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About Ellis & Iris Photography
Ellis & Iris Photography is a wedding photographer serving couples across the Ottumwa area from Ottumwa. Beyond wedding photographers, the business also offers wedding videographers — a range that can simplify vendor coordination. As verified reviews arrive from couples who booked here, they will appear on this page — and they are the only thing that moves a Lazo Score.
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Frequently asked questions
Planning a wedding photographer in Ottumwa
How much does a wedding photographer cost in Ottumwa?
Most couples in Ottumwa budget between $1,500 and $3,500 for wedding photography. Packages at the lower end typically cover 6–8 hours with one shooter; higher tiers add a second shooter, engagement sessions, and albums. Always confirm exactly how many hours and edited images are included.
When should we book our wedding photographer?
Photographers with strong reputations are commonly booked 9–14 months ahead — earlier for peak-season Saturdays. If your date is inside six months, ask about waitlists and cancellations; openings do appear.
What should we ask before booking?
Ask to see two full galleries from real weddings (not highlight reels), confirm who will actually shoot your wedding, and get delivery timelines and image counts in the contract.
How does Lazo rank wedding photographers in Ottumwa?
Rankings come from the Lazo Score — verified reviews weighted for recency — and are never sold. Vendors without verified reviews yet start at the community baseline of 65 and earn their score as verified reviews arrive.
Wedding venues near Ellis & Iris Photography
| Venue | Distance |
|---|---|
| Bridge View Center | 0.4 mi |
| Silver Elements Events | 17.0 mi |
| Debbies Celebration Barn | 21.4 mi |
Straight-line distance from Ellis & Iris Photography to each venue listed on Lazo.
Ottumwa weddings, month by month
Days typically top out between 65° and 85° in May, June, August, September. The driest months are January, February, December.
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Golden hour | Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 32° | 14° | 9% | 4:23 PM | 5:06 PM |
| Feb | 37° | 18° | 13% | 5:05 PM | 5:44 PM |
| Mar | 50° | 29° | 16% | 6:40 PM | 7:16 PM |
| Apr | 63° | 39° | 24% | 7:12 PM | 7:49 PM |
| May | 73° | 51° | 28% | 7:41 PM | 8:20 PM |
| Jun | 82° | 61° | 26% | 8:02 PM | 8:43 PM |
| Jul | 86° | 64° | 21% | 8:00 PM | 8:40 PM |
| Aug | 84° | 62° | 20% | 7:30 PM | 8:08 PM |
| Sep | 77° | 53° | 18% | 6:42 PM | 7:18 PM |
| Oct | 64° | 42° | 16% | 5:51 PM | 6:28 PM |
| Nov | 50° | 30° | 15% | 4:09 PM | 4:50 PM |
| Dec | 37° | 20° | 10% | 3:58 PM | 4:42 PM |
Average highs, lows and the share of days with 0.1″ of rain or more, from NOAA’s 1991–2020 climate normals at Ottumwa Industrial Airport (6.0 mi from Ottumwa). Golden hour begins when the sun is 6° above the horizon; both times are for the 15th of each month in Ottumwa.
Getting to Ottumwa
| Airport | Distance | Est. drive |
|---|---|---|
| IRK Kirksville Regional Airport | 64 mi | 1 hr 40 min |
| BRL Southeast Iowa Regional Airport | 70 mi | 1 hr 40 min |
| DSM Des Moines International Airport | 73 mi | 1 hr 50 min |
| City | Distance | Est. drive |
|---|---|---|
| Kansas City | 175 mi | 3 hr 40 min |
| St. Louis | 203 mi | 4 hr 10 min |
| Chicago | 255 mi | 5 hr 20 min |
| Milwaukee | 270 mi | 5 hr 40 min |
Straight-line distance from central Ottumwa; drive times are estimates, not routes. Airports with scheduled passenger service, from OurAirports.
Details
- Based in
- 226 W Main St, Ottumwa, IA 52501, USA
- Where
- Ottumwa · central Ottumwa
- Listed under
- Wedding Photographers · Wedding Videographers
- In Ottumwa
- One of 9 wedding photographers we list · 3 within 3 miles
- Phone
- (641) 919-4757
- Website
- Visit site
Around Ottumwa
- Nearest venue
- Bridge View Center, 0.4 mi
- Venues within 10 mi
- 1 wedding venue
- Wedding Photographers nearby
- 3 within 3 mi, 4 within 10
Distances are straight-line from Ellis & Iris Photography; counts come from the businesses and venues Lazo lists around Ottumwa.
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