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Welcome to my little block on the internet. What you already know is that I’m a Minneapolis-based photographer with a passion for capturing your favorite stories! What you don’t know yet, is everything else!
Hey you!
Hey you!
Allow me to share a little bit about my love with you. I have three cats (Jean Jacques, Newton, and Piedmont) who share a place in my heart and home with my fabulous fiancé, Andrew. I met Andrew (aka my pinky promise partner and kitty co-parent) in high school through debate, and we quickly bonded over out mutual love for a really nerdy argument.
Before you share your love story with me...
So I took the scary leap, quit my day job, and worked tirelessly to build a business and life that gave me as much sustained joy as I felt when capturing others' most Meaningful memories.
Fast forward to today and I'm proud to say I've run my photography business full-time for 6 years. I've also had the joy of growing my photo team to include three fabulous associate photographers and nearly a dozen incredible second photographers. And on the Truer Crime front, I've release a 10-episode season with a few bonus episodes, and over 1k reviews on Apple Podcasts with a 4.9-star average rating. I'm so grateful to have built a business and work life that I LOVE showing up to every day. AND it's even better if I can do that work from the comfort of my PJ’s next to my three favorite adorable but very sleepy kitty co-workers.
While our love story has plenty of fairytale-worthy moments, I think it's more honest to admit that it actually took me telling him I liked him three times, before we moved from best friendship to a partnership that's lasted for Seven years and counting!
After that third year of camp, I kept learning everything I could about photography, snapping photos of anyone who would pay me any sum of money through Facebook groups and word of mouth. After a year of building my photography business as a side hustle, I discovered that there wasn't any job that I loved as much as running my own business.
When we started MDI it was just me, Andrew, and 12 students following a love of debate, and trusting that two 19 year olds could grow the camp we wished we had when we were high schoolers. It was actually three years into MDI that I first picked up a professional camera to document our experience, and instantly fell in love with the art of capturing the perfect memory.
The things I love most about Andrew are his love of learning, his unending kindness, his generous spirit, and the fact he only gets a little irritated when I remind him that I won the last debate round we had against each other in high school. Andrew and I still coach high school debate, and in 2015 we co-founded the Minnesota Debate Institute (MDI), an accessible debate camp we ran together for 7 incredible summers.
Then 2020 hit. And in the middle of the pandemic, I was the victim of a huge financial scheme, one that defrauded me of tens of thousands of dollars. In the midst of my healing, I found myself drawn to true crime stories as a sort of strange coping mechanism. But due to my new experience as a crime victim, I was learning first hand what the ‘justice’ in ‘criminal justice’ really meant. It’s easy to criticize true crime as sick entertainment, but we can’t deny that the way these stories are told has a profound impact on how we view our world. So I don’t think the answer is to stop telling them. In fact, I think we need to go deeper. So I created my Truer Crime to do just that. You can learn more and find the best way to listen at truercrimepodcast.com
Meet My Incredible Associates!!
All of my associates are trained by me and are ready to give you an incredible experience on your big day. all of your photos will still be edited in my style, so you’ll hardly know I wasn’t the one who took the picture!
Worried that I'm already booked on your day or a bit out of budget?
I'm a Minneapolis-based wedding and portrait photographer for the madly
in love and joyfully silly.
Hi! I'm Ceri, like the iPhone!
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" My passion is documenting your real life moments in a way that feels authentic to who you are. I believe in emotion over posing, and that sometimes the imperfect image ends up being the most important photograph.
I’m married to a seriously kind and smart physics instructor, mom to a sweet little girl, and cat mom to two furry buddies who sleep on my pillow and beg for milk. I live in just about a half a block from my in-laws, which was unexpected at first but now is pretty cool.
I love all things photo, and when I am not at my 9-5 job (actually, it’s more like 7-3 so please send coffee), you can find me documenting weddings and hanging out with rad humans during their portrait sessions. I’m originally from small town Wisconsin but moved to the Twin Cities to pursue photography and haven’t looked back.
I love photography because there are a million of moments that happen when you’re in front of my camera. The ones where your hair is wild and you and partner are experiencing those deep belly laughs. The ones where we create your next holiday card portrait, and the ones where the kids are wild, the dog is running around, and you are soaking it all up. I believe in creating photographs that capture your real, authentic story.
Let’s make some magic!"
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My passion is documenting your real life moments in a way that feels authentic to who you are. I believe in emotion over posing, and that sometimes the imperfect image ends up being the most important photograph.
