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.
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.
Keeping things organized behind the scenes is important. I love details like backup plans, making you a wedding timeline, and learning about the people participating in your wedding day.
I can give you resources and solutions to help you make the best decisions for your wedding day plans. I'm always here to support you and remain flexible to any adjustments you make.
“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
Full Weddings: 2400-3600 including your engagement session.
Elopements & intimate weddings: Contact me for details.
Couples’ sessions & engagements: starting at 400.
Can you customize a package? Absolutely. I’m open to talking about your wedding goals so we can create a realistic photography plan that works for both of us.
Included with every wedding:
-Support & meetings as needed to plan your photography.
-All weddings come with high resolution files & a private download gallery.
-Travel included within 2 hours of Belle Plaine, Mn. This covers weddings in the Minneapolis-St. Paul area, Stillwater, St. Cloud, Mankato & Rochester.
Travel Policy: For weddings more than 2 hours away travel needs will be added to your package to ensure safe travel.
“Christa is absolutely wonderful to work with. She’s kind, professional and extremely reliable. She kept us updated through the process. Highly recommended!”
When should we book you for our wedding? As soon as you know you’re ready. Keep in mind dates go fast because I only take 20 weddings per year.
What’s your retainer? A signed contract and 20% reservation payment books your date.
What if we need to reschedule our wedding due to the pandemic? I want to make it as easy for you in this situation. Your package can transfer to your new date and there are no rescheduling fees. I have this policy included in your wedding contract.
1. Send a message and tell me about yourself. I'll send you my wedding guide too.
2. If you're interested we'll have a conversation about who you are together as a couple. We can video chat or talk on the phone.
3. You'll get answers to your questions and guidance on which photography options make the most sense for your wedding.
4. You'll complete your booking online through my secure client portal.
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.
Yes. Full wedding packages come with an engagement shoot, so if you want engagement pictures we'll do them.
In Belle Plaine, Minnesota which is halfway between Minneapolis and Mankato. I enjoy being in a small town with the ability to travel to most major cities in Central and Southern Minnesota.
Yes. Travel within about 2 hours 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 2 hours away, to ensure safe travel.)
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. I have over a decade of experience as a working professional photographer.
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.
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. Generally you can expect to receive at least 500 or more pictures from an 8 hour wedding with two photographers.
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.
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.)
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.
Yes! You're welcome to share them on your social media accounts.
Yes. I have liability insurance for this reason.
CONTACT ME HERE
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
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.
Popular wedding venues I’ve visited near Belle Plaine, Minnesota include Rubies & Rust Barn, Belle’s Event Center, Edgewood Farm, Scenic Escape Barn in Henderson, Henderson Road Haus Event Center, The Broz in New Prague, The Capitol Room in St. Peter, and Northstar Farm Event Center in Le Sueur.