Wedding Videographer & Photographer in Des Moines, IA - Traveling Nationwide

Since 2013

Turning Moments Into Lasting Stories

Capturing Moments You’ll Relive for a Lifetime

Founded by Rick Burger in 2013, Stang Films creates cinematic wedding films and timeless photography for couples who value authentic storytelling. Based in Des Moines, Iowa, we serve weddings throughout the state, across the U.S., and at destination locations including Cancun, Jamaica, and Puerto Rico.

What began as a love for capturing real, meaningful moments has grown into a trusted team of videographers and photographers dedicated to preserving your wedding day with intention, emotion, and artistry.

Your wedding day happens once—your film should let you feel it forever. At Stang Films, we create cinematic wedding films that preserve every meaningful moment with intention and heart. From the quiet anticipation before the ceremony to the energy of the celebration, our films are crafted to reflect the emotion, connection, and story that make your day uniquely yours. Thoughtful storytelling and authentic moments come together to create a film you’ll return to for years to come.

For couples who want to experience their wedding day in real time, our Wedding Content Creator service captures the moments as they happen. From behind-the-scenes details to candid, emotional highlights, we create vertical reels designed for sharing on Instagram, TikTok, and beyond. Based in West Des Moines, Iowa, this experience is perfect for couples who value authenticity, storytelling, and reliving their celebration while the excitement is still fresh

Stang Films provides a thoughtful, story-first approach to wedding photography, capturing your day with care, creativity, and purpose. Based in West Des Moines, Iowa, we seek out genuine moments as they naturally unfold, creating imagery that feels honest, timeless, and deeply personal. From the quiet in-between moments to the joy of the celebration, every image is crafted to reflect the true essence of your wedding day.

Read a Few of Our Rave Reviews

Absolutely could not recommend Stang Films enough!! Amazing to work with, very professional, kind and genuinely wants to capture everything on the big day! He made us feel comfortable and eased our nerves on our wedding day. I would hire him again in a heartbeat!!! I could not be happier with how the final product turned out and how he handled himself on the day of!! So many great things to say!

Lee F - The Knot

We loved every minute of working with Rick and Alan! They were so professional and listened to every request we had. Rick was wonderful about communication and being flexible. They captured our day perfectly and it was so magical to be able to relive our special day over and over again! Booking StangFilms was EASILY the best wedding decision we made! We cannot recommend them enough!

Claire & Will P - The Knot

Doug Fisher

Rick and Alan were absolutely amazing. From the minute I reached out to Rick. He was responsive and personable. He provided great guidance on the different photo options. On the day of, Rick and Alan were great to work with. They were there capturing all the special moments while also making everyone feel comfortable, including myself and my husband! The pictures and videos turned out amazing!

Ayren I - The Knot

Lianne Smith