ERIC VEST PHOTOGRAPHY I'm Eric! For the past 11 years, I have been documenting love stories of incredible couples! You could say that I'm in love with love! From your first email to me to the delivery of your wedding images, I am committed to creating a fun, stress-free, joyfilled experience for you! I am a Minneapolis wedding photographer that believes in true ERIC VEST PHOTOGRAPHY Jack & Margeaux’s fall wedding was absolute perfection! Of the many special moments that filled this day, one of the funniest moments was the flower girl stopping, posing, and smiling for each person that was holding out their cell phone as she walked down the aisle! ERIC VEST PHOTOGRAPHY The second awesome thing that happens at your engagement session is we get to hang out and get to know each other! Then, when your wedding day rolls around you have already been in front of the camera, you know what to expect, and we've become friends! This

THE EVP FAMILY

After building a friendship with my couples and being there to document my couple's special, once in a lifetime moments, you become part of the EVP Family. I love doing lifestyle sessions in maternity, newborn, & family stages with my couple's as they go through these exciting changes in life! These session are offered exclusively to my

couples

LIFESTYLE (THE EVP FAMILY) ARCHIVES It feels like we were just exploring Allysen & Jesse’s incredible backyard during their engagement session! Now over two years have passed and we found ourselves celebrating the soon to be arrival of little baby girl – Stella Ann! Such a good afternoon catching up! Lifestyle (the EVP Family) BLOG | ERIC VEST PHOTOGRAPHY BLOG Kate & Tony met when they were playing soccer a few years ago! Their team is called the Las Mimosas so naturally, they ended their session dressed in their jerseys and cheersed to mimosas! Check out the deer that photo bombed their session too! THE BLAISDELL OUTDOOR WEDDING Absolutely love how Maura & Dylan handled their wedding in the midst of 2020! The decided to still get married and make it an intimate celebration with their closest friends and family! They will have a larger celebration later on, but for now it was all focused on these two and it was beautiful! They

BLOOM LAKE BARN

When Joe & Ashley told me that they were going to have a vintage themed wedding I had no idea what an incredible day they had planned! From the outfits to the hundreds of vintage tea cups that Ashley spent years collecting from thrift stores, this day was so amazing! Congrats

to this sweet pair!

FIRST REFORMED CHURCH OF IOWA & FORSTER COMMUNITY CENTER A beautiful day in Rock Rapids, Iowa! Jason’s hometown was the perfect place for their special day! From Molly & Jason’s first look that they shared in a group of trees that Jason planted when he was much younger, to pictures outside the Lyon County Reporter where he previously worked, this day was filled with meaning! PAYNESVILLE EVANGELICAL CHURCH WINTER WEDDING What a privilege to capture Grant & Payton’s wedding day! I met Grant when he was just a few years old because our families grew up together as family friends. He is the younger brother of one of my best friends and so Grant was always hanging out with us and we loved

having him

ERIC VEST PHOTOGRAPHY I'm Eric! For the past 11 years, I have been documenting love stories of incredible couples! You could say that I'm in love with love! From your first email to me to the delivery of your wedding images, I am committed to creating a fun, stress-free, joyfilled experience for you! I am a Minneapolis wedding photographer that believes in true ERIC VEST PHOTOGRAPHY Jack & Margeaux’s fall wedding was absolute perfection! Of the many special moments that filled this day, one of the funniest moments was the flower girl stopping, posing, and smiling for each person that was holding out their cell phone as she walked down the aisle! ERIC VEST PHOTOGRAPHY The second awesome thing that happens at your engagement session is we get to hang out and get to know each other! Then, when your wedding day rolls around you have already been in front of the camera, you know what to expect, and we've become friends! This

THE EVP FAMILY

After building a friendship with my couples and being there to document my couple's special, once in a lifetime moments, you become part of the EVP Family. I love doing lifestyle sessions in maternity, newborn, & family stages with my couple's as they go through these exciting changes in life! These session are offered exclusively to my

couples

LIFESTYLE (THE EVP FAMILY) ARCHIVES It feels like we were just exploring Allysen & Jesse’s incredible backyard during their engagement session! Now over two years have passed and we found ourselves celebrating the soon to be arrival of little baby girl – Stella Ann! Such a good afternoon catching up! Lifestyle (the EVP Family) BLOG | ERIC VEST PHOTOGRAPHY BLOG Kate & Tony met when they were playing soccer a few years ago! Their team is called the Las Mimosas so naturally, they ended their session dressed in their jerseys and cheersed to mimosas! Check out the deer that photo bombed their session too! THE BLAISDELL OUTDOOR WEDDING Absolutely love how Maura & Dylan handled their wedding in the midst of 2020! The decided to still get married and make it an intimate celebration with their closest friends and family! They will have a larger celebration later on, but for now it was all focused on these two and it was beautiful! They

BLOOM LAKE BARN

When Joe & Ashley told me that they were going to have a vintage themed wedding I had no idea what an incredible day they had planned! From the outfits to the hundreds of vintage tea cups that Ashley spent years collecting from thrift stores, this day was so amazing! Congrats

to this sweet pair!

