Thoughtful, honest, nostalgic photography — preserving moments & memories.

 

 

 
 

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.

 
 
 
candid wedding family moment

 

 
 
 

 

 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.

 

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