The Best Wedding Photographers in Cologne, MN

The Best Wedding Photographers in Cologne, MN

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431 Wedding Photographers in Cologne, MN

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Wild Elegance 

5.0

  • Classic style
  • Starts at $1,600
  • Serves Cologne, MN

Hello hello! My name is Marie and I am the owner and photographer for Wild Elegance. We are a brand for adventurers, for lovers of life, and genuine people who love those little moments between the moments in life and seek out truth over perfection. Your marriage is unique because of the relationships you have with the people you choose to celebrate with. Spending my day with you and your closest family and friends brings me such joy, and creating art out of some of the best moments of your life is something I am truly honored to be a part of for so many.

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My husband and I absolutely adore Marie, she made our wedding celebration so easy going and I cannot wait to work with her again!
Alexandria M., a year ago
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Toly Dzyuba Photography 

5.0

  • Fine art style
  • Starts at $3,000
  • Serves Cologne, MN

Hi, I’m Toly Dzyuba, a Minneapolis based wedding photographer with over 10 years of experience capturing love stories across Minnesota. From the scenic shores of Lake Superior to charming rustic barns in the countryside, and elegant celebrations in the heart of downtown Minneapolis. My approach is all about blending the beauty of each location with the raw emotion and joy of your special day, creating timeless, authentic images that truly reflect who you are as a couple, infused with purpose and soul

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My husband and I recently got married on the north shore of Lake Superior, and we hired Toly to capture our special day. He was amazing from the start! He was passionate about capturing the best photos possible and had a particularly great eye for scoping out spots with the best lighting. He for sure exceeded expectations - we genuinely could not imagine our wedding without him. He provided us with our photos about a month after the wedding, and we were able to see sneak peaks before then. The photos he delivered were absolutely spectacular! Would highly recommend!!
Kristina C., 9 months ago
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Documentary Wedding Photo & Video Super 8mm Minneapolis Minnesota 

3.7

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Serves Cologne, MN
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Kayla & Zoey are a Minneapolis wedding photography and videography duo, partners in both life and art. Known for their warm presence, gentle guidance, and emotionally rich documentary style, they specialize in capturing real moments with intention and ease. From engagement soirées and anniversary dinners to welcome parties and intimate wedding celebrations, every story is told with honesty, artistry, and care. Blending digital imagery with 35mm film, medium format, Polaroids, and Super 8 motion film, their work feels at once nostalgic and vividly present — the kind of imagery that lingers for a lifetime.

Kayla & Zach - WOW!!! We feel so lucky that our paths aligned to have you a part of our incredible vendor team for our wedding. It was an absolute pleasure working with you. Leading up to our day, they were SO responsive in communication - there was never a question that went unanswered. To someone who is from the wedding industry, that meant the world to us as we never felt unimportant. Kayla & Zach’s level of communication and care for their clients is truly appreciated. We felt so special, from the day we met with them in our consult, to the super sweet welcome gift. Even the days leading up to our wedding - every interaction was so kind and special. The speed in which we received clips and sneak peeks back was amazing, and it kept the excitement levels high with us, and our guests!! It has been so fun to keep reliving the memories as they post to their social platforms. We could not recommend Storyteller Co. more!!! Thank you for creating such special keepsakes for us for years to come. Thank you a million times over, Kayla & Zach!! We are grateful to know you!!!
Adrienne G., 10 months ago
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Nikayla & Co. 

5.0

  • Editorial style
  • Starts at $3,800
  • Serves Cologne, MN

I grew up with a life saturated in creativity. To put it simply: I love my job. My style tends to be joyful, raw, romantic, & bold. I love a deep splash of color in a palette of neutrals and natural light. I love traveling, ethnic food, & ice cream! Getting married myself helped me to realize the importance of wedding photography more than I could’ve imagined. I am also all about printing photos. I’ve shot over 75 weddings, and continue to in Las Vegas, NV, MN, ND, and beyond. I would love to serve you as a part of my journey. All I want is to build a relationship with you, be your third wheel, & send you off with memories.

