Playful photography for experience-focused weddings in MN & beyond
LET’S MAKE WEDDINGS STRAIGHTFORWARD
You’re a busy human with a life outside of wedding planning.
Let me make this easy for you.
If you’re looking for a lighthearted photographer who has an eye for the “fine art moment” in a documentary-style day and has a knack for fun candid photos — you’re probably in the right spot!
If you’re looking for strictly formal posing and nothing-but-planned photos, you are welcome to move on (with love).
the process
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Fill out any contact form on the website or email me directly at hello@adrianstein.com. You’ll receive a response within 1-2 business days.
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We’ll walk through your unique values and priorities, see if we’re a good fit, and discuss whether you’d be best-served with a pre-built collection or a fully custom option.
A fully custom proposal will be sent to you within 24 hours of our call.
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The contract, invoice, and any other reminders will be sent directly to your inbox (so you’ll never need to fish for information or scour your inbox for old payment links).
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If you want an engagement session, we’ll start sorting out the details within about a month or two. If not, you can expect a brief pause in communication, followed by check-in emails starting closer to the event.
My goal is to be intimately familiar with how you want your wedding documented well before the wedding weekend.
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I guide my wedding-day workflow around the priorities we’ve previously discussed:
I’ll be right in the middle of the action whenever needed to get those those “I didn’t even see that!” candids, and then fade into the background during softer moments like the first look and ceremony.
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You’ll get sneak peeks within a few days of the wedding, and the rest of the gallery within 6-8 weeks of the event (along with at least a 24-hour warning beforehand).
This way, you can schedule a date night to sit down and experience the wedding gallery in an intentional way with your partner.
“When I tell you that Adrian made the whole thing completely stress-free and fun I mean it 100%”
I cannot stress how much I dislike getting my photo taken, much less photo shoots. When I tell you that Adrian made the whole thing completely stress-free and fun I mean it 100%. We just got our full wedding photo set back and we are BLOWN away! from the first image we knew we were going to be impressed. if you are looking for someone who is down to earth, stress free and is top notch at their craft, look no further. 1000/10 would always recommend Adrian!
AJ + Emily
In Every Collection…
Web-Size and High Resolution Files
So you can ensure maximum quality, whether you’re posting them on social media or printing on a three foot canvas.
A Full and Unrestricted Print Release
So you, your family, and your friends can print from the gallery or your favorite online lab. I will never force you to print through my chosen professional labs.
An Art-Forward Album Design Process
So that your heirloom coffee table album feels more like a piece of art than a basic book. You will have the option to order an album separately after the design mockup is complete.
A Hosted Online Gallery
So you can go back to your gallery time and time again, without sifting through hard drives or outdated technology.
35mm Film Photography
To add a nostalgic, fun, and artistic highlight to your wedding day. Given that film is unpredictable, it is always completely free to you.
Each Image Individually Edited
Each image is looked at and hand-finished, individually, by a real life human being. Every photo is handled with love, care, and personal attention before making its way to you.
A Bespoke Photo Planning Experience
So you can rest assured that the photos will follow your unique values, instead of a cookie-cutter photo list from an online platform that doesn’t know you.
Bespoke collections for every wedding weekend
Each collection is carefully crafted around your biggest values and priorities — because you shouldn’t settle for anything less than intentional.
Destination Weddings
Destination weddings always include 35mm film, a second photographer, a full day of coverage, one extra event, and virtual location scouting beforehand.
Wherever you’re getting married, my team and I would be delighted to travel there with you.
Some recent destinations:
Singapore
Ghent
Paris
Cape Cod
Olympic National Park
Destination weddings vary widely depending on location accessibility, guest count, and days of coverage. Please inquire for a quote.
Local Weddings
For those getting married within MN, WI, or the Chicago area. Weddings include 35mm film, values-based photo planning assistance, and personalized vendor recommendations where needed.
Wedding coverage begins at 5900
City Hall Weddings & Courthouse Elopements
Whether you’re getting married now and having a reception later, eloping before your destination wedding so you don’t have to worry about legal logistics, or just really into the idea of being married right away — you’ll still get the same great experience (even if the day is shorter).
Portrait Sessions
Engagement photos, anniversary photos, family portraits, and fine art portrait sessions (designed for creatives/artists) are always available to add on or book separately.
Portrait sessions begin at 700
Current and previous clients receive a small discount on portrait sessions
“You could tell she genuinely wanted to capture what was most important to us and what we envisioned”
Adrian was absolutely WONDERFUL to work with to capture all moments from our special day! We appreciated her attention to detail and her variety of equipment, such as using film. She was super professional throughout our meetings leading up to the wedding day and very thoughtful in terms planning the day of schedule. You could tell she genuinely wanted to capture what was most important to us and what we envisioned. Adrian made us feel so at ease while posing for the camera and definitely was able to get family members comfortable too. We would highly recommend her to anyone around us in need of a photographer for any occasion and would love to work with her in the future!
Sisley + Brent
