$2,500 starting price
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Alex Johnson
Owner
In business: 14+ years
Team: 2 members
Languages: English
shoots film, will get down on the dance floor
Hi, I'm Alex, thanks for checking out my work! I'm a film + digital wedding photographer based in Minneapolis. My style is classic mixed with joy. A wedding day is built around love and happiness, the memories created should show it. My focus is ensuring you are comfortable and fully in the moment. The wedding planning process can be chaotic, taking photos shouldn't be!
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8 Hours
$3,500 starting price
8 Hours
$3,500 starting price
8 hours
8 hours
8 hours of coverage
8 hours of coverage
Engagement Session
Engagement Session
Gallery of online images
Gallery of online images
All Day
$4,500 starting price
All Day
$4,500 starting price
12 hours
12 hours
10-12 hours of coverage
10-12 hours of coverage
Engagement Session
Engagement Session
Gallery of online proofs
Gallery of online proofs
6 Hours
$2,500 starting price
6 Hours
$2,500 starting price
6 hours
6 hours
6 hours of coverage
6 hours of coverage
Gallery of online images
Gallery of online images
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Destination Weddings
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- Bridal Portraits
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- Digital Files
- Film Photography
- Online Proofing
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- Classic
- Documentary
- Lifestyle
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- Getting Engaged
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Alex Johnson Photography services have received exceptional praise for capturing wedding moments beautifully. Reviewers commend Alex for his professionalism, kindness, and attention to detail. Clients appreciate his ability to seamlessly blend into the background, yet skillfully capture every emotion and significant moment, especially during sensitive family situations. Alex's flexibility in selecting locations, poses, and adapting to weather conditions received high accolades. Reviewers were highly satisfied with the engagement and wedding photos, emphasizing his talent in capturing colorful, vibrant, and genuine moments effortlessly. Guests appreciated his thoughtful and inclusive approach, making the experience stress-free and fun. Hiring Alex for wedding photography was described as one of the best investments, with his services highly recommended for stunning and memorable wedding photos.Review photos
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Alex did an INCREDIBLE job capturing our wedding photos--I truly cannot imagine having had anyone else there with us. He expertly navigated the day and the photos we hoped to have and displayed leadership to guide my husband and I if and when needed. The day goes by so fast and it is critically important to have a photographer you can trust to be there every step of the way--we knew we could trust Alex and he still blew us away with his professionalism! Alex does a great job balancing the posed photos and candid photos, both for the wedding couple and for the guests. Not to mention, every photo he took is a work of art. Thank you so much, Alex!!
Do yourself a favor and just hire this man. Alex Johnson made our wedding what it was. In three words, Professional, Kind, and Detail Oriented.
Alex was always prepared with everything we needed, he was prompt and followed direction, but also gave opinions and pushed the timeline forward effortlessly. Alex was loud and in charge when needed and like a ghost when appropriate - to be transparent, we didn't even notice Alex at our ceremony until we got our photos back and it felt like he had captured every single emotion, and every single moment.
Alex was kind and considerate during emotional family moments, and we didn't have to tell him which moments were significant. The groom's father has a degenerative condition, and this is his first son to be married, so we wanted as many beautiful pictures of him as possible, and Alex was able to capture candids and staged photography of him that made us so overwhelmed with emotion. We are forever grateful for this.
Not only is he great with people, he is great with selecting locations and poses that really work for stunning photography. We got married in October 2024 on Lake Superior - a tricky weather situation was unfolding, and Alex had multiple plans for any kind of weather, and we are so happy with the results.
His candids are amazing, and are going to make incredible thank you gifts or our guests. They capture a mood, an atmosphere, and the life and love that was in that room that day.
Alex is incredible and we would hire him again in a heartbeat. He is kind, thoughtful, and generous with his time. He also is an awesome dancefloor photographer, so feel free to get low with him.
Alex is an incredible wedding photographer and was easily some of the best money we invested in our wedding day. He always replied promptly from the first time we reached out through the delivery of our final photos. Both Alex and his second photographer were top-tier professionals the entire wedding day, and we're still getting comments from aunts, uncles, grandparents, and friends about how great our photographers were, how easy they were to work with, and how happy they were to have their photo taken.
We received engagement and wedding albums full of beautiful pictures, and truly do not know how we're going to be able to select only a few to frame. It was very important to us that we hired a photographer who would capture true, vibrant color (saturated greens, reds, and oranges since we had a fall wedding), and who would ensure that pictures were taken of our family and friends. Alex knocked it out of the park on all accounts. Our pictures capture the day exactly as it was, we are both thrilled with how we look in the photos, and we have so many nice photos to share with friends and family and to have as forever keepsakes. Posing and taking the photos on the day of was also very easy despite neither one of us being super comfortable in front of a camera. Alex and his second photographer put us at ease, kept us smiling and laughing throughout the day, and told us exactly what to do to get great pictures.
