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Monika Anderson Photography
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About This Vendor
Your story. Real memories. Captured.
I absolutely love everything about weddings! I thrive to deliver outstanding images that become your favorite work of art. My style is vibrant, bold and timeless. But I don't want to talk too much about myself and my work. Just check out my reviews, my clients will tell ya! :) If you think we would be a great fit, email me, I want to know more about you! I can't wait to hear all about your story and wedding plans! Let's capture those precious memories!
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Business Attributes
Women-owned Business
Destination Weddings
Destination Wedding Packages
Photo Shoot Types
Boudoir, Bridal Portraits, Day After Session, Engagement
Photo & Video
Digital Files, Photo, Printed Enlargements, Printed Proofs, Second Shooter Available, Social Media Sharing, Wedding Albums
Photo & Video Styles
Artistic, Classic, Documentary, Dramatic, Lifestyle, Modern
Wedding Activities
Getting Engaged, Rehearsals & Parties, After Party, Wedding
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Monika Anderson Photography Reviews
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I don't even know where to begin with all of the positive things I can say about Monika. She did our engagement and wedding photos. She is such an expert at her craft, and she will do whatever it takes to get the perfect picture. Our engagement...
photos were done on a 40 degree rainy day in April, but she made it look like a beautiful sunny, summer day! The photos were outstanding! My now husband is not always the most cooperative, and he is not a fan of taking pictures, but Monika knew exactly how to get him smiling and he is now her biggest fan. The weather did not cooperate at our wedding either. With 90 degree temps, rain, and a broken AC, Monika pursued and captured the most beautiful photos. You do have to be patient with her when she is setting up her lighting. It takes a few minutes, but it is worth the wait. She wants to ensure that your photos turn out amazing! I would highly recommend Monika for any event!
Response from the Vendor on 07/23/2019
Bri!! OMG! This is so sweet and I am just bawling my eyes out right now! I admit, we've got such a challenging conditions for both your engagement session and your wedding day, no doubt! But you guys trusted me, my craft and my judgment and I c...
an't thank you enough! It was 200% worthy! Your images are so beautiful and will be among one of my all time favorites for sure!!! Wishing you all the love and happiness and I hope I will get a chance to work with you again!
OMG! Monika is wonderful! We got married at a bed & breakfast and the photographer was arranged as part of the package. I could not have picked a better photographer myself! She is very talented and takes her time to get the best shot! I don't...
ever get professional pics done and she was so easy to work with and made us feel comfortable! She made sure to get plenty of pics of both myself and the groom, not only together, but separately alone by ourselves...I have so many wonderful pictures to choose from - its hard to pick my favorite!!
I am in awe of the pictures that Monika took for our wedding. she had such an fun energy and it made it really easy to get everyone’s personalities to show through the photos. She had great communication and also had a SUPER quick turnaround ti...
me which was unexpected during holiday time but is always appreciated!
Response from the Vendor on 12/28/2020
Hello Symone, thank you so much! You had a great wedding! Congratulations to you both!
Monika was definitely the best photographer that I have ever worked with for any reason. There were so many things that I adored about her... Where do I begin? Her love for her profession is obvious, and working with her was a dream come tr...
ue. I am not one that actually likes my picture taken under normal circumstances; I have always felt awkward and out of place in every regard, but not with her for some reason. Her smiles were contagious, her coaching was easily understood, her demeaner was soothing and best of all... her final product was outstanding. (I don't think I've ever liked so many photos from a single session before.) Would I recommend her to others? ABSOLUTELY!
Thank you Monika for being such a blessing to our family, All of our love to you and yours this holiday season.
Sincerely
Lisa & Ray
Response from the Vendor on 12/28/2020
Hello Lisa, thank you so much for your kind words. I wish you both years of love and happiness!
We loved working with Monika!! She is fun and very easy to work with. She has an artistic eye for detail and light that really shows in all of her photographs. She also has a way with people so that everyone is relaxed and enjoys the process. W...
e would highly recommend her and her expertise for your special day!!
Response from the Vendor on 11/08/2020
Thank you, Stacy, you are so sweet!
I will never use another photographer now that I have found Monika! She has such an amazing talent at capturing the emotions and creating breathtaking images! She made everyone comfortable and was able to get everyone out of their shell. I high...
ly recommend Monika to anyone looking for timeless photos, she will not disappoint!
Response from the Vendor on 11/06/2020
Awww, I am speechless. Thank you!!!!!
What can I say other than you are ‘outstanding’ having you capture moments that we will look back on and treasure forever, is SO incredibly special. Monika did a photo shoot that ended up becoming my engagement shoot! She did a lot of leg work ...
to make this happen. During the photos she had us laughing and smiling the entire time! We went home that night with sore cheeks. Monika went above and beyond for our photos which even ended up with her getting a little dirty I order to capture it. She has an incredible vision for art and her photos portray it. I would recommend Monika to anyone who needs photos.