Nikayla was wonderful to work with and our photos turned out incredibly. Her artistry, professionalism and flexibility captured the romance and beauty of our wedding day.
Hannah & J., 4 years ago
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Andi Jo Photography 

5.0

  • Classic style
  • Starts at $3,300
  • Serves Cologne, MN

Hello there. I’m Andi Jo, but you can just call me Andi. I am blessed to be married to the hardest working, not to mention most attractive, concrete finisher around. As cliché as it sounds I find true beauty in everything around me. Yes, I mean EVERYTHING. Even snotty kid noses. I have an obsession for capturing real and raw moments that are both timeless and elegant. I live for the moments that aren’t rehearsed or posed. I love to spend time with my clients and make sure our bond is as strong as super glue. I cherish my brides and groom and always consider them my friends, not just a random face spending their wedding day with them.

Andi and Amanda were amazing to work with! They helped make the whole process so easy and made my magical day even more special! They helped us to include everyone we wanted (including our dog!) and helped to make as natural and beautiful photos as possible. Andi delivered our photos within a month of our wedding and I am already obsessed! Thank you so much for all your hard work!
Soniya W., 6 months ago
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Moments by Danielle Nicole 

5.0

  • Fine art style
  • Starts at $4,500
  • Serves Cologne, MN

Moments by Danielle Nicole is a light and airy photographer and videographer, serving brides in South Dakota, Minnesota, and open to travel to beautiful destination locations. MBDN leans towards a luxury wedding photographer and fine art type of editing style.

Danielle is so sweet and patient. She helped me with any questions I had along the way without hesitation. I love our wedding pictures and wedding video! Danielle is so talented, I would book with her again in a heart beat!
Ally, 5 months ago
Makayla Miranda Photo 

5.0

  • Classic style
  • Starts at $1,700
  • Serves Cologne, MN

Hello my name is Makayla and I am a California based destination wedding and elopement photographer. My objective is to capture your love story and to bring your dream day to life! Let’s capture these special moments to keep for a lifetime together.

Makayla is amazing at what she does! Not only was she kind but gracious. Every photo we took she was hyping us up and created a beautiful experience of taking our wedding photos. We even had a larger amount of family at our elopement and she was happy to take our photos with them! And the end results we received were magical and exactly what we wanted! If you’re looking for someone who will take amazing photos at an actually affordable rate she’s the person!
Aubrey F., 6 months ago
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Kiersten Franks Photography 

5.0

  • Classic style
  • Starts at $2,000
  • Serves Cologne, MN

Heyyy there! I’m Kiersten, the founder and creative force behind the lens. Born and raised in West Virginia, this beautiful state is what I call my home. I’ve developed a love for traveling across the United States, and I’m excited to expand my adventures internationally in December 2024. I’m passionate about capturing that best friend type of love—the real, raw, and candid moments that make your relationship unique. On your wedding day, my focus is on documenting your authentic selves, from those emotional first looks to cozy moments during golden hour. And I’m all about the pops of color!

Kiersten is amazing to work with. She makes her clients feel very comfortable during their session and knows how to capture the candid photos that everyone loves. Her attention to detail is unmatched and the time she takes to carefully edit every photo to make them flawless is appreciated. The memories captured will forever hold a place in the hearts of her clients all thanks to her!
Heather Franks, 10 months ago
Two Oaks Photography 

5.0

  • Classic style
  • Starts at $1,500
  • Serves Cologne, MN

I've always had an interest in photography, but my passion really took off when I had my first child. There is something special about capturing children in the moments of pure joy. The special moments in people's lives, sometimes lasting only an instant, are the reason I decided to pursue a career in photography. I live for taking that perfect candid shot. Weddings, children at play, engagements, all of them offer their moments, maybe even one, that you can never get back. My goal is to always capture those moments you can look back and reflect on for a lifetime.

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Jake with Two Oaks Photography is the best photographer ever!!! We had the best experience working with Jake as our photographer for our engagement and wedding photos. He made us feel so comfortable the entire time and gave us some guidance when we needed it. The photos turned out better than we could have ever imagined and we are so thankful he captured all the right moments for us. Jake fit right in with our wedding party and went above and beyond on everything he did. Our photos turned out so beautifully and we are so thankful we will have these to look back on for the rest of our lives. We would 10/10 recommend Jake for engagement and or wedding photos, he will not disappoint with his amazing skills!
Maria and A., 4 years ago
Severina Studios LLC 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $5,000
  • Serves Cologne, MN

Hello Hello! I'm Eleanor Severina, but my friends call me El ! I am a Documentary Wedding Photographer Based in Minneapolis and NYC, but will travel wherever your love is. I specialize in documentary-style, artistic, and timeless wedding and portrait photography.

