WEDDING + ENGAGEMENT PRICING GUIDE
Congratulations on your engagement.
We specialize in natural, authentic wedding photography, documenting unexpected images of your love, the mischief, the quiet moments, and the joy of your loved ones as they celebrate with you.
Pricing includes ALL the DIGITAL NEGATIVES. You can customize the 4-hour Simple Collection with extras, such as an engagement session, additional hours of coverage, and/or a wedding album; or keep the Simple Collection as is. It's everything you need for the perfect day. Included with the Simple Collection are 20 years of experience as a wedding moment chaser, expert dress bustler, family wrangler, and boutonniere pinner. ❤️
2024 marks 20 YEARS in business for Christina Johnson Photography. We are celebrating by giving a $300 discount to couples who book a wedding in 2024.
Simple Collection
4 hours of wedding day coverage
High resolution, art ready digital negatives
Copyright release to ALL your images
Gorgeous online gallery to download images
Custom phone app for easy sharing
Planning assistance
Wedding day timeline
$1,795 Now only $1,495
Optional Extras
Engagement session + digital negatives: $375
(Only $185 when added to your wedding date)
Additional hours of wedding day coverage: $295/hr
2nd Photographer: $175/hour
Guestbook (+30 add'l minutes): $350
Custom-designed Wedding Albums: $499
LET'S CHAT - 320.630.1361
We are here to help after the wedding
We are proud to not only capture your wedding day beautifully but also offer wedding albums, and artfully printed products. We'll be available to help, should you need anything!
Our albums are hand-created with ultra-thick pages, leather covers, and professionally designed prints. We also offer professional prints in all sizes, canvas gallery wraps, artistry-shaped prints, and custom-designed cards.
Meet Desiree, Associate Photographer.
Desiree just glows, she is SO kind, personable, and professional; plus she produces INCREDIBLE work. There is no one else in the world I would trust with my clients. She makes everyone feel relaxed and calm on the wedding day and is devoted to creating a great experience for our couples and their guests. She also has a hidden talent - a hair stylist - which has been incredibly helpful at times.
THANK YOU.
Thank you for taking the time to determine if we are a good fit for one another. We are honored to be considered for your special day. We capture the essence of your story, so anyone looking at the images can instantly know what it felt like to be there; the laughter, the tears, the overwhelming joy.
We take great pride in creating an atmosphere of friendship and are committed to creating images that you will treasure for the rest of your lives. Your experience is as important as the images we'll create together. We would LOVE to meet with you to review our portfolio, and sample wedding albums, and discuss your wedding photography needs. We want to hear about your love story, what is important to you, and what you want to remember 30 years from now.
LET'S DO THIS...THREE EASY STEPS
1) CONTACT CHRISTINA
Contact me to see if we still have your wedding date available and ask any questions you still might have. Click below!
2) SET UP A TIME TO CHAT
We can meet in person or chat via telephone/FaceTime. During this initial meeting, we'll get to know each other and make sure we are a perfect fit. We discuss all the little details and we give you an idea of what your wedding day might look like.
3) RESERVE YOUR DAY
If you're feeling good about our chat, and want Christina Johnson Photography to capture all the love + details of your day, We'll send over a contract and invoice for a $450 deposit - then we start PLANNING.
FAQ
Can you tell me more about you?
Do you offer help with planning?
Will my images be edited?
What is your turnaround time?
Do I need a Second Photographer?
Tell me more about Guestbook Services
Do you travel?
Do I have to order prints through you?
What is the difference between a wedding and micro wedding?
FAQ
Can you tell me more about you?
1. Your wedding day should be joyful and relaxed. While documenting important moments during your ceremony and first look, we strive to remain invisible but create a fun and relaxed environment when directing poses. We create a plan for the day so everyone knows what to expect.
2. Christina Johnson Photography will be here tomorrow too. We have been in business for 20 years because we treat clients with honesty, respect, and fairness. It matters.
3. We strive to be innovative and current while still producing images that stand the test of time. We choose fresh, vibrant, true-to-life images above what’s popular this season. We don’t believe in coloration or pre-sets. Trends are just that…and we don’t want to be the shoulder pads of wedding photography (cool until they just…aren’t).
4. When you hire Christina Johnson Photography, you are gaining access to years and years of experience. From the over 250 weddings that Christina herself has captured, to the years of experience that Desiree has accumulated, there isn’t a single thing that we haven’t seen, experienced, or been through. Every wedding day fiasco, every complicated family situation, every unique and special situation, we have seen it all. We use our experience to make your day stress-free and handle all those unique situations with grace.
5. Each couple gets access to the entire Christina Johnson Photography experience. From assistance with your wedding day schedule, possible locations for photography, vendor suggestions, oodles of hype energy, and even advice on wrangling unruly family members.