If you want gorgeous wedding photos and a stress free experience when it comes to wedding photography, absolutely hire Alex Johnson Photography services. It will be some of the best money you ever spend.
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Alex was an incredible photographer for our wedding day! He made us feel at ease and did such a great job at capturing the day. He also did a great job at communicating and working to make sure everything was covered for the day. His thoughtfulness to so many aspects throughout the process and day are what made him such a great person to work with and we would totally recommend for others.
Alex is the BEST! Not only did we love him, but all of our friends and family couldn’t stop talking about how great he was all day long! It’s obvious how talented he is when he got our pictures done so efficiently, and they all turned out so beautiful. We truly had so much fun shooting with him and never felt like it was a chore (which my husband usually feels like photos are!). It was perfect having Alex come to our cabin/wedding venue for the engagement shoot, because he knew exactly where to take perfect shots on the wedding day. We would absolutely recommend Alex to anyone in MN!!
Alex is a wonderfully creative and professional in his photography but the best part is we have had the pleasure of getting to know him through three other weddings and were extremely fortunate that he was available for our day in June.
If you are fortunate enough to find love, hire Alex to capture some of those memories when you join in marriage.
Thanks Alex!
We couldn't have asked for a better photographer for our special day than Alex. From the moment we first contacted him, he was incredibly responsive and attentive, patiently answering all of our questions and addressing any concerns we had.
During our engagement shoot and on our wedding day, Alex's calming presence and warm demeanor made us feel completely at ease in front of the camera. He effortlessly captured the most beautiful moments, both planned and spontaneous, ensuring that every detail was captured perfectly.
What truly sets Alex apart is his genuine care for his clients. Throughout the entire process, he not only acted as our photographer but also as a supportive friend. He listened to our stories, shared in our excitement, and even helped us navigate through any wedding day jitters and family dynamics with grace and professionalism.
Alex's ability to handle everything with such poise and kindness left a lasting impression on us and our guests. He managed all the directions and requests seamlessly, making sure everyone felt included and comfortable.
We are beyond grateful to have had Alex by our side capturing memories that we will cherish forever. His talent, generosity, and sweet nature make him not just a photographer, but a trusted friend. Without a doubt, we will be calling on Alex for all our future photography needs.
If you're looking for someone who will go above and beyond to make your big day unforgettable, look no further than Alex. Hiring him was one of the best decisions we made, and we can't recommend him enough.
Thank you, Alex, for everything!
Alex is absolutely fantastic! My husband and I don't think of ourselves as photo people, but Alex made us feel so comfortable and both our engagement and wedding photos turned out amazing. I highly recommend him to any couple looking for a photographer!
Alex and his second shooter made the wedding day easy. Alex helped us with locations and timelines and was flexible with last minute adds. I couldn't recommend Alex enough! The engagement photos were great and I'm so excited to see the wedding photos!
Alex and his secondary shooter Aaron were the epitome of professionalism and fun! I can feel extremely awkward in front of a camera, and they both made me feel so comfortable. They were nice and funny and put everyone at ease. The entire bridal party had so much fun taking pictures. When my husband and I got to see the full gallery, we were stunned at the quality of the shots. There were so many great ones, it was hard to pick favorites. Our Big Day is perfectly encapsulated in beautifully lovely photographs, and we are so pleased. I would highly recommend hiring Alex for your event! You won't regret it.
Choosing Alex to be our wedding photographer was by far the best decision we made in the entirety of our wedding planning process! From our first meeting with him over Zoom, he was incredibly gracious, kind, and just plain fun to talk with. Our engagement shoot was a blast and the photos turned out incredible. On the day of the wedding, Alex made sure that he was able to document every important part of the day and had plenty of fun ideas for wedding party photos. He also went above and beyond his duties as a photographer, at one point he volunteered to be a look-out for me so that I wouldn't accidentally run into my groom before the ceremony! We recently received our wedding photos and were absolutely taken aback by how beautiful they turned out; we've received SO many compliments and we know how much they'll be treasured for years to come. Alex is not only an incredibly talented photographer but also a genuinely kind and caring person, and we would highly, highly recommend him as a wedding photographer!
We couldn’t have asked for a better photographer for our wedding than Alex! His style caught our eye right away on the Knot - he’s the perfect fit for a couple who prefers natural, fun photos over highly edited pics.
Working with Alex was a breeze. Everyone at our wedding loved him, and the photos turned out just perfect. We were asked by at least half a dozen friends for his info - that’s how good the photos are! Highly recommend Alex as your wedding photographer. He rocks!