Response from the Vendor on 11/01/2020
Dear Michele and Adam, I am so happy for you two! You are amazing couple and it was so fun to be part of this special surprise engagement session!
Monika was great to work with and her use of color in her pictures make them so beautiful.
Response from the Vendor on 10/26/2020
Hello Kristyn! Your wedding was so fun and your color scheme was on point! Plus the vineyard as a backdrop and we got some wow images!
Don’t even hesitate with booking Monika, she is truly a gift behind her camera. She goes above what’s expected to get incredible pictures. Her pictures are breathtaking, I find myself staring at them often. Not only will your pictures be amazin...
g, but she is so kind and an absolute breeze to work with! Her kindness never made her feel like a stranger but rather an extension of our family. Simply the best! 💗
Response from the Vendor on 10/26/2020
Delta, you are so kind! I love working with you and your family! Thank you for your sweet words!
I had a wonderful time working with Monika. She was recommended by the venue as she had photographed a wedding there before. We hired her rather close to the wedding and she was able to work with everything we brought. She was such a help when ...
planning for the wedding to make sure we had time for all the shots we wanted and the time frame photos would actually take. She was always easily reachable whenever we had questions and believe me, we had plenty. Then, throughout the wedding, it felt like her and her second shooter were everywhere at once to capture all that happened. I can't wait to see how the photos turn out.
Oh my..... There is not enough words to describe how wonderful and talented Monika is! My husband and I eloped at a B&B not fully knowing the details that were arranged for us. Which was fine, it’s all a part of the adventure. I’ll be honest, I...
was a little nervous about the hired photographer since my husband isn’t a photogenic person and I didn’t know whom was hired. But when Monika showed up, it was a huge blessing! That day was the first time meeting her and not only was she SO much fun, informative, and easy going, she was also super communicative after the elopement. Always emailing me back in a timely manner with any questions I had. She is an absolute dream photographer that brides and couples pray they receive when booking. Monika goes above and beyond your expectations with capturing the moment, to the edits and her customer service. Future customers will not be disappointed with Monika Anderson Photography! I will definitely be using her for future sessions!
Monika was hired as part of our wedding package arrangement with Kingsley House B&B in Fennville (which you should also check out!)
Monika was cheerful and fun and captured our small, personal wedding perfectly. She took our suggestions and als...
o maximized the photo variety in our fairly small venue. Photo turnaround time was also excellent!
Response from the Vendor on 07/14/2020
Ben, it was so much fun to photograph your intimate ceremony. Thank you for letting me be a part of it! You guys are adorable and just perfect for each other! And I even loved your little Polaroid camera you brought along to use! Wishing love a...
nd happiness to you both!
Monika was the photographer for a wedding recently here at Inisfree Farm Event Venue. After seeing the photo gallery of the wedding, I understand why Mike and Shanna hired Monika as their photographer. Not only is Monika extremely personal a...
nd professional, but her photos are incredible. The lighting, dimension and capturing the right moments in her work is exceptional. Mike and Shanna are returning for their original wedding next summer and have rehired Monika to be their photographer for the "Big" celebration. What a compliment!
Response from the Vendor on 07/14/2020
Dear Peggy, your venue is absolutely outstanding! I haven't seen a place like this. The property is just so beautiful and any couple would be lucky to have their wedding there! Thank you for your kind words, I can't wait to work with you again!...
!!
Monika was the photographer for our wedding. From our first conversation, she was thorough and professional. She always had a quick response and was easy to work with.
Our engagement session was laid back and fun and she did a phenomenal j...
ob. Everyone loved the photos, including us! She has a good eye and sense for what will make a good shot. She takes the time to instruct and is very particular about what she wants.
Our wedding plans changed due to Covid, and she was very willing to switch plans and dates for us. She was truly a pleasure to work with and has a lot of talent. We'll definitely use her in our future!
Response from the Vendor on 06/29/2020
Awww, girl, thanks a lot! You two are perfect couple and I wish you lot of love and happiness for years to come! It was absolute pleasure to work with you and your family!
I want to be very clear. Monika is the best photographer I’ve ever met. It’s not just her eye, or her bedside manner, it’s her absolute drive to do great work. Monika has enthusiasm for photography which is quite infectious. My guests have ofte...
n commented on the ease with which she moves through a session. Then the photos she provides the wedded couple are quite phenomenal. May I suggest you hire Monika for your next wedding or event. It will be the wisest decision you will make this year!
