Waukee, Iowa · Minnesota · Destinations Worldwide
Years From Now,
You'll Still Feel Every Moment
Fine art photography and film for couples and families who want images that move them long after the day is done. Based in Waukee, Iowa — available everywhere.
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Booking 2026 & 2027 — Only a Handful of Dates Remain
The Work
Sessions & Collections
Photo + Film
Weddings & Elopements
Full-day coverage and destination elopements, approached with an editorial eye and a quiet presence. Every wedding is a singular commission — no double-booking, no compromise.
Starting at $3,500
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Family · Senior · Maternity
Portraits
Sessions designed around who you are — not a pose. For families, seniors, maternity, and lifestyle. Real moments, unhurried and honest.
Starting at $150
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Film
Cinematography
Cinematic films that move the way your memories do — with sound, motion, and emotion woven together. Available as an add-on or standalone experience.
Starting at $1,000
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How It Works
01
Send a Message
Fill out the inquiry form or book a free consultation call. I'll follow up within 24 hours to learn about your vision and availability.
02
Plan Your Experience
We'll walk through your timeline, locations, aesthetic, and any questions you have — so you feel completely prepared and at ease on the day.
03
Receive Your Art
Within weeks, your fully edited gallery is delivered — heirloom-quality images that tell your story exactly as it felt.
The Artist
Photography as a
Visual Language
Based in Waukee, Iowa, I'm a fine art wedding photographer serving Waukee, Iowa, Minnesota, and destinations worldwide. I approach every session as a creative act — not a transaction. My work is editorial in spirit, cinematic in execution, and grounded in a deep respect for the people I photograph.
I believe the most compelling images are made when nothing is performed. When the light is right, the moment is honest, and the subject has forgotten the camera exists.
From intimate elopements in Iowa to destination weddings worldwide — I travel without surcharges, without limits.
“Not posed. Not generic. An honest reflection
of who you are — rendered as art.”
Amy Minikus
Real Words From Real Couples
What Clients Say
The only review that matters is how it felt to be there.
5.0 · Top Rated on Google“Thank you to Amy Minikus, who was able to capture some of the most perfect moments and some very raw emotions of our day. Amy, your talent through your photography and your ability to showcase more than a dress and suit are outstanding. Thank you again for capturing our day in a perfect time capsule.”
Rebecca + Dave
Limited Availability
Your Date Won't Wait.
Neither Should You.
I work with a carefully limited number of clients each year so every session receives everything I have. If your date matters to you, now is the right time to reach out.
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Your Story Matters
Your Story Deserves
More Than a Photograph
Wedding Photography · Elopements · Portraits · Wedding Cinematography
Waukee, Iowa · Minnesota · Destinations Worldwide