FIRST REFORMED CHURCH OF IOWA & FORSTER COMMUNITY CENTER A beautiful day in Rock Rapids, Iowa! Jason’s hometown was the perfect place for their special day! From Molly & Jason’s first look that they shared in a group of trees that Jason planted when he was much younger, to pictures outside the Lyon County Reporter where he previously worked, this day was filled with meaning! PAYNESVILLE EVANGELICAL CHURCH WINTER WEDDING What a privilege to capture Grant & Payton’s wedding day! I met Grant when he was just a few years old because our families grew up together as family friends. He is the younger brother of one of my best friends and so Grant was always hanging out with us and we loved

having him

LIFESTYLE (THE EVP FAMILY) ARCHIVES It feels like we were just exploring Allysen & Jesse’s incredible backyard during their engagement session! Now over two years have passed and we found ourselves celebrating the soon to be arrival of little baby girl – Stella Ann! Such a good afternoon catching up! Lifestyle (the EVP Family) INTERSTATE STATE PARK SUNRISE ENGAGEMENT Daniel has been one of my best friends since my teenage years and was a groomsman in my wedding! He has been such a solid friend and to watch him fall in love with Jasmine has been such a special thing! From the “there is this girl I’m interested in,” to the “I really love this girl” phone calls to the “I’m have a ring”

calls

LIFESTYLE (THE EVP FAMILY) ARCHIVES So special to meet little Louis! He is the perfect combination of his sweet parents! Abbie & Kyle got married back in 2016 so it was so great to catch up on life since then! MINNEHAHA FALLS ENGAGEMENT From the moment I met these two I was excited to work with and get to know them! Then add in sweet little Harper and this little fam is

perfect!

WAYZATA ENGAGEMENT SESSION Molly & Jason are so sweet together! These two met on Coffee Meets Bagel at the end of 2018, and just before Christmas 2019, Jason asked

Molly to marry him!

ST PETER'S CATHOLIC CHURCH & FOREST LAKE PRIVATE RESIDENCE Rain can be the most beautiful thing on a wedding day! Alex & Jess’ wedding was no exception! These two were so trusting and I’m so excited to share some of the photos we created! Also, when we were having our final timeline meeting they mentioned that their reception

was going to

GOLD ARCHIVES

Such a perfect day at the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum celebrating Chris & Amy’s marriage! One of the most special things from their day was witnessing this special soft smile that both Chris & Amy get when looking at each other! HIDDEN FALLS REGIONAL PARK ENGAGEMENT Brad & Mady drove down from Duluth and we went on a sunrise adventure! These two have gone through so many stages together already – from school to now being engaged! Can’t wait for their wedding! We had so much fun playing with their vintage theme! Enjoy some highlights! ALL SAINTS CATHOLIC CHURCH & THE NORTHFIELD BALLROOM Chris & Albany’s wedding day arrived and just before I walked out the door Chris texted me. He was wondering if it was ok to switch the his groom getting ready location to the house that his parents had rented for their weekend in town. I said that it was totally fine and

headed out

GLORIA DEI LUTHERAN CHURCH & MINNEAPOLIS EVENT CENTER This was such a fun day! John & Brittany are such a joy to be around and their day was incredible! Always love shooting at Gloria Dei Lutheran (all the white!) and love being at Minneapolis Event Center once again! It even lightly snowed right after their ceremony! Wishing these two a lifelong continuation of ERIC VEST PHOTOGRAPHY I'm Eric! For the past 11 years, I have been documenting love stories of incredible couples! You could say that I'm in love with love! From your first email to me to the delivery of your wedding images, I am committed to creating a fun, stress-free, joyfilled experience for you! I am a Minneapolis wedding photographer that believes in true ERIC VEST PHOTOGRAPHY Jack & Margeaux’s fall wedding was absolute perfection! Of the many special moments that filled this day, one of the funniest moments was the flower girl stopping, posing, and smiling for each person that was holding out their cell phone as she walked down the aisle! BLOG | ERIC VEST PHOTOGRAPHY BLOG Blog | Eric Vest Photography Blog. REad More. When we met to work through Maddie & Sean’s timeline, they told me they wanted to take a little time after the first look to read each other personal vows. Not the vows they were reading in the ceremony but vows written as a love letter to each other! They were so meaningful and it ERIC VEST PHOTOGRAPHY The second awesome thing that happens at your engagement session is we get to hang out and get to know each other! Then, when your wedding day rolls around you have already been in front of the camera, you know what to expect, and we've become friends! This

