The Best Photojournalistic Wedding Photographers in St. Paul, MN

The Best Photojournalistic Wedding Photographers in St. Paul, MN

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163 Wedding Photographers in St. Paul, MN

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Coral Mia Photography 

5.0

St. Paul, MN
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $2,700

I moved to downtown Minneapolis from Iowa to attend college. My husband and I met my husband at a cafe concert where we both never thought we’d see each other again. A few days later, he walked into my college class and the joy on my face was indescribable. The rest is history! I met a local photographer who took me under their wing where I learned the beauty of photography. This is where I fell in love with people, specifically the connection between two who are madly in love. I am passionate about documenting love in its rawest form for who the couple really is and for how their day naturally unfolds. It’s ALWAYS about the couple.

I cannot recommend Coral and her team enough. She is so kind, so thoughtful and her work is absolutely stunning! She helped guide me and my husband through the entire process and made us feel so comfortable instantaneously. You would be so lucky to have her as a part of your special day!
Jennifer F., 4 years ago
Nikki Jilek Photography 

5.0

St. Paul, MN
  • Photojournalistic style

I’ve loved art for as long as I can remember. In fact, I spent more time sketching, and creating things than paying attention in most classes (oops). I’ve found that art has always been a way for me to communicate with the world. Where my words fell short, creating things came in handy. Photography is simply an amazing extension of that. To me, photography is a way to capture memories and intricate details that God has created, to tell the story. And my desire is to capture feelings and candid moments that you can look at and instantly connect with - for years to come. People matter, and everyone has a story to tell!

Nikki and her sidekick did an amazing job capturing photos of our wedding day from beginning to end. We opted for the 2nd photographer and were so glad we did. That allowed us to get a large volume of pictures from multiple angles. Plus when the wedding party took a photoshoot tour of Minneapolis with Nikki, her partner captured photos of the cocktail hour at the wedding reception. The photos came out beautifully. Nikki also worked super well with our videographer, grabbing complementary shots. We have a great set of candid pics. She also composed tons of fun and creative setups for the bridal party that turned out wonderfully! For Christmas, we took (600) of the best shots and built a photobook for our parents as gifts. They were an instant hit and something we'll treasure forever. We're so glad we went with Nikki and would highly recommend you having her photograph your wedding!
Katie N., 2 years ago
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Bellagala Photography 

4.9

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Serves St. Paul, MN

Your photographer will be one of the most important vendors you select, period. The photographers that Bellagala has hand-selected all have a photojournalistic base but have also developed their own sense of style, and a skill set that is unique to each of them through years of shooting weddings. Each of our wedding photographers, even at the Apprentice level, are subject to a thorough evaluation process before being invited to join the Bellagala team, and we ensure they have a solid record of client service and a strong creative portfolio. We promise you will love their work.

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Bellagala and Howie were wonderful to work with! Our photographer Howie was very knowledgeable and made the process easy for two camera shy people. He guided us and helped us every step of the way! we would love to work with him in the future for future photo shoot opportunities. Highly recommended!
Nicolette, 10 months ago
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Andy Hardman Photography 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $1,500
  • Serves St. Paul, MN

I specialize in St. Paul & Minneapolis Minnesota engagements, elopements & wedding photography. I love to work with people with vision, an appreciation for creativity and a love for adventure. If you're game then so am I. Let's make some gorgeous art together.

Awarded Best of Zola
Working with Andy for our engagement and wedding photos has been amazing! He’s quick to respond, awesome at what he does, and so fun to be around. We met Andy for the first time when he did our engagement photos, and there was no awkwardness or weird energy. We instantly hit it off and got to work. His ideas and recommendations and willingness to go along with ANY idea makes him the greatest photographer ever.
Jes G., a year ago
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Julia Jacobs Photo 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $2,000
  • Serves St. Paul, MN

With a love of serving chic and down-to-earth couples and families, I founded Julia Jacobs Photo in 2021. I believe in capturing raw emotion and beautiful details to create a gorgeous, timeless gallery you'll love to look at 50 years from now

Awarded Best of Zola
Julia Jacobs photo was top notch. We had a fantastic experience working with Julia throughout our session. She was attentive, professional, and understood what we were going for. She was quick to deliver our gallery and we love the final product!
Brian M., a year ago
MW Photo Creative Co. 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $2,200
  • Serves St. Paul, MN

With a passion for storytelling, I weave together posed portraits and candid moments, creating a visual narrative that defies traditional portrait photography. Each frame is an invitation to relive the most intimate and cherished moments of your life. At the heart of my approach is a commitment to authenticity. I strive to go beyond the surface, capturing the genuine emotions that make each story unique.