Alex was such a joy to work with and takes beautiful pictures! We’ve received so many compliments on our wedding photos and many comments from family and friends on how easy he was to work with. We would recommend him to anyone!
Alex was amazing to work with and his photographs are beautiful! I couldn’t have asked for a better wedding photographer!
Response from the Vendor on 11/21/2022
Thank you so much Emily that is so kind of you!
Alex and his team were spectacular capturing our wedding day. I'm an artist myself so I am really picky about photos and most of the time am just not impressed, but Alex dazzled me. His photos are beautifully composed and are truly stunning. His prices are reasonable, he is very responsive, and he kept us on our timeline on the wedding day. He is easy to get along with and is a fun addition to the wedding party. I highly recommend Alex, you will be so glad you picked him to beautifully capture your day.
Response from the Vendor on 11/21/2022
Wow Hailey thank you so very much, that is such a nice thing to say! I had such a wonderful time with you two up on the North Shore and wish you nothing but the absolute best!
We could not have been happier with Alex. He was very relaxed and easy to get along with, extremely talented, fairly priced, and did a great job of capturing our day. His demeanor helped put us at ease in front of the camera. He is a gem! I usually don't like any photos taken of me, even professionally, so I was worried I wouldn't like my wedding photos. But they are honestly the most beautiful photos ever taken of me, and I absolutely love them!! If you're on the fence just book him, you won't be disappointed.
Alex is the best. We did an engagement shoot with him first and he does nothing but make you comfortable and put you in a great mood. My husband is not a huge fan of taking pictures, but even Alex made him have some fun. As for our wedding, I cannot thank Alex and his second photographer Aaron enough. They came to the bridal suite where we got ready and grabbed some awesome candids as well as some beautiful staged pictures of my dress and rings. He was great at capturing special moments but also making us laugh or smile when it counted. He also was very good at making sure the special moments would turn out. For example, during the ceremony my husband was standing directly under one of the lights which wouldn't have looked good in pictures and he very quickly and professionally paused the ceremony to have my husband move. It meant a lot that he is that dedicated to making sure our moments were all captured. We also had an extremely cold and windy November wedding. But he was great at getting enough pictures but not making us freeze outside. There was one moment where my shawl blew down by the river and Alex ran down to save it. My husbands family has a picture tradition and Alex made sure to deliver. The pictures are beautiful, but really working with Alex and Aaron was a pleasure. I'd recommend Alex to anyone. Thanks for everything Alex!
We could not ask for a better photographer for our engagement photos and wedding photos. He was easy to work with and his artistic eye got so many great shots!
Alex is an experienced wedding photographer that will capture every moment of your special day! From the first time you meet Alex, you see his organization and care for his art. The booking and gallery sharing is organized. He was a joy to spend the day with. Super appreciate the setting of the shot and posing options. He does it with such poise and makes you feel comfortable in front of the camera! Something that was special to me is he captured amazing candid photos of the guests. This is what I will look back on and remember all those special moments of the wedding. Thank you, Alex!
Response from the Vendor on 11/21/2022
Casey thank you so much, it's always so nice to hear how the day went for the couple and guests involved and I'm so thrilled I was able to help you achieve your perfect day!
My fiancé and I recently moved to Minneapolis and were looking for an engagement photographer. We were impressed by Alex's Instagram and reached out, hoping he could guide us. He was amazing! He suggested a great location for us. During our shoot, Alex was so friendly and personable, which quickly made us feel comfortable, and the pictures turned out beautifully. Five stars!
We couldn't have asked for a better photographer than Alex to capture our wedding. He was super easy to work with and be comfortable around, and many of our guests remarked on how active he was throughout the day. Our pictures are stunning and captured the day perfectly. Highly recommend Alex to anyone looking for a photographer!
Alex is amazing. I loved his style of photos so I reached out to him and he made the process go so smoothly. He has a gentle direction that puts you at ease so you feel comfortable during the photoshoot. He took such wonderful wedding photos that we are so grateful to have as a keepsake of the day!
If you're looking for THEE perfect wedding photographer, look no further. Alex is the BEST! We are in love with our photos. We originally planned our wedding for 2020 but it was postponed due to COVID-19, and Alex was so flexible and great. Throughout the process, Alex was incredibly friendly, professional, personable, and he did an amazing job helping us through our special day and capturing unforgettable moments. You can tell he takes pride in his work and approaches photography as an art by the quality of the final product. His price was generous given the amazing quality of work. We would highly recommend booking him for the whole day, as he was able to truly capture every special moment. He brought another photographer with him who was also great and professional. We were blown away with Alex and have since recommended him to friends of ours. We seriously cannot express the abundance of gratitude we feel for Alex, and the incredible photos he took. These pictures will provide us with a lifetime of happiness.
