If you are the type who doesn't like to read long reviews and wished people would just get to the…read morepoint already...well, here's the point. Jacki V is the best photogra...pher you can get, period. If you are planning a wedding, meet with her and get her booked now so you don't kick yourself after you miss your opportunity. For those who want details, feel free to read on below. We had met with one other couple before Jacki and they were very nice but we left without a connection. After 10 minutes of talking to Jacki we knew we were going to go with her. Our 60 minute session turned into almost two hours because we got carried away talking about engagement photo ideas! Once she got to know us a little she knew that the usual walk down the stone arch bridge wasn't really our style. She had picked up on the fact that we both loved the state fair so she suggested we have our engagement session there, to which we quickly agreed. We parked our cars and it began to downpour on us, monsoon-esque rain, but Jacki didn't care. She marched on, risking the safety of her camera with a price tag that might rival that of decent used car. The rain finally stopped and the sun came out and it turned into an incredible day. Jacki found shots that we, as two self-proclaimed creative minds, never would have thought of. She kept us on our toes and always had ideas so we weren't just standing there looking for a shot. Some things worked, some things didn't (mostly the things we suggested). By the end of the day we knew we had some incredible shots. Within days she had every picture up on the website and we began to select the ones we wanted for our engagement book (which turned out amazing!). On to the wedding. Jacki showed up early and started taking pictures of the girls (and guys) getting ready. She and her assistant Laura always managed to get the right angles and the perfect shots of every "key" event (e.g. first look at the dress, putting on the shoes, guys taking shots in the back room...shhhhhh!) We spent the next hour or so taking bridal party shots in downtown Stillwater, with Jacki directing the show but still allowing for our creative input. Jacki kicked it into gear when the family photos began. She had her work cut out for her with cousins, uncles, mothers, fathers, sisters, brothers, nieces, nephews and grandmothers running all over the place, but it was clear in the end that she somehow managed to get a photo of everyone wearing a "real" smile. Once the ceremony started, Jacki was always in motion, looking for the classic shots and getting "candids" of almost every guest. At one point, the electricity went out, the music stopped and the guests began to gasp. Looking back at the video of the wedding, all we could see was Jacki sprinting past the other vendors, who had no idea what was going on, to notify the lodge of the electrical issue, one minute later the power was back on and Jacki was snapping photos again! The reception was incredible, she got the real spirit of the dance-floor and we decided that we were having too much fun so we asked her to stay for two more hours. We considered ourselves lucky to have the opportunity to work with Jacki. I think it's important to remember that when it's all said and done, the dress gets stuffed away in a closet, the tux gets returned, the food and cake gets eaten and the presents get returned or thrown in a cabinet somewhere but the pictures will be around forever. I couldn't have written a review of Jacki without also mentioning her incredible husband Pastor Vince Vaughan. What an incredible guy, we were having scheduling problems with our original pastor and Vince made himself available and ended up providing very meaningful advice and direction that we honestly didn't expect to get out of a pre marital counseling session. Get Jacki, and if you can, upgrade to the dynamic duo and grab Vince as well, you won't regret it!

Jacki was GREAT! She got us to look natural and was so creative with all the shots. And we have…read moreSO MANY picturs to choose from. We love her and would highly recommend her to anyone. She was willing to work within our budget so we could get what we wanted. Very creative, and we get complements all the time about our original and beautiful pictures.

From first contact to final portrait it is evident the Meghan both cares about her clients and her…read morework. Every little nuance adds to the experience, and no details are overlooked. Planning meetings, comfort in the shoot, viewings, and beyond. Try something new!! You're in good hands and may be surprised at what you discover. The studio offers BEAUTIFUL natural light. I HIGHLY recommend trusting Meghan to capture those special moments and special people.

Horrible, they charge $350 to come out and take photos without any digital file or prints. Why…read morewould I book them to come out and just take the photos ? All other photographers include some form of photos

Angela is fantastic! I've actually been involved in a fair amount of photo shoots, mostly for dance…read morebut also my wedding. My most recent shoot with Angela was certainly one of the best. I needed some pictures of me going Thai Yoga Bodywork for website building, so we set up an hour-long block of time in one of the studios, spent about a half-hour shooting, and ended up with 148 photos that are ALL excellent. I'm so impressed with Angela's accessibility, professionalism, and efficiency. She was incredibly easy to work with. The atmosphere was never rushed, stressed, or pressured. I couldn't believe how much material I got for how little "work" it felt like! Angela has so much experience in so many types of photography, but her own voice shines through in clear uncluttered images where the subjects really speaks.

Angela is one talented woman! She was the photographer for my wedding in Park Slope and having her…read morethere was one of the highlights of the day. As a documentary photographer who has published her own book and worked for the NYTimes, she brings a sense of narrative to her work, and her subjects are captured in meaningful, expressive ways. I absolutely loved her pictures. And in addition to being an artist, she's a dynamic, engaging personality. Highly highly recommended!

Laurie was fantastic to work with. Being photo enthusiasts my wife and I wanted to make sure we…read morewent with a great photographer and we were not disappointed! Being from out of state, she worked around our schedule to find slots to take our engagement photos and was super quick whenever I had a question arise. Her style and eye is great and she has a way to capture photos without them being too posed. I have heard horror stories of weddings where the bride and groom waited months to get back their photos, not only did Laurie get us a couple photos in a few days for some thank you cards... but she delivered the rest way faster than we expected. She plans out the shot list with you advance, and this helps tremendously to get a sense of timing for your event and when and where people need to be. We were both very happy to find her. And we enjoy looking back at our photos and framing them around the house.

