Live your day. I'll document it.
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Minneapolis, Minnesota
Travel area: Within 300 miles See details
Samantha Kraulik
OWNER
Your wedding day should feel like yours. I’ll make sure it does. I'm Sam, I photograph weddings the way they actually feel, not the way they're supposed to look.
I'm guessing you don't want stiff, overly-directed photos. You want your day to feel fun, exciting, and yours. I know when to hang back and let a moment breathe, and I know when to step in and help with posing. You'll be surprised by how much both matter.
Here's how it works:
1. You fill out my contact form and we hop on a call to see if we're a good fit, no pressure!
2. Before your wedding day we get some time together, whether that's an engagement session or just coffee, so I'm a familiar face by the time it matters.
3. On your wedding day your only job is to show up and be present. I'll handle the rest.
4. A few weeks later your gallery lands in your inbox. Full of moments you actually lived through. Not just a wedding. Your wedding.
Based in St. Cloud, MN. Documenting weddings across Central Minnesota and the midwest.
Asian-owned, Pacific Islander-owned and Woman-owned Business
8+ years in business
Speaks English
Details
Destination Weddings
Destination Wedding Packages
Photo Shoot Types
Bridal Portraits
Engagement
Photo & Video
Digital Files
Photo
Second Shooter Available
Social Media Sharing
Wedding Albums
Photo & Video Styles
Documentary
Dramatic
Lifestyle
Wedding Activities
Getting Engaged
Rehearsals & Parties
After Party
Wedding
After Party
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Meet the team
Samantha Kraulik
Owner
I’m Sam, a documentary-style wedding photographer based in St. Cloud, MN. My job isn’t to direct a photoshoot. It’s to read the room, know when to step back and let things unfold, and know when to step in and help. The chaos, the laughing so hard you can’t breathe, that nervous moment before you walk down the aisle... I’m there for all of it.
I want to know you before your wedding day, not just show up. That means a pre-wedding conversation and a day that actually feels like yours.
Based in St. Cloud, serving Central MN, the Twin Cities, and the midwest.
Reviews
5.0
out of 5.07 reviews
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Frolic Photography received glowing reviews for their wedding photography services, with multiple couples praising Sam and her team for their exceptional work and professionalism. Clients highlighted how Sam put them at ease, captured beautiful moments, and made the entire process enjoyable, resulting in stunning and timeless photos. The team's ability to adapt, handle unexpected situations, and keep the atmosphere fun and relaxed during both engagement and wedding shoots was highly appreciated, making them a highly recommended choice for couples looking for a skilled and caring photographer.Review photos
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Alexandria T
5.0
9/07/2025
Sam is truly AMAZING!! If you are thinking about using her as your wedding photographer, DO ITTT! She is super understanding and easy to work with throughout the whole planning pro...
cess. She not only provides a fun, upbeat atmosphere while taking your pictures. But is also willing to go above and beyond to get every picture or angle you could ever want on your big day! I just recently got my wedding photos back from my June wedding and I am in awe. They are so stunning that I actually teared up while looking at some of them. I could not recommend her enough!
Stacy S
5.0
6/12/2025
We are beyond thrilled with our engagement & wedding photos! We were a little timid during our engagement shoot, but Sam was great at getting us to relax and ease into the shoot. W...
e needed a little extra help with posing as we are not super comfortable in front of the camera, and she made sure to help guide us without getting us too far outside our comfort zone.
When it came time for wedding photos, Sam was AMAZING! We connected a couple weeks before the wedding to go over the timeline and overall flow of the day. On the day of the wedding we ran into a few hiccups but Sam helped to keep us on track, problem solve, and capture our day so beautifully! With the help of her second shooter, Kayla, our photos turned out so much better than we could have asked for!
The start of the day was chaotic, which was followed by getting a ton of people to pose and smile for family photos, the end of the day was FUN! We keep talking about how much fun we had with our photographers during our sunset photos! It was a great time to get away from the guests and frolic through the flowers at our venue.
If you're looking for someone who is not only a skilled photographer but also genuinely cares about making your wedding memories last forever, look no further! We can’t recommend Frolic Photography highly enough!
Thank you for everything!
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Tianna H
5.0
1/12/2025
Sam and her team were one of the best part of my wedding. From the moment we met Sam for our engagement photo session, she immediately put us at ease. I have never felt comfortable...
in front of a camera, but Sam made me feel like I was meant to be there. On my wedding day, her and the second photographer made me feel absolutely beautiful. They found the perfect spots to get all of our photos, from getting ready to golden hour photos of me and my husband. I love every single one of our photos and am amazed by the fantastic work they Sam and her team did. If you are in the Midwest then I 100% recommend hiring Sam.
Anonymous
5.0
10/30/2024
Sam was absolutely amazing! She has the best energy and fits right into any crowd. She captured our engagement and wedding and I had previews within a couple days! The pictures are...
breathtaking!!
Jeffrey A
5.0
1/14/2024
My husband and I hired Sam to be our wedding photographer, and when I say perfection, I mean perfection. EVERYONE that has seen my photos say how she did such a great job! From the...
editing, to capturing special moments, to handling gathering family the day of, and just being SO nice! There isn't a single thing I could say that could have been better. She made a point to keep me on schedule without making me feel rushed, she kept everyone smiling and everyone looking good. I did a ridiculous amount of research finding the perfect photographer, and she was immediately my #1 choice and she was everything I hoped for. Her editing style is what drew me in, and her professionalism was made me know I was selecting the right photographer for the job. I am recommending her to everyone I know!
Response from Frolic Photo Co. on 01/14/2024
You two were so awesome to work with. The whole day felt seamless and so intentional. Grat...
eful for both of you!
Sarah F
5.0
7/31/2023
I found Sam through Google looking for a photographer who could do just an engagement shoot, and Sam was game! She was communicative, the BEST during the shoot (my fiancé and I bot...
h said how much fun we had), and the photos are stunning. Same delivered them in the timeframe she laid out and they’re something we’ll treasure forever!
Kylie H
5.0
1/17/2023
I just can't get over how amazing the photos turned out! Sam did an awesome job and so easy to work with! Highly recommend her for your wedding!
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