Let me save you ALL the time by telling you to BOOK SEVERINA STUDIOS NOW! I spent countless hours searching for wedding photographers on wedding apps, IG, etc. and Elle's portfolio is unmatched. She was everything we hoped for and more! She kept everyone at ease during photos and captured so many moments and details we'll cherish forever. She worked so well with our coordinator to keep our timeline on track and kept us laughing all along the way. Our venue is known to be difficult for photographers, as it's very dim and intended to be candlelit. It was no challenge for Elle - her work was stunning! Seriously - end your stressful search for this critically important role and book Severina Studios!
LDK, 6 months ago
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Cassandra Nelson Photography 

5.0

  • Classic style
  • Starts at $1,500
  • Serves Cologne, MN

I work in the renewable energy sector, but photography is my passion. In addition to photographing weddings and portraits, I do landscape and wildlife photography. I love to see people inspired to get outdoors, explore and have adventures because they have seen my photographs. My wishes are to inspire YOU and capture photographs that describe you.

It was a pleasure to work with Cassandra for our wedding. Her communication style was flexible and she always answered our questions promptly. The quality of her work was outstanding - she was professional and flexible throughout the process. Cassandra was calm, patience, and made us feel comfortable in front of the camera, even though our engagement session was our first professional photo shoot together. She was amazing at capturing the special moments of our wedding day, and we loved the amazing engagement and wedding photos she delivered, which arrived earlier than expected. We highly recommend her!
Cynara D., 7 months ago
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RCC Photography 

5.0

  • Editorial style
  • Starts at $3,000
  • Serves Cologne, MN

I've always been a creative at heart. I thrive when I am able to fulfill my passion of creating something beautiful that others will enjoy. I discovered my love for photographing portraits and couples after taking photos for friends and family, and the rest is history! My passion is to creatively capture the beauty and authentic personality of a person, couple, or family. When I'm not out photographing a couple or editing at my computer, I enjoy going out to the best new restaurant in the city, being outdoors, or planning a trip to a new destination to explore. I'm a lover of coffee, traveling, reading and anything outdoors.

Awarded Best of Zola
Raquel is so easy to work with! She brings a fun attitude to the day, and truly cares about what she does! She works very well with Videographers and other vendors at the wedding, which makes the day so much smoother! Hire her YESTERDAY!
Spencer Larsen, 3 years ago
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Morey Lindquist Photography 

5.0

  • Editorial style
  • Starts at $2,000
  • Serves Cologne, MN

Born in the French Alps and growing up together with my 4 siblings, in a stone house on the side of a mountain, it wasn't difficult to be moved by the beauty that surrounded me. It wasn't long until I turned to imagery as a means of interaction with the visual world around me and to use it as a means of communication with others. I hope to use the power of the image to make a difference and be a part of something bigger than myself. Camera in hand I hope to give you a chance to share and relive your special moments of life through the images we create together. Lets make something.

Morey was awesome! He has a very calm and professional presence and we will definitely be using him again in the future. Photos that we will have in the frame for years.
Laura, 5 years ago
Urbane Aperture 

5.0

  • Fine art style
  • Serves Cologne, MN

As a photographer based in Washington DC, one of my many distinctions is that I translate love language, visually. I believe real and right relationships are found in bonds. The weak and strong ones we make throughout the timeline of our lives. If we’re a match, through my photography, I’ll aim to bring forth beautiful and iconic memories that find a home where the heart is. Curating every moment of emotion that rises up within you or the ones you care about the most. To learn more, reach out with a friendly "What's up?" and let me handle the rest. Take a look around or browse through a featured collection on my website.

