About this vendor
Minneapolis Photographer. Weddings, children, and families. Believer and joy-lover. I love waterslides and the month of July and how they go hand in hand. Now booking for 2025 weddings.
Karen Feder Photography is a professional wedding photography company based in Saint Michael, MN.
What You'll Love About Karen Feder Photography
Couples love working with this professional and skilled photographer. They note that Karen is communicative throughout the planning process and produces stunning images on the big day. Check out the photo gallery for some of Karen's recent work.
Details
Business Attributes
- Woman-owned Business
Destination Weddings
- Destination Wedding Packages
Photo Shoot Types
- Bridal Portraits
- Engagement
- Trash The Dress
Photo & Video
- Digital Files
- Online Proofing
- Photo
- Printed Enlargements
- Printed Proofs
- Same-Day Edits
Photo & Video Styles
- Classic
- Documentary
- Lifestyle
- Modern
Wedding Activities
- Getting Engaged
- Rehearsals & Parties
- Wedding
Awards and Affiliations
6-Time 'Best of Weddings'
2025.2024.2023.+3 more.
Best of Weddings
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Hall of Fame
Earned by winning 'Best of Weddings' four or more times.
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Karen is absolutely amazing, hire her for your wedding or other photo needs, you will not regret it!! She does amazing work but also has such a kind and positive personality that m...
akes your day so much better!! We can’t thank her enough for making our day run so smoothly!
She was so so wonderful!! Made us feel so special on our wedding day and everything went so smoothly! The pictures were so fun and vibrant! She is so easy to work with and so kind ...
to everyone around her :)
Hiring Karen for our wedding last Thursday (7.02.26) was hands-down one of the best decisions we made. Not only is her work breathtaking, but her presence on the day of the wedding...
was invaluable. She has a gift for making you feel completely relaxed, turning what could have been awkward posing into moments that felt genuine and effortless. We were especially blown away by how easily she managed our huge families—she handled the chaos beautifully, kept everyone laughing, and got through the group shots seamlessly. She is a true professional, and we highly recommend her!
Karen was a great positive person throughout the wedding day. She made sure I got all of the photos I wanted. She was so quick and good and having people switch in and out for phot...
os.
We chose Karen because she photographed one of our best friends' weddings, and it was gorgeous! We are so glad we went with Feder Photography. Karen is absolutely AMAZING! From the...
first email to our first virtual call, then to our wedding day, she was very communicative and willing to work around crazy schedules. She makes taking pictures feel fun when it can feel tedious and overwhelming. When we did not know of any good locations to take engagement photos, she gave us a list of places she had used before to look at, which was great! During the whole process of engagement pictures to our wedding pictures, Karen made everyone feel comfortable (she is fantastic with kids). I truly do not have words to describe how wonderful Karen is. Karen definitely has a special spot in our hearts because of how phenomenal she made our experience! I will recommend her time and time again!!
Karen was so much fun to work with! Not only did she bring her camera, but also positive vibes all day long! I would highly recommend Karen to anyone looking for peace of mind know...
ing they’re booking an absolute pro! 11/10!!!
My husband and I worked with Karen for our engagement and wedding day photos. Karen is not only an incredibly talented photographer, but an even better person. She will make you f...
eel comfortable in front of the camera, brings the fun, and is so kind. The photos of our wedding day are so beautiful they bring tears. Highly favored recommend Karen for your special day!
Karen was fantastic! She was really easy to work with and very thorough. She had great ideas for posing and where to stand for photos but was happy to hear our ideas, too. Our phot...
os from the engagement shoot and the wedding are phenomenal and we would absolutely recommend Karen to anyone!
Karen was amazing to work with, and helped us capture one of the best days of our lives. Starting with the engagement shoot, she helped us feel comfortable and excited for our big...
day. The day of, she helped capture all the moments we were not able to see ourselves, which help us relive the day from our guests point of view. We cannot recommend Karen highly enough!
I do not have enough good words to describe not only the quality of photos Karen's takes but more importantly the type of photographer she is. This is the woman you want alongside ...
you your WHOLE day on your big day! She brings the energy, humor, and will be your biggest supporter. Her second shooter was beyond fantastic as well. Of course, the photos are amazing and she is beyond responsive and helpful in planning your big day.
