high-resolution pictures
- Raw pictures delivered on request
- Turnaround time: 1 week
3 Hour Photography
$450
- 1 photographer
- 3 hours of coverage
- All pictures edited and retouched
- Online gallery of high-resolution pictures
- Raw pictures delivered on request
- Turnaround time: 1 week
4 Hour Photography
$550
- 1 photographer
- 4 hours of coverage
- All pictures edited and retouched
- Online gallery of high-resolution pictures
- Raw pictures delivered on request
- Turnaround time: 1 week
5 Hour Photography
$650
- 1 photographer
- 5 hours of coverage
- All pictures edited and retouched
- Online gallery of high-resolution pictures
- Raw pictures delivered on request
- Turnaround time: 1 week
6 Hour Photography
$750
- 1 photographer
- 6 hours of coverage
- All pictures edited and retouched
- Online gallery of high-resolution pictures
- Raw pictures delivered on request
- Turnaround time: 1 week
7 Hour Photography
$850
- 1 photographer
- 7 hours of coverage
- All pictures edited and retouched
- Online gallery of high-resolution pictures
- Raw pictures delivered on request
- Turnaround time: 1 week
Our work
Planning tips
Planning your coverage in Iowa
Map the morning and the evening
Send us times for the door games, tea ceremony, any ceremony and the banquet. Many couples book morning coverage and banquet coverage separately to avoid paying for the gap in the afternoon.
Prepare the tea ceremony order
Write down the order of parents, grandparents, aunts and uncles. A list lets us anticipate each elder and keeps the tea ceremony moving.
Plan time for each outfit
Allow 10 to 15 minutes after each outfit change for a few portraits. Without it, some outfits end up only in candid table photos.
Add video for the door games and toasts
The door games and the yam seng toast are about sound and energy. A second photographer or videographer helps when the bride and groom start the day in different homes.
Professional photography doesn't have to be expensive
Why clients across Iowa choose MacroSnaps
13+ years, 750+ conferences, 2,200+ weddings
MacroSnaps and our parent company MacroHype have been photographing and filming for more than 13 years: over 750 corporate events and conferences and more than 2,200 weddings and private events. Iowa gets the same experienced crews and standards we bring to every city we work in.
Prices published, not negotiated
Many vendors price by how much they think you can pay. We publish every rate: photography is $250 for the first hour and $100 for each additional hour, videography is $300 for the first hour and $200 for each additional hour, with a 2-hour minimum. Everyone pays the same price.
Insured by State Farm
We carry $1 million per occurrence and $2 million general aggregate liability coverage. If your venue needs a certificate of insurance, we send it before your event.
Our own network, not a marketplace
We are one company with our own photographers and videographers across all 50 states, Washington, DC, Ontario and Quebec, so the quality, editing and delivery standards stay the same wherever you book.
Book and pay online in minutes
Choose your service and hours, pick your date and pay securely. Your slot is reserved the moment you book, and your crew is confirmed by email.
Every image edited
All photos are edited and retouched and delivered in a private online gallery in about a week. Highlight videos are delivered in 2 to 4 weeks with music of your choice.
FAQ
Chinese & Asian Weddings in Iowa: common questions
Do you cover Chinese or Asian wedding events everywhere in Iowa?
Yes. Our own crews work across Iowa, including Des Moines, Cedar Rapids, Davenport and Sioux City. The price is the same in every city, because travel is included in the first hour.
Can you cover the door games and tea ceremony in the morning?
Yes. Many couples book the morning and the banquet as separate events, each with its own hours, so they only pay for the coverage they need.
Do you cover Vietnamese and Korean weddings?
Yes. We ask about your family's traditions in advance, including the ancestral altar ceremony or pyebaek, and plan the coverage around them.
How much does Chinese wedding photography cost?
Photography is $250 for the first hour and $100 for each additional hour, so 6 hours is $750. Videography is $300 for the first hour and $200 for each additional hour. Each event has a 2-hour minimum and the rates are the same for everyone.
Can family overseas watch the wedding?
Yes. We offer live streaming, which many families use so relatives who can't travel can watch the tea ceremony or banquet as it happens.
When will we receive our photos and video?
Every photo is edited and retouched, and the online gallery is usually ready in about one week. Highlight videos of 3 to 8 minutes with music you choose take 2 to 4 weeks, with one re-edit included.
Services in Iowa
Other events we cover in Iowa
- Bar & Bat Mitzvahs
- Indian Weddings
- Pakistani Weddings
- Muslim Weddings
- Jewish Weddings
- Nigerian & African Weddings
- Same-Sex Weddings
- Elopements & Courthouse Weddings
- Engagement Parties & Proposals
- Bridal Showers & Bachelorette Parties
- Rehearsal Dinners & Welcome Parties
- Quinceañeras
- Sweet 16 Parties
- Proms & School Dances
- Birthday & Milestone Parties
- Anniversary Celebrations
- Baby Showers & Gender Reveals
- Graduation Ceremonies & Parties
- Retirement & Farewell Parties
- Galas & Fundraisers
- Corporate Holiday Parties
- Award Ceremonies
- Baptisms, Christenings & First Communions
- Festivals & Community Events
Book chinese & asian weddings coverage in Iowa
Same published price for every client. Choose your hours, pick your date and pay securely online.