Krista Esterling Photography

From the moment we met Krista, we just instantly connected with her fun personality. She made us feel relaxed from the beginning planning stages and all the way through the end of our wedding day. Very organized and meets up with you multiple times before the big day to make sure everything is set. Krista is flexible with the dates and times for meetups which is extremely helpful with busy schedules. She is quick to respond when asking any questions and you can tell she knows what she is doing. During the wedding day, she was professional but made everything so fun. She knew how to lead the crowd but not be overwhelming. We still get comments from the wedding party about how great she was! She was quick to get us sneak peaks and organizes her online galleries so well. We are so grateful we found Krista and would recommend her to anyone!

We absolutely adored working with Krista. She is such a wonderful person first and foremost. She brings such a positive attitude to every step of the process that its so easy to work with her. Her photography is phenomenal and everyone had so much fun taking photos with her at our wedding. We ordered a wedding album from her too and wow! The design is fantastic!! We actually struggled to narrow down the photos to go into the album, but Krista helped us with that as well. We cannot recommend her enough!

My wife and I had met Krista at a couple of our friends' weddings previously, and we knew that she was the one we wanted to capture our special day. Not only is she an incredibly talented photographer, but she goes well above and beyond to get to know her clients and make them comfortable while getting photographed all day (because let's be honest, who actually enjoys that). Krista's pricing was right in the range of other photographers out there, but considering the quality of photos we received (engagement and wedding day), level of expertise and professionalism with which she works, and the genuine relationships she forms with clients, this was easily the best money we spent on our wedding. Cannot recommend Krista enough--you'll get the photos of your dreams and gain a true friend in the process!

Krista was great! Very easy to get along with, personable, and communicative. Pictures turned out great and the package they were delivered in was professional and creative. Would highly reccomend!

I don’t know where to even begin describing how wonderful Krista was as our photographer for our wedding. My husband is not a person who enjoys taking photos, but Krista's relaxed and easy going demeanor made the entire process, from the engagement session to the wedding shots, feel like an ordinary day for us. Something that was really important to us with our photos, was making sure filters and editing didn’t take away from the natural color and beauty our venue had, and her work exceeded our expectations and more. Every photo received left us in awe, making it hard to pick favorites. Krista, you are a beautiful person inside and out! Thank you so much for your amazing work, and allowing us to relive our wedding day through your photos!

Krista was truly a gem. We could not have felt luckier having her a part of our big day. Her energy and excitement is contagious. She not only made us both feel comfortable in front of the camera, she cheered us on with our crazy photo shoot ideas. I want to have a wedding again just to work with Krista!

When my now husband and I began our search for a photographer in the Twin Cities area, we were absolutely overwhelmed with options. Luckily through Instagram hashtags, we found Krista whose work is not only beautiful and exactly what we were looking for, but an absolute JOY to work with on a wedding. Krista is a smart, charming person that we love to just be around. She is also so experienced, and we appreciated all the tips and insights she offered in planning our day. When we got about 30 minutes off schedule on the wedding day, she remained poised and calm, and we got right back on schedule - which greatly reassured this nervous bride! Our entire family and bridal party loved having her, and we are thrilled with the product. Thank you, Krista!

We had a great experience working with Krista as our photographer! She was always super friendly, very responsive, and organized! We had a fun time during our engagement session, where Krista helped us pick a brewery and a cool outdoor spot. She did a great job making us feel comfortable! She was on top of all the details to ensure our wedding day ran smoothly. I felt like I could relax and enjoy my day and feel good that Krista would capture our day and keep us on schedule. And our photos turned out beautiful! She was very quick returning our photos and we love them all! Would definitely recommend Krista.

Overview: we loved Krista. It felt like working with one of your friends who just happens to be an exceptional photographer. Organization: Krista was extremely organized, which we appreciated. Examples include helping set up a timeline for the day of the wedding, making sure we had a list of all the pictures and groups of people we wanted. Picture quality: Krista's photos are exactly the style we wanted - colorful but natural feeling, lots of light. We love how all our photos turned out! Working with people: We weren't used to having all these pictures taken of us at first, and we felt a bit awkward... Krista was great at getting us comfortable and then capturing us at our best. Another thing I didn't appreciate until the wedding itself was Krista's ability to get large group pictures organized. She was the perfect balance of friendly but assertive, e.g. successfully getting the larger family groups together during the reception without interrupting the flow of the wedding. Conclusion: we can't recommend Krista enough. You'd be hard-pressed to find a better photographer for your wedding.