I’m married to a seriously kind and smart physics instructor, mom to a sweet little girl, and cat mom to two furry buddies who sleep on my pillow and beg for milk. I live in just about a half a block from my in-laws, which was unexpected at first but now is pretty cool.
I love all things photo, and when I am not at my 9-5 job (actually, it’s more like 7-3 so please send coffee), you can find me documenting weddings and hanging out with rad humans during their portrait sessions. I’m originally from small town Wisconsin but moved to the Twin Cities to pursue photography and haven’t looked back.
I love photography because there are a million of moments that happen when you’re in front of my camera. The ones where your hair is wild and you and partner are experiencing those deep belly laughs. The ones where we create your next holiday card portrait, and the ones where the kids are wild, the dog is running around, and you are soaking it all up. I believe in creating photographs that capture your real, authentic story.
Let’s make some magic!
"I'm a Minneapolis-based wedding and portrait photographer for the madly
in love and joyfully silly."
Hii, I'm Ceri! Like the iPhone, but cooler
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"There I found myself within a community of other teenagers interested in photography where we could connect from across the world. What began as terrible self-portraits from our bedrooms or backyards, ended up sparking a life-long love for portrait photography.
I’m an extrovert by nature, as well as a service industry veteran - so it is *always* my goal to put you at ease and make sure that everyone has a good time. I want your time with me to be light-hearted and stress-free; capturing real moments, that feel natural and true to you.
Beyond photography - I consider myself a mover and a maker. I’ve always kept a busy schedule, and I’m usually on the hunt for something new to learn and create. I love things that make me laugh - like Conan, 30 Rock, or old Simpsons episodes. And I love spending time outside camping or seeing live shows!
I’m excited to connect with you and turn those real, candid moments into photographs you can treasure forever.""
"Long before the days of smartphones and dooscrolling social media, i would hop on our family desktop computer to an image-sharing site called flickr."
Hi, I'm Colette!
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My Q+A Blog
There I found myself within a community of other teenagers interested in photography where we could connect from across the world. What began as terrible self-portraits from our bedrooms or backyards, ended up sparking a life-long love for portrait photography.
I’m an extrovert by nature, as well as a service industry veteran - so it is *always* my goal to put you at ease and make sure that everyone has a good time. I want your time with me to be light-hearted and stress-free; capturing real moments, that feel natural and true to you.
Beyond photography - I consider myself a mover and a maker. I’ve always kept a busy schedule, and I’m usually on the hunt for something new to learn and create. I love things that make me laugh - like Conan, 30 Rock, or old Simpsons episodes. And I love spending time outside camping or seeing live shows!
I’m excited to connect with you and turn those real, candid moments into photographs you can treasure forever.""
"LONG BEFORE THE DAYS OF SMARTPHONES AND DOOMSCROLLING SOCIAL MEDIA, I WOULD HOP ON OUR FAMILY DESKTOP COMPUTER TO AN IMAGE-SHARING SITE CALLED FLICKR."
Hi, I'm Colette!
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My Q+A Blog
"I’ve been taking photos for as long as I can remember, driven by a passion for documenting the people and world around me. I fell in love with photography as a way of telling stories through the beauty of everyday moments - a true celebration of life!
One of the things I love most about being a photographer is getting to capture you as your most authentic self. My goal for our time together is to make sure you feel comfortable in front of the camera. Together we’ll laugh and capture memories for you to look back on for years to come!
When I’m not behind my camera, you can find me running and hiking around Minnesota, hanging out with my knitting group at breweries, or testing out new recipes in my kitchen.
"I’M A MINNEAPOLIS-BASED WEDDING AND PORTRAIT PHOTOGRAPHER WHO LOVES CAPTURING THE MAGIC AND JOY OF LIFE’S MOMENTS. "
Hi, I'm Marina!
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My Q+A Blog
I’ve been taking photos for as long as I can remember, driven by a passion for documenting the people and world around me. I fell in love with photography as a way of telling stories through the beauty of everyday moments - a true celebration of life!
One of the things I love most about being a photographer is getting to capture you as your most authentic self. My goal for our time together is to make sure you feel comfortable in front of the camera. Together we’ll laugh and capture memories for you to look back on for years to come!
When I’m not behind my camera, you can find me running and hiking around Minnesota, hanging out with my knitting group at breweries, or testing out new recipes in my kitchen.
"I’m a Minneapolis-based wedding and portrait photographer who loves capturing the magic and joy of life’s moments."
Hi, I'm Marina!
