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Monika Anderson
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With over a hundred weddings under my belt, I absolutely LOVE EVERYTHING about weddings! From intimate backyard nuptials to big ballroom extravaganza, I GOT YOU! I am people-centered, detail oriented and fun! MY STYLE is vibrant, authentic, and modern yet timeless. In a nutshell, my IMAGES are FULL OF LOVE and FULL OF LIFE! To ensure the best services, I only take a LIMITED AMOUNT of weddings and sessions per year. I can’t wait to learn about your love story!
Monika Anderson Photography is a wedding photographer in Augusta, MI.
Woman-owned Business
9+ years in business
Speaks Czech, English, German, Polish, Slovak
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Destination Weddings
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Monika Anderson
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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,
Reviews
5.0
out of 5.0111 reviews
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Monika consistently receives enthusiastic praise from couples for her exceptional photography skills and warm demeanor. She is commended for capturing emotions and details beautifully while ensuring a comfortable and stress-free experience. Reviewers highlight her professionalism, communication, and ability to make everyone feel at ease, resulting in stunning and memorable wedding photos worth cherishing. Monika's passion for her work shines through, making her highly recommended for couples seeking a talented and personable wedding photographer.Review photos
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Erica W
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5.0
5/19/2025
A Truly Exceptional Wedding Photographer – Highly Recommend!
We are so grateful to have chosen Monika as our wedding photographer—without a doubt, it was one of the best decisions...
we made after saying "yes" to each other. From the moment we met for our pre-wedding consultation, we knew she was the perfect fit for us. She took the time to get to know us, making us feel comfortable and confident that our big day was in good hands.
On the wedding day itself, Monika was punctual, organized, and incredibly helpful. She kept us on track amidst the whirlwind of events, ensuring everything ran smoothly despite the tight schedule. Her ability to manage time without sacrificing the quality of her work was truly impressive.
Monika's passion for photography is evident in everything she does. Her energy and enthusiasm are contagious, and she even managed to get the little ones at the wedding to smile and pose perfectly for the photos—no small feat! The final collection of photos exceeded all our expectations. The quality of her work is outstanding, and the number of beautifully edited images we received was beyond generous.
If you're in Michigan and searching for a photographer who will not only capture your special moments with impeccable skill but also ensure a seamless and enjoyable experience, look no further. Monika is the perfect match for couples who want to relax, enjoy their day, and have stunning photos to remember it by.
We wholeheartedly recommend Monika for your wedding photography—she’s truly one of the best in the business!
Response from Monika Anderson Photography on 05/27/2025
Erica and Lukas - you are the BEST! Forgive me, I am going to ugly cry....you just made my...
day a 1000% better:)!
Carly C
5.0
3/02/2026
Monika was absolutely incredible to work with from start to finish. She captured our wedding day so beautifully, every emotion, every little detail, every special moment. Looking t...
hrough our photos brings us right back to that day, and we couldn’t be more grateful.
Not only is she unbelievably talented, but she also made us feel so comfortable in front of the camera. She has such a calm, positive presence that made the whole experience feel effortless and fun. We absolutely love our photos and will cherish them forever.
If you’re looking for a photographer who truly cares and delivers stunning results, Monika is the one. Five stars without a doubt!
Response from Monika Anderson Photography on 03/03/2026
It was an honor for me to document your beautiful wedding day!!! Thank you for your kind w...
ords!!!
Any questions?
Lindsay N
5.0
1/06/2026
Monika and her husband were so great! Our day flowed smoothly and we got some of the best pictures! She has been very communicative and easy to work with through the whole proces...
s. You can tell she truly loves what she does! I would work with her again in a heartbeat.
Response from Monika Anderson Photography on 01/06/2026
Oh my goodness, Lindsay, you are so kind! We had an absolute blast photographing your wedd...
ing! Thank you so much for trusting us with your special day. I definitely hope I will work with you again soon!!!