A lot of vendors will tell you they’re honored to be a part of your special day, but when it came to Krista, we knew it’d be the other way around! Out of all the decisions we made during the wedding planning process, we knew from the very beginning that snagging Krista was the best one we could have made. From day one, Krista took the time to get to know us not as potential clients, but people. Our thirty minute consultation became a nearly two hour chat, and we were left with no doubt who we wanted to capture our engagement and wedding photos. From tackling the daunting task of making our engagement session feel intimate at a place as busy as the State Fair, to the hectic ping-ponging between bridal and groom’s suite the morning of our wedding, we never saw Krista break a sweat! She always rose to the occasion with laughter and the best can-do attitude that soothed our frazzled nerves. Even at the height of my worst insecurities, Krista put the camera aside and gave me the most glowing affirmations; her authenticity and genuine care went above and beyond the call of duty to ensure I felt glowing and confident on a day I needed it most. We chose Krista because of the warmth and vibrancy of the small moments she captures. No moment, no matter how crucial or minuscule, goes unnoticed by her and for that we could not be more grateful. Do yourself a favor and don’t hesitate - having Krista Esterling on speed dial is worth the hype.

If you’re looking for a photographer who is professional, fun and AMAZINGLY TALENTED you have found the right girl! Krista is the best, my family has used her for multiple weddings ! She is so sweet and so fun to work with. Not to mention her turn around is SO quick, we got our wedding gallery back just about four weeks after! Her work is beautiful. If you’re thinking of booking Krista, JUST DO IT! You won’t regret it !!

Krista was fabulous to work with. She was so professional, thorough, sweet, and fun! She always responded promptly and answered our questions in detail, and she was proactive in scheduling our meetings and engagement session. Her easy-going, positive energy helped us relax and made our engagement session and wedding photos so enjoyable! She also gave great guidance on our timeline and kept us on track for all of our wedding day photos, from getting ready in the morning to evening sunset. Our photos are gorgeous and we loved her attention to detail. We are so happy to have chosen Krista to capture our wedding day and would recommend her in a heartbeat!

I cannot say enough good things about Krista. From day one she's been amazing! Super organized, easy to communicate with, and just so much fun to work with. We chose her for how bright and beautiful her photos are, and while the wedding ones won't be back for a while, the engagement photos went beyond our expectations. During the actual wedding day she was again, amazing. Present when she needed to be, blending into the surroundings other times. Could not recommend her enough!!

I am so glad that my husband and I chose Krista as our wedding photographer! If I had to go back in time, I would 100% choose to work with her again. First off, Krista is an incredibly talented photographer! She made us feel so comfortable during our engagement session and wedding day and all of our photos turned out beautifully! Krista is also an amazing communicator. She usually answered all of my questions before I could even ask them and always sent us super thoughtful, detailed messages - including a map and step by step instructions on how to get to a cool spot for engagement photos and super helpful notes/recommendations for other wedding vendors to reach out to. And on top of being super talented and detail-oriented, Krista is also so so kind and 100% the type of person you want to hang out with on your wedding day. During our engagement photo session, someone unfortunately broke into my husbands car and stole my phone and wallet. It was really stressful and Krista stayed with us as we frantically cancelled credit cards and tried to figure out what to do next. It was so comforting to have her there helping us. And because Krista always plans ahead, we already had a rain date scheduled on the calendar for the next week and we were able to easily meet up again and finish our engagement photos. The peace of mind that comes with working with someone as talented, professional, and generous as Krista is truly priceless. I would highly recommend her to anyone looking for a wedding photographer!

Krista is such an amazing photographer, our wedding was fantastic thanks to her!! She's so friendly and pays close attention to detail as a photographer. She helped us plan our wedding timeline and made us feel confident our day would good smoothly. We are so impressed with the photos we received and we're so excited to treasure them for years to come. She was such a pleasure to work with, I would definitely recommend her to anyone looking for a wedding photographer!!