Awarded Best of Zola
We are so glad we had Madison with us on our wedding day. From start to finish, she made the whole process so easy and enjoyable. Beyond capturing beautiful photos, she was also our hype woman! Super fun, encouraging, and such a calming presence. My husband and I are both naturally shy, but she helped us loosen up, taught us how to pose, and kept the energy light all day. Our family and friends loved her energy too, which made the whole experience even better. We first fell in love with her style, and working with her only confirmed that choice. She genuinely cares about her couples and their experience, from sending us a cute film camera to celebrate our engagement, to being such a grounding presence on the wedding day itself. Madison’s planning process had structure and intention, which gave us confidence going in. At the same time, our celebration day-of was more go with the flow and a bit less structured. She followed our lead seamlessly and had really helpful suggestions along the way. It felt like the perfect balance! Madison and our second shooter are extremely talented. They somehow managed to be everywhere at once, strapped with multiple cameras and switching between them seamlessly. In addition to our digitals and film package, we also added Super 8. We still don’t know how she captured so many angles and moments so perfectly! :) The final photo package was just as thoughtful as the rest of the experience: a delicately packaged box with prints, film, and a USB. The mix of digital, film, and Super 8 gave us such a unique, layered way to relive the day. So pleased to get exactly what we wanted. Looking back at our gallery, we’re reminded of both the big emotional moments and the small candid ones we might have missed in the blur of the day. Those are the memories we’ll cherish forever, and we couldn’t be more thankful for the way she captured them! 3
Maimoua H., 2 months ago
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Shredded Elements Photography 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $5,200
  • Serves St. Paul, MN

Based out of St. Paul, MN and available across the globe, Shredded Elements Photography is a wedding-imagery company owned by Breanna Demont, whose passion lies in capturing the intrinsic spark of this world—with love and laughter being the ultimate highlights. She delights in documenting love stories on camera through a true photojournalistic lens. Utilizing natural techniques, she combines conceptual portraiture and documentary-style candid photographs to produce a rich visual tapestry of a couple’s big day.

From the moment we first spoke with Breanna of Shredded Elements Photography, we knew we had found our perfect wedding photographer. Her communication style is honest, kind, and enthusiastic - she was always available to answer our questions and provide guidance throughout the planning process. The quality of her work is truly exceptional, with a detailed, creative, and passionate approach that shines through in every single photo. Breanna made our wedding pictures so special by capturing the most personal and beautiful moments, from start to finish. She has an incredible eye for detail and lighting, and made us feel so comfortable in front of the camera. Breanna is beyond sweet and passionate about her craft, and we are over the moon with the stunning memories she was able to preserve for us. We cannot recommend Shredded Elements Photography highly enough!
Stephanie, 3 months ago
Loui Photography LLC / Loui + Co 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $7,000
  • Serves St. Paul, MN

Like many people, I spent 10 years within corporate America and although I am thankful for my experience, it wasn't feeding my soul. I can be honest and say that I learned so much- my customer service skills, high-level organizational & strategy skills, and my overall work ethic comes directly from my experience within a regular ol' 9-5. However, I've been able to pair what I learned the last 10 years with my passion for photography, and have built this business to provide a stellar experience, the same one I would expect if I were getting married. Below I'll dive into what sets Loui apart, and I hope to hear about your upcoming day!

Meg assisted a fellow photographer at a wedding where we worked together! It was refreshing to work with her, as she was very friendly and outgoing. She has an amazing eye and wonderful sense of humor! Your in good hands with her! Looking forward to working more events together!!
Christina, 4 years ago
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Swaying Pines Photo + Film 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $3,800
  • Serves St. Paul, MN

Hey! I’m Ross, a wedding photographer and videographer based in Saint Paul MN, but willing to travel around the globe. I’m passionate about providing you with stunning images, but also creating a fun and relaxed experience so you can truly soak up your big day! My style emphasizes cinematic and rich tones that highlight the natural beauty in a moment for you to cherish for a lifetime.