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"Wedding days are an incredible milestone in any couple’s journey, and I feel so fortunate to document that celebration of love! I pride myself on being very easy going and friendly, and I’ve been known to hit it off with wedding guests and parents alike. At the end of the day you want someone who is bringing good energy into the room, and I try to do that wherever work takes me.
My priority is for you to feel comfortable and at ease in front of my camera. I’ll be there to give you direction when you need it, but I promise by the time we get our groove going, you’ll be having too much fun to even remember what you were nervous about.
When I’m not working you can catch me booking a flight, hitting the bike in a spin class, or sipping an aperol spritz. I love listening to podcasts while I edit and watching stand up comedy specials, and while I am no comedian, you can always count on a joke or two from me to keep things light during the day.
My partner and I love to travel, and so we usually have a couple trips on the books to feed that fire! She’s a full time social worker, which translates to a badass travel agent, so I can always count on her amazing internet scouring skills to find us the best deals. So when the wedding season winds down and the snow hits, I’ll be off to Bangkok or Barcelona to devour all of the amazing local foods and soak in the sun.
I’m excited to meet y’all and tag along for your wedding day!"
"I’m ready to cheer you on, bust a move on the dance floor, or wipe away a tear (most likely my own, because I’m a softy)"
Hi I’m Sam
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Wedding days are an incredible milestone in any couple’s journey, and I feel so fortunate to document that celebration of love! I pride myself on being very easy going and friendly, and I’ve been known to hit it off with wedding guests and parents alike. At the end of the day you want someone who is bringing good energy into the room, and I try to do that wherever work takes me.
My priority is for you to feel comfortable and at ease in front of my camera. I’ll be there to give you direction when you need it, but I promise by the time we get our groove going, you’ll be having too much fun to even remember what you were nervous about.
When I’m not working you can catch me booking a flight, hitting the bike in a spin class, or sipping an aperol spritz. I love listening to podcasts while I edit and watching stand up comedy specials, and while I am no comedian, you can always count on a joke or two from me to keep things light during the day.
My partner and I love to travel, and so we usually have a couple trips on the books to feed that fire! She’s a full time social worker, which translates to a badass travel agent, so I can always count on her amazing internet scouring skills to find us the best deals. So when the wedding season winds down and the snow hits, I’ll be off to Bangkok or Barcelona to devour all of the amazing local foods and soak in the sun.
I’m excited to meet y’all and tag along for your wedding day!
I’m ready to cheer you on, bust a move on the dance floor, or wipe away a tear (most likely my own, because I’m a softy)
Hii, I'm Sam!
My Portfolio
My Q+A Blog
"Life's all about embracing the little moments, right? That's why I've made it my mission to capture those precious memories with my camera. Whether it's my toddler's cool dance moves, your engagement session turned coffee date, or a family hike in the woods led by your six year old - I'm all about freezing those moments in time.
I've always loved finding beauty in the everyday, and photography lets me do just that. There's something magical about looking back at a photo and feeling like you're right back in that moment. I want everyone to experience that joy of reminiscing.
When I'm not chasing my kid around or spending time with my family, you'll likely find me with my camera in hand and a huge smile on my face. Whether it's a cozy family shoot, a spontaneous outdoor adventure, or a wedding at a brewery, I'm all about making people feel welcomed and celebrated through my work.
So, if you're up for some fun and want to document those special moments, I'll grab my camera and we can make some memories together!" TESTING
"I'm your built-in bestie and hype woman who is fully caffeinated and ready to capture what is special to you! "
Hi, I'm Kyra!
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My Q+A Blog
Life's all about embracing the little moments, right? That's why I've made it my mission to capture those precious memories with my camera. Whether it's my toddler's cool dance moves, your engagement session turned coffee date, or a family hike in the woods led by your six year old - I'm all about freezing those moments in time.
I've always loved finding beauty in the everyday, and photography lets me do just that. There's something magical about looking back at a photo and feeling like you're right back in that moment. I want everyone to experience that joy of reminiscing.
When I'm not chasing my kid around or spending time with my family, you'll likely find me with my camera in hand and a huge smile on my face. Whether it's a cozy family shoot, a spontaneous outdoor adventure, or a wedding at a brewery, I'm all about making people feel welcomed and celebrated through my work.
So, if you're up for some fun and want to document those special moments, I'll grab my camera and we can make some memories together!
"I'm your built-in bestie and hype woman who is fully caffeinated and ready to capture what is special to you!"
Hi, I'm Kyra!
