Wedding

Preserve the magic of your special day

Seeking a photographer who specializes in capturing the essence of small weddings and elopements? You've come to the right place! Whether you are exchanging vows in an intimate garden ceremony or escaping to a secluded beach for your elopement, I’ll capture all the magic of this beautiful day in your love story!

Small weddings and elopements are more than just ceremonies; they're profound declarations of love, shared intimately with those closest to your heart. I understand the significance of these moments and am committed to documenting every heartfelt exchange, stolen glance, and tender touch. An amanda jean photography Wedding Collection will preserve the most precious memories with an artistic flair and immortalize the moments that reflect the personalities and love shared between couples.

Let's embark on this journey together and create timeless images that you'll cherish for a lifetime.

What You Get With Me

  • Tailored Approach

    I’ll take the time to understand your vision, preferences, and unique love story, ensuring that every photograph reflects your individuality and style.

  • Attention to Detail

    Whether you put effort into the details or let nature do it for you, I’ll capture the small things that add to the ambience of your special day.

  • Your Big Moments

    Whatever you decide are your big moments, I’ll blend seamlessly into the surroundings capturing them while you savor every moment with your loved ones.

  • Candids

    Real emotions, real moments, real love. From tears of joy during your vows to laughter shared with friends and family, let’s preserve these fleeting, pure moments.

  • Golden-Hour Shoot

    Let’s sneak away for a gorgeous glowy golden-hour! If weather and timing permits, I’ll add it into your schedule for epic, dreamy photos of you and your soulmate.

  • Group Photos

    From wedding party to guest-list, I’ll capture all your VIPs and most wanted group shots. I keep it light-hearted and fun to bring out the even the most camera-shy smiles.

“Amanda did such an amazing job, she caught all the best moments.”

— Jon Fields

What to expect

  • Drive Mileage Fee: $0.58 fee per drive mile beyond 60 miles (120 miles round-trip) from White Bear Lake, MN.

    Overnight Lodging Fee: Going-rate lodging/hotel fee for locations 2 hours or more drive from my home in White Bear Lake, MN.

    Out-of-State Travel Fees: Any location that requires a 3+ hour drive or a flight will be discussed at time of booking. Fees could include flight, hotel and meal costs.

    I love traveling for weddings when I can, so please ask!

  • Within 24 hours of submitting your booking request I’ll reply to let you know if I can do it or to ask any follow-up scheduling questions.

    *ADD ME TO YOUR CONTACTS! I often end up in Junk Mail, so check there if you don’t see my email.

  • Once your session is approved, I’ll send your customized proposal. Simply sign the contract and pay the invoice with a credit or debit card to complete your booking!

  • Payment in full is due 30 days before your wedding date.

    If your Wedding is more than 30 days away, you benefit from my 2 payment schedule! $1,100 now, and the remaining balance is due 30 days before your Wedding.

    However, if you book an Elopement Package 50% is due now and the remaining 50% is due 30 days before your Elopement.

    *The first payment is a non-refundable retainer fee.

  • Your Client Portal is an easily accessible hub where all of your files, session details and communications with me are stored. If you ever need to review your proposal, questionnaires, previous emails or want to share files (like photo inspirations), this is where it happens!

  • Once you’re booked, you get unlimited email access with me for planning. I’ll also send you a questionnaire right away to learn about your wedding day and get your ideas, so you get the experience and images you want!

    Before your wedding day, I’ll email you a customized, easy to download/share PDF with all the photography details, shot schedule and instructions so your day runs smoothly and you can focus on having an amazing time!

  • Amount: My wedding packages don’t say a specific number of images because I give you all the best ones from your happy day!

    The amount is based on your planned ‘shot list’, number of guests interacting, events of your day + candids.

    It’s also based on the number of hours you’ve hired me for. The longer I’m with you, the more photos you’ll get!

    When: About 10 weeks from your wedding day, you’ll receive all of the best photos from your day in your online gallery.

  • Not only does your online gallery allow for digital image storage for a year, high-resolution and web-size downloading, you also get access to ordering prints and creating physical products via my online store! With just a few clicks, you can have wall hangings, calendars, cards, albums, etc made for yourself and loved ones.

    

*You’re invited to use my online store, not required.