Minneapolis, Minnesota is home to a vibrant, diverse community of wedding photographers and filmmakers. Whether you're planning a backyard celebration or a modern downtown soirée, you'll find artists here known for their emotional storytelling, nostalgic formats like Super 8mm, fine art film photography, and timeless digital work. This curated list spotlights some of the most sought-after wedding creatives (who happen to double as some of the best colleagues around!) in the Twin Cities — each bringing their own unique style and heart to preserving your day.
Best Twin Cities & Minnesota Wedding Photographers:
Storyteller Co
Photo + Super 8mm + 16mm + Digital Video | Highlight(s), RAW footage, Ceremony & Speeches +
Led by Kayla & Zoey Love, Storyteller Co delivers a luxury wedding photography and video experience designed for couples who want to feel truly seen, celebrated, and completely at ease on their big day. Combining a genuine documentary style and an editorial eye with a unique mix of digital photography, 35mm film, Polaroid snapshots, Super 8, and rare 16mm motion film, they capture every moment with emotional depth, artistic vision, and intentional storytelling. Perfectly tailored for both camera-shy couples and those who love the spotlight, Storyteller Co creates timeless wedding memories across multiple cinematic mediums.
Known for their attention to detail, a calm presence, genuine connection, and unshakable kindness, Kayla & Zoey bring both warmth and excellence to every celebration — delivering fast previews and an efficient turnaround without ever compromising on quality. From your first call to final gallery, the experience feels like working with close friends who just happen to create world-class wedding art.
Jillian Blanc
Photo + Super 8mm Film | Highlight(s)
Jillian’s work feels soft and effortless. She often mixes in 35mm rolls for a textured, nostalgic feel alongside her easygoing digital documentation.
Russell Heeter
Photo | Digital
Russell captures genuine, heartfelt moments with a clean, timeless digital style. His work focuses on storytelling through candid, emotive photography perfect for couples wanting authentic memories.
Marit Williams
Photo | Digital + Film
Marit blends fine art and documentary approaches, incorporating film to add depth and a timeless, classic sense of nostalgia. Her images are elegant and natural, emphasizing connection and atmosphere.
Amanda Nippoldt
Photo | Film + Some Digital
Amanda’s style is fine art and film focused, focusing on high art storytelling with deep sentiment and a comfortable approach. Her images feel gorgeous, honest, and intimate, highlighting timeless emotions and moments.
Jess Clewell Photography
Photo | Digital Only
Jess’s work is bold, romantic, and moody — with an editorial edge. She uses light and shadow intentionally to create cinematic compositions that still feel intimate and grounded.
Liz Banfield
Photo | Fine Art Film + Digital
Liz is a world-renowned fine art wedding photographer celebrated for her timeless, elegant imagery. She masterfully blends analog film with digital techniques to create stunning, painterly galleries that feel both classic and deeply personal.
Sydney Clarson
Photo + Super 8mm + Digital Video | Highlight(s), Documentary Cut, Video Guest Book, Ceremony & Speeches +
Sydney Clarson crafts emotive, documentary-style wedding stories using a mix of digital photography and nostalgic Super 8 film. Her work is heartfelt and honest — focused on capturing the quiet in-between moments and the energy of the day as it naturally unfolds. Expect imagery that feels intimate, timeless, and true to you.
Jen + Joe Photography
Photo | Digital Only
Jen and Joe bring a laid-back, documentary feel to wedding days. Their work is rooted in connection — capturing the laughter, the stillness, and everything in between. With a seamless mix of candid storytelling and quiet artistry, their images feel as fun and effortless as the moments themselves.
Lauren Alpizar
Photo | Digital Only
Lauren Alpizar documents love stories with intentionality and warmth, using a mix of Super 8 film and digital formats. Her work leans into natural emotion and poetic composition, offering couples timeless imagery that feels as vivid as their memories. Lauren’s approach is calm, unobtrusive, and deeply connected to the feeling of the day.
Shane Long
Photo | Digital Only
Shane creates rich, evocative wedding images. His editorial sensibility is balanced with present storytelling, resulting in timeless yet dynamic work.
Josh Olson
Photo | Digital Only
Josh's approach blends gentle guidance with a photojournalistic eye, perfect for couples who want images that feel personal, not posed.
Matt Lien
Photo | Digital Only
Known for artistic compositions and an eye for natural light, Matt’s work leans editorial while still feeling emotionally resonant. His images are ideal for modern couples who want their day captured as a piece of art.
Louie Photography
Photo | Digital + Film
Louie Photography merges nostalgic Super 8 film with emotional digital storytelling to create wedding galleries and films that feel cinematic yet true to life. With a candid approach and an editorial touch, Louie captures moments that feel both artful and deeply real—perfect for modern romantics drawn to vintage charm.
The Coe Collective
Photo | Digital + Film
Ashley of The Coe Collective captures wedding days and photos that feel lived in with a documentary focus. Ashley's approach is both relaxed and professional — perfect for couples who want their love story told with confident yet laid back sincerity. Her work highlights real connection and the beauty of honest moments.
Maddi Waldo
Photo | Film + Digital
Maddi Waldo's photography is editorial, documentary-leaning, & cinematic — blending digital and film. For couples who value aesthetic and fun wedding images that are both artful and deeply personal.
Briana Kirk
Photo + Super 8 | Highlight(s)
Brianna is inspired by vintage feeling captures and documents using a combination of editorial inspired posing and candid documentary photography. She captures candid film and digital photography and super 8mm film video, perfect for intimate weddings and couples.