Alex was absolutely fantastic!! He was very professional, and his pictures are stunning! He really gets to know you and what you want on your wedding day. He captured our day perfectly and I can't thank him enough! If you are looking for a wedding Photographer choose Alex! He is wonderful!
Alex was, by far, the best vendor we dealt with for our wedding. He was responsive to emails and was flexible with scheduling our engagement photos. His costs are more than fair and you definitely get your money's worth. My wife and I are very happy with both our engagement and wedding photos!
If Alex is available for your wedding, we 100% recommend you book him now.
I am the mother of the bride and I was blown away by the wonderful job you did. I was so impressed by some of the unique photos you chose to do. For example hanging her dress on the tree in the yard, including the dogs in the photos as they watched the activities of everyone getting ready. You captured some outstanding emotions as the guests watched the slide show and the speeches!! Awesome job!! You also did a fantastic job capturing the beauty of the couple and the venue!
Alex and his team did a fabulous job of capturing our son’s wedding. They were professional, friendly, and quick! Best of all the images are gorgeous and will be treasured for years.
We hired Alex for 6 hours of photography coverage on our wedding day and could not give him a higher recommendation! He was very knowledgeable of the area for taking photos but was also open to our suggestion and receptive to alternative ideas. Throughout the reception, whenever Alex saw guest taking photos with their personal phones and cameras, he made sure to get right up there with his camera to get the same shot! He made both my husband and I feel special on our day, and all of the pictures turned out great! Thank you Alex!
We were lucky to get the pleasure to work with Alex as our wedding photographer. Alex is so easy to work with. He is very good at making you feel comfortable while being photographed and the pictures he takes are amazing for both our engagement and wedding photos. Alex’s artistic vision is great and we would highly recommend him for your wedding or any professional photo needs. Alex was so awesome and was one of our top vendors to work with throughout our wedding experience hands down!
I cannot say enough good things about our experience with Alex! He was timely, respectful, and just an overall joy to have around during our wedding day! He had a great rapport with the entire wedding party & made us all feel super comfortable. He worked so well with our videographer & obliged to any photo requests that we had (or our friends & family had!) He kept our family organized during the chaos of family photos and was very patient with everyone. During the ceremony & reception he was like a fly on the wall - I don't even remember seeing him taking photos but he managed to capture all the big (& little) moments! Our guests raved about him. We got our photos back in less than a month & can't believe how stunning they all are! I HIGHLY recommend Alex for any & all photography - I can't wait for an excuse to book with him again! Thank you, Alex!
Response from the Vendor on 09/02/2021
Thank you so much Katelyn, you guys made my job so easy!
Alex's work took our breath away. One of our absolute favorite vendors to work with all day. We are so incredibly grateful to have been able to work with him on our wedding day. He was so easy and fun to work with - completely putting my now husband and I at ease! (which was a big deal because we're both a bit camera shy!) He is also very organized - he knew exactly what he wanted to get and kept us on time for all the transitions without being pushy or rushed - in fact it was so nice to feel like I could just relax and enjoy! It was also such a treat to have both film and digital - its hard to find anyone who still shoots film and the results are so wonderful - creamy textures and colors. His style is so natural and timeless, we could not be happier. Don't think twice about booking Alex - you will not regret it!!
Alex was amazing! Growing up with a photographer as a mom I have always had very high standards for who would be my wedding photographer and Alex did so wonderfully! It’s very rare to find a photographer in the digital age that still shoots on film and being someone who has grown up loving the look of film that sold me. Alex is very efficient at getting all the important shots done while still capturing the beautiful moments. His pictures have a softness and naturalness to them that really shows his experience and talent. He was great with communication, always answering my messages promptly. I can’t wait to work with him again! I highly recommend!
Alex is truly the kindest, most down-to-earth photographer you'll ever meet! He shot two engagement sessions + our wedding, and every single picture turned out perfect. He knows how to make you laugh so you look natural in your photos, and he pays attention to all the little details that you might not even think of. He helped ease the nerves on our wedding day by helping us laugh and making sure we still had time to just be with each other. Our family + bridal party talked on and on about how efficient and organized he was when it came to big group photos! Our photos are clean, bright, and timeless, and we can't wait to display them for many years to come!
Response from the Vendor on 09/02/2021
Wow Emeline your words made me tear up! Thank you so much for your hospitality and of course for inviting me to spend the day with you two and your amazing family and friends.
We have absolutely loved working with Alex for our wedding and engagement photos. He did outdoor engagement photos for us and was willing to travel to our chosen location. Even though he had never been there before, he quickly found beautiful spots. My fiance and I don't love getting our pictures taken, but Alex did a great job of making us feel comfortable and capturing our love for each other.