Awarded Best of Zola
My husband and I are so happy we got to work with Ross! From step one to all the way through the whole process Ross was so amazing to work with! Reliable communication, awesome recommendations, valued what we wanted as a couple, and very professional! We are so thankful for our wedding video he made and the moments that were captured! He truly captured our wedding day perfectly and feels like we are reliving the best day all over again every time we watch our videos!! We cannot say enough good things about his talent, and we would highly recommend choosing Ross Grant for your wedding day - you will not be disappointed!!
Elizabeth and D., 4 years ago
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NYLONSADDLE Photography 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Serves St. Paul, MN

My love for photography began as a sophomore in high school taking black and white photography. Following high school I lived abroad for a bit and once back in the states started capturing friends weddings. I started my business in 2014 and have never looked back. I capture with both digital and film and believe photos are one of the most important things we have to hold on to for lifetimes to come. I love freezing memories in time and hope my couples feel the same.

We couldn’t be happier with selecting NYLONSADDLE PHOTOGRAPHY for our wedding photos! Nicole did an excellent job wrangling our large family & wedding party as well as capturing all the details and the vibe that was so very us. As the bride, I missed a lot of the little details of the day and I’m so thrilled to have those captured as well as the big moments so beautifully documented. In addition to digital photos, we chose to add on a roll of film to our photos and the results were just stellar. It was perfect and we are over the moon with the results! On top of all that, Nicole was just so much fun to get to know. We would love to work with her again in the future!
Brianna B., a year ago
Bradley Hanson Photography, LLC 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $4,000
  • Serves St. Paul, MN

I landed my first wedding in Seattle in 1999 somewhat by accident. After a couple loved the portraits I made for them, they asked if I would shoot their wedding. I said yes, but was secretly terrified. Fortunately, my naivety was inadvertently a bonus because I photographed that wedding the same way I photographed news stories: as discreetly as possible and recognizing key moments at the speed they are happening rather than directing the action or creating artificial scenarios. I don't have the preconceived notions of an advertising photographer. I am just as excited to see the final images as you are!

We worked with Bradley in 2017 for our wedding, he is so personable and makes you feel comfortable. He captured images that we will cherish forever and bring back the emotion of the day. They are truly stunning! We are so grateful to have these memories and to have worked with Bradley. Thank you again!
Rachael and J., 5 years ago
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Giliane E Mansfeldt Photography, LLC 
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $3,000
  • Serves St. Paul, MN

At Giliane E. Mansfeldt Photography, I bring 20+ years of experience capturing timeless wedding moments that tell each couple’s unique love story. Based in Saint Paul, Minnesota, I specialize in creating a relaxed, stress-free experience to ensure couples feel at ease in front of the camera. My style focuses on authentic emotions and meaningful details, delivering beautifully edited images to be cherished forever. I also offer heirloom-quality albums and wall art, helping couples preserve their memories for generations. Let me help make your wedding day unforgettable.

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Kelly Morin Photography 
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Serves St. Paul, MN

Welcome to my little online corner! I'm Kelly, a wedding, family, and brand photographer based in Minnesota. My goal with photography is to capture YOU! Your love. Your adventures. Your snuggles. Your chaos. Whatever it is that makes you, you, I want THAT to come through in your photos. I’m always looking for ways to direct less and simply create an environment for you to be. For many years I shot exclusively with film and although I shoot with it less now, my style is still very film driven. All editing is done to emulate film. It’s timeless, not trendy. You’ll never look back and cringe at that year’s filter trend.

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Brittany Alexis Photography 
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Serves St. Paul, MN

My name is Brittany Alexis Geisen. I have had a passion for photography ever since I was a little girl with a disposable camera. While I hold deep nostalgia to those days, I have since upgraded to my beloved Nikon camera. I live in the St. Paul area but am willing to travel, as I love exploring new places! I am lucky to have two professions- photography and nursing. So when I am not taking photos, you can find me taking care of premature or sick babies in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit.

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Eivan's Photo & Video 

4.9

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $1,149
  • Serves St. Paul, MN

We offer a personalized experience backed up by more than 33+ years in business delivering high quality, creative photography and video on time and within your wedding budget. We are experts in photojournalism, offering couples an unmatched level of value for their wedding photography and video services.