As the Sales Manager of a luxury venue in Minneapolis, I would recommend Profit to any of my wedding couples. We worked with him for a styled shoot this past summer, and I was very impressed with his professionalism and the quality of his photography. Our space is not the easiest to shoot in, so it requires a very seasoned photographer with advanced skills to capture the venue in a good light. Profit delivered an incredible gallery and I would continue to recommend him to future couples!
Ally Leonard, 5 years ago
Tiffany L. Clark Engagements 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Serves Cologne, MN

Tiffany L. Clark is a New York-based freelance photographer, photo editor and producer, originally from St. Paul, Minnesota. After receiving her BA in Studio Fine Art, Tiffany moved to NYC to attend the International Center of Photography in which she graduated with a study in the Documentary Photography and Photojournalism Program. Tiffany has a passion for photographing with medium format square film photography and hopes to be able to capture your engagement images for you.

Tiffany was an absolute pleasure to work with for our wedding photography. From the very beginning, she had a fun energy that made the whole experience really enjoyable. She came to our engagement photo session with a great base vision, but was also really open to incorporating our own ideas and preferences. Tiffany worked with us to get some truly unique and thoughtful shots that perfectly captured the spirit of our relationship. The final photos were professional, high-quality, and unique to us. We couldn't be happier with how they turned out.
Casey D., 6 months ago
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Angela Divine Photography 

5.0

  • Fine art style
  • Starts at $2,995
  • Serves Cologne, MN

Let’s get this out of the way, yes, Angela Divine is my real name. My grandmother was Divina, she passed the name Divine onto my mom, and my mom passed it onto me. Maybe it stems from my untraditional name, but I’ve always marched to the beat of my own drum. In my younger years, I never fit it in, and I didn’t find my people until I stopped trying and embraced what makes me weird. I love celebrating the unique with my photography, which is why I work best with those who want their photos to be truly authentic and one of a kind. Looking forward to hearing your vision, and what makes your story so unique.

Awarded Best of Zola
I've had the privilege of working alongside Angela at a couple of weddings over the last few years; it's her work outside of that that I'm much more familiar with. Angela is a sweetheart; it's clear that she's passionate about what she does and it shows in the finished product. Among her strengths is how communicative and collaborative she happens to be. Weddings, in particular, are team efforts; as a wedding entertainer, I need to know where the newlyweds will be at all times to a certain point. Communicating our separate needs when it came to being on the same page and working together in a manner that allowed for both of us to be as successful as possible under the circumstances not only better served our mutual clients; it allowed me to trust in her more. I liked working with her so much that I featured her as a preferred vendor on my business blog. Whether it be as a wedding photographer or brand photography, don't pass up an opportunity to look more closely at Angela's work. I KNOW that I will be working with her again in the future.
Steve Pinex, 5 years ago
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Mel Schroeder Photography 

5.0

  • Classic style
  • Starts at $4,400
  • Serves Cologne, MN

I'm Melissa (she/her) and I'm so glad you're here. I've been photographing couples in love since 2019 and it's truly an honor to capture your love during one of the most important times of your life. One of my favorite memories in childhood was sneaking away with my sister and looking through old photo albums, especially our parent's wedding album. Providing those happy and emotional memories for my clients is one of my favorite parts of wedding photography. I pride myself on offering my couples a creative, high-touch, seamless wedding photography experience from start to finish. I look forward to meeting you and your partner!

When my husband and I started planning our wedding, having beautiful photos was at the very top of both of our lists. For us, a photographer came before all other vendors, and we both agreed it was simply not an area in which we’d cut corners. When I cam across Melissa’s photos, I immediately knew she was obviously the style and vibe we were going for. Within a matter of seconds, I was blown away by the amount of details her pictures had, and within a matter of minutes, I was sending her a message praying to the heavens above that she was available for our date. I could not recommend Melissa enough. Her photos are absolutely stunning - they speak for themselves. But what you can’t see by scrolling through her galleries or social media pages, is the absolute GEM behind the camera. Melissa is professional, fun, energetic, happy - and she brings that energy with her through every single click of her shutter. She was so good at guiding and directing us throughout all our photos — and you’re hearing this from a couple who is extremely awkward posing for pictures! She made us feel beyond comfortable — confident! She even made a super impression on our families and wedding party. They all made a point to tell me how much they enjoyed her throughout the day! We had so much fun with her and she captured us and our wedding day absolutely perfectly. Melissa goes above and beyond and truly listens to what her couples want out of their pictures. She managed to get every single picture I could have ever hoped for— and then some! We absolutely love both our engagement and wedding photos, and they will be on display in our home forever. I could not thank her enough. I can guarantee you, you will not be disappointed in hiring Melissa! She was the easiest, and by far the best, vendor we hired! I’d hire her again any day!
Lauren, 4 months ago
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Alysha Rose Photography 