Karen was really wonderful to work with, not to mention lots of fun! We got a bunch of really great preview shots very quickly after the wedding. She was also really communicativ...
e in asking and figuring out what exactly we wanted out of our wedding pictures. Highly recommend.
Karen is absolutely amazing! She was recommended to us through a friend and we’re SO glad she was able to be a part of our day. Karen made us feel so special since the minute we co...
nnected with her. She took the time to get to know us as a couple and made sure we felt comfortable in front of the camera starting with our engagement session. We were so pleasantly surprised when she got us our full gallery back in less than 2 weeks.
Leading up to the wedding, Karen helped create our timeline to ensure we had enough time for pictures and made sure we discussed our “must have” shots and more! Day of, Karen was the best hype woman making us feel so comfortable and special! We received so many compliments of her from our wedding party, families, and guests. She had pictures up on Instagram before we even woke up the next day, a blog post with MANY sneak peeks up a few days later, and our FULL gallery done in under 2 weeks! Our pictures turned out better than we could have imagined and we are so happy we chose Karen to capture such a special time in our lives. Karen not only captured what moments looked like but captured the emotions of the day too. It is so easy to tell through her communication, demeanor, and work that she absolutely loves what she does. 100000% recommend!
We loved having Karen as our wedding photographer. We had a rainy day for our wedding but she helped us make the best of everything. We especially appreciated that she had a bunch ...
of photos ready within a week!
Karen is an amazing photographer! She makes getting your pictures taken fun and enjoyable. She is very easy going and communicates well throughout the whole session/wedding. Our we...
dding went very smoothly and we are very happy with her work!
I have only AMAZING things to say about Karen! We had changed some things just the week before the wedding and Karen was all for it, she is VERY flexible! She was never rude or sna...
ppy but always smiling and influencing us to do what we wanted. Karen’s was also very organized which was great for someone like me who had every second of the wedding planned out. I would 100% book another service with Karen!
Karen did an incredible job with our wedding photos- I am blown away! Her creativity and attention to detail makes her the perfect photographer for your day. I made a list of photo...
s I wanted and Karen captured each one and more. One of the sweetest and down to earth people I’ve ever met. BOOK KAREN!!!!
Karen was amazing! She helped us feel at ease while taking our wedding pictures. She accommodated our needs. We are confident our photos will turn out great. We would definitely re...
commend Karen for professional photos.
Karen was so great to work with! My husband and I hardly have any photos together so we were a little nervous going into taking our wedding photos but Karen expertly directed us t...
o capture some incredible shots. She is very organized and accommodating to any ideas you might have for your big day. She kept the mood light and was a real trooper taking pictures outside on one of the coldest days in January!
I recently had the pleasure of working with Karen for my wedding, and I am beyond happy with the entire experience. From the initial consultation to the final delivery of the photo...
s, every step of the process was seamless and enjoyable.
Karen and her second shooter, both exuded patience and professionalism throughout the entire day. They skillfully directed us during the photoshoots, making sure every moment was captured perfectly. Their ability to make us feel comfortable in front of the camera was truly remarkable, and it reflected in the natural and genuine expressions they captured.
Karen's exceptional talent, coupled with her patience, kindness, and ability to make clients feel at ease, truly sets her apart.
Thank you, Karen, for playing a crucial role in making our wedding day even more special, and for delivering a set of photographs that we will cherish for a lifetime!!!
I HIGHLY RECOMMEND Karen with Karen Feder Photography! Karen is so amazing! We got married July 2023. Our pictures turned out beautiful, and she was a joy to work with! I really ap...
preciated having Karen with us on our wedding day! She made sure to get all the photos that I wanted while bringing a fun energy! She also came up with great photos ideas! Karen is energetic yet calm in the most perfect way that you want on your wedding day. She made me feel beautiful and special on the day. We felt so comfortable working with Karen, and I am so thankful that Karen was our wedding day photographer. She also did our engagement photos which turned out beautiful, and we had so much fun working with her! We will definitely ask Karen to be our photographer for future family photos. 10/10 recommend Karen!