Working with Laurie is delightful, and we've been dazzled and impressed by her photography skills…read more From the consultation meeting to our engagement photos to our wedding, everything has gone smoothly and been super easy with her in charge. Laurie is also fun and energetic, which is important because you spend a lot of time with your photographer! She's been super flexible, happy to meet whenever and wherever, even driving out to our area of town to meet with us. I'd book Laurie again with no hesitation.

Kia did an amazing job on the famiy photos! We have four kids and four adults, so a bigger crowd…read moreand she was unfazed about it. She directed us in an elegant way to get the best shots possible. I will definitely be reaching out again!

We booked Kia for a baby announcement photoshoot and we had so much fun during this shoot! Kia was…read moreabsolutely amazing to work with and came prepared with so many ideas, inspiration and photos to recreate. She called around to different venues to ensure they didn't have a photography fee and to make sure we could come and take professional style photography. She showed us some inspiration photos to help us understand what her vision was and gave great feedback! We had our 18 month child with us which can be hit or miss on how happy/entertained he will be. Her husband joined the shoot and helped wrangle our toddler, give him snacks and keep him company while we did a couple of mom&dad only photos. If you're looking for a photographer to capture photos, memories and special moments, book with her today! 10/10 recommend!!

We're not saying Studio Twelve:52 is magic... but also, yes we are. From the first "Hey, did we…read morejust become best friends?!" email to the final gallery drop that made us cry happy tears (again), Kasey and Tyler were everything we didn't know we needed. Organized, hilarious, dog-loving photography wizards who somehow made us feel like models and like ourselves all at once. Our wedding photos? Literal art. The experience? 11/10. Would get married again just for more sneak peeks. Officially obsessed and cannot wait to see Kasey and Tyler again soon!!!

ABSOLUTELY recommend working with Kasey & Tyler at Studio Twelve:52!! We could not have picked a…read morebetter photography team to take our engagement and wedding photos! We are OVER THE MOON with our final wedding photos, and know that we will see them in the future for our family photos next!! -Fun sessions! - Kasey & Tyler make you feel so at ease! We have not taken professional photos prior to meeting them, and they made us feel SO comfortable & natural. They are fabulous at directing poses, and amazed us how efficient they were in organizing large group/family photos! - Professionalism! - They are extremely efficient, organized, and detailed! From our initial contact with them, we were provided thorough and detailed documents through our entire process. It was easy to make payments through their online system, and also utilize their online gallery. They have clearly done the wedding photo process before....and done it WELL!! Just so easy to work with. - Transparency! - We were a couple planning in the middle of COVID. We contacted Kasey & Tyler about potential rescheduling, and we were so thankful of how flexible they were and how they worked with us. We were updated through any and all situations. It is so evident how much Kasey & Tyler care about their wedding couples!! I believe this is a huge difference that sets them apart from other businesses! - Quality! - THE PHOTOS!! Just breathtaking. SO detailed, SO many shots, and the editing is natural and top-notch. They capture the candid moments so well! - Wedding Day Guidance! - We did not hire a wedding planner....but seriously, Kasey essentially became that on our day! We filled out an extensive wedding timeline planning sheet that we appreciated they offered to us....many things we wouldn't have thought of! Through the entire day, she (& Tyler!) continued to notice the smallest details (ex: necklace position out of place, hair binder on a hand, etc), and was so essential in keeping our "wedding timeline" moving. The day goes by SO fast, but they make sure you're still getting EVERY shot, hugely due to following the timeline so well....while still keeping the bride and groom happy and calm! Our day would have looked hugely different without their help, seriously. - Packages! - I loved that ALL the details were included in their package options and laid out clearly, no questions! The main "items" we were searching for in a package.....x2 shooters, option for more time to be added, engagement session INCLUDED, professional wedding album INCLUDED, and unlimited downloads/prints due to getting the printing right.....CHECK! All of the "must-have's" a bride is looking for.....they have it and again so transparent about what they offer!! And such fair pricing!! Pup-Lovers! - Honestly, this was initially a HUGE draw for us of how dog-friendly they are! We have a chocolate lab and it was important for us to have him there on our wedding day. Kasey & Tyler were both so comfortable and great at taking pictures with and of him! Some of our favorite shots of our whole wedding album are us with our pup! All in all....we legit cannot say enough good things about Studio Twelve:52, and working with Kasey & Tyler. Check them out...you will NOT be disappointed!!

I have been in photos by life image for almost 10 years!…read more They do the photography for many of the charity bike rides around Minnesota including the Red Ribbon Ride, Breast Cancer Ride and Attaboy ride. They do cutting edge photography and video. True professionalism cut with an artistic eye that is second to none. Many of their photos are on the walls of my living room. I recommend Life image to anyone looking for an event photographer, business videographer or private photo shoot. They are the best in Minnesota.

The team from Life Image did photos and videos for our wedding in Saint Paul, MN. Jeff & Rita were…read morevery professional, creative, and patient. Since we started planning the wedding, they kept communicating with us to gain the best perspective on what we wanted and also provided great ideas about photographing on the wedding day. The final products including photos, booklet, and videos are beyond our expectation, which capture lots of beautiful moments on our big day. All our family members and friends are very impressed by how they dedicated to the work. We feel really grateful for having them as a part of the wedding.

Courtney is Absolutely fantastic!! So very professional. We did a killer photo shoot; my first;…read moreand she walked me through the whole thing. Great ideas flowed back and forth and the end result was nothing short of amazing!! I have and will continue to recommend her to my friends and family. If you are looking for a top notch professional, who can think in or out of the box Courtney @ CC Photo Arts is the lady for the job.

Courtney from CC Photo Arts was a fantastic photographer at a recent event. She took photos at a…read more'90s-themed prom for adults and her personality was great! I'd love to see her at other events.