Minneapolis Proposal & Engagement Photography


Candid, documentary-forward engagement and proposal photography in Minneapolis & St Paul, MN.

 

Minneapolis Proposal & Engagement Photography Captured Like A Game of I-Spy


Engagement sessions shouldn't feel like a choreographed performance. We believe the best photos happen when you are actually doing something you enjoy, whether that is grabbing a beer at your favorite neighborhood bar, digging through crates at a local record store, or navigating the crowds at the Minnesota State Fair.


At Storyteller Co, we treat your engagement or proposal like an elevated game of i-spy on date night. We aren't here to put you in a field at sunset and tell you to look at each other - instead, we witness your real life, connection, and love story wherever in the Twin Cities it takes us!

A Hybrid Approach: Film, Digital, and Analog Motion Picture


We believe that your story deserves to be told through a variety of textures. With over a decade of experience rooted in news and music photojournalism, we bring a technical precision to every elopement. Our workflow is a intentional blend of modern digital systems and timeless analog formats.


  • Digital Photography and Video: High-resolution coverage on the Nikon Z6, ensuring every detail is crisp and clear.


  • 35mm and Medium Format Film: For that unmistakable grain and depth that only true film can provide.


  • Real Polaroids: Physical keepsakes, scanned and mailed, that capture the immediate mood of the moment.


  • Analog Motion Picture: We document elopements on Super 8 and a 100-year-old 16mm movie film camera, creating a cinematic heirloom that feels like a living memory.

Real Life, Not Staged Moments


The "lived-in" feel comes from being in spaces that actually mean something to you. We specialize in an unscripted approach that prioritizes candid movement over stiff posing.


  • The MN State Fair: We love the chaos, the neon, and the unposed energy of the Great Minnesota Get-Together.


  • Local Bars, Coffee Shops, & Record Stores: These provide the perfect backdrop for a session that feels like a normal Friday night, just with professional documentation.


  • Neighborhood Parks: Whether it is a quiet corner of a local park or a favorite walking trail, we keep things low-profile and grounded.


We stay back and let the moment breathe, capturing the genuine reactions and small details that a staged shoot misses.

A Decade of Documentary Experience


We have spent ten years as wedding, event, and brand photographers, originally starting in news and music photojournalism. That background informs everything we do. We know how to anticipate a moment before it happens, ensuring we capture the split-second of a surprise proposal without interfering with the experience.


When you book us, you work directly with us, wife and wife duo Kayla and Zoey Love. We do not use an associate model or farm out our work to subcontractors. We are the lead documenters for every couple, ensuring the final gallery matches the documentary standard we’ve built over the last decade.


Ready to Document Your Story?


If you want a gallery that feels like a real memory instead of a marketing campaign, we should talk. We offer logistical planning for surprise proposals and a decade of experience navigating the best unscripted spots in Minneapolis and St. Paul.

Let's Plan Your Documentation Experience

 

Share your vision and details, and we’ll respond with a personalized quote within 24 hours, tailored to fit your one-of-a-kind celebration.


Fill out the inquiry form below or email storytellercollc@gmail.com for availability & a detailed quote