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If you’re just starting to plan or ready to find your photographer, I’d love to listen to your story and get to know you.
Email: Christa@ChristaReedPhotography.com Ph: 612-965-1591
Wedding photography packages with the support you need.
Your photography celebrates you.
When we work together on your photography I want to get to know you both and celebrate what makes you great together. Because your relationship, your wedding, and all the emotions that go with should be honored as uniquely yours.
You deserve confidence & care.
I want you to feel awesome and confident in your pictures. It's natural to be a little nervous in front of the camera, or about being the center of attention on your wedding day. I'm here to help you relax by listening to your needs, using comfortable posing and giving you direction.
You need support & solutions.
I have creative solutions for low light venues, night time portraits, rain and snow on your wedding day. I'm here to support you and will remain flexible to any adjustments you make.
PACKAGES
For Intimate weddings, elopements & full day celebrations
Included with all wedding photography
-Full resolution download gallery
-Print + social media release
-Photography planning
-Timeline creation
-Family portrait planning
-Final details meeting
-Travel within Minneapolis, St. Paul & Mankato areas
-all the email, call/text support you need
Full Weddings
Coverage for full weddings is best when you're planning a full day of events, including ceremony, meal, reception, and possibly more.
These packages include options for second photographers and engagement sessions.
Full wedding coverage starts at 2600.
Elopements & Intimate Weddings
Simple hourly coverage is available for micro weddings, intimate weddings, courthouse ceremonies & elopements.
Generally, an intimate wedding has 50 or fewer guests, but I'm flexible on a few more, so let's discuss your plans.
Kind words
Jessie & Keith- Married in an intimate outdoor ceremony
“Christa is absolutely wonderful to work with. She’s kind, professional and extremely reliable. She kept us updated through the process. Highly recommended!”
See photography from their Minnesota wedding:
We want to book you, what's next?
1. Yay!! Send me a message :)
2. I'll say hello, send you helpful links, and ask you to schedule a chat.
3. We chat. You can ask me anything, and get guidance on which options make the most sense for your wedding.
4. Complete your booking through my secure online forms.
5. We'll get started planning awesome photography!
Kind Words
Ashley & Erik- Married at Riverview Greens
“I cannot put into words how thankful I am that Christa was our photographer for our wedding. She made everything smooth sailing- from helping us plan the time of events the day of, to getting our pictures done in time for the ceremony, to getting us beautifully edited photos. 100% would recommend her services!!” -Ashley
Rochester Wedding Photography
Questions & Answers
• WHEN SHOULD WE BOOK?
As soon as you know you’re ready, because once a date is booked, it’s booked. If you’re planning in a shorter time frame contact me asap.
• HOW DO WE BOOK?
Contact me and I'll send you helpful links to more information, plus invite you to a pre-booking call/meeting. If we're a good fit to work together and you’re both completely excited about having me at your wedding-it’s time to reserve your date. I'll send you booking documents to complete online.
• WHAT'S THE RETAINER?
20% of your total package is due to reserve your date on my calendar. Your reservation payment & completed booking documents are due within 3 days after they're sent, or your date becomes available to other couples.
• ARE YOU EXPERIENCED?
I have over a decade of experience as a working professional photographer. I started my photography career in 2008 at a studio. In 2012 I outgrew my studio position and decided to open my own business so I could shoot more weddings.
• WHAT IF WE DON'T KNOW OUR EXACT WEDDING PLANS?
That’s okay. Most couples don’t have everything figured out right away. I’ll help you decide how much coverage you need based on experience and we can adjust as needed before the wedding day.
• WHERE ARE YOU LOCATED?
In Belle Plaine, Minnesota which is halfway between Minneapolis and Mankato. I enjoy being in a small town very close to the Twin Cities because it allows me to enjoy beautiful natural spaces as well as all the benefits of the cities.
• DO YOU TRAVEL?
Yes. Travel within about 100 miles of Belle Plaine, MN is included for weddings. This covers the Twin Cities, St. Cloud, Mankato, Stillwater, and Rochester areas. If you need more travel let's talk because I love a good road trip! (Travel policy is that lodging and other travel needs will be added for any weddings over 120 miles away, to ensure safe travel.)
• WHAT IF YOU HAVEN'T VISITED MY VENUE?
I'm always excited to travel somewhere new and bring a fresh perspective to your venue. I can do a tour with you, so I'm familiar with venue spaces and lighting conditions before your wedding day. I also do a lot of research on your venue to plan for your wedding.
• HOW MANY PICTURES DO WE GET?
My goal is to deliver pictures that feel complete in telling your wedding story.
The final number of pictures you receive depends on how long I’m shooting and what events happen during the wedding.
• DO YOU EDIT OUR PICTURES?
Yes. I want the colors and light in your pictures to be natural and beautiful. Natural skin softening is done if you need it. However, I don’t do things like give you a tan, cover tattoos, erase every wrinkle on your face, or drastically modify your body.
• WHEN WILL WE GET OUR PICTURES?
Editing time will be 8 weeks or less. I hand edit and look at every picture at least twice. I'll also post a little sneak peek to social media the week after your wedding, and provide you with a high resolution version of the preview in your gallery.
(For engagements and other portraits editing time is 2-3 weeks depending on the season.)
• CAN WE PRINT OUR PICTURES?
Yes! Please do. You get printing rights. You can download your files and use your preferred printer. You also get access to my professional lab with your gallery.
• CAN WE SHARE PICTURES ON SOCIAL MEDIA?
Yes! You're welcome to share them on your social media accounts. You don't have to tag me, but it's awesome when you do!
• CAN YOU GIVE MY VENUE AN INSURANCE CERTIFICATE?
Yes. I have liability insurance for this reason.