ReeceChristian S
5.0
12/10/2025
Monika's photos are stunning. She captured all of the magic of our wedding day! She helped to make it a perfect day, and I look back at the pictures all the time. So thankful to ha...
ve found her!
Response from Monika Anderson Photography on 12/10/2025
Dear Christina and ReeseChristian, it was such a privilege to photograph your beautiful su...
nset wedding! Thank you for trusting our team!
Megan B
5.0
12/04/2025
We are so incredibly grateful we chose Monika as our wedding photographer!! From our engagement photo session to our wedding day, she was well-organized, professional, and made pla...
nning a breeze. Her passion and enthusiasm for photography really shows through in her work. When we met Monika, she instantly made us feel comfortable and knows how to bring out genuine smiles and laughs! She has an infectious energy and impeccable talent! We couldn’t be happier with our beautiful wedding photos and highly recommend her. She is worth every penny ✨
Carmen C
5.0
11/28/2025
Choosing Monika as our wedding photographer was one of the best decisions we made. We were instantly comfortable with her, which is reflected in the photos we have from our engagem...
ent shoot and wedding day. She made us laugh in a way that made her feel like a friend, but was professional the entire time. Our photos are truly incredible, we could not be happier. It was so easy to work with Monika, and we would choose her over and over again.
Response from Monika Anderson Photography on 11/28/2025
Oh! Dear Carmen and Shawn, I don't even know where to start!! You both are amazing people ...
and it was an absolute pleasure to work with you!! While having ton of fun! Thank you for your kind words, I truly hope we will work together again!!!
Grace M
5.0
11/14/2025
We are so happy that we had Monika as our wedding and engagement shoot photographer. Above all else, she infinitely passionate about delivering beautiful images that tell the story...
of your day. She is insightful, knowledgeable, and always willing to go above and beyond. We also appreciate how kind and warm Monika is behind the camera, as it helped us relax and feel comfortable as we went through portrait sessions. She takes the time to get to know her couples and it shows. We are so happy with our photos and our experience.
Response from Monika Anderson Photography on 11/15/2025
Hello Grace and Cormac, your wedding was absolute dream to photograph!!! Thank you for all...
your kind words. We wish you all the love and happiness!!!
Nicole K
5.0
9/07/2025
Monika was a joy to work with! She made the shoot light and fun, and made my daughter so comfortable, so she could be relaxed and let her personality shine in the photos! The pictu...
res turned out to be SO beautiful! We’re very happy with them! She spent a lot of time with us helping to plan the shoot in advance, and gave lots of great advice regarding outfits and what would work well with the setting. I highly recommend booking your senior with Monika (my daughter is hard to impress, and she is thrilled with her photos)!
Response from Monika Anderson Photography on 09/10/2025
Hello Nicole, thank you so much for all your kind words! I had so much fun with Sylvie and...
we definitely got some amazing images from this great session!!!
Venessa B
5.0
3/12/2025
Monika was the perfect photographer for a wedding on Mackinac Island. Monika was professional, detailed and creative and she went out of her way to make sure to capture our special...
day beautifully. She knew how to frame the photos to enhance the gorgeous scenery. She made everyone comfortable and relaxed and looking their best. She took so many photos and all so spectacular it was difficult to choose which ones to display! I would definitely recommend her for your special event!
Amber B
5.0
2/17/2025
If you’re looking for the perfect photographer for your wedding, look no further! Monika is the complete package - easy to work with, kind, great attention to detail, affordable, t...
horough, and she made us feel so comfortable during both our engagement and wedding photos. My wife and I are both awkward when it comes to taking photos, but Monika made us feel totally natural!
We had so much fun with Monika during our engagement photos session! I didn’t think it could get any better, but I found myself corrected when she shared our wedding gallery with us. I was absolutely blown away by how she was able to perfectly capture everything we asked for on our day. Your wedding day goes so fast, and so being able to look back on it through photographs is priceless. Monika captured every special moment and it felt like experiencing the day all over again!
I can’t recommend Monika enough. Hiring her for our wedding photos was one of the best decisions we made for our wedding and I am forever grateful to her for her beautiful work.