THE EVP FAMILY

After building a friendship with my couples and being there to document my couple's special, once in a lifetime moments, you become part of the EVP Family. I love doing lifestyle sessions in maternity, newborn, & family stages with my couple's as they go through these exciting changes in life! These session are offered exclusively to my

couples

LIFESTYLE (THE EVP FAMILY) ARCHIVES It feels like we were just exploring Allysen & Jesse’s incredible backyard during their engagement session! Now over two years have passed and we found ourselves celebrating the soon to be arrival of little baby girl – Stella Ann! Such a good afternoon catching up! Lifestyle (the EVP Family) INTERSTATE STATE PARK SUNRISE ENGAGEMENT Daniel has been one of my best friends since my teenage years and was a groomsman in my wedding! He has been such a solid friend and to watch him fall in love with Jasmine has been such a special thing! From the “there is this girl I’m interested in,” to the “I really love this girl” phone calls to the “I’m have a ring”

calls

BLOOM LAKE BARN

When Joe & Ashley told me that they were going to have a vintage themed wedding I had no idea what an incredible day they had planned! From the outfits to the hundreds of vintage tea cups that Ashley spent years collecting from thrift stores, this day was so amazing! Congrats

to this sweet pair!

FIRST REFORMED CHURCH OF IOWA & FORSTER COMMUNITY CENTER A beautiful day in Rock Rapids, Iowa! Jason’s hometown was the perfect place for their special day! From Molly & Jason’s first look that they shared in a group of trees that Jason planted when he was much younger, to pictures outside the Lyon County Reporter where he previously worked, this day was filled with meaning! OJIKETA REGIONAL PARK VOW RENEWAL Jamey & Jaime have such a beautiful love story! They met way back in 2001 during their sophomore year of High School! 9 years later they got married at the Chisago County Courthouse just weeks before Jamey enlisted in the Air Force. 7 years & 2 kids later on this August 19th

they had the

ERIC VEST PHOTOGRAPHY I'm Eric! For the past 11 years, I have been documenting love stories of incredible couples! You could say that I'm in love with love! From your first email to me to the delivery of your wedding images, I am committed to creating a fun, stress-free, joyfilled experience for you! I am a Minneapolis wedding photographer that believes in true ERIC VEST PHOTOGRAPHY Jack & Margeaux’s fall wedding was absolute perfection! Of the many special moments that filled this day, one of the funniest moments was the flower girl stopping, posing, and smiling for each person that was holding out their cell phone as she walked down the aisle! BLOG | ERIC VEST PHOTOGRAPHY BLOG Blog | Eric Vest Photography Blog. REad More. When we met to work through Maddie & Sean’s timeline, they told me they wanted to take a little time after the first look to read each other personal vows. Not the vows they were reading in the ceremony but vows written as a love letter to each other! They were so meaningful and it ERIC VEST PHOTOGRAPHY The second awesome thing that happens at your engagement session is we get to hang out and get to know each other! Then, when your wedding day rolls around you have already been in front of the camera, you know what to expect, and we've become friends! This

THE EVP FAMILY

After building a friendship with my couples and being there to document my couple's special, once in a lifetime moments, you become part of the EVP Family. I love doing lifestyle sessions in maternity, newborn, & family stages with my couple's as they go through these exciting changes in life! These session are offered exclusively to my

couples

LIFESTYLE (THE EVP FAMILY) ARCHIVES It feels like we were just exploring Allysen & Jesse’s incredible backyard during their engagement session! Now over two years have passed and we found ourselves celebrating the soon to be arrival of little baby girl – Stella Ann! Such a good afternoon catching up! Lifestyle (the EVP Family) INTERSTATE STATE PARK SUNRISE ENGAGEMENT Daniel has been one of my best friends since my teenage years and was a groomsman in my wedding! He has been such a solid friend and to watch him fall in love with Jasmine has been such a special thing! From the “there is this girl I’m interested in,” to the “I really love this girl” phone calls to the “I’m have a ring”

calls

BLOOM LAKE BARN

When Joe & Ashley told me that they were going to have a vintage themed wedding I had no idea what an incredible day they had planned! From the outfits to the hundreds of vintage tea cups that Ashley spent years collecting from thrift stores, this day was so amazing! Congrats

to this sweet pair!

