* You'll get guidance to feel confident and have fun during your photography, so you can relax and be you.
* I book only 1 wedding per weekend because I’m committed to focusing all my energy on you
* I’ll be easily accessible, with timely responses and organization of the details. This also means listening to what you personally need.
* I have the experience to give you solutions to things like low lighting in your venue or unexpected weather. I also have ways to get your fun but rowdy relatives to participate during portraits.
* All love stories deserve to be told. All cultures, faiths, races, ethnicities, orientations, sizes and personalities are welcome in front of my camera.
Wedding photography has the power to support your marriage by helping you celebrate it when you need it most- long after your wedding is over.
Your pictures have the ability to bring back all the emotions and memory of how you felt the day your marriage began. Wedding pictures are a gift to your relationship.
So when I say your wedding photography matters, I mean it. It’s an investment in your marriage. You won’t know the beautiful feeling of remembering your wedding until you actually experience it.
“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
*Guidance & support planning your photography.
*Professional editing.
*High-resolution, printable files of your final wedding pictures.
*Full permission to print yourself & share on social media.
*Private Online Gallery + Flash Drive.
*Personalization of package to meet your needs.
*Flexible photography planning with no reschedule fees if COVID-19 changes your wedding date.
Current Booking Special:
Due to the pandemic’s impact on weddings I’m offering a package discount of 15% on all weddings of 6+ hours in 2020 or 2021 when you book before August 25th.
Take a look at your options below and contact me to talk more about your wedding plans.
If you need a simple wedding photography option, like pictures of your elopement plus portraits, or coverage of a small celebration for your marriage I have solutions.
Starting at 600 for up to 2 hours of coverage.
With 6 or more hours of coverage.
Get must haves like:
-A complimentary engagement session
-2nd photographer
-Large & gorgeous custom wedding album
-Canvas Wall Art
Packages start at 2000
Couples & Engagement sessions are meant to celebrate the connection you have with each other and give you an opportunity to spend quality time together. We'll go to a place you love and do things you enjoy.
*Full sessions are complimentary with select wedding packages.
1. Send a me message to see if your date's open.
2. We'll have a chat. We can hop on the phone or do a video chat.
3. We'll dive into what you want on your wedding day with an open and honest discussion.
4. We'll figure out the photography package that makes the most sense for your wedding.
5. You'll book your wedding through my online portal, and we'll start crafting your personal photography plan.
How soon should we book? Available dates are limited, so when you know you’re ready you should book asap.
What do we need to hold our date? Your retainer, which is a non-refundable 25% of your wedding package. Plus a signed online wedding contract.
What if we need to reschedule our wedding during the pandemic? I have a flexible rescheduling policy that will make it easy for you.
CONTACT ME HERE
If you’re just starting to plan or ready to find your photographer, I’d love to give you some helpful info.
Email: Christa@ChristaReedPhotography.com Ph: 612-965-1591
A lot of couples I photograph feel this way. I'm here to guide you through portraits. The style of posing I use allows you to focus on each other instead of looking at the camera. I'll direct you and guide you through your entire session. My goal is to give you confidence and capture the way you naturally are together.
If you want engagement pictures, let's do it! If you already did engagement pictures we can talk about what you'd like in your package instead.
I can build a completely custom package for you to make sure you get the printed items you need (like albums), and the coverage you need for multiple days of celebration and events.
Travel within about 2 hours of Belle Plaine, MN is included. This covers the Twin Cities, St. Cloud, Mankato and Rochester areas. For weddings that require more travel, let's talk about it.
I've been a working photographer for 10 years, and shooting weddings for eight years.
I started my career by doing commercial assisting in college, then graduated in 2008 and was employed by a corporate studio. In August of 2012, I started my own business full time.
There are 100's of wedding venues in Minnesota, and no single photographer has visited every venue out there. Part of being a professional is knowing how to step into a new location and still shoot amazing photography.
I'm always excited to travel somewhere new and bring a fresh perspective to your venue. I can do a tour so I'm familiar with venue spaces and lighting conditions before your wedding day.
Quality is more important to me than a set number of shots. 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. I'm happy to give you an estimate when we talk about your wedding plans.
Yes! Please do. You get printing rights and permission to share your pictures on social media. You can print through my lab or download your files and use your preferred printer.
I edit your pictures to the same degree as the ones you see on my website using both Adobe Lightroom and Photoshop. I value editing that looks professional, consistent and natural.
Weddings are delivered in about 8-10 weeks. Engagements take 2-3 weeks. This is because I take time to look at and edit each picture individually.
More Questions?
I’m located in Belle Plaine, halfway between the Twin Cities and Mankato. I enjoy experiencing new places as a wedding photographer. I travel anywhere in the Minneapolis St. Paul area, St. Cloud, Stillwater, Mankato or Rochester areas, Duluth, Northern Minnesota and the United States.
Wedding venues near Belle Plaine, Minnesota are Rubies & Rust, Belle’s Event Center, Edgewood Farm, Scenic Escape Barn in Henderson, The Broz in New Prague, The Capitol Room in St. Peter, and Northstar Farm Event Center in Le Sueur.