Brian Barkley’s photojournalistic skills are the definitive choice for wedding couples who desire photography of the beautiful journey throughout their wedding day in Des Moines. An emotional man, constantly on the lookout for emotional moments to photograph, Brian thrives on frozen milliseconds of time which help him to tell a visual story of the greatest day in your life. Vibrant candid images are often obtained through calm, unobtrusive observation which works in harmony with you and your guests as your unique wedding festivities. There are times, such as crazy dance floor moments, that require a certain boldness where Brian is right in the thick of things. Knowing when to quietly capture images stealthily and when to dive in is a balance that Brian is quite adept at which helps him build a beautiful catalog of images from your wedding…images that will blossom into a fantastic storybook wedding album depicting the genuine character of your Des Moines wedding.
You may ask “what does Des Moines have to offer wedding couples?”…pretty much anything you could possibly want! A nearly infinite selection of churches, reception halls, caterers, florists and so much more are waiting for you in this metropolis. Every wedding vendor with every type of styling will help you design a one of a kind wedding. You’ll be able to arrange for the smallest of details to be just the way you want them and Barkley Wedding Photography will be there to capture every little nuance…your picture perfect day frozen in time with perfect pictures.
Here is a short list taken from a very long list of excellent local wedding vendors:
A stunning room capable of entertaining both large or small ceremonies and/or receptions: The Temple for the Performing Arts in the heart of Des Moines
A beautiful outdoor wedding location: Des Moines Botanical Center
Spectacular indoor or outdoor weddings: Embassy Suites Des Moines overlooking the river
Expert wedding planning to help take the pressure off and make your Des Moines wedding fit like a glove: Special Events
Luscious floral arrangements from ceremony to reception: Plaza Florist serving Des Moines
Carefree Patisserie has some of Des Moines’ most beautiful and tasty wedding cakes
With both handsome tuxes and gorgeous bridal gowns Weddings by Design in West Des Moines is a great place to check out
Don’t sweat the small stuff…get it at Bett’s Bridal Accessories in West Des Moines
If you look at the vendors mentioned above you’ll see why brides love them. There are so many stores with people eager to help you design your Des Moines wedding. Your wedding will shine and your wedding photography will stand out from the crowd so Don’t forget, call or email Barkley Wedding Photography…we’ll provide you with the best documentary style wedding photography Des Moines has to offer.



Wedding Photojournalist Association
Professional Photographers of America