The Best Wedding Photographers in Waconia, MN

The Best Wedding Photographers in Waconia, MN

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427 Wedding Photographers in Waconia, MN

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Andi Jo Photography 

5.0

  • Classic style
  • Starts at $3,300
  • Serves Waconia, 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 was amazing during the entire process. We had her do our engagement photos and our wedding session. She even helped set up the reception when the location didn't have it done. She is the best!
Samantha and M., 4 years ago
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Nikayla & Co. 

5.0

  • Editorial style
  • Starts at $3,800
  • Serves Waconia, 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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Moments by Danielle Nicole 

5.0

  • Fine art style
  • Starts at $4,500
  • Serves Waconia, 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.

We hired Danielle for our wedding after our original photo/video team cancelled on us 6 months out. As stressful as it was, I’m so glad that happened because Danielle is AMAZING. She is truly one of the sweetest people I have ever met and her light and airy photos are stunning. She is very professional and organized. She loves what she does and it shows through her work. We all know posing for pictures is awkward sometimes, but Danielle made us and our bridal party feel comfortable on the wedding day and it shows in the photos just how much fun we had with her. Danielle actually lives in SD about 45 minutes from my husband and I and we have already discussed that she will be our go to photographer for all our future photo needs. Her prices are beyond reasonable for everything included in her packages. We actually got the same amount of coverage as the original team we hired, but for about 1500 less which is huge when planning a wedding! If you’re looking for a photo/video team reach out to Danielle, you won’t be disappointed!
Rachel, a year ago
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Makayla Miranda Photo 

5.0

  • Classic style
  • Starts at $1,700
  • Serves Waconia, 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.

We used Makayla as our wedding photographer in April of this year. Makayla was an absolute joy to work with. From our very first interaction she was warm and professional. We had an initial phone consultation to go over my vision and she was so great to talk to and helped me figure out what I wanted. Leading up to the wedding, Makayla was so great at texting me and having phone calls to make sure we had all the details down. She always offered help and made the whole experience so easy. On the wedding day she arrived early and ready to go. I am so glad we chose her! She had such a good understanding of what kind of pictures I wanted and made sure to get every shot. I would recommend Makayla to anyone looking for a professional, friendly, and incredibly talented photographer. Thank you again Makayla!!
Madison E., 2 days ago
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Kiersten Franks Photography 

5.0

  • Classic style
  • Starts at $2,000
  • Serves Waconia, 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!

I recently had the pleasure of working with Kiersten for my wedding, and I can't recommend her enough. From the moment we met, her professionalism and passion for photography were evident. She took the time to understand our vision and was super easy to communicate with throughout the planning process. On the big day, Kiersten was a true pro—capturing all the special moments without being intrusive. She managed to blend into the background while still getting all the key shots we wanted. The candid shots really stood out. The final photos blew us away. The quality and creativity were top-notch, and we received countless compliments from our friends and family. If you’re looking for a wedding photographer who delivers stunning results and makes the process enjoyable, Kiersten is your person. You won’t regret it!
Noah, 10 months ago
Two Oaks Photography 

5.0

  • Classic style
  • Starts at $1,500
  • Serves Waconia, 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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Where to start on Jake Lanes ability to take AMAZING photos!?! Two Oaks photography is something you’ll want to check out. I randomly came across Jake on the internet looking for someone to shoot Josh and I’s wedding on 10.3.2020. We got an engagement session with him to better get to know him, his style, and see the quality of the photos. The engagement session was so much fun, we actually got fully submerged into the Mississippi river to try and get the perfect shot! Yes, the shots did turn out quite great. Jake is creative, witty, thoughtful, and goes above and beyond. As thrilled as we were about the engagement photos, we were that much more excited about our big day and it being captured! We had Jake, his lovely wife Amanda and actually a videographer which was a total surprise on our big day (a good one). We just got the wedding photos back and am totally blown away by the amazing photos. These are photos Josh and I will cherish the rest of our lives!! Thank you so much for rocking our day Jake and everything you brought to the table. We enjoyed your cheerful attitude and great ideas, God bless you and your family.
Kristen and J., 5 years ago
Severina Studios LLC 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $5,000
  • Serves Waconia, 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, 5 months ago
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Cassandra Nelson Photography 

5.0

  • Classic style
  • Starts at $1,500
  • Serves Waconia, 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
RCC Photography 

5.0

  • Editorial style
  • Starts at $3,000
  • Serves Waconia, 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.

