


My passion lies
In capturing the organic Moments and unique Emotions of every one of your life’s most special moments.
I love the little moments in life. The details, if you will. And capturing those organic moments – those loving glances, those subtle smiles – that’s as much a part of any big celebration or family photo session as the first kiss or a golden birthday. My goal as your photographer is to capture each and every feeling - big and small - so that you can remember these special moments wholeheartedly. A collection of photos to transport you right back to the time, people and places for years to come.

I’m most inspired
by human connection, emotion and light.
I love getting to know you and building a connection in order to create a comfortable environment where you can be your authentic self. With a decade of experience, I’ve become a pro at observing body language and interactions, then building a direction that feels natural and true to you, all while letting light influence the artistic angles along the way.




Minneapolis-based
and destination ready
Ellen Gustafson
is a wedding and portrait photographer
specializing in documentary photographs captured with an artful eye giving a timeless yet modern result that evokes feelings for years to come.