Response from Monika Anderson Photography on 02/18/2025
Dear Amber and Alex, I don't even know where to start! Your wedding (and engagement sessio...
n) was sooooo fun to photograph! You both were amazing and just so nice to work with! Thank you for giving me the honor to be there for your special day!!!
Delayna J
5.0
2/16/2025
Monika held my day together and went above and beyond!! If you are debating between anyone, please do yourself a favor and stick with Monika. She gave me great advice throughout my...
planning process. She also goes with the flow and brought out great laughs and poses for my entire wedding party. I could not think of a greater photographer. I am obsessed with the MANY photographs that were provided to me. I was nervous about my face and other features prior to the wedding - but Monika and her team gave everyone posing suggestions and did wonderful editing. Nothing but great things! I’ll be calling Monika again for my other photographer needs
Response from Monika Anderson Photography on 02/16/2025
Wow, just Wow! Thank you for all the nice words...Delayna and Seth, I LOOOOVVVEEEDD every ...
part of your wedding and it was my absolute pleasure to work with you!!!
Brandon D
5.0
1/22/2025
Monika was amazing to work with! She made time for us on such short notice (after our first photographer bailed last minute) and the entire experience was great. Monika was just as...
excited about the wedding as we were! She was so personable and great at communicating. I cannot recommend her enough!
Response from Monika Anderson Photography on 01/23/2025
Oh my goodness, Brandon and Kyle, I don't even know where to start! It was absolute honor ...
to photograph your special day!!! Thank you for letting me a part of it!
Jessica L
5.0
12/22/2024
Monika did a wonderful job with our pictures! Everything looked absolutely beautiful. She was very knowledgeable on how to pose and which ideas worked the best to grab the best sho...
ts! She is great with communication and was always there if I had any questions. I highly recommend her to anyone looking for a photographer that takes charge and gets the job done! She is also very accommodating to any schedule you have and keeps everyone on track so the process is seamless.
Tom V
5.0
12/22/2024
Monika did a great job and helped us capture some incredible memories of our wedding day. She was a big part of making our day very special and did a fantastic job getting photos t...
hroughout the day, especially with our formal portraits. Even though she hadn't shot a wedding at our venue, she was able to find great locations for photos and made the most of the scenery. Monika is definitely a professional and is wonderful to work with. I wouldn't hesitate to hire her again!
Response from Monika Anderson Photography on 12/22/2024
Hello Tom and Abby! It was a great day capturing your special day!
Elizabeth R
5.0
11/26/2024
Monika is a dedicated professional who will help you keep memories to last a lifetime! She took family pictures for me and they were exactly what we wanted. Highly recommend.
Response from Monika Anderson Photography on 11/26/2024
It was my pleasure!!!
Hannah G
5.0
11/20/2024
Absolutely loved working with Monika during our big day! She was able to keep everyone in line, even with my huge family. She was fun to pose for and we couldn't stop smiling throu...
ghput our big day! And I still can't stop smiling after I got her finished work!
Thank you so much for the beautiful memories!
Response from Monika Anderson Photography on 11/23/2024
Hannah, I don't know where to start! Your wedding was amazing and so much fun to photograp...
h!!! Hope to see you in future for some photo shoot:)!
Dayna P
5.0
11/03/2024
Monika did an amazing job photographing our wedding, and we were so glad to work with her again for a family fall photoshoot! Monika is an excellent photographer. She is profession...
al and makes the experience so fun. Her pictures are very colorful, great quality, and print really nicely. We are so happy with all of the photos she has taken, and can't wait to work with her again in the future. Thank you so much Monika, you've truly done an incredible job capturing some of the most precious moments in our lives!
Response from Monika Anderson Photography on 11/04/2024
Thank you so much! It was so nice to document your growing family!!!
Tracy P
5.0
10/01/2024
Great photographer. I love working with her she always does so great sending me photos of my work. I love working with Monika!