I could not say enough amazing things about Karen and her second photographer, Jana. They did an amazing job capturing our September 2023 wedding, and I am blown away on how well t...
he photos turned out. Karen is organized, professional and so pleasant to work with. Leading up to the wedding, I hopped on multiple Zoom calls with her, and she helped me create a schedule for the day so that everything would run smoothly. The day of, her and Jana executed on that schedule perfectly - due to their ability to take charge and make sure everyone was where they needed to be for photos. However, my favorite thing about working with Karen and Jana was not just their confidence and professionalism, but also that they understood it wasn’t all about the photo, but about the moment being captured. These women captured so many special moments from my wedding day, without me even knowing they were there snapping pictures. I would recommend Karen Feder Photography to any bride I know getting married in the Twin Cities.
Karen Feder did an amazing job of photographing our wedding. Her calm, professional, positive presence made a huge difference in making the day go smoothly. We absolutely love ou...
r photos and the fact that she gave us so many to choose from. I would very highly recommend her!
Karen is incredible and not only will we be giving referrals, we know she will be our first choice in any future events where we are looking for a photographer. She is responsive,...
friendly, and a true professional. We loved each interaction we had with her leading up to the big day (engagement photos, Zoom, FaceTime calls, etc), and on our wedding day, her professionalism and experience proved indispensable. Karen (and the extra photographer she brought, Amy) offered a perfect balance of fun and friendliness to the event along with the clear directives to all involved to get lined up and moving in the right direction.
Karen was excited to work with us to capture any specific shots we wanted while at the same time being sure to include her own artistic styling into the photos. She has a great eye and is a great motivator to keep the vibes fun and organic.
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Karen was an absolute superstar at our wedding. She and her 2nd shooter did an incredible job capturing our wedding day and all of our most important moments. She was able to seaml...
essly navigate through all the chaos of a wedding day and get every shot we wanted. She even stayed half an hour late to capture our sparkler sendoff.
From the getting ready pictures to the ceremony and reception, the results were amazing too. She was able to capture our day perfectly and provide us with over 17 hundred photos that we will cherish forever. We couldn't recommend her more!
Can I give 10 stars?? Karen is beyond incredible! Her positivity, joy and professionalism shine. We are beyond thrilled with the photos from our wedding!
From start to finish she ...
made the whole process so easy and straightforward. Her willingness to incorporate some unique elements into the day, and her eye for light and color are unmatched. We have had Karen photograph my family for years and there was no question on who we wanted for our wedding this fall.
She had knowledge of the venue, first look locations, and scenic spots that would make our colors shine. The day was hot hot hot and she took it all in stride - her kindness and coolness even in the heat helped me stay calm on the busy day.
I cannot recommend her enough! From early morning engagement shoots to walking down the aisle, I had total faith in her abilities and her skill. She truly knows how to capture a couple in their element and make their personality shine through the photos.
Thank you thank you thank you Karen! We are so so grateful you were our photographer!
Karen is so fun to work with! One spends a lot of time with the photographer on one’s wedding day, and I can’t think of a more enthusiastic and skilled professional to spend it wi...
th than Karen. She made us feel really comfortable and got amazing shots with a limited time budget. She is not just a photographer but an artist with a wonderful eye for light and detail! My husband and I are thrilled with the beautiful photographs and will treasure the memories Karen captured forever.
Everything was excellent!! Professionalism and quality is top notch with Karen! We were so thankful and pleased to have her by our side for photos it was incredible! ❤️
Karen was fantastic! Everyone in the wedding party loved her, and the photos turned out amazing! Thanks so much for helping make our day perfect!
THE BEST PHOTOGRAPHER EVER! Karen came with us for our destination wedding and we couldn't recommend her enough!! She photographed a few of my friends wedding and I loved how their...
pictures turned out and they has such great things to say about her so I knew I wanted her to shoot our wedding and I'm so happy she did!! She made us feel so comfortable! My husband isn't big into taking a lot of pictures but she made it so fun for the both of us! She captured us and our relationship perfectly! She has such great energy and knows exactly what she's doing! We couldn't be happier with our photos! I had specific photos and props I wanted to use and she made sure she got exactly what I wanted! We went from taking pictures along the beach (even some in the ocean!), up steep hills, on the edge of cliffs, and everything in between the ceremony to the reception and she went above and beyond to get the absolute best pictures! We've received nonstop complements on all of our photos! She was also very helpful throughout the whole trip! She fixed one of my shoes that broke, she fixed my hair multiple times, she helped my husband and his groomsmen with their boutonnieres, and even helped me with some issues I had with my dress! She does it all!