5.0

  • Starts at $4,000
  • Serves Cologne, MN

Hey friends! I’m Alysha, the one behind the camera. The first thing you should know about me is I’m a Christian and I love Jesus! I have professionally done photography for seven years now and I’m so glad to call it my job! I love finding things in a whole new way and finding the beauty in everything. I love capturing all the special moments in peoples lives. I truly think it’s so special when you invite me into something so big and special in your lives that we can forever capture in time for you. Some fun facts about me: North shore is my favorite, I love traveling, waterfall hunting, and spending time with family and friends.

Awarded Best of Zola
LOVE,LOVE,LOVE when Alicia photographs a wedding on the farm. She has been the only photographer we invite to our open houses for new couples as well. Her style is young, fun, romantic,fresh and timeless all in one. We wish all our couples would book her. We’ve talked pricing with Alicia because that is important to budget conscious couples. They want quality work at reasonable prices. Great price points. Hey look, when all other things go wrong at a wedding, the photos are the one thing you want done right! Don’t skimp!! Highly recommend!!!
Sherry Nielsen, 4 years ago
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Erin Dahlin Photography 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $3,200
  • Serves Cologne, MN

Hi all, I’m Erin! I’m a wedding photographer based in Minneapolis but I’m always up for a destination or travel wedding/elopement. I feel my favorite images are always ones that are captured vs manufactured and embracing the true interactions between the couple, their friends and family. I LOVE love and I’ll probably cry at your wedding, all those feels get me.

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Erin was absolutely wonderful to work with. We did both our engagement and wedding photos with her and were blown away by the everything she captured for us. She is professional, yet laid back and fun to work with. She made us feel totally at ease with the process. We opted for a second shooter for our wedding, and we are so glad we did! Erin and Brandon were able to capture so many candid moments from our day, and were so creative with locations and poses for our photos. We cannot speak more highly of Erin and her services, 100/10 would recommend!
Erin & K., 2 years ago
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Rebel Diamonds Studios 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $3,500
  • Serves Cologne, MN

Hey! I'm Janet. I'm a photographer/videographer based in the Twin Cities, specializing in elopements and intimate weddings. I document couples who are unapologetically themselves and want to do things their way - even if that's out of the ordinary.

I'll start by saying that I'm not typically comfortable in front of the camera and was worried about that going into our engagement shoot. However, Janet did a great job of listening to me and checking in throughout the session to see how I was doing - her communication and ability to adapt put me at ease! Janet is so fun and if you aren't friends with her already, you will be by the end of the session. On top of that, she is professional and talented at what she does and wants nothing more than to capture the true essence of people. We couldn't be happier with how our engagement photos turned out!!
Whitney G., 3 months ago
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Lauren Engfer 

5.0

  • Editorial style
  • Starts at $6,500
  • Serves Cologne, MN

My approach to photography is rooted in a desire to illustrate the emotions and stories of my clients in a way that reflects the honesty of their experiences. I adore capturing the uniqueness of each person I work with. It is by encouraging my clients to honor their story, their truest selves are reflected in these photographs.

Lauren was so amazing from the day we met her until the day we got our photos after our wedding! She did our engagement and wedding photos. She was so accommodating with us and very flexible as we changed a lot of our wedding plans due to covid. She was easy to communicate with and so so friendly! She felt like someone we had known forever and made us feel so comfortable on our wedding day. We were so pleased with how our photos turned out and how fast we got them back! Lauren knows what she's doing and is very professional while also being personable. I would highly recommend her to anyone looking for a wedding photographer!
Christa & J., 4 years ago
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Jeff Dose Photography 

5.0

  • Editorial style
  • Starts at $3,000
  • Serves Cologne, MN

I’m a wedding and lifestyle photographer based in Minneapolis, Minnesota. I love being out doors, visiting new places, and photographing people that are a little crazy for each other. I believe each person and every relationship is overflowing with worth and value and my aim is to draw that out and capture it in frames. My hope is that, years from now, you’ll look at the photos of your wedding and be reminded of the awesome relationship you have.