Words cannot describe how impressed I was with Monika's photographic skills and the passion she displays. My fiancé and I had a very intimate wedding with just the two of us at a B&B. The proprietor of the B&B arranged everything so we really d...
idn't know what to expect. Monika surpassed anything we could have imagined. Though it was just the two of us Monika spent several hours capturing every moment and more of our special day all the while thinking of creative ideas for our pictures. My daughter was recently married and I wish I would have known about Monika Anderson Photography. I believe we ended up with more pictures that were much more unique than my daughter got from a very large wedding ceremony. I just cant say enough about the excitement Monika displays as she performs her job. She was nine months pregnant at the time and was hopping on chairs and such to make sure she got just the right shot. Thank you Monika for all that you did to make our day special. You will always be part of the day's memory that we cherish!
Response from the Vendor on 05/22/2020
Hello Diane, your wedding was very intimate and sweet and it was absolute pleasure to work with you two! Congratulations again!
I am so pleased with Monika’s work! She is fantastic to work with, and she helped keep me calm and on schedule throughout our wedding. Her work is brilliant and I HIGHLY recommended her!
Response from the Vendor on 11/27/2019
Megan and Rick, your wedding was so lovely, full of sweet moments that we will definitely remember and of course fun! Thank you for having us and thank you for your kind words!!
Monika is very detail oriented and extremely organized. She made sure to capture every part of our wedding day with beautiful images. She absolutely knows how to capture perfect moments and thanks to her we will be able to cherish our special d...
ay forever!
Response from the Vendor on 11/19/2019
Hello Tim and Amanda, thank you for your kind words about my work. Your wedding was super fun and we really enjoyed working with you two and your families!
Monika and Ryan were both excellent to work with from beginning to end. Neither me nor my husband are a huge fan of taking photos, but the enthusiasm and experience that was so evident in both of them drew us in from the start. The engagement s...
hoot went well and Monika did a wonderful job coaching us into a lot of great looking photos. On the day of the wedding our guests were consistently impressed with the speed, energy, and skill that was displayed.
Monika also had a great in-depth planning process that made us feel very comfortable with exactly what she'd be taking photos of and helped a lot in developing the timeline for our wedding day.
Would recommend to anyone!
Response from the Vendor on 10/21/2019
Dear Lauren and Patrick, your wedding was so beautiful and fun to photograph! Thank you for trusting us to be a part of it. We wish you lifetime of love and happiness!
Monika and her husband Ryan were amazing! They did so well at capturing my wedding day and the photos are phenomenal! I could not have asked for better pictures or better photographers.
Response from the Vendor on 10/17/2019
Dear Katrina and Jeremy, thank you so much for trusting us with your wedding photography. Your day was unique and special in so many ways and we loved being part of it!M+R
I would recommend Monika to anyone looking for a wedding photographer. She kept our day perfectly on schedule and allowed us to get every last photo that we wanted. Our wedding party was well... let’s just say they were ready to party by the ti...
me the ceremony was over. But Monika was able to reel everyone in and kept her cool the whole time. Her husband was an amazing second shooter and was SO attentive to Monika the entire time. We’ve seen a handful of our pictures so far and I couldn’t be happier. She truly captured the essence of our day and the love between us.
Response from the Vendor on 10/08/2019
Oh my goodness, Michaela, I can't thank you enough! We absolutely loved being part of your wedding day and can't wait to deliver your full gallery soon, cause we got sooooo many beautiful images!
This is the ONLY photographer you should not only consider but hire to do your photography. Specifically engagement/wedding! My now husband and I made the best decision of our wedding day by choosing Monika and her husband Ryan to do our weddin...
g photography. They both truly go above and beyond all measure to ensure that you have the MOST beautiful photos and the end of your special day. Between rallying kids, and the wedding party, they come prepared with a print out of your specific photos and move right down the line. They kept everyone on task and within time. The coordinated with the DJ and catering services to ensure everything went off without a hitch. It would be a mistake to ever consider using any other photographer. If you want someone who will go ABOVE AND BEYOND while creating friendships, ensuring beautiful photos by directing you with poses even if you’ve never had a photo shoot done before Monika and Ryan are your people! Thank you guys so much for the most beautiful day of our lives!
Monika and Ryan are amazing! They are so kind, patient, fun, quick on their feet/able to be flexible with no warning, and so extremely talented! So many of our friends and family have asked about our photographer and have had so many nice thing...
s to say about Monika and Ryan! I think it says a lot about them that they not only made a lasting impression on us, who were with them most of the day, but also our friends and family who spent much less time with them. Monika is so creative and walked us through various poses throughout the day. There was so much going on all day but Monika's frequent reminders to stand this way or tilt your head, etc. were extremely helpful! The sneak peak photos that Monika sent the day after our wedding are so beautiful! We could not be happier and absolutely recommend Monika and Ryan to anyone in need of a photographer!