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Raquel is an absolute joy to be around! Her work is very professional and her service is top-notch! She is so patient and accommodating! I will highly recommend her!!
Nishat T., 3 years ago
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Jaimie Lauren Collective 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $3,799
  • Serves Waconia, MN

I've personally been in the Wedding Industry for almost 14 years! With a genuine love for love, I truly enjoy getting to know everyone's love story and capturing that creatively and authentically. I live in Western Wisconsin but my team and I shoot weddings all over the Twin Cities and Wisconsin. Along with Photography, we offer multiple services including Coordinating, Videography, Content Creation and more!

Jaimie was everything I could have asked for in my wedding photographer! Before the wedding date, she made sure to keep communication open, and make sure I was getting everything I wanted! She was SO organized, which made it no stress for me before and on wedding day! On wedding day, she made me feel like a princess, and worked to not only calm any nerves I had, but also made taking photos fun! I am so impressed with how my photos turned out!
Emily P., 6 months ago
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Morey Lindquist Photography 

5.0

  • Editorial style
  • Starts at $2,000
  • Serves Waconia, 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 and Miriam were fantastic to have as first and second shooters on our wedding day. Both my husband and I have large extended families, and our goal was to use the occasion to get everyone together for group photos (pre-COVID). It was a huge hassle, and took FOREVER to get everyone in the right spot but Morey didn't settle for less than great shot (even when people were goofing around and being difficult). Our sunset hour session was amazing. My husband and I are not natural in front of the camera, so I was so thankful we got to work with a photographer who is chill but decisive and who captured some really beautiful moments for us.
Nick and A., 4 years ago
Urbane Aperture 

5.0

  • Fine art style
  • Serves Waconia, 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.

I loved working with Profit for both my engagement shoot and my wedding. He is so fun, full of great ideas, and very professional. I felt like he used our time very efficiently and didn't waste a moment. I would definitely hire him again for another shoot in the future.
Madeline & C., 5 years ago
Tiffany L. Clark Engagements 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Serves Waconia, 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 Waconia, 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.

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Angela was fantastic to work with from our introductory conversation, all the way through the entire process. We never had any miscommunication whatsoever. She went above and beyond the call of duty!! We were married on Halloween, and she was happy to spend the holiday photographing our special time. She even did the research to see what it would take to get some full moon shots with us!! Angela was kind and thoughtful with our friends and family during the whole day. Her gentle professionalism is notable. We were able to view a few of her shots, and so far, so good! She is skilled, attentive, and most of all, a sweet person with an eye for detail. We absolutely recommend her to anyone who has an event that needs to be captured in pictures! All the Love! Jonny and Libby.
Jonny and L., 5 years ago
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Mel Schroeder Photography 

5.0

  • Classic style
  • Starts at $4,400
  • Serves Waconia, MN
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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!

I have worked with Melissa in various capacities and could not recommend her enough! We first connected when I was looking to get new branding photos for my business and she did a beautiful job capturing everything I needed and wanted, and making the shoot fun. Shortly after, she also photographed a Mastermind event I hosted for me and my attendees to get details, decoration, as well as headshots and fun group shots. As a photographer myself, I have also hired Melissa to shoot me with for multiple weddings and associate shoot for a few photoshoots as well. Melissa is always friendly, professional, and prepared, and simply a joy to work with. She does incredible work and I always enjoy working with her. I highly recommend her to anyone!
Danielle U., 4 months ago
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Alysha Rose Photography 

5.0

  • Starts at $4,000
  • Serves Waconia, 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 Waconia, 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 Waconia, 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.

