Bride and groom leaning on a stone balustrade beside a marble column, in black and white
Bride and groom arm in arm with the groom's parents in a marble hall
Couple on a curved staircase with a wrought iron railing, in black and white
Bride and groom standing together at the foot of a grand marble staircase
Couple sitting together on a red bench in a grand hall beneath a stained glass dome
Groom smiling during the ceremony with guests behind him, in black and white
Real wedding · May 2026

Julio & Vanessawedding

A wedding photographed as it unfolded: the rings, the vows, the family portraits and the quiet moments in between, in a day of marble, gold and warm light.

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CoupleJulio & Vanessa
DateMay 2026
LocationTwin Cities, Minnesota
The story

Julio & Vanessa, May 2026.

A celebration with the people closest to them, photographed from the first details to the last family portrait. This is the story of the day, in the order it happened. Book your wedding with me.

The challenge

A grand setting with mixed light.

Warm interior light, bright windows and a shared public space made every frame a balance of exposures. I kept skin tones natural and moved the couple and their family quickly between locations so the portraits felt calm and unhurried.

Ceremony

The words, the rings and the first cheers

Rings, a reading, the faces of the people listening and the first celebration.

Bride and groom's hands together showing their wedding ringsOfficiant in a black robe reading to the couple and their family during the ceremonyGroom smiling during the ceremony with guests behind him, in black and whiteBride with flowers in her hair smiling during the ceremony, in black and whiteBride and groom laughing with two guests in a marble hall with flagsWedding group celebrating together in a grand arched hall
Together

Just the two of them

Staircases, balconies and quiet corners, with time set aside for the couple alone.

Groom climbing a marble staircase while the bride follows below holding her bouquetGroom on a stone staircase looking back toward the bride holding a bouquetBride and groom standing together at the foot of a grand marble staircaseBride and groom standing on a curved staircase landing, in black and whiteBride and groom leaning on a stone balustrade beside a marble column, in black and whiteCouple on a curved staircase with a wrought iron railing, in black and whiteGroom and bride standing at a golden carved balcony railing, bride holding her bouquetBride and groom walking hand in hand down a marble corridor, in black and whiteCouple sitting together on a red bench in a grand hall beneath a stained glass domeBride looking up from a spiral staircase with a decorative iron railing
Family and friends

The people who showed up

Parents, close friends and the full group, laughing and posing together.

Bride and groom arm in arm with the groom's parents in a marble hallBride and groom standing with two family members in a marble hall with gold stanchionsWedding party gathered on stone steps outside a grand white marble building
FAQ

Good to know before you book.

Do you photograph weddings in Minnesota?

Yes. I photograph weddings in Minneapolis, Saint Paul and across Minnesota, from intimate ceremonies to large celebrations.

How fast will I see the photos?

You receive a sneak peek within 48 hours, so you can share your favorite moments while the excitement is still fresh.

Can you photograph my whole wedding day?

Yes. Tell me the date, venue and timeline on the contact page and I will build a plan: getting ready, ceremony, portraits and the celebration.

Do you photograph in Spanish and English?

Yes. I work with couples and families in Spanish and English, so everyone feels comfortable in front of the camera.

Do you take portraits and group photos?

Yes. I can shoot couple portraits, wedding party photos and family groups, with time planned in your timeline.

How does booking and payment work?

A 50% deposit reserves your date and the remaining 50% is due on the day of the session. The cancellation and refund policy has the details.

Want this for your wedding?

Tell me the date, venue and the kind of day you imagine, and I will build a plan around it.

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