When I say that Monika is the most amazing photographer, I mean it 110%. She was able to capture us in our true element even when we were being goofy. She and her husband, Ryan, made it so easy and made us feel so comfortable. We didn't feel li...
ke we were posing in front of a camera but just being ourselves or talking with friends (even though those friends were holding cameras).
Her work is so incredibly beautiful. Her use of natural light makes all the difference! It brings so much warmth and beauty to her work. The poses she has you in don't look or feel forced. My now husband and I looked so natural and so comfortable and felt as so.
Monika and Ryan we so kinda, helpful and made sure that my husband and I enjoyed the entire wedding planning process and the actual day.
If you want absolutely stunning wedding photos, THIS IS YOUR PHOTOGRAPHER!
Response from the Vendor on 08/22/2019
Oh dear Courtney, I already told you that you made me cry and I am just holding it now! LOL! Your wedding was incredible and we enjoyed being a part of it! We definitely got some beautiful images and there is many more to come! Wishing you all ...
the best and thank you for your kind words! You are the best!
Monika was a sweet lady to work with, and her experience shows! We had some rain on our wedding day, and she (and her wonderful second shooter) literally waded through mud for us. Even when emotions ran high, she was patient and professional an...
d captured so many beautiful moments. Glad she was on our wedding team!
Response from the Vendor on 07/30/2019
Dani, I love love love working with you, Josh and your family and friends! You had such a lovely wedding day full of sweet memories! Well, and those muddy shoes just got washed in washing machine:)! No biggie!
I can't say enough good things about Monika and her husband. They were so great to work with. Monika is so talented and passionate about what she does, she did our engagement and wedding pictures and we couldn't be happier with them. We live in...
Chicago, but got married in Berrien Springs, MI. We wanted to do our engagement pictures in Chicago, so Monika and her husband drove out and spent the day in Chicago doing our engagement pictures for no extra charge! She also sent us an ornament for our first Christmas which was a nice personal touch which we appreciated. We'll definitely be using her services in the future and are so glad we found her.
Response from the Vendor on 02/22/2019
Dear Erica, the day we spend with you and Kevin in Chicago was absolutely fabulous! We had so much fun while getting all the gorgeous images! You two are the cutest couple and we couldn't be happier for you two. Your wedding ceremony was so swe...
et and the party afterwords will go down in history, especially cause of your special first dance!!! Wishing you all the best and we can't wait to (hopefully) work with you two again sometime in future:)!
Monika was absolutely wonderful! Not only are her photographs the most stunning, crisp, and clear but they capture all of the energy and emotions of our favorite day. She has brought so much joy into our lives through her photographs and fun-lo...
ving personality. You will be lucky to have Monika photograph for you!
Response from the Vendor on 11/08/2018
Grace and Brad, your wedding day was hands down one of the most fun I had a pleasure to document! Filled with SO much love, laughter and sweet little moments! All of that definitely reflects in the photographs and I love them as much as you d...
o!!!
Monika and her husband were absolutely the best. Our engagement photos turned out better than I could have hoped. My husband actually enjoyed the experience and he hates getting his picture taken! I cannot wait to see how our wedding picture tu...
rn out. Monika’s patience and easy personality made the whole experience fun. I could not have asked for someone better. When we had a family illness, she was willing to work with us to reschedule and went above and beyond what I could have asked for her. I would recommend her to anyone and for any reason! We’ll be using her for all future occasions!
Response from the Vendor on 10/30/2018
Dear Emily, I love you two and it was so much fun to come to your family farm to do the engagement pictures. And your wedding was so much fun too! I can't wait to show you the rest of the gallery! And yes, please call me for next photo session,...
cause I can't wait to see you again!!
Monika was wonderful to work with ! She was very professional and kept everyone on task during our wedding day. We had a bit of a non-traditional wedding on a Friday with just our immediate family. We started at my Grandma's farmhouse, went ...
downtown GR for dinner, and then finished with a sunset ceremony in Grand Haven on the beach. Monika took such amazing pictures at all of the different venues. Someone told us one of our sunset pictures should be the cover of a romance novel! That's how beautiful her pictures turned out. I would highly recommend her to anyone looking for a wedding photographer. We will definitely be using her services again for family photos down the road. Thanks so much Monika!
Response from the Vendor on 10/30/2018
Molly!!! Omg, I don't even know where to start! First of all thank you for trusting us and letting us be part of your special day. You gave me the time and freedom, that is so important, especially for a wedding photographer, so I could give yo...
u so many beautiful images!