It took us a long time (TONS of messages to other photographers and reviewing lots of pictures) in order to find our photographer. We knew that having a quality photographer would make a huge difference in our day. However, Krista went ABOVE AND BEYOND!! From helping the men put on their boutonnieres to capturing beautiful pictures of literally every single person at the wedding, we cannot recommend Krista more!! She will communicate throughout the entire wedding process, work with you when weather does not, and will provide the most encouragement along the way. I have not stopped looking at my pictures for the last 2 hours because I love them so much! Plus, all of our guests commented on how great our photographer was :)

There are not nearly enough words and adjectives in the English dictionary to adequately describe our wonderful experience working with Krista for our wedding. She communicated so well with us throughout the entire process, from the engagement photoshoot and picking out locations perfect for us and our style, helping us plan the wedding and scheduling out the specific details of the day, and then always ensuring that WE, the couple, were at the forefront of every decision. Krista took the pictures for my brother's wedding a few years ago and we loved her then, and still love her now. She's fun, personable, thoughtful, and just - she captured every moment of our day in a way that we will always be grateful for. You will not regret choosing Krista to be your photographer - we will recommend her to anyone and everyone we know!

Krista is amazing! The care and attention she has for her work is impeccable. You won't just feel like another client because Krista makes it personal. She's wonderful to work with, she knows her stuff and the final product is breathtaking. We are so very pleased with our photos!!! Highly recommend!

Krista is incredible and the absolute best! From her friendly and positive personality to her stunning photos, everything is flawless with having her as your photographer. I was referred to her by a friend and so incredibly thankful I was; I will be recommending her to everyone I know. She made us feel so at ease, when we first felt awkward with the picture taking, and made getting our engagement and wedding photos a fun and positive experience. There are just so many amazing things I can say about Krista and her photography. I have been told by many friends and strangers how my wedding photos are the most stunning they have ever seen, and they indeed are!! My husband and I couldn’t imagine having anyone else for our most special day!

Krista is THE BEST!! From the initial inquiry to day of to delivery of photos (and everything in-between) - Krista takes time to get to know you as a couple and it makes for amazing photos! She was the photographer at a sibling's wedding and after our meet and greet there was no question we wanted her as part of our wedding! Communication was clear and timely. As an out-of-state couple she went above and beyond by recommending other vendors and helping us organize our timeline! We selected the 2 photographer package for our wedding of around 100 guests. Having different angles of special moments and the candids that were captured while we were preoccupied are some of our favorite shots! Numerous guests complimented us on our photographers before anyone saw any pictures!! She made everyone comfortable and blended perfectly with our vibe. Krista is fun, professional, efficient, and organized. All of these qualities allowed us to spend more time interacting with guests and enjoying our wedding which was important to us. She is SO much fun to work with, and her presence absolutely made our wedding day better!! We were blown away by her work starting with engagement photos - and wedding photos were even better!! Highly recommend Krista Esterling Photography to anyone getting married!! Worth EVERY penny! Hands down she was one of our favorite things about our wedding!!

Having Krista as our photographer was the absolute best. She is such a kind and caring person who fully understands the stresses of planning a wedding. She is always quick to respond and keeps in close communication with you throughout the entire wedding planning process - making sure your special day is captured and the things, places, and people you are going to want to remeber are immortalized in beautiful photos. She is very laid back and willing to make sure the photos always represent who you are as a couple. She was an absolute pleasure to work with and I would/will recommended her to anyone.

Krista is literally the BEST. There is no other way to describe her and her photography talent. She immediately made my husband and I comfortable and we felt like old friends. She is genuinely excited to be able to capture your memories and spends the whole day making you feel amazing. Her love for her work shows in the perfect photos that she creates. My friends and family cannot stop talking about how fantastic she is. She is also a genuine and kind person who is really there for you every step of the way. She made our day perfect. Stop looking and book her now!

Krista is the absolute BEST! We are soooo happy we found Krista. She's been nothing but the best since we booked her. From the initial inquiry, the meet-up, the engagement shoot, and all up to the wedding she was so communicative, helpful and so so kind. The photos are so beautiful and we couldn't be more happier with how everything turned out. I'd recommend her to everyone! Don't hesitate, you won't regret it!

Working with Krista was the best experience ever! She is professional and very responsive! She was so much fun and made us feel extremely comfortable in front of the camera. We absolutely love how our engagement and wedding photos turned out! They are a perfect depiction of how amazing the day was! We are so glad we chose Krista as our photographer to capture these moments we will cherish forever!

Krista is super friendly, easy-going, funny, organized, and overall just a very competent photographer! My wife and I enjoyed having her present on the wedding day and how she kept things chill. We also really like our photos and already look back on them fondly even though it hasn't even been a year!

Krista is truly amazing and we can't have imagined having anyone else photograph our wedding. When my husband and I first met Krista, we enjoyed our conversation and appreciated how professional and prepared to answer any questions we had. We knew instantly that we had to book Krista! Through every step in the process (and especially when COVID-19 changed our plans), Krista's thoughtfulness and attention to detail was so appreciated and reassuring. And not to mention, we absolutely LOVE our engagement and wedding photos. Krista sticks to her word and we got all of our photos quickly. Krista was able to capture our love and funny moments that we will cherish for years to come!