Tracy
Response from Monika Anderson Photography on 10/02/2024
Tracy, your work is absolutely gorgeous and you are such a professional! Thank you for you...
r kind words, I always love working with you!
Of the Land .
5.0
1/30/2024
It was a pleasure to work with Monika at our wedding venue, "Of the Land." We enjoyed hosting you as part of our clients' special day!
Response from Monika Anderson Photography on 01/30/2024
Thank you! What a beautiful venue to photograph at! The staff was super nice and food out ...
of this world!
Tony G
5.0
1/22/2024
I am the owner of CrashMonkey Productions (a wedding DJ : )
And I got got the opportunity to work with Monika this year :-) She was AWESOME. Literally one of the top photographers ...
i've ever gotten the privilege to work with. Super professional! Insanely talented. And an UNBELIEVABLY nice person :-)
As a wedding DJ, I highly recommend her!
Response from Monika Anderson Photography on 01/22/2024
Hi Tony! Thank you so much for your kind words. I absolutely loved working with you and yo...
ur side kick! You brought amazing vibe, great music, ton of fun and some great dance moves (yes, this DJ can dance:)! Looking forward to work with you again!
Caroline D
5.0
1/20/2024
Monika was wonderful through and through! Her planning process is extremely detailed which was crucial for how busy our wedding day was. Her timeline was so helpful that it felt li...
ke Monika was an additional wedding planner for us. Her professionalism, fun loving personality, and communication helped make our wedding day incredible.
Response from Monika Anderson Photography on 01/21/2024
Hello Caroline! I am just gonna start by saying how wonderful everyone at your wedding was...
! I just absolutely loved working with your friends and family and most of all, you and Andrew! You wedding at the car museum was so memorable!!! Thank you for your kind words!!!
Nichole H
5.0
1/15/2024
I have worked with Monika many times over the years. Every time I have been booked with her for hair and makeup services for her clients she has always giving the most care, love ,...
attention and her detail is priceless. Her creative aesthetic is like fairytale magic for your wedding day! I will always recommend her for your special day!
Response from Monika Anderson Photography on 01/21/2024
Nicole, it's always a pleasure to work with you!!! Your work is amazing and your approach ...
very professional with fun vibe!
Brooke S
5.0
1/14/2024
Working with Monika as a vendor (event planner) was a blast! She not only was professional, but she had FUN while doing her job. That energy radiated to the couple and it was so gr...
eat to see that!! Having a photographer that can get your 'true self' on wedding day is so important!
Mary O
5.0
12/26/2023
We had a wonderful experience with Monika for our daughter's wedding. She was great to work with and made the day so special with most beautiful pictures. She has endless energy ...
and is fun to work with! Thank you Monika for capturing my daughter and son-in-law's special day!
Response from Monika Anderson Photography on 12/29/2023
Oh Mary, Hannah's wedding was so downt to Earth and fun and full of love! I am still dream...
ing about the riverside landscape (and yes, those photos in the river:). There were so many memorable moments throughout the day...just so special! Thank you for your kind words! I hope you will call me again for family photos in the future!:)
Stephanie H
5.0
11/04/2023
Monika was seriously the best, she made photo taking so fun! As the bride and grooms family, we watched her capture the beautiful moments they shared. We loved her spark, her playf...
ul banter with the wedding party and the obvious enjoyment she exudes at what she does! PS the photos turned out even more beautiful once she posted them. My initial review was just after the wedding and having interacted with her and how great it was, but the photos she produced were wonderful! Thank you, Monika!
Response from Monika Anderson Photography on 11/05/2023
Dear Stephanie,
I am filled with happiness right now!! I absolutely LOVED working on Clai...
re's and Chris's wedding and your kinds words just document all that! Thank you thank you thank you, this is why I do what I do!!!
Yolanda H
5.0
11/01/2023
Monika did an amazing job on my big day!! I knew I wanted Monika as my photographer before I was engaged. The photos are better than I could have ever imagined. She kept the enviro...
nment light and joyful. She is a pleasure to work with and an expert at her craft.