Monika has just been absolutely wonderful from when I began searching for Engagement/Wedding Photographers until booking and locking in our date. She truly went above and beyond including with her patience and going out of her way to make times...
to chat and do our engagement photo shoot with my crazy retail work schedule. Now when it comes to our engagement photo shoot she even went above and beyond that. I'm sure the shoot went well past the time she planning on because she wanted to ensure that we had some amazing shots. Neither my fiance or I have ever done any form on photo shoot before and she was sure to make us feel comfortable and get some amazing poses by telling us the tiniest movements to make the photos beautiful.
Monika is one of the funniest and kindest people I have ever met and photography is not just her job, she truly takes the time and effort to make her clients not just clients but friends.
We just received our engagement photos and they are beyond what I could have ever imagined they are simply breath taking and we cannot wait to have her by our side at our Wedding.
If you are looking for a photographer that is going to go above and beyond Monika is your woman.
Response from the Vendor on 10/17/2018
Oh Shelby, I don't even know where to start! I absolutely loved photographing you and Ryan for you engagement session! I loved how easy you were and your love that you have for each other just radiates from you guys! That made my job easier:)!...
I definitely want to deliver the best and I don't mind to stretch the time if I know we can get some gorgeous photos in cool light and locations. And hanging out afterwards was just a cherry on the top. Can't wait to photographing your big day!
Monika was on time and stayed a long time. She’s very artist in her pictures and we received a wide variety of pictures. We were happy with how our special day was captured!
Monika and her husband are the nicest people in this planet. I really didn’t know what I wanted but Monika experience did. My husband and our families aren’t pictures people but me on the other hand I love to capture the moment and memories cau...
se when time pasts is but our memory isn’t good enough. But a picture will forever tell the story. I’m from Kentucky and I had never met Monika before but I had done months of research on the web and different sites and came around her on Instagram and I knew instantly I wanted her to Capture my fairytale wedding.. I can’t tell you how pleased I am with my wedding photos and the amount of detail her and her husband did for us.... I’m still breath taking when I see our photos
Response from the Vendor on 10/07/2018
Teryn, thank you. Me and my husband lived to work on your fairytale wedding! Thank you for finding me and trusting me to capture your big day!
Monika took by daughter Jordan's senior pictures in July. I could not be happier with the experience. From the moment we met her, she put Jordan at ease. She asked a lot of questions about what kind of pictures she wanted, and really listene...
d to her.
Monika took a lot of time setting up each shot, making every one of them beautiful. She was so up beat and positive the entire night, making the experience so much fun.
The finished product absolutely exceeded my expectations. I am amazed at the works of art she created for my daughter.
I am so thankful we found this wonderful photographer. I highly recommend her for any event.
Response from the Vendor on 10/02/2018
Shari, I can't thank you enough for your kind words. I truly love my job and working with my clients and I am so glad that it shows in my work style and finished product as well! Jordan was so much fun to work with and I am hoping I will hav...
e a chance to work with you family again sometime!
Awesome photographer! Provided great consumer service.
Response from the Vendor on 10/01/2018
Thank you Jennifer! It was fun to work with you at April's and Brandon's wedding day!
We cannot say thank you enough to Monika for the beautiful moments she captured on our wedding day! She is amazing and her work is jaw dropping! The sneak peaks are already having everyone going crazy over them! She is very fun to work with and...
easy! We are so greatful for her and thankful we could have her on our special day! Thank you again Monika, also big thanks to her husband too, he was a great help as well! Thanks again! much love
Adam & Rebecca Timmers
Response from the Vendor on 10/01/2018
Rebecca and Adam, I absolutely loved working with you two on your engagement session and wedding day! Your day was full of love (everywhere), laughter and cute little moments. Especially the dance between the twinkle lights :)! And seeing your ...
little family together almost made me cry! So happy for you and can't wait to deliver more gorgeous images to you!!!
Monica and her husband were amazing to work with. They captured so many amazing moments, posed and candid! I would highly recommend using them for weddings, senior pictures, candid photo shoots, maternity and engagements! She is amazing!! Very ...
professional! I could not be more happy with her work!
Response from the Vendor on 10/01/2018
Hello Hannah! Thank you so much for your kind words! I absolutely LOVE my job and I am glad, that my clients enjoy their images for years to come! It was a pleasure to work with you and your family and friends!!
Monika was so sweet and fun to work with for our wedding! She takes beautiful photos even without any editing. I knew the pictures would last forever and I am so happy with our decision to choose her as our photographer.
Response from the Vendor on 10/01/2018
Dear Trisha! How fun was your wedding! I loved your theme and all the details that you put into it! We ended up with some amazing images for sure! I show my clients the photos on the back of my camera, so they can get an idea how the images loo...
k like. I put lot of thoughts into my composition, lighting, posing etc., so the photos at the end require minimum retouching. But I do hand-edit all of my images!:) Thank you for trusting me to capture your big day!