Awarded Best of Zola
Eivan’s Photography & Video recently captured our daughter’s big day, her quinceañera! Professionalism and high quality service at an affordable price, what every family needs!
Guadalupe T., 9 months ago
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George Street Photo and Video 

4.9

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $1,295
  • Serves St. Paul, MN
  • Offer

George Street Photo and Video has one story to tell: Yours. With over twenty years of experience, our award-winning team has been lucky to capture thousands of weddings for our couples across the United States. Specializing in both wedding photography and videography, we offer affordable and customizable packages starting at $1295 that are designed to suit your unique vision and budget. We even offer a fun style test to help us match you with a photographer that aligns with the vibe of your day.

Awarded Best of Zola
George Street Photo & Video provided an exceptional experience from coordinating our day of plans to capturing every moment of our special day! The photographers were highly skilled, talented, and professional. They took the lead to facilitate every photo, ensuring all the right angles, lighting, and poses. We have over a thousand wedding photos and each are of the highest quality. I highly recommend George Street for any formal event, special occasion, or wedding!!
Britni B., 4 months ago
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Original Weddings Photo & Video 

4.9

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $1,800
  • Serves St. Paul, MN

Original Weddings Photo & Video is a team of EMMY award winning storytellers. Our photography and videography packages are tailored to you, customizable and perfect for every wedding. We offer engagement photography, wedding photos, highlight films, wedding coverage and more.

Awarded Best of Zola
Pictures were absolutely beautiful! The team was so kind and helpful! I had a wonderful day!
Siena R., 3 months ago
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Ledd Lens LLC, Photo and Film 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Serves St. Paul, MN

We are team of traveling wedding photographers and videographers. For 2025, we have 120+ weddings booked in 34 different states. Our shooting style is photojournalistic, natural, CINEMATIC to traditional. Our editing and style depends. Very easygoing and flexible depending on the client's preference. Our team is dedicated in delivering memories.

Awarded Best of Zola
Ledd Lens LLC provided exceptional photography and videography services for our wedding. From start to finish, their communication was clear, prompt, and stress-free. On the big day, the photographers and videographers blended seamlessly to capture all of the special moments without ever feeling intrusive. The end result is a gorgeous collection of photos and a wedding video that far exceeded our expectations in capturing the joy and love of our special day. We couldn't recommend Ledd Lens more highly for any couple looking to preserve beautiful memories of their wedding through top-notch photography and videography.
Lisset M., a year ago
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Devyn Lempke Photography 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $2,500
  • Serves St. Paul, MN

Since 2011, I've been capturing all kinds of love. I work with you to bring your dream vision for your wedding day to life, and to make sure it's captured in a timeless way that you can look back on for decades to come. I work with you to capture photos that are authentic to you and your story, while also ensuring that you are comfortable and having a great time! I don't just want to be your photographer - I also want to be your friend and someone you can trust and connect with during the biggest moments of your life.

Awarded Best of Zola
Devyn is everything that we were looking for in a wedding photographer! She is creative, organized, communicated well, has a stunning eye for photo, and can diplomatically tackle complex family dynamics that may impact photo lineups. She captured our day beautifully and I cannot recommend her enough! My husband and I both raved about her, along with all of our guests! We would hire her again in a heartbeat!
Kendall M., a year ago
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Heather Christine Photo + Film 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $3,000
  • Serves St. Paul, MN

Hiii! I'm Heather Schoolcraft - owner & CEO! I'm a small town gal from WV who LOVES traveling and pops of color. I've designed my entire company around creating authentic + magical love stories. I have an associate team specifically trained to go and take on more couples! The only thing that's different on your wedding day is you see a different face! On your wedding day, our goal is to make you feel comfortable in front of the camera, and to focus on the raw + real moments on your day. Don't settle for less because you have to. Let ME help you get the photos + video that you've always dreamed of.

Awarded Best of Zola
Heather is not only an amazing photographer, but an amazing person as well. She is thorough, kind and so professional. Her energy brings such a calmness to your wedding day and she’s always willing to give her expertise. I can’t recommend Heather enough! My wife and I are obsessed with our wedding pictures.
Olivia, a year ago
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Kendra Smith Weddings 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $7,000
  • Serves St. Paul, MN

Kendra Smith is a documentary-style photographer and videographer working in 35mm, 120, and Super 8 film, where she focuses on honest emotion and documentary integrity. Inspired by the intimacy of Eve Arnold and the elegance of Slim Aarons, she blends portraiture with unfiltered storytelling—capturing raw emotion in images that are candid, cinematic, and timeless.