Alex also did our wedding photos this summer. He was very accommodating when we had to move the date due to Covid, and he captured the intimacy of our small wedding perfectly. We are going to have him shoot our big wedding celebration next year and can't wait to work with him again!
He has also returned our finished photos really quickly, which is an added bonus to working with Alex!
Alex did a phenomenal job capturing our wedding. He was punctual, professional, organized, and was easy to work with. More importantly, he captured all the important details. His photos are beyond beautiful; he captured the essence of our wedding and all the things that made our day special.
His photography style is artful while being true to the original setting. We couldn't be happier with our wedding photos and we 100% recommend Alex Johnson!
Alex was absolutely phenomenal, 5 stars is not enough! He did both our engagement photo shoot and our wedding and we loved both sets of photos. He navigated the complexities of our family and captured amazing candid shots of our friends and family enjoying the day. We got married in January but wanted outdoor photos, so he helped convince our large wedding parties that it would be worth it, and it definitely was! My husband and I took so much joy in going back through the day and seeing moments that we were not around for or had forgotten. We loved that he took both digital photos and film photos. Some of his film photos were our absolute favorites! I am so glad that a friend recommended his photography and I will absolutely recommend him to any of my friends as well.
Response from the Vendor on 09/02/2021
McKenna, thank you so much, you're too kind! I absolutely loved working with you two and your family and friends! Winter weddings for the win!
Could not say enough positive things about how great Alex was as our photographer! I always pictured myself (no pun intended) being super awkward while trying to take professional photos but Alex works in a way that makes you feel comfortable and natural. He went above and beyond in horrible weather to capture our best moments. His photo editing is perfect and makes the day even more beautiful than the goldest of gold-rimmed memories. 10/10 would absolutely recommend!
My hubby and I enjoyed working with Alex so much. He's incredibly professional, talented, and easy-going. We love his timeless and authentic style. He captured so many details and fun moments. I feel like some photographers really over-edit to the point where it doesn't look anything like it did that day. Alex captures the true beauty of the day, and I think his pictures will really stand the test of time. We can't thank him enough!
Book Alex NOW. Having Alex by our sides to capture our wedding day was the best decision we made for our wedding.
Our top 3 favorite things about working with Alex:
1. Most importantly, the photographs are stunning! Alex is able to capture the special moments of emotion whether in the warm light of a church or outside while it's overcast and snowing. I am obsessed with our photos and our family and friends are raving about them too.
2. Alex's photographer manner is perfect. He is calm, encouraging, fun, and has the ability to give direction to large groups (family, wedding party of 20+ people) without seeming bossy or asking for too much attention. Our family and friends raved about how wonderful Alex was to be around, but also how he was able to blend into the scene of the wedding and be unseen to capture the most intimate moments.
3. Alex has experience that made me confident in his recommendations and decisions. When the weather turned into sleet on our wedding day and we had to switch our wedding party photo location, I trusted his judgement to allow us to get gorgeous photos and stay on schedule. He captured all of the moments we wanted and so much more, but I never felt rushed by him - he calmly made the whole day work.
All-in-all, we cannot recommend Alex enough. He is a true pleasure and one-of-a-kind talent that captured our wedding day perfectly.
My husband and I both agreed there could not have been a better person to capture our big day. Alex has such a great energy and we really enjoyed working with him. We love how professional, calm , and detail oriented he is and his photos are absolutely stunning. When I received my wedding photos , all I can say was wow they are mesmerizing!! Alex was such a pleasure to work with. Would definitely recommend!
We really loved working with Alex! It blew my mind how he was able to be such a calm, laid back presence, but still organized and efficient. During the planning process he helped us find the balance between scheduling our wedding day timeline and being flexible to enjoy the day. Things ran behind the day of, and it helped to know ahead of time that we didn't have to worry, we just had to enjoy and he made it work! Alex is warm, professional, and approachable. He nicely balanced formal posed photos with candid ones. You can tell he is experienced at what he was doing and that showed in the end product. Our photos are gorgeous! They are light, joyful, elegant, timeless. We can't thank you enough, Alex!!!
Alex made this process so easy, from start to finish. He explained everything well, made booking a breeze, and was great about keeping us updated every step of the way to make sure our big day went off without a hitch. He did an incredible job of making us feel confident and comfortable in front of the camera, too! We've been getting compliments GALORE on how the pictures turned out, and we're so excited to have such an amazing keepsake from that day! Easily the best decision we made for the wedding - would 100% recommend him to anyone. Thanks Alex!
I honestly cannot say enough good things about Alex. He was so wonderful to work with from our engagement shoot all the way to the wedding! He is professional, hard working and detail oriented. He was easy to get ahold of and he kept us updated about our photos throughout the entire process. Alex makes you feel comfortable and confident behind the camera. My husband was nervous about being photographed but Alex gives great direction and has so many beautiful ideas. Most importantly the photos he took are STUNNING! They’re timeless, bright and gorgeous! He is a true artist and amazing at what he does. Alex was overall a really lovely part of our big day – we are so very grateful we met him!