She made the whole process very smooth and easy! She was easy to communicate with when we were planning and got back to us very quickly! She was upfront and honest every step of the way! Our wedding party and guests absolutely loved her as well! We just can't say enough great things about her as a person and her amazing photography skills!
Karen is absolutely the best! We specifically chose her for our wedding after she had photographed one of our family members weddings! We just knew that we had to have her photogra...
ph our special day!
She makes you feel so special and confident and helps your day run smoothly!
She goes above and beyond to make sure that you get the photos that you really want and desire! She is willing to try anything that you see and send her!
Highly recommend her for your special day or event! We will definitely use her in the future for other life events!
I could not speak more highly of Karen & Amy! They were fantastic to work with and have on our wedding day. They were both professional and you could tell they really love what the...
y do. Their passion for their work makes you relax, relieve stress and enjoy the day. The photos were turned around SO FAST and they looked fantastic. Anyone would be lucky to have Karen capturing their day. We HIGHLY recommend her and Amy!
Karen was absolutely AMAZING. She did our engagement shoot in February in the snow in Minnesota, hiking all over a state park with us. Our wedding day was perfection! Karen and her...
second shooter, Amy, were just amazing. She is so easy to work with, gives good directions and tells you exactly what she needs for each shot. We have the most gorgeous wedding pictures from Stillwater, MN. We just ordered our wedding album, and had the hardest time deciding what pictures to include!
I had quite a few things go wrong or not go as planned leading up to my wedding and on my wedding day, but Karen and her photography was not one of them. In fact, she was one of my...
favorite parts of the day and my top vendor.
I really pushed my budget hiring Karen, but wow, I am SO GLAD I did!! If you're in the same boat, book her. I promise, you will not regret it. For something that has a lasting impact and a product you will spend the rest of your life treasuring, photography is such a crucial vendor to get right.
Not only are her photography skills outstanding, Karen took charge of the day, handled any changes/hiccups with ease, and really made this Type A bride feel relaxed, knowing I could fully trust her at the helm.
Karen was also very responsive for the year we were in contact with her from booking, through the engagement shoot, and planning up until the wedding. She is organized, kind, and incredibly caring. I just cannot say enough good things about what a great vendor she is! We will 100% be using her for future family photos for years to come.
From start to finish, Karen was so professional, friendly, and fantastic! The way she directed the photos, but was fun and made the whole wedding party laugh and keep them engaged ...
was everything we had hoped for! I would recommend Karen to anyone and everyone that is looking for photos that will help you to remember the big day! Can’t speak highly enough about this vendor!
Thank you Karen for making our wedding a breeze and for the incredible photos you took!
Words cannot truly describe Karen and her incredible talent. When were introduced to Karen via our wedding planner we were living remotely in Texas. Karen was so accommodating and ...
when we had a spare moment to get back to Minnesota she worked with our schedule to complete our engagement photos. When I tell you, they were the most BEAUTIFUL and breathtaking pictures my husband and I had ever seen. She captured moments that we couldn't have imagined.
Flash forward to our wedding a year late, Karen and her assistant Amy brought our wedding day to life. Her talent showcased her ability to story-tell our wedding as we reflect on that incredible day. My husband and I cry as we look at the pictures she captured on a day that meant the world to us and it couldn't have been done without Karen and her team. Karen became our family and we are excited to continue to use her for our family photos and other events that may arise. I 10/10 recommend Karen.
Karen is amazing! We were in a wedding last September for our friends where she did the photography. We fell in love with her attitude, ability to keep people on time, and (of cour...
se) her photography. Karen helped with our engagement photos, which were beautiful!
Nothing could have prepared us for how amazing our wedding photos turned out! Everything looked beautiful at the venue and Karen and Rachel captured EVERY moment. Karen went with the flow of the day and helped us create an everlasting memory!
I’ve never seen more beautiful weddings photos. Karen was a dream wedding vendor & photographer. Beyond organized, professional, punctual, talented, exceeded our expectations in ev...
ery way, highly recommend!
Karen took STUNNING photos of our wedding day! I would highly recommend and would work with her again in the future.
Karen is amazing and we would recommend her to anyone and everyone! Her photos are beautiful and she knows exactly how to make you feel comfortable and have fun! It is clear to see...
that she not only has a passion for photography, but also for making couples feel beautiful and truly capturing their love!