FIRST REFORMED CHURCH OF IOWA & FORSTER COMMUNITY CENTER A beautiful day in Rock Rapids, Iowa! Jason’s hometown was the perfect place for their special day! From Molly & Jason’s first look that they shared in a group of trees that Jason planted when he was much younger, to pictures outside the Lyon County Reporter where he previously worked, this day was filled with meaning! OJIKETA REGIONAL PARK VOW RENEWAL Jamey & Jaime have such a beautiful love story! They met way back in 2001 during their sophomore year of High School! 9 years later they got married at the Chisago County Courthouse just weeks before Jamey enlisted in the Air Force. 7 years & 2 kids later on this August 19th

they had the

LIFESTYLE (THE EVP FAMILY) ARCHIVES It feels like we were just exploring Allysen & Jesse’s incredible backyard during their engagement session! Now over two years have passed and we found ourselves celebrating the soon to be arrival of little baby girl – Stella Ann! Such a good afternoon catching up! Lifestyle (the EVP Family) LIFESTYLE (THE EVP FAMILY) ARCHIVES So special to meet little Louis! He is the perfect combination of his sweet parents! Abbie & Kyle got married back in 2016 so it was so great to catch up on life since then! ST PETER'S CATHOLIC CHURCH & FOREST LAKE PRIVATE RESIDENCE Rain can be the most beautiful thing on a wedding day! Alex & Jess’ wedding was no exception! These two were so trusting and I’m so excited to share some of the photos we created! Also, when we were having our final timeline meeting they mentioned that their reception

was going to

CHURCH OF SAINT MARK & AMERICAN SWEDISH INSTITUTE WEDDING Kisses and coattails! This wedding was so stunning! Ethan & Claire are such kind people – from the moment I met them I knew their wedding would be as joyful and calm as it was! I have always wanted to do a wedding at the beautiful American Swedish Institute and it was

everything I hoped!

ALL SAINTS CATHOLIC CHURCH & THE NORTHFIELD BALLROOM Chris & Albany’s wedding day arrived and just before I walked out the door Chris texted me. He was wondering if it was ok to switch the his groom getting ready location to the house that his parents had rented for their weekend in town. I said that it was totally fine and

headed out

LINWOOD LAKE REGIONAL PARK ENGAGEMENT Constitutional Law class in law school changed the lives of Alec & Taylor forever! That is where they met and started to get to know each other! These two are so sweet together. I love the way when they walk, they walk close to each other! When they hug, it feels like everything

goes quiet

GROVE CITY & ACGC HIGH SCHOOL WEDDING What an amazing day celebrating the marriage of these two incredibly special people! I have known Shell the majority of my life (being her brother-in-law) and to watch her completely happy and in love with the man of her dreams just makes me smile! For years I ELM CREEK PARK CHALET WEDDING The rain couldn’t stop us from having a blast on Justin & Briana’s wedding day! So happy to have been there for the marriage of these two! Ceremony & Reception Venue: Elm Creek Chalet Cake: Amy’s Cupcake Shoppe Catering: Classic Catering Dress: Wedding Shoppe Inc – Saint Paul Suit: Savvi Formalwear – Blaine Her Ring: CARLOS CREEK WINERY WINTER WEDDING Tyler & Kenyah! I love how these two get each other! From their love of their families to their love for The Flash, these two are cut from the same cloth! Their winter (or aka April in Minnesota) wedding was simply gorgeous at one of my favorite venues! Enjoy! Ceremony & MAPLE GROVE TOWN GREEN PARK WEDDING Jamell & Michelle’s did something super cool – they decided that while they still want to have a full wedding celebration with all their friends and family, they also wanted to have an intimate ceremony and exchange of vows with their families present! I was smiling ear to ear all evening watching the love these

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For the past 10 years, I have been documenting love stories of incredible couples! You could say that I'm in love with love! From your first email to me to the delivery of your wedding images, I am committed to creating a fun, stress-free, joyfilled experience for

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I am a Minneapolis wedding photographer that believes in true, fairy-tale love stories, because I am living one!

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Anna loves:

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-Sweatpants

-Playing the piano

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Greyson is 7 and currently loves:

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-Anything with sirens!

-Telling jokes

-Being assistant chef in the kitchen Bella is 4 and currently loves:

-Dollies!

-Wrestling her brother

-Playing house

-Giving long extended hugs and kisses GET TO KNOW ME BETTER! Dream pet: Bernese Mountain Dog Bucket list vacation: New Zealand Favorite meal: Spaghetti! Things I am most grateful for:

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-God's love

-Every. new. day.

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Close your eyes! Picture it now… it’s your wedding day, the day you’ve been dreaming of all your life! You wake up with a peace, a calm, and an excitement for the day! Meanwhile I am pumped up, on my way to not only capture your day but to help facilitate the timeline we have created together and help you both, your bridal party, and your family have a crazy-fun and relaxed day! Now keep imagining… it’s a few weeks after your wedding and you’re still smiling because all you can remember from your day is the joy, the love, the feelings you felt! Then an email comes with all of your images! You’re so excited that you jump up and dance like you never have before because you get to re-live those perfect moments over and over again for the rest of your life! Now open your eyes, shoot me an email, and let’s make this a reality!

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