Response from the Vendor on 09/21/2019
Thank you guys so very much, honestly! I’ll always remember your engagement shoot on the north shore and the driving rain and wind, it was amazing! It was such a pleasure to be a part of you celebration and a real treat to meet and get to know ...
the two of you!
Alex took our engagement pictures and we are BEYOND happy with everything! I found Alex on the knot and knew right away I wanted him to be our photographer. From the consultation, to the night we took our pictures, to receiving our final pictures, we could not be happier. Our photos were stunning and Alex made us feel so comfortable. He is very talented and I would absolutely recommend him to anyone! He is so easy to talk to and really took an interest in getting to know my fiancé and I. He also is really open to any of your own ideas but gives direction when needed!
Alex was seriously the BEST photographer. I would recommend him to anyone. Alex and his other photographer Aaron were amazing and made everyone feel comfortable in front of the camera. The pictures all turned out STUNNING. Everyone I know keeps commenting on how beautiful the pictures were and how Alex captured the most precious moments. We could not be happier with our choice in picking Alex Johnson as our wedding photographer.
Alex was extremely kind, easy, and very flexible to work with. We had an idea of what style of pictures we wanted taken for our wedding and he did an amazing job of capturing the exact feel of our wedding day. He's very experienced and knew exactly what needed to be done, coached us on where/how to get amazing pictures, and even surprised us with a lot of shots he took that we had no idea were being taken. He also took a ton of photos with a film camera as well which was another little treasure we weren't expecting as we got to see both digital and film photos. 100% recommend Alex for any couple!
Response from the Vendor on 08/15/2019
Brenton thank you so much! You two were a dream couple to work with and the day flew by. Congratulations again and I wish you both the best!
You absolutely can not get better than Alex. He is a delight to work with. Is a complete professional; meaning once you hire him put all your photo woes behind you. Alex will manage everything for you. Best wedding decision I made.
Response from the Vendor on 08/15/2019
Thank you Olivia! Your wedding will always be one of those special ones I'll look back on! The Rain!!! You two and your family and friends were so wonderful to work with! Congrats again!
We chose Alex from here on theknot.com & he has blown us away. We were so awkward during our engagement shoot & he made everything so easygoing & low stress. He somehow was able to capture just beautiful pictures! We had a lot compliments.
Last week we had our wedding and Alex & his assistant were prompt, professional, funny, laid back, and definitely had a system down to wrangle our giant wedding party/family to get the pictures we needed. I so appreciated their lightheartedness during a stressful time & their joy & organization during happy chaos.
Not only is Alex a wonderful person but his eye is amazing and he takes such beautiful pictures. I highly recommend him & would use his services again
Response from the Vendor on 08/15/2019
Awww thanks Kristen! You guys are the best! For real though, your wedding day was amazing and I can't thank you enough for having me be a part of your celebration!
Alex is absolutely AMAZING! He took both our engagement and wedding photos and we are absolutely in love with all of them.
We are the kind of people who didn’t know exactly what we wanted (except for fantastic photos) or where we wanted to go to take them. We asked Alex for recommendations and he was more than happy to help us out.
He is really good at making you feel comfortable if you’re not a person that spends a lot of time in front of the camera.
You’ll get a good idea of his photography style by looking at his portfolio, of course, but if you’re looking for someone to capture truly genuine moments at your big event, Alex is your guy!
Response from the Vendor on 03/12/2019
Wow, thank you Rebecca! That is so incredibly kind of you to say! You and Aaron were so wonderful to work with and I'm so very happy that I was able to meet you two and capture your wedding day!
We LOVED working with Alex! He was very professional and also easy-going. He definitely knows what he is doing and it shows. On our wedding day it was 15 degrees and we wanted outdoor photos and he was a rockstar! (even offered to let us go warm up in the car for 5 minutes - very thoughtful 😊). Contacting him was super easy, he always responded quickly, and making plans was a breeze. I would definitely hire him again in a heartbeat and highly recommend him to anyone else looking!
Alex was wonderful to work with! He was so friendly and easy going, making two people that don’t love having pictures taken feel comfortable immediately. Alex also helped us figure out our timeline for our wedding day, which was extremely helpful. He was super efficient in getting our pictures back to us, which really was just a bonus! Plus, he put up with our 4 year old ring bearer following him around and giving “advice” about taking pictures during the toasts!
Alex was wonderful to work with, if I could give him more stars I would! He was able to capture all the shots we requested along with so many others we didn't even think of. Alex was professional and friendly, our guests are still telling us how great he was and asking how we found him. Now that we have our pictures back, my husband and I are so happy we were able to work with Alex and have him capture such an important day in our lives!
