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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 that's more than photos.
Your photography celebrates you.
When we work together on your photography I want to celebrate what makes you great together. Because your relationship, your wedding, and all the emotions that go with should be honored as uniquely yours.
I'm here to help you relax and have fun with your pictures by listening to your needs, using comfortable posing, and giving you direction.
Included with all weddings:
-Full resolution download gallery
-Print + social media release
-Photography planning, timeline & vendor referrals
-In-person or virtual meetings
-Travel within Minneapolis, St. Paul & Mankato areas
-all the email, call & text support you need
PLUS-Solutions for All The Things:
Like low light venues, night portraits, blazing heat, rain, or snow on your wedding day. I'm here to support you and will be flexible to any adjustments needed.
Wedding Photography Packages
All Day Celebrations
What you need when you're planning a full day of events. Getting ready for your ceremony, saying I do, dancing the night away, and possibly more.
These packages include engagement sessions, with options for second photographers & albums.
Most couples invest 2600-4400
Engagements & Couples
Portraits of you and your love to celebrate your relationship. Time to unplug & have fun together.
Sessions in the Twin Cities & Mankato areas start at 450.
For Northern Minnesota & destinations farther away, contact me.
Elopements & Intimate Weddings
Simple hourly coverage for micro weddings, intimate celebrations, 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.
Most couples invest 500-2000
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
Interested? Here's what's next:
1. Contact me. I'll send you helpful information, and invite you to schedule a chat.
2. We chat to see if we're a good fit, and you get guidance on which options make the most sense for your wedding.
3. Complete your booking through my secure online forms and get ready for awesome photography!
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:
Wedding Photography Questions & Answers
• WHEN SHOULD WE BOOK?
Most couples reserve their date 6-12 months in advance, so if you're thinking about booking don't wait until the last minute. Planning a small celebration in a shorter time frame? Contact me asap.
• HOW DO WE BOOK?
When you send me a message I'll send you helpful links to more information, plus invite you to a pre-booking chat. 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 through my online portal.
• DO WE NEED A DEPOSIT?
To be fully booked, 25% of your total package is due as a retainer that reserves your date on my calendar.
• WHAT IF WE DON'T KNOW OUR EXACT WEDDING PLANS?
Most couples don’t have everything figured out right away, and that's okay. It will all come together as you plan and I'm always here to help.
• 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 90 minutes 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.
• 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 prepare.
• 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.
• HOW LONG UNTIL WE GET OUR PHOTOS BACK?
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 3-4 weeks depending on the season.
• HOW DO YOU GIVE US OUR PHOTOS?
Your pictures are delivered in an online gallery. You can download each file as a high-resolution print-ready picture, plus you get optimized copies for social media sharing.
• DO WE GET RIGHTS TO OUR PHOTOS? CAN WE SHARE THEM?
You get a release of use for your photos, delivered via email with every download. It says that you have permission to use your files for any personal use like social media and printing on your own.
• CAN YOU GIVE MY VENUE AN INSURANCE CERTIFICATE?
Yes. I have liability insurance for this reason.