All I can say is WOW! Krista is out of this world amazing, from the first time we met up with her to our engagement session to cancelling on her, then rebooking with her, to our wedding, she was so amazing through it all!! Now when I say "cancel" we did NOT cancel on her because of her at all. We had a change of heart and wanted to have a destination wedding but then ya know COVID happened. We had so much fun with her and felt very comfortable through out both sessions. I spend hours researching photographers and making a spreadsheet of who I wanted but when I came across and we met with Krista it was a no brainer! I usually don't like photos of myself but our wedding photos SERIOUSLY look like they should be in a magazine! If you took the time to read this review you are already thinking about it so please do yourself a solid and HIRE Krista!!

Stop your search for a wedding photographer right here and BOOK KRISTA NOW. We spent hours researching photographers around the Twin Cities, and booked Krista not only because she takes the most gorgeous photos, but also because she offers great engagement/wedding day packages and was able to be at our wedding the entire day! (A big plus because most photographers only offer a set amount of hours and charge extra for more.) Not only is she an amazingly talented photographer, but she is also great at managing people and time. She made us feel extremely comfortable during our engagement pictures, which can sometimes feel a little awkward! On our wedding day, we were running practically two hours behind schedule, and Krista helped keep me calm and assured me we would get all of the pictures we needed taken- she was right! She wrangled and managed our somewhat rowdy bridal party even while wearing a face mask! She is extremely professional, and kept notes of all of our picture asks and family dynamics for the day of. Her photography skills and talent behind the camera helped make for some amazingly gorgeous pictures at our wedding (definitely recommend doing sunset photos!) We received so so so many compliments from friends and family not only because our pictures were absolutely stunning, but also for Krista managing our photo schedule and bridal party the day of- she's an absolute rock star!! Lastly, Krista edited and sent us our photos not long after our wedding, and it was very easy to figure out how to download and save them with the helpful tips and tricks from Krista! Thank you again, Krista!

Krista is so talented - her photos speak for themselves. But she is also so kind and fun to work with! She made everyone so comfortable and beautifully captured the joy of our wedding. We are so grateful we chose to work with Krista!

My wife and I picked out Krista Esterling after she did the pictures for my brother’s wedding. Her pictures were incredible and flawless. She did an incredible job. We had a very small window for pictures since the makeup and hair went long. Krista was able to move along quickly and efficiently. She got all the pictures we wanted her to do in about an hour, maybe less. We are very pleased with what she did and would recommend her to anyone!

Working with Krista was one of the best decisions we made throughout the wedding planning process. We were lucky enough to be referred to her through a family member and are SO happy she was the one to document our day. She is not only amazing at what she does, but her personality made us feel comfortable and always had us laughing. We are beyond happy with our wedding photos and will be recommending her to our friends!

Krista is amazing at what she does! Not only is she an amazing photographer who captures the real emotions of your wedding day - she is just an all around great person! She was our hype girl! Her bubbly personality made us feel comfortable and at ease despite getting married in the middle of a pandemic! She is a great communicator, a quick responder, makes you feel like a friend and is very organized with timelines and all things wedding related! You deserve to have a photographer like Krista for such an important day! She can capture the emotions and beauty of the day and make you feel bomb and stunning doing it! We cannot wait to shoot with her again for wedding round 2 next year!

The best decision we made for our wedding day was hiring Krista. She is amazing to work with and made us feel comfortable being ourselves in front of the camera. She was extremely flexible and accommodating during these uncertain times of planning a wedding during a pandemic. The time she spent with us planning the timeline for the day and making sure we would get every picture we wanted made our day perfect and carefree. I can't recommend her enough. Thank you, Krista!

We couldn't have been happier with Krista as our wedding photographer. From the very beginning, she made us feel comfortable in front of the camera as neither of us really like to have our pictures taken. She is incredibly talented, and her pictures are beautiful, full of COLOR, and feel real. She truly captured our love in pictures and we are so happy with everything. She was also incredibly easy and wonderful to work with. We changed our wedding plans last minute secondary to COVID, and Krista was so great and helpful. We truly felt nothing but support from her during a challenging and stressful time. We feel lucky to have been able to work with her. Thank you, Krista!