Having Alex do our photos for our wedding day was the BEST thing we did during out big day (besides get married obviously :)). He captured the it so perfectly and we absolutely loved his style. Very down to earth and made us feel very easy. We highly recommend Alex!!
Alex is absolutely amazing to work with!
His patience and calm, easy going demeanor helped keep me level headed all day!
Alex did such a phenomenal job of capturing all of the emotions of the day and the first time we looked at the amazing catalog of photographs he created, we felt like we were re-living our wedding day!
There are honestly too many great pictures to even begin picking favorites, but I especially love all of the candid photos he took of everyone!
Hire him before someone else with your wedding date does!
Alex captured every moment of our wedding with grace and skill. He was extremely professional and a fantastic people person. If you're thinking about using him as your wedding photographer, I strongly suggest you do! You own't regret it for a second.
Our photos were edited in a timely manner and were available through a link so that anyone could request prints. By far the best photographer experience I've ever had!
Alex is a true artist and a dream to work with, he shot our wedding, rehearsal dinner, and engagement photos. Our wedding day was HOT and Alex didn't stop moving, we got so many compliments from our guests about how hard he worked, and at the same time made everyone feel comfortable in front of the camera. He has an amazing eye and shoots some of his work on film, which makes the photos all the more special. Thank you so much Alex for capturing this special time in our lives so perfectly.
Response from the Vendor on 03/12/2019
Kate you're too kind! I love working with you two and the heat is just part of the job :) I'm so happy I got in with your circle of friends, it's always so lovely to see a familiar face when shooting a wedding! I wish you two the best and keep ...
in touch!
Alex
I can not say enough good things about Alex. Not only did he take absolutely beautiful pictures of my wedding, but he was patient and obliging when I wanted to take large group pictures with every branch of my family that came to my wedding (there were six!), he was able to organize my family and speed through the various groups without sacrificing quality. He was very quick to recognize important moments and photograph them. Alex was flexible and adapted well when various wedding guest made their own requests and suggestions. He made such a great impression that I had family members coming up to me all day and even the next day to tell me how much they liked my photographer, he was so well liked that at one point my cousins tried to get him to put down the camera and come dance! And lastly he was amazingly fast to get the wedding pictures to us! He posted some on instagram the week after the wedding and had the complete online album up and accessible in almost exactly a month! I have heard of wedding photographers taking as much as three months to get the photos out, but despite the fact that he was shooting a wedding every week after my wedding he kept me updated on my photos. I highly recommend Alex, he was perfect.
Response from the Vendor on 09/24/2018
Sydney you are too kind!! THANK YOU for inviting me to celebrate with you and your family and capture such a beautiful and meaningful day! Your guests were the best ever and I had a blast! I'd love to come out to CO again, so if you have any f...
riends getting married... ;)
Alex
Alex was everything you could want in a wedding photographer! In addition to perfectly capturing our day with beautiful photos, Alex kept things on schedule without creating more stress. He was also SO quick at capturing all of the special moments so we never felt like we had a fake smile plastered on our faces - all of the moments were genuine, happy and natural. Communication was always easy and he's quick to email or text. I highly recommend Alex to anyone who wants a photographer to take bright, happy photos. Simply the BEST!!!
So good. Just so good. We knew we had to go with Alex to photograph our traditional Laotian wedding after we met with him. We were nervous that the important elements wouldn't get captured since it wasn't your average wedding, but he pulled it off! We got our pictures back and were amazed at the details and COLORS! We received so many compliments on our photos and on his professionalism during the wedding! The people were impressed and so were we :) He was great to work with and was very calm, confident, and reassuring during the whole process. Check out his website and instagram to see his work!
Alex shot our engagement photos and we couldn’t be happier. Not only does he have an incredible eye in terms of composition and lightning, he makes the process effortless and fun. Could not recommend him enough.
Alex took our engagement photos, and it was such a lovely experience. He put us both at ease and made the shoot really fun. And most importantly, the photos are absolutely gorgeous! I would recommend Alex to anyone!
We just finished working with Alex for our wedding in Duluth on 9/9/2017 and we can not recommend him enough. Very professional, laid back, not demanding. He conforms to the vision you want. He was able to organize and process family pictures for our large family no problem! 10/10 would recommend.
Alex was so wonderful to work with! Very easy-going and kind, so someone who was nice to spend the day with! Plus, his rates are very reasonable and he is extremely professional. Of course, the main reason we loved him, though, is that his work is outstanding! He captured all the special moments, details, etc. and the photos themselves are beautiful (lighting, composition, etc.). Very happy we chose Alex for our special day!