My wife and I got married in June 2023. We met with a few photographers and never had a doubt it would be Jeff! Organized. First and foremost the pictures need to look good, sure. However, that all depends on if everyone is where they need to be in a timely manner. Jeff did a great job keeping everything organized but in a very nice way. Other weddings I've been in people seem to be rushed and the pictures show that, but that's not the case here. The photographer needs to be "on it" and Jeff certainty is. Creative. My wife and I look back on our wedding photos often. I believe a huge part of that is how different and unique each photo is. It was great taking pictures at so many different locations to let Jeff's artistic side really show! Professional. Jeff was always willing to meet and plan with us as much as we needed. Anything specific he was open to make happen. He treated everyone (in the wedding party or not) with so much respect. We received many complainants on this! Photo Quality. The quality is exceptional. Seriously, the best there is!
Matthew, 5 months ago
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Tellastory Photography 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Serves Cologne, MN

Natural, Relaxed & Candid Photography & everything in between. We have been capturing Love in action telling visual stories for over 17 years. To be honest, I STILL love every single minute of the wedding day. I've got a bag packed like Mary Poppins - ready for whatever comes our way. Your day will be imperfectly - perfect. With natural, authentic story telling photo's along the way. Memories that grow better with age; very much like a fine wine or an aged whiskey. Whatever floats your boat - just choose TSP to document your one of a kind love story. We are here to help keep the planning process simple and stress free.

I am so happy we invested in our wedding photos with tellastory. I still look back on them 6 years later.
Brittany, 2 years ago
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Nova Imagery 

5.0

  • Fine art style
  • Starts at $1,200
  • Serves Cologne, MN

Chances are, you landed on this page because you’re looking for remarkable wedding photos that not only challenge the status-quo, but also serve as a unique and special family heirloom. You need wedding photographers who can offer an unparalleled and world-class photography experience — not just someone who simply clicks a shutter button. As seasoned editorial photographers, we understand the desire to break tradition and seek out services that add value in addition to quality images.

Nova Imagery went above and beyond capturing my daughter’s wedding day! Every moment was beautifully documented, and the photos are simply stunning. The team was professional, kind, and made the entire experience seamless. We’ll cherish these memories forever! Highly recommend!
Tina R., 2 months ago
Colby Campbell Photography 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Serves Cologne, MN

I’m Colby (he/him), your local neighborhood dog parent/beer lover/former mascot/barbershop singer/wedding and elopement photographer. My love language is shouting compliments at you. I love people and hate crowds. I prefer long hikes in the mountains to ones on the beach, but both are better than sitting at home. I really, really don’t like having my photo taken - and if we have that in common, we might work really well together.

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Colby delivers the best possible product in the field. The lighting, composition and quality of his photos are unmatched. But he doesn't stop there... The communication from the booking date, lead up to shoot, and execution on the day is what makes Colby Campbell Photography an immersive experience that is unmatched.
Austin Hansen, 3 years ago
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Jada Flanagan Photography 

5.0

  • Editorial style
  • Starts at $2,000
  • Serves Cologne, MN

I am a lover of authentic moments and capturing genuine, adventurous love. I am inspired by the great outdoors, and will absolutely travel. In my spare time you will find me traveling, obsessing over Matcha everything, and loving on my fur baby-- Finley the 11 week old Frenchie puppy.