Krista is so much fun to work with! We are beyond happy with how both our engagement and wedding photos turned out. She really takes the time to get to know you along the way and makes sure to capture those special moments that are most important to you. She stays organized and on schedule to help your day run as smoothly as possible and has the best personality for making taking hours of photos a ton of fun! She was always willing to help with any question we had about timelines, day of, vendors, etc. She has a lot of wedding knowledge and is willing to share! We received countless compliments from the wedding party and guests about how great she was. She was by far without a doubt, our favorite person to work with throughout the wedding process. We recommend her to anyone looking for a wedding photographer... she is hands down, the BEST! 😊

Krista was phenomenal!! From our initial conversation throughout our engagement session and wedding day, Krista was a rockstar. She is energetic and passionate about what she does. Not to mention, she was instrumental in keeping our group on schedule throughout our wedding day. My husband and I are not the most comfortable and natural in front of the camera, but we were so comfortable with her. And our pictures turned out incredible! I honestly cannot recommend her enough!!!

We consider ourselves the luckiest people to have been able to work with Krista on our wedding day. She came highly recommended from a friend & did not disappoint. We loved getting to know her prior to our big day through email, meetings & our engagement photo session. We knew we had made the right choice as soon as we met to talk shop & she asked to share a plate of nachos. She was full of good advice on vendors & helped guide us in our day-of scheduling decisions. On the day-of, she was the calm in the chaos. So many members of our families & wedding party have raved about her in the weeks since. It is very clear that Krista loves her job and that helped put us at ease that she was going to capture all our best moments. The pictures that she captured from the day are perfection and made us feel so special. Everyone should hire Krista for their wedding – she is amazing & did a perfect job of capturing us on one of our happiest days.

I cannot begin to express how wonderful our experience was with Krista Esterling. Not only were her photos beautiful, but she was a joy to work with from our engagement shoot to the wedding and even afterwards. She took time to get to know us as people, not just as clients. We felt cared about, prioritized, and part of the photography process. One of the most special aspects of Krista’s photography is that it doesn’t just capture the moments from your wedding day - she captures the feelings in those moments. When my husband and I were looking at photographers’ portfolios, what stood out to us with Krista’s was that she didn’t just take hundreds of pictures of the bride and groom. She caught the little moments, things that probably nobody else noticed. Silly little details that don’t seem significant at all, but in looking back helps remember how special that day felt. Krista went above and beyond a photographer’s duties. She responded instantly to emails outside of normal office hours, gave us advice when we asked, helped us with our wedding timeline and suggested other wedding vendors to partner with. Overall, I’m so glad we had Krista with us, because she knew how important it was to us to capture or love and preserve it forever. We have beautiful photographs that we’ll show to people over and over proudly. 100 stars. Everything we could’ve hoped for. Hands down, our favorite vendor!!

Krista was the first vendor I decided on post-engagement. I have been following her work for a long time and knew I wanted her to shoot our wedding. She helped us with several steps along the way and even recommended the venue we ended up selecting. She is so great at directing people and helping with the flow of the day. Not to mention her photographs are to die for. I'd hire her again in a heartbeat. She captured the day perfectly!

Krista is a truly wonderful and one of a kind wedding photographer! She was professional, detailed, organized and had great communication. She anticipated our needs throughout the process and guided us with ease all the way through. She was also so comfortable and fun to work with during our engagement session as well as on the day of. She gave great direction to everyone to ensure our pictures came out beautifully! Her work is absolutely gorgeous and she captured the essence of our day perfectly. I cannot recommend Krista enough to anyone searching for a fabulous wedding photographer!

Krista is such a warm & kind human being and an incredibly talented photographer!! My husband and I are super camera awkward - she always made us feel at ease, all while being cognizant of timelines and taking charge in herding cats (family/bridal party) on our wedding day. Before we booked a photographer, I was worried that wth having a mostly indoor wedding, all our pictures might look dark or shadowed...however, Krista can capture magic in any lighting and makes every photo look bright and beautiful. She also delivered our engagement and wedding sneak peaks and full galleries very quickly. She was by far our favorite vendor of the whole wedding!