My Portfolio
My Q+A Blog
"I believe so strongly in capturing memories of your wedding and life’s milestones, and doing so in a way that aligns with your personality and brings out your authentic selves. There’s nothing more awkward than being photographed while you’re uncomfortable, and then having to look at those photos (been there - not fun)! So, none of that here! I want you to feel amazing, have a great time, and absolutely love your photos!
After being married to my amazing husband for over a decade, our wedding photos are one of my most prized possessions. I look at them when we’re apart, or if I’m feeling down or nostalgic, and they always bring me joy! I am pumped to provide memories like that to you now!
Outside of photography, I love gardening, spending time outside, cuddling inside with my tabby, Teddy, reading non-fiction, and of course, making even more memories with my husband! I also love to knit and am learning to sew!
I’m pumped to get to meet and work with you! Let’s capture some memories!"
“I’M A TWIN CITIES MATHEMATICIAN TURNED CREATIVE, AND I’M READY FOR YOU!”
Hi, I'm Jess!
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I believe so strongly in capturing memories of your wedding and life’s milestones, and doing so in a way that aligns with your personality and brings out your authentic selves. There’s nothing more awkward than being photographed while you’re uncomfortable, and then having to look at those photos (been there - not fun)! So, none of that here! I want you to feel amazing, have a great time, and absolutely love your photos!
After being married to my amazing husband for over a decade, our wedding photos are one of my most prized possessions. I look at them when we’re apart or if I’m feeling down or nostalgic, and they always bring me joy! I am pumped to provide memories like that to you now!
Outside of photography, I love gardening, spending time outside, cuddling inside with my tabby, Teddy, reading non-fiction, and of course, making even more memories with my husband! I also love to knit and am learning to sew!
I’m pumped to get to meet and work with you! Let’s capture some memories!
“I’M A TWIN CITIES MATHEMATICIAN TURNED CREATIVE, AND I’M READY FOR YOU!”
Hi, I'm Jess!
My Portfolio
My Q+A Blog
"We were drawn to the candid style of her work because it looks and feels more authentic. When we were choosing a photographer for our wedding, Celisia worked with our budget and spent time getting to know us and personalizing our photography package. During our wedding day photo shoot, Celisia’s team made me feel so calm and gorgeous that I consider it one of the highlights of the day! Celisia and her team are extremely talented and capture moments of true joy and love. We are thrilled with our photos and the very rapid turnaround time. We definitely recommend Celisia and her team. "
"We highly recommend Celisia Stanton and her team of associates"
-Lisa
"We had two of her associates take our photos on our big day, but Celisia made sure we had the best ones based on our needs. She was very responsive with my questions and seemed very energetic. Our gallery of pictures were very well organized and she was good at explaining what else we needed to do in terms of ordering prints and our album. It is hard choosing a few good photos to show off their skills because they are all amazing and beautiful "
"Celisia and her team was awesome!"
-Anne + Ryan
"Highly highly recommend!"
"We used Celisia Stanton Photography for our wedding in September 2021. One of Celisia’s associates, Colette, was our photographer and the shots are amazing. Celisia’s editing took our photos to a completely magical level, and I literally cannot stop smiling while looking through our gallery. Highly highly recommend!"
-Laura
" From getting to know Celisia and her team, to scheduling and booking, to the actual shoot. We really appreciated the entire experience! Ceri was an absolute pleasure to work with. Very friendly and just such a pro. We can't wait to see the final images"
"We had such a fantastic experience"
-Gabriella
"Thank you thank you thank you!!! And of course THANK YOU to Jess for baring the cold with us! She was right, it was worth it. 😂 I really enjoyed our session with her, and I'm so looking forward to working with her again in June. She did such a spectacular job!
Okay I'm gonna go happy squeal and pour over these photos again. Celisia and Jess are amazing."
"We absolutely LOVE these photos!!"
-Alexandra + Krishna
meet the coworkers
piedmont
jean jacques
I'm in charge around here, just FYI.
I like to take care of my baby brother Jean Jacques, he's a cute kid. Doesn't know how to clean his own face though. This new generation is really something.
Look, I'm only 3 years old, but that's like 21 in cat years!
i am shy but i love my mom and dad, sometimes i lick them because why not?
i love my big brothers so much! especially when i get to cuddle with them. i want to be just like piedmont when i grow up!
there is this evil loud monster that lives in my house. my mom and dad call him The Vacuum. very scary. pls send help.
newton
I love to talk and consider myself an activist. I will fight for my right to be fed whenever I'm hungry with loud meows.
I have been told by some that I resemble Chance the Rapper. Do you agree?
I love the hoomans, especially when they pet me and cuddle me. #CuddlesforNewton