Do you offer help with planning?
Christina Johnson Photography is a FULL-SERVICE studio assisting in your every need.
Every wedding experience includes a detailed checklist to get to the heart and soul of your wedding day dreams, a customized shot list, and a wedding day timeline.
We can assist you with building your perfect wedding album, choosing your favorite images to enlarge, or printing fabulous products. You’ll receive beautiful and unique images, but you’ll also have a magnificent experience.
Whatever you need, just ask. We are here to help.
Will my images be edited?
All images will be edited for color, clarity, and contrast. We strive for natural, true-to-life color with light-creamy skin tones.
Soft skin enhancement can be added to ALL images for a small fee of $75. This service reduces the visibility of imperfections, fine lines, and blemishes, resulting in a more polished and visually appealing complexion. This process doesn't aim to distort natural features but to provide a subtle, retouched effect. Additional editing is available upon request.
What is your turnaround time?
We publish an online gallery of all your images within one to two weeks from your wedding date.
You'll be able to download all of your high resolution images right from the gallery with the click of a button. If you, or family/friends, wish to order professional prints and products from us, this option is also available right from your gallery.
Plus, you can easily share your gallery to social media right from the site. Our clients love the ease and simplicity of our online gallery.
Do I need a Second Photographer?
Hiring a second photographer provides you with two creatively unique perspectives from the day. Plus we’ll be able to capture so many more moments, memories, and details.
During the first look, one photographer can focus on the groom’s reaction, and the other can photograph the bride. During the ceremony, one can photograph an epic wider shot from the back of the church, one can photograph more intimate, emotional images from the front. During your reception, one may be capturing the wedding party dancing while another can be capturing fun group shots and candids.
If you have a large wedding party or large family, a second photographer is invaluable. Two photographers help speed up formal portraits, allowing you to get to your reception sooner. They can assist with rounding up family members for the next photo and keep track of which portraits have been captured and which ones remain. The second photographer also helps line up and pose large groups. They help me look for things like dresses that are rumpled, zippers that are down, and pocket squares that are off-kilter. That allows me to focus on composition, posing, and making sure everyone looks their best.
During the reception, one photographer can be out on the dance floor, and another can whisk the couple away for sunset portraits or grab fun candids of all the college friends hanging out by the fire pit. One of my favorite reasons to have a second wedding photographer is because each photographer brings their own unique way of seeing things and you’ll get more variety in your images because of this.
Only $130/hour if combined with Guestbook Services
Tell me more about Guestbook Services
We find the perfect location during your receiving line, or at your reception, where we can capture professional images of each of your guests. We take the time to instruct your guests to write a beautiful personalized message in your guest book. Guestbook services include 30 minutes of additional wedding day coverage time at no additional charge.
You’ll receive the copyright release of all the guest images so that you can create a print of each of your guests to insert next to their personal message in your guest book. Many couples also include a copy of the photos with thank-you notes. Such a special touch! Only $260 if combined with a Second Photographer for your wedding.
Do you travel?
We love to explore new venues and are available for domestic and international travel. Travel within a 20 mile radius of Little Falls, MN is included at no charge. Travel outside of this radius is determined on an individual basis. Please take us along on your destination wedding or elopement; we have our passport ready!
Do I have to order prints through you?
The Simple Collection comes complete with high resolution, art ready digital negatives to ALL your wedding day images and a copyright release so that you can select your own printing service and share on social media. There is no obligation to purchase anything further.
We do offer affordable professionally printed products, canvas gallery wraps, art-shaped prints, save the date and holiday cards, and beautiful hand-crafted wedding albums that you can easily order directly from your gallery.
This added service sets us apart from other great photographers.
What is the difference between a wedding and micro wedding?
The difference is the size and scope of the wedding. Micro weddings are much smaller and more simplified. To determine which is right for you, ask yourself “What is meaningful to us? What elements are important in our wedding?” Each of you will have a different answer.
There are no right and wrong ways to have a wedding, only what is best for you.
For some, it’s having their friends and family come together to witness your wedding ceremony, eat, drink and dance. If this is what you’ve always dreamed of, review our Wedding and Engagement pricing (above). You’ll see our Simple Collection which can be tailored to meet your needs by adding optional extras to the Simple Collection if you would like.
For some, your wedding is about the two of you privately sharing vows, with just a few key friends and/or family members. Or you may have a limited budget, a short period of time to plan, a busy schedule, an adventurous spirit or just don’t want a large wedding.
If this is more your style or situation, review our All-Inclusive Micro Weddings pricing on the next tab.. You’ll see our Micro Collection which includes photography and a custom ceremony with an ordained officiant. You can add optional items to complete your day and make it all you've ever dreamed of.