Choosing Krista as our photographer was the best wedding decision we made, hands down. She was incredibly personable, and she made an awkward couple feel comfortable in front of the camera. From our initial meeting all the way up to receiving our wedding pictures we loved working with her. Not only are we still oogling over Krista's beautiful pictures months later, but the planning process and wedding day itself went so much smoother with her help. Going into the big day she helped us plan the timeline, reminded us of forgotten details, and even remedied some last minute "emergencies" on the wedding day. Our families and bridal party members enjoyed taking pictures under her direction, and the end results truly capture the joy of my husband, myself, and our loved ones. After the wedding, Krista had posted a hefty number of "sneak peak" photos within just a few days, and we received our full collection just a short time later. It felt great knowing such an important part of the wedding was in Krista's capable hands, and we are incredibly grateful to her for making our day perfect, and for capturing every moment.

Having Krista as our wedding photographer truly elevated our entire wedding experience! She is incredibly gifted behind the camera and has such a joyous and welcoming personality that makes working with her effortless and SO enjoyable! Throughout it all, Krista seemed to know what we needed before we did, helped our whole day run smoothly, and simultaneously captured the most heartfelt moments of our day. She went ABOVE and beyond for us and we cannot recommend her enough!!!

Lets be honest... after choosing to marry each other, hiring Krista Esterling to be our photographer was the next best decision we made regarding our special day! Krista was more than "just another photographer" she was someone we wanted to be friends with nearing the end of our day! Some photographers do it for the money, but Krista on the other hand genuinely LOVES capturing those special moments shared between the bride and groom. It was hard to tell who was more excited for the day, us or her. She kept everyone calm, but excited throughout the day. Krista was able to make sure everything stayed on track and had our best interest in mind during every aspect of our wedding day. We'd FIVE sure recommend her to anyone getting married ANYWHERE. She's anything and everything we could have hoped for in a photographer and so much more. Hope this helps when deciding to choose her!

I wish that I could give Krista MORE stars! Krista is a dream. She was professional, friendly, kept us on our timeline, and gave us amazing photos in a very timely fashion! Krista is much more than a photographer - she quickly responded to any random question I had throughout the entire wedding planning process, brought static guard for the girls on the wedding day, came ready with hand warmers for the bridal party, learned our family and friends' names before the wedding, and more! Our friends and family cannot believe how beautiful all of the photos turned out. Hire her to capture your special day!! She is the BEST!

Krista was by far our favorite vendor. When we met with her, we knew within the first 5 minutes that she was going to be our photographer. It was immediately clear that Krista cares immensely about every couple she photographs. It's not just a job to her its something she absolutely loves to do and that really showed in her portfolio that she showed us. She made us feel so comfortable at our engagement session and got them to us in a very timely manner. Leading up to the wedding she was extremely responsive to any questions or concern emails I had, even about freaking out about the weather and just needed some reassurance. At our final meeting before the wedding we went over the timeline for the day and I LOVED that Krista wanted to know the names of all the family and bridal party and what photos we absolutely needed and with who. It showed that that she really cared and was invested in making sure we had the best day and getting the best photos. The day of Krista showed up on time with a big smile on her face. It was so good to see her. It's like it wasn't just our photographer showing up but a friend! She was so wonderful thru ought the day. We were definitely behind on time by the time all the photos started but she really made up for it. When she left we both teared up a little bit, I really didn't want her to leave, she was the absolute best! We got our sneak peeks 2 days later and we were so in love we couldn't wait to see the rest! Our photos arrived in an adorable little package from Krista that was intricately put together with a hard drive, a how to on printing and enlarging and an extremely sweet note. Just another way that Krista puts her own little touch on everything to show how much she cares. It was all so cute I absolutely loved it. When I put the hard drive in I knew our photos were going to be amazing, but we were absolutely blown away! She got every photo we wanted with all the people we wanted, and she really captured the feel of the day. We could not have been happier about how all the photos turned out! I could not recommend Krista enough. She was by far (next to get married) the best decision we made that day!

Krista is INCREDIBLE! We had Krista photograph our new home, an engagement shoot up north, and our wedding and she is a dream to work with. She has a professional yet easy going vibe that allows you to be yourself and allows her to get truly magical photos. We are SO HAPPY with our photos and loved our experience working with Krista.

Krista was our absolute FAVORITE vendor we had for our wedding at Cannon River Winery. Her attention to detail, response time and creativity were just what we were looking for. She came prepared the day of our wedding by memorizing family member/bridal party names, had supplies on hand (she even had a scissors to cut the straps off my bridal gown when we all started to panic last minute) and had a timeline of when all pictures needed to be taken so we would stay on schedule. Krista made us feel very relaxed in front of the camera making our photos very natural, classic and timeless. After our engagement session and wedding Krista had a sneak peak of our photos online which made us even more excited to get the final product. Our family and friends were very impressed with all the special moments Krista captured throughout our wedding day. We couldn't have asked for a better wedding photographer and highly recommend Krista to anyone! We are so grateful to have these photos forever to reminisce memories from our engagement/wedding. We can not thank you enough Krista!!!