Response from the Vendor on 12/20/2017
Thank you so much for these lovely words! It’s so important to find not only a connection to the photographers work but a connection with the photographer and I feel like we got on swimmingly! It’s always such a privilege to not only come away ...
with great photos but to have made friends along the way :)
Alex was a blast to work with! He was flexible and easy-going the day of our wedding. We both had fun working with him but also appreciated that we were able to enjoy our day while Alex flawlessly managed capturing it all. We particularly like that he does a great job photographing the location and details of the day. Couldn't be happier with our experience with him and we cherish our photos!
We loved every minute of the time we spent with Alex at our wedding. He kept things so professional, yet casual, which is just what we were looking for in a photographer for our big day! Our family and friends all felt completely at ease with Alex, which resulted in some STUNNING images. I honestly still pour over our photos almost two years later. They are so genuine, crisp, and tasteful: a perfect mix of candids and posed shots. I felt like a million dollars, and love that he caught so many sweet & tender moments between me and my husband - I didn't even know he was taking the shots, that's how good Alex is! Thanks again for an amazing experience and simply beautiful pictures!
Working with Alex was so great! He had the perfect energy for our wedding day, very easygoing and flexible, which is always good on such a hectic day. Our pictures could not have been more amazing! Would definitely recommend him to anyone looking for someone to capture such a wonderful event!
Response from the Vendor on 12/20/2017
Huge thanks to you two for having me photograph your stunning celebration! The energy on your day was real and I had such a wonderful time capturing it all.
Alex shot our engagement photos and wedding in 2008. He did an incredible job; we love our images and have many of them framed and enjoy them to this day. Alex does a really good job of making photography a comfortable process, and honors any special requests you might have. We really wanted photos in a wildlife area, and he was game to get attacked by mosquitoes to get our perfect sunset shot! I also love the vignette shots of details like jewelry, something borrowed/something blue, etc. He captured many special moments during our getting ready time, and even our more staged photos with family look natural. I especially like that we own the rights to our photos and can have them printed however we want--that flexibility is important to me so we could always use the photos how we want to.
If I could give him 20 million stars I would! My husband and I sought out Alex to be our photographer for our wedding ceremony and reception after seeing some of his work, and we are THRILLED with the experience and results!! He has a wonderful, calm personality that made the entire process very enjoyable and relaxing. He's great at communication and planning ahead, which made our wedding photography easily the least stressful part of our wedding and planning; the entire time we trusted he was very reliable, which is exactly something we wanted in our photographer. Our guests afterwards commented on how they didn't even notice him throughout the ceremony or reception, which is quite the compliment to him on how he was able to observe and capture the day without disrupting or drawing focus. His manner as a wedding photographer is perfect.
Perhaps most importantly, the photos are INCREDIBLE. We are constantly being told that we look like our photos should be in wedding magazines, which I attest to his skill at using lighting beautifully, framing photos well, and capturing those perfect moments. In addition to all the "standard" wedding shots, his portraits and capturing of emotions are incredible. I've marked over 400 of the photos as favorites -- I love love love them! It's clear he loves his art and he puts in the extra effort to do an amazing job.
Finally, photo time with Alex and my hubby was easily one of my favorite parts of the day, no exaggeration. Alex was so easy to be around, and so I felt like got to focus on some quality time with my sweetie, which was hard to get on such a busy day!
Alex could not have been a better choice, and we highly recommend him to any and all!
Response from the Vendor on 12/20/2017
My goodness thank you for the incredibly kind words! :) You two were so electric and so obviously in love! You were dream clients and I can’t thank you enough for inviting me to be part of your day! Now hurry up and have some kids so we can boo...
k a family shoot!
We loved having Alex as our photographer. He has both a personal touch and a professional demeanor. We'd recommend him to anyone.
Alex is a great wedding photographer with a very artistic eye while still keeping things fairly traditional. Alex was so easy to work with and did a great job of helping us with time management. My husband was very anxious about running out of time for photos and Alex was great about calming him down AND getting all the shots we wanted :). Our reception was running late and Alex as very flexible to take photos and make sure we also got all the shots we wanted at the reception. He did a great job making us feel comfortable. His photos turn out great and he did an amazing job getting pictures of things that we didn't even know we wanted. He seemed genuinely excited to be taking pictures which helped us to feel comfortable and more excited too. I would highly recommend Alex Johnson Photography!
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I'm here to document love in all forms and make it look amazing. I have been photographing weddings on film/digital for 15 years and my passion for my work will make your story come alive. A wedding photographer wears many hats and I'm as comfortable getting that last family member from the bar for the big group shot as I am making sure you're fully in the moment as your authentic selves. I love detail shots, have a second photographer who makes it happen, and I look forward to hearing from you!
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