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Kali Slaymaker is an Iowa City wedding photographer but travels often. Traveling lights me up and because of this I love to shoot destination weddings and elopements. My photography + editing style is emotive, vibrant, and earthy. I believe in creating a wedding day that reflects your relationship and I focus on capturing your candid moments versus having only perfectly posed images. If you're interested in booking or meeting up, head to my contact page.

Katrina and Mitch had beautiful overcast autumn day for their wedding and the rain held off for all of our picture time! :) Now I'm not saying they're the BEST looking couple ever because I haven't met 'em all, but.... they're pretty darn close!! It was such a beautiful day and I’m so fortunate I got to spend it with them. Here are 10 of my favorite moments of the day 💓
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What’s your favorite part of a wedding?! Getting ready - Ceremony - dancing ?!
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I had the absolute best week in Arizona. —
1. Hiking, eating, and drinking all the goods with my bestie
2. Shooting an engagement session in one of my bucket list spots with the sweetest couple
3. Being part of the most gorgeous, love filled wedding at a dream venue @thepaseovenue
I am so thankful for this experience and it’s been extremely wonderful, relaxing, and amazing. —
However, in case you think traveling seems only envious - it also is a lot of time cramped in an airplane, loss of routine which can make my body feel icky, worrying over keeping files safe and backed up, and the never ending list of editing and emails that need tended to.
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So while I’m SO thankful I get to travel for this job - it also makes me crave time at home to just unplug and relax. This is to say celebrate each phase of your life - they’re all important and worth living 💓
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Tonight I’m thankful to be home to snuggle with my husband and pup. What are you thankful for?
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Callie and Caleb are the sweetest couple and I feel honored to have been able to capture their wedding day! They were just so easy, cuddly, giggly, and sweet with one another. —
They had their beautiful ceremony in the chapel of the camp they met at - also where Caleb’s parents met at. They then invited even more guests to celebrate with them at their reception.
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I am all for couples who do things their own way. Maybe you want to have your ceremony and say your vows just you two out on a mountain and throw an informal party with your loved ones in your backyard. Maybe you want it to be the party everyone remembers and decorate to your heart’s desire. Do whatever feels right to YOU as a couple, not anyone else 💓 I can’t wait to share a sneak peek of these two’s day!!
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What is your dream wedding day?!
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Would you guess that this first look happened in the mountains or Iowa?😏🌲
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Today i went to a Bloody Mary bar and hiked camelback mountain. It was a good day for sure and I am SO STOKED for Alana and Tom’s beautiful wedding day tomorrow!!😍 Thursday weddings for the win, cuz you should do things your own way 👏🏼👌🏼
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Bree and Alex drove 22 hours from Iowa to have their engagement photos taken at Horseshoe Bend! I always encourage my couples getting married in our home state - Iowa - to do something different and adventurous for their engagement session! It’s a chance to explore together and be wild with one another. Bree jumped at the chance and said she’d meet me in Arizona! I’m so thankful for couples like these who trust me with their adventures and memories 💓
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How cute are they?!
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TELL ME: where would you want your engagement photos taken?!😍
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I know it’s the second, but... happy October!!!! Ah seriously one of my favorite months!
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I’m in love with the weather cooling down, fall pumpkin decor, cozy snuggles around a bonfire, and all the Halloween fun. —
Miranda and Blane’s wedding was the first wedding that looked a bit fall and I can’t wait to deliver soon 😍
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What is your favorite Halloween movie?! I love the Halloweentown and the scary “Halloween” movies!
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I MADE IT TO ARIZONA!!!💓
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My girl @og.auds and I arrived in Phoenix yesterday, ate at Snooze, drove up to hike Cathedral Rock, and then slept for 12 hours 😂😍👏🏼
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I’m so excited to share all of my adventures this week with you all! It’s going to be an amazing week full of engagement shoots and weddings, but also some down time to relax and hike, which will be really nice during this crazy time. And don’t worry, your galleries are a coming on time!!😘
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OK IMPORTANT: What are your favorite places to eat in Phoenix area?!
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HAPPY WEDDING DAY CALLIE AND CALEB!
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Can’t wait to get you two married today 💓💓
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When your best friend’s little sister is all grown up 😭😭
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I remember always going to @og.auds house growing up, and of course @anhelt would be there to play with - making homemade pizza, playing with dolls, giving makeovers, or swimming in the pond. AND NOW SHE’S GETTING MARRIED AND LOOK HOW GORGEOUS SHE IS? Garrett - you cute, too.
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It was such an honor to shoot Anna and Garrett’s engagement photos and I’m SO excited for their wedding next June!!😍
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My to do list is making me 😳😳😳 but trying to take deep breaths and take it day by day.
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What are some of your tips to stay positive + motivated?
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Full blown wedding season and my full-time job have me a bit frazzled, but I’m excited to spend time outdoors next week with my bestie @og.auds and shoot a gorgeous wedding for the sweetest bride @alanachirp so it’s all worth it ✌🏼 so does getting to spend time with people who look at each other like this 😍
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Posting the adorable Louis boy with his gorgeous bride mama in honor of me missing my boy so much the next two weeks 😭😭
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@og.auds will you be my little spoon in fletcher’s place?😂
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Tomorrow marks the start of a VERY busy travel season to round out the year.
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My list includes Kansas, Arizona, Colorado, Indiana, Minnesota, Oregon, Wisconsin, and Jamaica!
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It’s gonna be a really crazy season, one spent with too many nights without this guy and Fletcher, but I’m so blessed to get to do this, too.
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I can’t wait for all the memories I’ll make, and the winter rest season awaiting me after. —
Here we go 👊🏼
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I feel so lucky to have been a part of Kelsee and Josh’s incredible wedding. They had such a laidback, emotional day with a 70s inspired theme, an amazing venue, delicious food stations, a vintage dress, farmers market bouquets, and ELVIS!😍
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The love surrounding Kelsee and Josh was so incredibly evident all throughout the day. You could see the joy on their friends and families' faces and in their happy tears!
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I can’t wait to share more of this day, but here are 10 of my faves 💓
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So tell me: has Elvis ever been at a wedding you’ve been at?😉
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