Kelly Russo
Digital, film Photo + Super 8
Kelly delivers warm, intimate imagery with a fine-art sensibility—carefully composed and guided throughout the day. Blending 35mm, medium format, and digital photography, along with thoughtfully crafted Super 8 video, her work captures nostalgia with deep intention. Known for a hands-on, timeline-driven approach, Kelly ensures each moment is beautifully styled and emotionally grounded, offering couples both structure and sentiment on their wedding day.
Sarah Ascanio
Photo | Digital + Some Film Photo
Sarah Ascanio brings a soft, romantic style to wedding photography, blending digital and film to create polished, timeless imagery. While her work carries a vintage-inspired aesthetic, her approach is highly structured and directed—carefully guiding couples through poses and curating each moment with intention. With a strong focus on timeline adherence and visual consistency, Sarah’s work appeals to couples who value creative control, posing and timeline guidance throughout the day, and a filmy, cinematic look to their photography.
Best Twin Cities & Minnesota Wedding Videographers
Storyteller Co
Photo + Super 8mm + 16mm + Digital Video | Highlight(s), RAW footage, Ceremony & Speeches +
Led by Kayla & Zoey Love, Storyteller Co delivers a luxury wedding photography and video experience designed for couples who want to feel truly seen, celebrated, and completely at ease on their big day. Combining a genuine documentary style and an editorial eye with a unique mix of digital photography, 35mm film, Polaroid snapshots, Super 8, and rare 16mm motion film, they capture every moment with emotional depth, artistic vision, and intentional storytelling. Perfectly tailored for both camera-shy couples and those who love the spotlight, Storyteller Co creates timeless wedding memories across multiple cinematic mediums.
Known for their attention to detail, a calm presence, genuine connection, and unshakable kindness, Kayla & Zoey bring both warmth and excellence to every celebration — delivering fast previews and an efficient turnaround without ever compromising on quality. From your first call to final gallery, the experience feels like working with close friends who just happen to create world-class wedding art.
Courtney Rae Films
Super 8 + Digital + Camcorder Hybrid (+ Some Film Photo) | Highlight(s), Ceremony & Speeches, RAW footage +
Courtney's work is soulful and vintage-inspired, often weaving together multiple mediums—from Super 8mm to digital to retro camcorder — for an emotive, honest retelling of your day.
Sydney Clarson
Photo + Super 8mm + Digital Video | Highlight(s), Documentary Cut, Video Guest Book, Ceremony & Speeches +
Sydney Clarson crafts emotive, documentary-style wedding stories using a mix of digital photography and nostalgic Super 8 film. Her work is heartfelt and honest—focused on capturing the quiet in-between moments and the energy of the day as it naturally unfolds. Expect imagery that feels intimate, timeless, and true to you.
Hard Copy Weddings
Digital Video + Some Super 8mm | Highlight(s), Ceremony & Speeches +
Hard Copy blends nostalgia with intention, weaving Super 8 clips into a digital edit that feels warm, analog, and full of soul.
Tim Thornburg
Digital Video + Some Super 8 | Highlight(s), Ceremony & Speeches +
While Tim shoots primarily digital, he incorporates select Super 8 footage into his work by request. His films are quiet, intentional, and emotionally rich.
Kelly Russo
Photo + Super 8 | Highlight(s)
Kelly delivers warm, intimate imagery with a fine-art sensibility. She seamlessly blends 35mm, medium format, and digital photography, offering Super 8 video for couples who want nostalgia captured with intention.
Jillian Blanc
Photo + Super 8mm | Highlight(s)
Jillian’s work feels soft and effortless. She often mixes in film for a textured, nostalgic feel alongside her easygoing digital documentation.
Brianna Kirk
Photo + Super 8 | Digital Hybrid | Highlight(s)
Brianna is inspired by vintage feeling captures and documents using a combination of editorial inspired posing and candid documentary photography. She captures candid film and digital photography and super 8mm film video, perfect for intimate weddings and couples.
Photographers Organized By Style
Candid & Documentary-Style Minneapolis, Minnesota Wedding Photographers + Filmmakers
- Storyteller Co
- Jillian Blanc
- Courtney Rae Films
- Sydney Clarson
- The Coe Collective
- Joe & Jen Photography
- Lauren Alpizar
- Louie Photography
- Maddi Waldo
Hybrid + Film-Loving Wedding Artists in Minneapolis, Minnesota
- Storyteller Co
- Jillian Blanc
- Sarah Ascanio
- Amanda Nippoldt
- Marit Williams
- Liz Banfield
- Louie Photography
- Sydney Clarson
- Kelly Russo
- The Coe Collective
- Maddi Waldo
Editorial + Fine Art Minneapolis, Minnesota Wedding Photographers
- Jess Clewell Photography
- Amanda Nippoldt
- Storyteller Co
- Liz Banfield
- Marit Williams
- Matt Lien
- Russell Heeter
- Shane Long
- Louie Photography
- Maddi Waldo
- Sarah Ascanio
- Kelly Russo
Whether you’re dreaming of a Super 8mm highlight film or timeless black-and-white portraits on real 35mm film, the Twin Cities has no shortage of talent. The wedding artists above are not only some of the most talented in the Twin Cities — they’re also passionate about preserving your memories in a way that is stunning, meaningful, and unforgettable.