Monika is our wedding photographer, but has currently only taken our engagement pictures. She is a wonderful person to have around and very professional. She is punctual with all of her replies and provides great feedback. I would strongly reco...
mmend!
Response from the Vendor on 09/23/2018
Dear Nichole, I loved working with you and Randy plus with your furry friends on your engagement session. It was a blast and we ended up with many beautiful pictures!!! I can't wait to capture your big day!
We loved Monika instantly! Adorable personality and very easy to work with. She did an amazing job! Very organized and thorough. Even tho the wedding day was extremely hot, Monika was fabulous and very flexible.
All of the photos were fan...
tastic!
Response from the Vendor on 09/19/2018
Hello Damia! Thank you so much for your feedback! I really enjoyed Jackie's wedding! It was absolutely beautiful and fun to photograph (yes, despite the heat:)!
Really enjoyed the session for my daughters pictures. It was a rainy day but the photographs turned out absolutely lovely. Monika and her staff were professional and flexible, which made for a great photo shoot. Thank you!
Response from the Vendor on 09/18/2018
Hello Tracey! Thank you so much for your kind words!
I had the privilege of working with Monika to do a family photo shoot with not only 2 very active young kiddos but my mother in law as well. We were coming from out of town and so I was a little nervous about trying out a new photographer I nev...
er met. From the moment I emailed Monika, she was super communicative from the get go. The day of pictures, she was AMAZING!!!! So patient, on time, great creative ideas for photos, and was the perfect person to deal with my special needs son and toddler. When we got our photos back, it was the first time that my family kept commenting on how bright and beautiful the photos were. She captured my kids so beautifully. Monica has such talent! Not only did I get the amount of photos that were included in my package, she even included extra candid shots that we loved! Will definitely be using Monika again next time we're in town! :)
Response from the Vendor on 09/18/2018
Dear Lori, you have no idea how much fun was working with your family! I can't wait for our next photo shoot!
Monika is very creative and has an amazing eye. She was easy to work with and went above and beyond. She was awesome the entire day and never missed a beat. We would highly recommend her for any type of photo shoot, especially your wedding!
Response from the Vendor on 09/17/2018
Dear David and Devyn, I don't even know where to begin. You two are just perfect together. Your big day was absolutely amazing, fun and radiant. I could feel the love everywhere! It was absolute pleasure to work with you and your families!
Monika's eye for photography was impeccable. She uses a lot of natural light and made our wedding photos pop! Monika was accommodating as to what we had in mind while also keeping true to her vision. Her photos are beautiful and she was a pleas...
ure to work with.
Response from the Vendor on 07/23/2018
Rachel!!! You are so sweet! Thank you for your nice words. I can't express enough how much fun was to work with you, your families and your wedding party!!! It was such a lovely wedding!
Monika did our engagement photos and will be photographing our wedding next fall. We absolutely LOVED her energy and how much time she took to make sure we were happy with the amount and style of photos we were getting. We even got to include o...
ur 3 dogs in a few photos, which was very important to us. Monika is so friendly and you can see her love for her work. We can’t wait for her to photograph our wedding!
Response from the Vendor on 10/31/2017
Dear D+D (Devyn and David:)! I can't express how great it was to work with you two! I am a dog mom and I definitely appreciated that you wanted to include your 3 fur friends in the photos! We had such a beautiful location for our engagement pho...
tos and I can't wait to photograph your wedding!!!
Monika uses her technical skills as a photographer along with her adorable personality to bring out the best in her subjects. She did a phenomenal job capturing the members of our party! We are so grateful to have our cherished family memorie...
s preserved by her.
Response from the Vendor on 10/29/2017
Dear Stacie, thank you so much! I loved spending time with your family! It was definitely fun!
Monika has a passion for people and photography. She has taken pregnancy and newborn pics, and now family photos. She picks great venues, can see light very well, and goes above and beyond to help with outfits and locations. She made the whole ...
experience fun for our family. We will definitely use her again.
Response from the Vendor on 10/29/2017
Hello Sara! It was so much fun taking the photos for you and your family! Thank you for your kind words. Can't wait to take pictures for you again!
Monika’s work is AMAZING! Our photo shoot took place on a blustery winter day in downtown kalamazoo. Monika selected the most interesting and iconic architecture as the backdrop for our photos and captured the magic of the outdoors with the g...
low of the lightning and snowflakes falling in the background. our photos are stunning and we couldn’t be more pleased.
Response from the Vendor on 10/28/2017
Hello Monica! I was just thinking about your family yesterday. I had shoot at the same place in the same weather! You just embraced the weather and made your smiles shine even brighter! Loved working with you all!
