Your wedding day, exactly as it felt

Wedding photography and videography across Southern Minnesota

My goal is simple—when you look back at your wedding photos 50 years from now, you don’t just see what it looked like… you feel exactly what it was like to be there.

The quiet moment when your partner brushed away your tears during your first look.
The two of you laughing over champagne, sharing bites, soaking it all in.
The way your dress moved as you wandered into a new chapter together
Your dad walking beside you, surrounded by the people who mean the most.
And the way you held each other close at the end of the night, not wanting it to be over.

I’m not here to turn your day into a photoshoot—I’m here to document it as it actually happens. I’ll step in when you need direction and step back when you don’t, so you can actually be present instead of thinking about photos all day.

Hey there, it’s Ellie

Based in Belle Plaine, Minnesota. Here to document your story, guide you through the day, and make sure you actually get to enjoy it.
I’m so excited to get to know you.

I’m not your typical photographer. I believe in slowing down and finding beauty in the moments most people miss. I believe in genuine connection, soft laughter, and being fully present with the people you love. I believe in ditching expectations and creating space for you to actually enjoy your day.

Because your story isn’t meant to fit into a mold
It’s meant to be felt.

Photography

The photos you’ll come back to years from now—and still feel something.

The Proposal

- 6 hours of coverage
- 400-500 edited photos
- Private online gallery
- Complimentary engagement session
- $1,600
- Sneak peeks in 72 hours
- Final gallery will be delivered within 1 month of your wedding date

The Lucky One

- 8 hours of coverage
- 500-600 edited photos
- Private online gallery
- Complimentary engagement session
- $1,800
- Sneak peeks in 72 hours
- Final gallery will be delivered within 1 month of your wedding date

The Notebook

- 10 hours of coverage
- 600-700 edited photos
- Private online gallery
- Complimentary engagement session
- $2,000
- Sneak peeks in 72 hours
- Final gallery will be delivered within 1 month of your wedding date

A couple sitting on steps outside a brick building, enjoying pizza, wearing sunglasses, with a "Save the Date" sign in a pizza box reading "10/18/25".

A black-and-white photo of a man and woman sitting on the steps of a building. The man is feeding the woman a slice of pizza. The woman is wearing sunglasses and a light-colored dress, holding a pizza box. The man is dressed in a white shirt and dark

A couple sharing a romantic moment outdoors, with the woman smiling and holding the man's hand, who is wearing a cowboy hat and a vest.

A bride and groom exchanging rings under a large tree in a grassy field with trees and hills in the background.

A bride and six bridesmaids celebrating in an outdoor field with mountains in the background. The bridesmaids are wearing matching burgundy dresses, and the bride is in a white wedding gown. They are holding bouquets of flowers and appear joyful.

Close-up of a woman and man wearing wedding bands, holding hands together. The woman's hand shows a silver and diamond engagement ring and a gold wedding band, while the man's hand shows a black wedding band.

White high-heeled sandal, jewelry in a hexagon ring box, a brown candle jar labeled with initials and date, a ring, a ring band, a beige fabric, and dried flowers on a brown surface.

Group of men in tuxedos and red bow ties at outdoor wedding reception, with one man holding a fan and a drink, another using a phone, and others standing around in a grassy field.

A bride sitting on a log under a large tree in a grassy field, wearing a long veil, in black and white.

wedding details Close-up of two hands reaching towards each other, one with a darker skin tone and dressed in a suit, the other with a lighter skin tone and wearing rings. Blurred trees and sunlight in the background.