If only I could give Krista more stars. We absolutely LOVE Krista!! We hired her for our engagement and wedding photos. Krista Esterling is an incredible photographer. She is so talented and has such a gift. Not only are her shots absolutely amazing, but she makes you feel so comfortable in front of the camera. Plus, she went above and beyond and answered all of my non-photography questions I had about my wedding. I HIGHLY recommend her for your photographer.

Krista is awesome! We were fortunate to have Krista shoot our engagement photos, as well as our destination wedding photos in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic. Krista was amazing to work with from the start! Before our engagement session we met with her to get to know each other and discuss ideas for the engagement session. We couldn't think of any good places to do the session so Krista suggested a spot which we ended up loving. We were nervous going into it but Krista eased our nerves right away! Our destination wedding pictures turned out so much better than we could have ever imagined!! Krista was super organized throughout the day and made sure the picture taking process went smoothly. Several family members commented on how organized, prompt, professional, and great she was. Krista is just an easy person to work with and get along with! She took all of our requests and made them happen. We are so lucky to have found Krista...she captured our special day so perfectly. These photos are something we will treasure forever!

Krista is beyond amazing! She is friendly and relatable and receptive and so so good at her job! I highly recommend her for both engagement and wedding -- her team is great and she has this thing down! She captures amazing images and I could not imagine doing anything differently. Book her!!!!!!!

Where do I even begin?! Krista is simply AMAZING!! We met Krista through Wedding Day Diamonds. She was gracious enough to offer her services for being a surprise photographer during our proposal. After meeting her that day, I remember telling my husband that we had found our wedding photographer. Krista makes being in front of the camera easy, natural, and fun. We could not have trusted a more wonderful person to capture everything from our proposal to our special day. Krista, I don't think I can ever thank you enough; we will forever cherish every moment you captured.

Krista is absolutely amazing! The way she goes about her work is mere perfection. From the day my husband and I met Krista, we fell in love with her. She is the sweetest, most sincere woman who is a fantastic photographer and her passion really shows through her work. She took the time to meet with us multiple times as we started our journey with her, planned our engagement session, met upon discussing our wedding day details to having her for the full day on our wedding. She is very detail oriented and makes sure she doesn't forget a single thing just to make your wedding day perfect. My husband and I were beyond impressed with her and honestly could not ask for anything more from her. And when she sent our pictures to us, we were in awe for weeks as we can't stop looking at them! She is fantastic and we recommend Krista to everyone having a future wedding! We love you Krista and wish you the very best! -Chelsea and Chris McKenzie

When the I Do’s are said, the cake is cut, and the bouquet is tossed, all you will have left from your big day is your memories you make and the pictures taken. So it is really important that you take time finding the perfect photographer. The process of finding someone can be really challenging and a lot of pressure, especially in today’s wedding industry. It has to be someone you can spend an entire day with, feel comfortable sharing intimate and silly moments with, and someone who you can truly trust to capture everything. From the first moment I met Krista, I knew she was perfect for us. Not only was her style of photography exactly what we were looking for but she had such an amazing personality, full of energy and a good sense of humor that welcomed us. She is extremely genuine, and made us feel like we were her top priority every time we were with her. She is also extremely accommodating, and only wants to make you happy as a client. Being a type A bride, I felt really reassured when I asked to meet again and see more examples of her collections, she not only said “of course!” but also added examples of venues similar to what ours would be, so we could get a feel of what it would be like. She spent time getting to know us and worked around our busy schedules (and weather!) to find a time that worked and location that suited us perfectly. It’s pretty awesome too that she knows all of the secrets places of MN. Krista has a way of finding how you connect with your significant other, uses it, and captures the genuine moments with just a click. No matter size, shape, gender, race, Krista gets it, and nails it every time. I cannot begin to tell you how happy we are with all of our photos including engagement and wedding day. Krista shared one of the most important day of our lives with us, and captured every single moment flawlessly. We have so many memories, and now just need more wall space. I would recommend Krista to anyone I know, not only because she is insanely talented and just has a way of finding that angle you both rock at, but really cares about you as a client. She helps you create a realistic timeline of the wedding day (and trust me with timelines she knows it all). She can also clear our a room for you when you just need a moment to yourself, and with all the wedding stress helps you and your significant other remember to just relax, refocus, and enjoy this experience together. With all of the wedding to do’s, the one item to not skip or take for granted is your photographer. Krista is by far one of the most talented photographers I have ever encountered and is someone you will definitely want for your big day.