Where do I even start? Monika was an absolute dream to work with. We both were instantly at ease when meeting with Monika. Our couple photos were stunning and she was able to really capture some beautiful moments along with our personalities! ...
Monika was professional yet personable. We had just met her that day & she had us laughing and smiling within minutes. She went out of her way to make time for us and was always in touch throughout the process! The best part of Monika Andersons Photography is you leave feeling her passion, and you see her talent in the result of the pictures.
Would highly recommend her!
Response from the Vendor on 10/25/2017
Dear Michelle and Adam, seriously, the session with you was so much fun. Your love for each other just shines through the iamges.
Monika is more than a photographer, she is an artist. She has an eye for the "just right" picture and won't give up until she know she has many! Monika spent far more time with us than she needed to. She was patient, funny, enthusiastic and mos...
t importantly made us feel comfortable in front of the camera. We love the pictures she took for us and would recommend her to anyone who has something special they'd like captured.
Monika is amazing! I’ve had several photographers in the past try to capture pictures of my family and did not succeed. I’m very pleased with how well our pictures turned out by her! She made the shoot so fun! We were laughing and enjoying our...
self the whole time! Monika was able to capture “in the moment pictures” as well as “professional” photos! She is patient and understanding with your wants as well as creative with the shoot as well! She responds quickly and provides great quality photos! Thank you Monika :)
Response from the Vendor on 10/22/2017
Dear Kelsey, thank you so much for your kind words! It was really fun to photograph your family! I can't wait to do it again!
I met Monika through her husband Ryan and she did a shoot for us, she was just starting to get serious about professional photography and building her portfolio. She has this eye for creativity and uniqueness! She makes you feel comfortable, ev...
en when your boyfriend(fiancé now) is super shy! Love her and love her photography!!
Response from the Vendor on 10/17/2017
Thank you Angela! I loved taking pictures for you and your family!
Monika has a wonderful creative eye and is great to work with! She goes above and beyond to make the photo shoot comfortable and fun. Love Monika and her work!
Monika is such a creative soul, and her photographs really reflect that. I had the pleasure of working with monika at a family wedding, and I was absolutely blown away. Monika is incredible; her editing turns the photographs into a story and sh...
e can pose anyone to make sure they are putting their most flattering angle forward. She is so positive and up beat; she made the entire experience fun and was an absolute pleasure to work with. I will be contacting monika for all my photography needs because I honestly can't imagine anyone better suited to capture my memories. From weddings to babies to anniversaries to simple photo shoots: Monika will never disappoint.
Response from the Vendor on 10/16/2017
Dear Baige and Karl, it was so much fun to work with you. When two beautiful individual such as you two share such a strong connection and love, it makes photographer's job easier! We were lucky to get that beautiful sunset lighting and the loc...
ation couldn't be more perfect! Love you and can't wait to work with you again!
Monika is very knowledgeable about her photography, and has an eye for that perfect pose and scenery! She is a very gifted and talented young lady and would highly recommend her!
Response from the Vendor on 10/16/2017
Awww, thank you so much Charlene! You and your husband are two fire crackers and so cute together! Shooting with you was so much fun!
Monika is a fantastic photographer. She doesn't just capture photographs; she captures emotions and memories. Every picture she takes is profoundly powerful. She is such a joy to work with and she radiates creativity. I cannot imagine working w...
ith another photographer.
Response from the Vendor on 10/16/2017
Thank you so much!
Monika is a fantastic photographer. She is just lovely how she works seamlessly with all the family members to get those perfect shots. Everyone was very relaxed and happy. This made for glowing, beautiful photographs. I would use her again in ...
a heartbeat!
Monika does the most amazing work. She is easy to work with, fun, and such a kind person. I am beyond thrilled with our engagement photos and can not wait to see our wedding photos!
Response from the Vendor on 10/10/2017
Hello Emily and Matt! Your engagement was so dreamy! I absolutely loved the location and the lighting was just perfect. Can't wait to take pictures at your big day!
Our friend recommended us Monika for the beautiful images and experience they had with her. We had also contacted two other photographer as well, but Monika replied with a quick friendly response that instantly gave us a good feeling about her....
We love her bright and colorful images as well as the classic portraits with romantic feel. She is a very warm individual, and she kept us laughing throughout our photo shoot. She made it very easy to feel comfortable and relaxed in front of the camera, and didn’t stop giving us confidence inspiring words of encouragement. We constantly get many compliments on how gorgeous our pictures turned out. In the future we fully intend to hire Monika for all of our photography need! We truly couldn't say enough great things about her!
Response from the Vendor on 10/10/2017
Hello Nick and Amy! Thank you for such a wonderful words. I am so glad your experience with me was pleasant and can't wait to take pictures of you and your family in the future!
Absolutely love her work!
