ALL kinds of weddings are amazing. Anywhere people are happy, in love, and celebrating is where I like to be!  I’m comfortable photographing weddings on your farm, in a ballroom, a restaurant, in nature, inside your place of worship, in your backyard, in your home.  I’ve attended huge weddings, and weddings of less than 10 guests.

Yes.  Travel within the Minneapolis/St. Paul area, Stillwater, or Belle Plaine – Mankato area is included with every wedding.  I’m happy to take a trip to the North Shore, or come along on your adventure anywhere in the United States.  Contact me to talk specifics about travel fees.

Since mid 2012 I’ve shot weddings full time, on my own.  Before that I assisted some really amazing wedding photographers.  I’m confident in what I do, and love photography so much I make it my career, not a hobby or a second job.

Yes.  To experience a photo shoot with me before your wedding helps you have better wedding pictures.  If you need engagement pictures, we will do those.  If you all ready have engagement pictures we will do a short pre-wedding shoot so you can experience working with me and get to know my shooting style.

I work with a dedicated wedding invitation printer, separate from my photo lab.  They have over 100 designs to choose from including matching save the dates and thank you notes.  I can also design something completely custom for you.  To see color options and samples, I recommend you read this blog post:  https://www.christareedphotography.com/wedding-invitation-design/

I will edit your photographs before I deliver them to you.  This includes choosing all the good shots, color correction, some black and white photographs, and retouching noticeable skin blemishes or anything else unflattering.  I take requests and work with you to make sure your editing needs are met.

My goal is to create a collection of photographs that tell the entire story of your wedding day.  I don’t aim for a certain number of photographs.  When I learn more about the details of your wedding day I can give you an estimate based on my experience.

Yes.  I give you a full release to print your pictures.  Files are high resolution, with no watermarks.  Your guests and families can also print your pictures.  Your online gallery is designed to be shared with all your guests.

Weddings are delivered digitally in 8-10 weeks.   Engagements and portraits take 3 weeks.  If my shoot volume is small turn around times can be faster.  I take time to look at each individual photo when I edit, and want to make sure you receive the very best edits on your pictures.

You pick your favorite pictures, and I design your album.  Sometimes couples will have me pick, and then add in a few more after they see the finished proof online.  It takes about 4 weeks from starting the design to delivering your finished album.  I use a professional album printer, which is a different process than the consumer online printers you would use yourself.

That’s a personal decision and I leave it up to you.   I can guide you on how having a first look will determine your photography timeline for the day.  I want you to make the decision on a first look that feels right for you, and aligns with your values.  I am able to create a photography plan with or without a first look.

We will work together to plan a personal photography timeline that fits your wedding day.  I will ask you lots of questions to get a feel for the flow of your day, and we’ll have our final planning meeting about 1 month before your wedding.

Together we plan how your photography fits into your wedding schedule. If you need help planning the wedding beyond your photography I can give you advice, vendor referrals and examples of how other couples have structured their day.  If you want someone to help you plan all aspects of your wedding, I really recommend a dedicated day of coordinator or wedding planner in addition to our photography planning.

From experience I can say that 1-2 hours isn’t enough to capture everything you want. When we talk I will give you my honest opinion on how much time you need to book.  I offer a special package for elopement coverage, because I do want you to have options for a simple wedding.

First contact me and we can talk.  When you make your decision to book, a non refundable retainer of 20%  and signed online wedding agreement are needed to hold your date.  The remaining balance is due before the day of the wedding.