My husband and I hit the JACKPOT with Krista!! We could not have asked for a better photographer! She is quick to respond, bubbly, makes you feel so comfortable even when you are taking those awkward engagement photos, and is a wealth of knowledge for every part of the process. We found Krista through a wedding we attended 3 years ago... After I saw Krista's work, I had my mind made up that she would photograph our wedding someday :) Hands down our best wedding vendor!!

Krista is an absolutely wonderful photographer! Throughout the process of wedding planning, I appreciated Krista’s positivity, excitement, and responsiveness. Even before our wedding, Krista went above and beyond with our engagement photos, scouting out a fantastic location that matched an activity my husband and I love to do. On the wedding day, Krista perfectly captured the day with photos that are beautiful, natural, and timeless. I know my husband, family, and I will treasure these photos always. I highly recommend Krista Esterling Photography!

Krista was by far the best vendor choice we made for our wedding. She was the first photographer we met with and after our meeting, we knew she was the perfect person to capture our big day. My wife and I were worried about feeling comfortable being in front of the camera but Krista made all of those worries disappear. Our engagement photos turned our beautifully and we received them back within a week. We recently got married June 10th and the previews of our photos we have seen are more than we could ever ask for. Krista is a huge reason why our wedding day was so perfect. Not only did we find the best photographer, but we made an amazing friend for life. Thank you so much Krista!

Best Decision We Made! Besides marrying each other, having Krista photograph our engagement session and wedding was at the top of the list. She had such creative ideas, a calming presence on a crazy day, and was able to wrangle some pictures with my crazy big family (think 15 nieces and nephews under 10). She's quick to respond, helpful in planning, and her photos speak for themselves---simply AMAZING! We appreciate everything she did for us and will cherish our photos forever!

Krista was beyond anything we imagined when choosing a wedding photographer. Upon our first meeting, we knew we had made the right choice. After the first few awkward kissing photos (and a lot of laughter), we felt at ease with her throughout our engagement shoot, and afterward we couldn't wait to spend more time with her on our wedding day. Krista took time to meet with us before our wedding to go over our day-of photos. She was a wealth of knowledge, as we weren't sure what all we needed to think about or be prepared for. The day of our wedding, Krista took her time getting our photos just right, even with the rowdy groomsmen we had in the wedding party! Our pictures are a dream and we are so happy that we chose Krista. Without her, our day would not have been the same, and our pictures would surely not have been as beautiful.

Krista did an absolutely amazing job with both our engagement and wedding photos. Her talent, attention to detail and sweet personality were so perfect for our big day! She was extremely organized and made taking so many pictures effortless. We have received so many compliments on our photos and we could not be more happy with our experience!

Krista is simply AMAZING. We found her through another couple's wedding we were attending. Seeing those photographs come to life was breathtaking. After seeing those, I didn't look anywhere else. She is so bubbly, yet professional and very easy to work with. We simply could not have asked for a better photographer.

My husband and I did a lot of research before picking a wedding photographer. No matter how many we received quotes from or spoke with, we always were drawn back to Krista's beautiful pictures. Once we met with her, our decision was made for us. Krista instantly makes you feel comfortable and at home whenever you meet with her and especially during your sessions. My husband despises having his picture taken, but after our engagement pictures he actually admitted that he had FUN. On our wedding day, she made me feel so beautiful and we were able to 100% trust that she would get all the pictures we wanted (which she did). Not only did it make for an amazing experience, but we were comfortable and being ourselves which led to beautiful pictures! On top of that, she is extremely quick and we received our cute little package in the mail in just about a month! We love our wedding photos, we adore Krista and we are so lucky to now call her our friend. She is so helpful and down-to-earth while also being incredibly professional. We can't wait to have her take pictures of our family forever!

Krista is everything you could want in a photographer. She is professional, thorough, relaxing and fun (all the things that create perfect pictures!) She is truly a talented artist and my husband and I would have never trusted any one else to be in charge of capturing our memories besides Krista. Once you meet her and see her work you'll agree. She really made my husband and I look and feel magazine cover worthy - what an amazing feeling!

We love Krista! She photographed us for our engagement and our wedding photos. She is so amazingly passionate and it shows in her work. She is very fun and exciting. We recommend her to everyone we know and can't wait to see her at future events!