If you are looking for friendly and fun photoshoot experience that also leads to the amazing result, please go for her. You won't disappointed!! When anybody ask me for a recommendation I always tell them go search Mon...
ika Andrson :)
Response from the Vendor on 10/06/2017
Dear Ara, thank you for your kindness. I love what I do!
We had the great opportunity of having Monika Anderson take our portraits. Monika is so creative and artistic when it comes to her photography, it's a special quality that makes her photographs so unique! She is also very innovative and incorpo...
rates new ideas into her photographs that I haven't seen before. I feel as though she is one of the most talented photographers that I have had the pleasure to work with! My family and I would highly recommend Monika!
Response from the Vendor on 10/06/2017
Dear Laura, what a nice thing to say. Thank you! I do try to be creative! Every clients is different and so it's their story! Thank you for trusting me and letting me to capture yours!
I LOVE Monika! She is an incredible photographer and an even better person! She made our day so special by taking the most beautiful pictures and by being so kind and friendly. She really has an eye for what shots look best, and she will make y...
ou feel so at ease. She wants to help make your day special and it really shows. What really sets Monika apart from other photographers is that she is also an extremely talented artist! For an additional fee, she can create a personalized painting for you. She painted a picture of the venue that my husband and I got married at, and it is truly the centerpiece of our entire home. I can't recommend Monika enough. She is the BEST!!!
Response from the Vendor on 10/06/2017
Mary, you and Ben have a special place in my heart! Photographing your rehearsal, rehearsal dinner and your big day was very special! Your wedding was so beautiful and fun. We definitely felt the southern hospitality and we experienced the way ...
how you guys celebrate with family and friends around! Painting the watercolor for you was just a cherry on the cake! Love you both!
Monika's creativity and ideas are endless. Not only are her photos beautiful, she makes every part of the photo shoot a fun experience. She'll have you laughing for sure. No forced smiles with Monika!
Response from the Vendor on 10/06/2017
Dear Stacy, thank you! I do love to make my clients smile! Not everyone likes to be photograph, so I always like to make it more enjoyable and fun!
Monika is such a fun photographer to work with. She not only provides great ideas and direction but is very knowledgeable on what lighting and scenery works best for different types of pictures. My husband and I had a great time working with Mo...
nika and would definitely recommend her for all your professional picture needs!
Response from the Vendor on 10/06/2017
Sondra, thank you so much for such a kind words. Photographing you and your family was absolute pleasure for me!
Monika was recommended by several friends and they were absolutely right! She was enthusiastic and her camera seemed to go non stop. She had great ideas for different poses to maximize the setting and lighting. She was also super patient and ac...
commodating when going through the photos with me after in terms of making choices, which was hard because they were all so good! We would highly recommend!
Response from the Vendor on 10/06/2017
Dear Deanna, thank you for the nice words. I am glad, that my enthusiasm and creativity shined through! It was fun to work with your family!!!
I cannot say enough about how talented this photographer is. Monika captured sheer emotion on our wedding day. She caught the happy tears on my mom's face along with the look of absolute love and adoration that I had for my wife. We were THRILL...
ED with her photographs. I can't say enough. She is easy to work with and has creative ideas for photographs. And she is a really fun and kind person. Thanks Monika!
Response from the Vendor on 10/06/2017
Amy and Angela, your wedding day was so so so beautiful! I could feel the love, joy and laughter from every corner! How fun was to be surrounded by your friends and family while you were saying those emotional and funny words during your origin...
al vows! And don't make me forget the party afterwards! The dancing floor was packed! Wishing you lot of love and happiness to come!
I found out about Monika from a recommendation for our wedding. Monika was so great to work with. She agreed to work with our limited budget and in such a short time. We are very happy with the results. We met with her to discuss what to expect...
and plan out what to do before the big day. During the ceremony and reception she worked so hard to get every shot and had very creative ideas of the couple shots. Even on her way out she still had her camera in hand snapping every moment. It was a delight to work with her and I plan to call her the next time I need photos done. I highly recommend her for her great eye, artistic perspective, and friendly personality!
Response from the Vendor on 10/06/2017
Dear Rachell, when we met for the first time, I knew, that you gonna have a nice wedding day. Even though the weather didn't cooperate at first, your stuff got locked down, the cake was melting and collapsing (the smashing of the cake on each o...
ther's face was my favorite part to photograph!), we figured everything out! It was like your first test in marriage and you made it, with help of friends and family! Glad we became friends and happy to see your relationship growing stronger and happier every day!
Meet the Team
Monika Anderson
Owner
WHO I AM
Monika with "K", born and raised in Europe,
creative mind = photographer, artist, decorator,
craft-girl, family lover, nature enthusiast, tea drinker,
biker, ice cream addict, U2 fan, talker,
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