iowa wedding photographer — beyond

where real moments & genuine connections live forever. no awkward poses or forced smiles, because the best memories aren't perfectly posed - they're perfectly real. capturing those candid, heart-full moments exactly as they happen.

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alex mccrary

It's about capturing real love stories, preserving those perfectly imperfect moments, and giving couples tangible pieces of their memories to hold onto forever.

My business is where my inner hopeless romantic meets my creativity, turning fleeting moments into lasting memories you can actually hold in your hands. I can’t wait to get to know your story too, and I’d be so honored to play a small part in helping you tell it.

Living in our cozy cabin in Waverly, Iowa with my high school sweetheart Daniel and our three sweet girls, we're always in the middle of something - whether it's testing a new coffee recipe, dreaming up our next homestead project, or gathering with our church family.

My journey into photography started with my own wedding day regret. Not hiring a photographer meant those precious moments only live in memory now. That's exactly what lights my creative passions today - making sure other couples never have to wonder what their best moments would've looked like. 

iowa based wedding photographer serving the midwest

hey there, i'm alex

There’s no need for perfect poses, perfect weather, perfect outfits, or a perfect location to capture the perfect memory. It’s about a snapshot in time - those photos that allow you to hold a feeling in your hands.

scrunched nose laughs, hand squeezes and stolen glances.

I live for those tiny moments you might miss in the blur of the day - the way you scrunch your nose when you laugh, how they squeeze your hand when no one's watching, those little glances that say 'I can't believe this is really happening. It's never about perfect poses or picture-perfect settings. It's about capturing how it felt to be there - the butterflies, the happy tears, the can't-hold-it-in joy. 

emotional feels

Documentary approach

candid imagery

florida (for a 3rd time)
east coast 
colorado
duluth mn (again)
madison wi (again)




*If you book in one of these locations travel fees will be waived. 

bucket list

2026

bucket list

may / Nebraska
june / wisconsin
July / wisconsin
oct / california



*If you book in one of these locations travel fees will be waived. 

travel schedule

2025

travel schedule