Janet was absolutely fantastic to work with! She clearly and regularly communicated with us to let us know what to expect on our wedding day and captured gorgeous photographs of our celebration. She was extremely fun to work with and got smiles out of everyone, which was no small feat! She made us feel so at ease and worked closely with us to make sure she captured all the moments of our special day. We would both highly recommend her to anyone looking for someone thoughtful, fun, and beautifully creative in her work!
Hana J., 2 months ago
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Lauren Engfer 

5.0

  • Editorial style
  • Starts at $6,500
  • Serves Waconia, 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.

Coming from 10+ years in venue management & wedding planning I've seen my share of photographers weekend after weekend. Let me tell you - it takes a special kind of photographer to have all the right skill set to be a good wedding photographer. Lauren is beyond that, she's great. She's personable, caring, professional, artistic, and can give you direction (this is huge) while capturing you, your mate, and your family. Her portraits are out of this world and her style is brilliant. She's in my top 5 of all time.
Kastina, 4 years ago
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Jeff Dose Photography 

5.0

  • Editorial style
  • Starts at $3,000
  • Serves Waconia, 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 Waconia, 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.

We love Becky. From the weddings she shoots at our barn to the family photos she's taken for us. She's amazing from start to finish!!!! Cannot recommend enough!
Croix View Farms, 2 years ago
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Nova Imagery 

5.0

  • Fine art style
  • Starts at $1,200
  • Serves Waconia, 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 Waconia, 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 Waconia, 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
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Milkweed Moments 

5.0

  • Fine art style
  • Starts at $2,600
  • Serves Waconia, 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., 10 months ago
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Lauren Baker Photography 

5.0

  • Editorial style
  • Starts at $7,000
  • Serves Waconia, 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, 4 years ago
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Shawnee Custalow Studios 

5.0

  • Editorial style
  • Starts at $4,700
  • Serves Waconia, 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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Bethany Jackson Photography 

5.0

  • Classic style
  • Starts at $3,200
  • Serves Waconia, MN

Hey there, I'm Bethany. I love meeting people, celebrating people, and making people feel awesome. My photography is all about authenticity and a sense of adventure! I'm a love-obsessed individual whose passion and joy come from telling visual stories. I use a natural approach to photograph every smile, tear, and embrace shared on your special day. I believe that by being unobtrusive I can capture moments that aren’t staged, and are full of life.

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We couldn't be happier with our photos from Bethany! Not only did she bring wonderful energy to our day, but she managed to get every photo we hoped for on our list and more. On a day that could have been stressful and overwhelming, Bethany was a positive and focused presence, and made all of our family and friends super comfortable. We knew we loved Bethany's Kodak-inspired aesthetic, and were so excited when we got our gallery full of timeless, romantic, and beautiful photos. She also turned around a mini gallery for us right away, so we could share highlights with those who couldn't be there on the day. We recommend Bethany to all the engaged couples we know, because she's not only a talented photographer, but someone who really cares about capturing the memories of your special day.
Tara and T., 3 years ago
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Rachel Lynn Photography 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $5,000
  • Serves Waconia, 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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Tim Larsen Photography 

5.0

  • Editorial style
  • Serves Waconia, MN

Writing an about me page is a terribly revealing experience! Who takes the time to think "Who am I?" or "How would I describe myself to other people?" The temptation is to brag and be pretentious in order to convince you that I'm important, but instead I looked at my life and made some amazing discoveries. My life revolves around people. I love people. When I need to make a decision the people that it will affect are always the number one priority.

Tim was absolutely the right choice for our wedding weekend! He made an effort to get to know everyone, he was punctual, focused, and kept us on track - all while having fun! He came with ideas and knew how to get the perfect photos! He delivered sneak peeks within days of our wedding and the full album before even a week had passed!
Monika B., 9 months ago

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