Awarded Best of Zola
Kendra was a pleasure to work with from start to finish. Communication was quick and easy, making the planning process stress-free. On the day of our wedding, Kendra had such a wonderful energy and captured every moment perfectly. Her style of photography is so real and beautiful - she truly brought the emotions of our big day to life in the most stunning photos and video. We felt so comfortable and happy with Kendra, and the end result were something we will cherish forever. Kendra was such an amazing part of our special day, and we couldn't recommend her highly enough!
Piper J., a year ago
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Mind Of Mo Weddings & Events 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $1,595
  • Serves St. Paul, MN

Mind of Mo Photography offers classical, elegant, personalized Engagement and Wedding Photography. With multiple photographers on staff, we have the experience and availability to make your wedding day unforgettable. Our family run business aims to treat your wedding with as much love, devotion, and care as you do. Our style continues to be relaxed, laid-back, and candid - our edits are natural and we believe couples take the best photos when they are relaxed and having fun! ​We offer affordable options, & payment plans with flexible deposits are always available. We bring a good energy and calming presence to the weddings we photograph.

Awarded Best of Zola
From the moment we booked Mind of Mo Weddings & Events, their communication was responsive, easy, friendly, and informative. The quality of their work was great - they delivered our photos quickly and the images were of high quality. On our wedding day, the Mind of Mo team made us both feel very comfortable and were a joy to work with. They were fun and friendly, and helped ensure our special day went smoothly. We are so glad we chose Mind of Mo photography to capture our wedding memories!
Krista M., 21 days ago
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Erica Johanna Photography 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $3,800
  • Serves St. Paul, MN

Hello! I'm Erica and I am based in Minnesota but travel all over! I love fun adventures, traveling to new places, meeting people and learning about their unique experiences - a big part of why I love photography! I specialize in wedding and engagement portraits and love working with my couples throughout the whole wedding planning process.

Awarded Best of Zola
We truly couldn’t have asked for a better wedding photographer than Erica! Not only is her work absolutely stunning and artistic, but she was also such a fun and calming presence on our big day. She kept everything running smoothly, helped guide us through every moment, and made us feel comfortable and confident in front of the camera. Her attention to detail and willingness to go above and beyond made such a difference. We are beyond grateful for the memories she captured and would recommend her to anyone looking for gorgeous photos and an incredible experience!
Hattie K., 3 months ago
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Emilee E. Photography 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $500
  • Serves St. Paul, MN

Hey there! My name is Emilee, and I am a Minnesota-native living in NYC! I've been photographing people and events for the past 15 years. I shoot families, couples, individuals, and pets, but my passion lies in wedding photography. I love capturing the whirlwind of a couples' big day, and seeing the love that is shared between them and all their wedding guests. It's magical and wonderful every. single. time. My current active markets are Minnesota and New York, but I'm available to travel anywhere in the US and the world for additional fees!

Awarded Best of Zola
I was able to book Emilee at short notice, and found her to be efficient, professional, and very easy to work with. We came up with a shot list, but she had a good eye in terms of suggesting ways of capitalizing on the venue and working with the space in real time - her confidence in directing us made me feel comfortable and natural. Our pictures came out beautifully, in what I feel is record time compared to my peers’ experiences with photographers, and now have our happiest moments with friends and family captured for us to look back at in the future. Would highly recommend!
Janice, 2 months ago
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Mae Krell Photo 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $5,500
  • Serves St. Paul, MN
  • Offer

Hi! My name is Mae, and I live in Brooklyn with my girlfriend, our two dogs Apollo and Bia, her cat Gigi and my lizard, Basil! I’ve always been passionate about capturing moments as authentically and magically as possible, and as i’ve settled more into this career path, I love that i’ve landed in a place where I have the privilege to capture and preserve people’s love stories. Weddings and elopements are so distinctly and uniquely human, and it’s truly the biggest honor to be trusted to document them.

Awarded Best of Zola
Mae was an absolute joy to work with when my boyfriend surprised me with a proposal. From the very beginning, Mae's communication was clear, kind, thoughtful, and mindful - she truly made us feel special every step of the way. Her creative, high-quality, and unique photography captured all the special moments, including the exact moment my fiancé proposed. Mae's film-style approach gave our photos a truly special look and feel. I would ABSOLUTELY recommend Mae Krell Photo to anyone looking for a talented and caring photographer who will go above and beyond to make your proposal/engagement/wedding day perfect.
Carla, a year ago
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RKH Images 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $3,500
  • Serves St. Paul, MN

We are a husband and wife team photographing weddings since 2010. We're total geeks that love music and films. When not photographing weddings, we love playing with our dogs and cats, watching music videos, cartoons, and horror movies, and photographing other things.