Karen Feder is an amazing photographer, we are so glad to have found her for our engagement and wedding photos! She is kind, fun, and truly cared about our vision for the day and t...
he memories captured in her photographs. Karen was able to connect with and show the personalities of all the wedding party and make everyone feel comfortable. I cannot wait for her to document more family moments in the future!
Thank you Karen!!!
I cannot speak highly enough of my experience with Karen as our wedding photographer. She went above and beyond to capture all the little moments and make everyone feel comfortable...
. Her passion for photography is amazing and a true gift. She is a ray of sunshine and brings the most positive energy to any situation. Even when a minor mishap occurred with one of our photo props, she adapted and ended up making the moment even better. Our photos turned out so beautifully and I look forward to using her again in the future. I would highly recommend Karen to any future bride - you won't be disappointed!!
Karen was an absolute star on our wedding night. From the first zoom call to when we could finally meet in person on our wedding day, she brings a wonderful, warm, energy to every ...
conversation. Karen immediately made us and our families feel at ease, understood exactly what we wanted, and took beautiful photos we will treasure forever. I could not recommend her more highly!
Karen was absolutely amazing to work with. My family and wedding party were so comfortable. Amy was her second shooter and did great as well. The products are absolutely perfect! ...
I couldn’t be happier! Thank you so much Karen!
Karen was the first vendor we booked and I'm so glad we did. We got married on 4/23/22 and we have already seen some sneak peeks of our photos, which look great! She was very kind ...
and I'm positive we will cherish our photos for years to come.
We had Karen for our engagement photos and wedding photos and she was absolutely AMAZING! Our engagement session was so much fun with her and she had such a great attitude helping ...
get our dog in some of our photos! Our wedding day she was incredible! Not only did our wedding pictures turn out amazing but she captured every moment of our day. Words cannot express how happy we are that we had Karen as our photographer. If you are looking for someone who will capture amazing photos with with a fun positive attitude, Karen is the perfect photographer! We can’t thank her enough!
Karen has been amazing to work with! We initially hired her for our planned 2020 wedding...that didn't quite go as planned, but Karen rolled with the punches and was very accommoda...
ting in photographing our small family ceremony in 2020 and then our bigger reception on July 24th, 2021. Several of our guests told me personally how much they liked her and appreciated her professionalism.
Karen is kind, flexible, truly puts her clients first. We couldn't have asked for a better photography experience!
Karen and her second shooter Amy were PHENOMENAL! They were so easy to work with and helped make our wedding day run smoothly. Hands down our favorite vendor from our wedding day. ...
Our photos were delivered quickly and turned out amazing, capturing the memories of the day perfectly!
I can't say enough good things about Karen and her 2nd shooter. We have told everyone we know that the photographer ended up being the most important person we hired (along with t...
he band) for the wedding. After being rescheduled 3 times due to Covid Karen agreed to travel 5 hours to Wisconsin for us. She was so cheerful and all the wedding party loved her. She made every minute fun and she kept everything on track. I am super organized but Karen was amazing: She had things happening that I was not even aware of, kept everyone on schedule and captured every special moment of the day and night. The photos are exceptional, she had a little fun video out in less than 24 hours and the entire 1000's of photos available right after the event. I loved that she not only got the typical photos but many captured moments that are my favorite. I wouldn't consider any other photographer if I host another wedding. She is so fun and professional and talented. If there were 10 stars I would have chosen that!
I can't say enough wonderful things about Karen, she's not only an amazing photographer who truly cares about her clients, but she's a fantastic person and we are so glad we chose ...
her to photograph our big day! From the initial meeting all the way up to our wedding day Karen was attentive to any needs and questions we had. She is by far one of the kindest people my husband and I have ever met and her second shooter Amy was just as wonderful! Especially with our 2 year old niece! If you're looking for the best photographer for your occasion, look no further, I promise you will not be disappointed and we are looking forward to having her do family pictures for us in the years to come! :)
Karen is great to work with. She is fun and really makes you feel part of the family. I've know her for years and couldn't think of anyone I would have wanted to capture our specia...
l day! She truly does amazing work and she knows exactly what you want. She is also super flexible with what kind of photos you want. I couldn't recommend her enough!
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