Jada was amazing to work with. We got very lucky to be able to book her. She travelled an hour to come do our wedding and was more than accommodating to any requests we had and had lots of wonderful ideas too! She was so much more affordable than many other photographers as well and the results were gorgeous
Kylie + J., 4 years ago
Milkweed Moments 

5.0

  • Fine art style
  • Starts at $2,600
  • Serves Cologne, MN

Howdy! I’m Aubriana, a photographer passionate about capturing life and love in their most genuine moments. My journey with photography began over a decade ago in high school and has since grown into a heartfelt career. Inspired by my time in Iowa and the beauty of Milkweed fields, my business name reflects my love for fleeting, magical moments—just like the Monarch butterflies that migrate each year. I believe every love story is unique and deserves to be documented with care, warmth, and authenticity. I’d be honored to capture yours!

So easy to work with and professional! My labor went very quickly so photos were in the immediate postpartum. I love how each detail was captured so intimately to tell the story, so I can look back on those moments. She respected the environment and helped in any way to make sure I felt cared for-above and beyond being a photographer. We also did some newborn/family photos a few days later and she was very patient with my full of energy toddler, all while capturing the sweet details of our newborn. All of the photos are beautiful!! When I asked for a few edits to the gallery it was done and updated for me quickly.
Paige S., a year ago
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Lauren Baker Photography 

5.0

  • Editorial style
  • Starts at $7,000
  • Serves Cologne, MN

This might surprise you...Prior to photography, I was a professional concert dancer. So I understand what it's like to be in the spotlight. And I understand how to use my training as a dancer to make you look stunning in front of the camera. I know the mechanics of the body and how to pose you to look your best. And on your wedding day, that is exactly how you should feel.

We are wedding videographers (Savstrom Studios) who recently had the privilege of working alongside Lauren at a styled photo shoot in St. Paul. We have known Lauren for awhile and love her work so it was a lot fun getting to work together and seeing her creative process. Lauren has incredible talent for styling, directing, and posing couples, as well as capturing wedding details. She does an amazing job capturing everything she needs, collaborating with other vendors, and keeping the atmosphere fun for everyone. Highly recommend Lauren for couples looking for beautiful, timeless photos and an amazing client experience!
Steve + Colleen, 5 years ago
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Shawnee Custalow Studios 

5.0

  • Editorial style
  • Starts at $4,700
  • Serves Cologne, MN

We are passionate about photographing kind-hearted people who are unapologetically themselves, and creating a safe and beautiful space in the wedding world for LGBTQ+ folx. Our favorite people to work with believe in giving back to their communities, that black lives always matter, that climate change is you know...real, and choose to embrace their own unique quirks and talents.

Awarded Best of Zola
When you elope in the middle of a pandemic, it matters all the more that you love your photographer--since they'll be the only other person at your wedding. :) And in short, we couldn't be happier that ours was Shawnee. She has such a gift and a love for the work she does—and it shows. We knew she was the right person from the moment we met on Zoom--she is warm and kind, asked all the right questions, and instantly put us at ease. My partner and I eloped at the end of October 2020 in DC, just before the election. It was a whirlwind moment for so many reasons, especially as a queer couple. And it mattered to us that the person who captured those treasured memories, really understood what that moment meant to us. Everyone who sees our photos marvels at how wonderful they are—and no doubt we look great, but Shawnee’s warmth and direction and stellar eye really made all the difference. Vibing with your photographer matters—we’re so grateful to have found one with such grace and as much love for her art as Shawnee. <3
Adiel & R., 4 years ago
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Rachel Lynn Photography 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $5,000
  • Serves Cologne, MN

MY APPROACH IS CREATING NATURAL MOMENTS, BUT REALLY CAPTURING THE MOMENTS IN BETWEEN. MY STYLE IS EMOTION-FILLED, RADIANTLY JOYFUL, WARM, AND FULL OF FEELING. You are looking for a photographer that will stand by you as your friend on your wedding day - someone you can trust. You are looking for images that you can show your kids & grandkids someday - images that have a story that goes with them! You are ready to let loose at your session, and be completely yourself. You are ready for an adventure....

Rachel and team was the perfect photographer and I am not just saying that! They made the day so much fun with our wedding party and families and we got the sneak peaks back right away the next week. You can tell she has a ton of experience, she made you feel like you have known each other forever and super comfortable if you are awkward with getting photos taken and just a great person on top of it. Our engagement photos were so beautiful as well. I would 100% recommend to anyone looking for A photos and a great experience. Thank you Rachel and team! 3
Dana S., 8 months ago

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