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Tracy & Kyle are fantastic artists and teammates! They made our wedding experience such a fun journey every step of the way and we were blown away by how fantastic all of our photos turned out in both our engagement and wedding day photos. We met with them in-person twice for consultations and felt so comfortable talking with them and sharing our experiences as fellow wedding-industry workers. The rate at which we received our photos after our engagement shoot and our wedding was perfect! They sent a few samples that showed the quality and attention to detail, and the remaining complete albums were sent within a week! So fast but so much attention to detail and great editing. We also loved their blog posts as a way to share photos with friends and family and we enjoyed browsing other couples' albums as well! As a same-sex mixed race couple, we really appreciated their wide portfolio of diverse couples of LGBTQIA and BIPOC clients.
Ashley N., a year ago
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Nationwide Spectacular Photographer - A Better DJ and Photographer 

4.7

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $799
  • Serves St. Paul, MN

We provide top level local photographers nationwide including your area, and we are very proud of our 100% 5 star rating! Don't spend thousands of dollars for your wedding photos! Before you book your photographer visit our site for over a million beautiful photos and thousands of testimonials, then give us a call! Elopements are just $499 and full wedding photo packages start at just $899. We will capture amazing photos in natural color and create a custom online album where you can share all your photos from. You can also purchase prints at wholesale prices. We also provide top level local DJ & video services in budget friendly packages!

Awarded Best of Zola
Their staff was prompt, professional, involved! Our pictures are top of the line! The DJ was great got people up dancing in the sweltering weather!
Barbara B., a year ago
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Keighla's Fresh Face Photography 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $3,300
  • Serves St. Paul, MN

Keighla’s Fresh Face Photography has been all about real connection, genuine moments and photos that feel like you. I bring years of experience and a love for creativity into every shoot, but what really lights me up is getting to know my couples and turning clients into friends. I’m not just here to take pretty pictures—I’m here to get to know you. Like, real actual friends kind of know you. My goal isn’t to build a portfolio, it’s to tell your story, exactly as it felt. I bring a calm energy to the day, help build a relaxed timeline, and make sure the focus stays where it belongs: on you two soaking it all in and having the best day ever.

Awarded Best of Zola
Hiring Keighla was one of the best decisions we made for our wedding. I stumbled upon her work online and was immediately struck by how beautifully composed her photos were—full of texture, light, and balance that felt intentional and artful without ever feeling staged. From our very first interaction, she was reassuring, organized, and professional in a way that gave me so much confidence. Her packages were transparent, flexible, and thoughtfully designed—we especially loved that our engagement session was included (and turned out so beautifully, we used the photos everywhere from our wedding website to table decor). The engagement session was the first time we met her in person, and it confirmed everything I hoped: Keighla just gets it. She understood our vibe and the space we chose and made us feel instantly comfortable. I left that day already trusting her vision. On the wedding day, that trust only deepened. She was incredibly sensitive to some personal family dynamics and made sure my husband and I always felt prioritized and seen. Her timeline suggestions kept the day flowing naturally—and far better than the original version we’d created. Once the formal portraits were done, she practically disappeared into the background, capturing so many candid moments with grace and creativity. We had ping pong and pickleball at our reception (not exactly easy to photograph), and somehow she caught those fast-paced moments with such clarity and joy—they’re some of our favorite images. Receiving our gallery was like getting to live the day all over again. The turnaround was quick, and the photos moved us deeply. I’m usually reserved and self-conscious, but she made me look and feel beautiful. Even images from parts of the reception I missed feel like precious windows into moments I wouldn’t have otherwise seen. One favorite: a photo of my cousin mid-return in a wild ping pong rally. Another: everyone admiring the back of my dress. And I’ll never forget the idea to take portraits in front of a blooming crab apple tree—it’s led us to keep a sick tree in our own backyard, just because those blossoms now mean so much to us. Keighla is an exceptional blend of artist and professional. Her time management, communication, and people skills are as strong as her creative vision. If you’re looking for someone to capture your wedding in a way that feels personal, artistic, and truly you, I can’t recommend her enough. She doesn’t just take wedding photos—she tells the story.
Lucy & D., 4 months ago

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