Response from Monika Anderson Photography on 11/02/2023
Yolanda, you are so kind!!! I am honored that you picked me as your wedding day photograph...
er!!! It was such a lovely day and I had so much fun!
Erica R
5.0
9/11/2023
We split up our wedding into 2 parts: a small ceremony and a larger reception 4 months later. We had the absolute pleasure of having Monika photograph our reception, and we honestl...
y may like her work a little more than our actual big day. Her personality is so warm and inviting. Add that to her eye for lighting, and we had an album of beautiful pictures where we felt comfortable and so incredibly special. Her formal portraits were excellent and my husband loved the candid shots she took.
She did a wonderful job capturing us along with our loved ones on our day. She took special care to ask us what kind of pictures we wanted and did a great job capturing them. We can't recommend her enough! Thank you again, Monika!
Response from Monika Anderson Photography on 09/12/2023
Erica, I don't even know where to start. You both were so amazing to work with. You had a ...
great vision and it was a pleasure for me to photograph it. Your wedding had so many special little details from decorations, to the live family band, guests arriving from all over to celebrate with you....it was very special day! Thank you for trusting me to capture all your memories!!!
Melissa H
5.0
9/09/2023
The photos were amazing, but even more important was how easy was to work with and how fun she made the day. Very LGBTQ friendly, not just with us but with all of our crazy guests...
as well.
Response from Monika Anderson Photography on 09/09/2023
Hi Melissa and Danni!!!!! Your wedding was awesome! Thank you!!!
Jackie D
5.0
2/26/2023
Monika and her husband did a wonderful job for our June 2022 wedding! They were super organized, got almost all the shots we wanted, and took on a very long day like champs. They k...
ept the energy up for the individual portraits and took care of all the things my husband and I had no clue about. Our engagement session was also a ton of fun and memorable. Definitely recommend for great quality photos and professionalism. Monika definitely cares about what she does!
Response from Monika Anderson Photography on 02/27/2023
Hi Jackie! Thank you, I am so glad you liked your photos and you were happy with my servic...
es!!
Meghan R
5.0
2/10/2023
Monika was absolutely phenomenal! She worked hard to keep us on our timeline, even when we fell behind she didn’t let that slow us down. At the very beginning of our wedding she g...
ot stung by a bee and STILL she pushed through and delivered stunning photos.
She has been very personable, friendly, encouraging and always there when we had questions. We cant say enough great things about her!
Response from Monika Anderson Photography on 02/12/2023
Hi Meghan and Vernon!
Oh my goodness where to start...I just know I will definitely rememb...
er your beautiful wedding day! Thank you for your kindness, I really appreciate all your words!
Lauren W
5.0
2/08/2023
I don’t even know where to begin with Monika. She was a breath of fresh air since the beginning! I am sooo glad my husband and I found her. She always went above and beyond with an...
ything and everything. She really makes you beautiful on your big day and make sure nothing but positivity is around you when Monika was with me there wasn’t a stress in the world. And now onto the photos they are absolutely BREATHTAKING!!! Every single photo is absolutely gorgeous photos that I didn’t think would turn out to be the best are probably some of my favorites! Monika work is like magic. Going through the photos you can actually FEEL what everyone was feeling in the photos that Monika took. She’s definitely a professional and definitely know what she is doing. Without Monika my wedding day wouldn’t have been as amazing as it was. Thank you for everything Monika I can’t say it enough. BEST. PHOTOGRAPHER. EVER.
Response from Monika Anderson Photography on 02/10/2023
Lauren and Zach, thank you so so so much for your kind words!!! I am just going back to y...
our wedding at Stonegate Manor...what a beautiful day! One of the memorable ones for sure!
Lauren M
5.0
2/06/2023
Monika and her side kick did a phenomenal job capturing our special day so beautifully. They went above and beyond our expectations, and I am so happy with all of the details they ...
captured throughout the entire day. She is the BEST!
Response from Monika Anderson Photography on 02/06/2023
Lauren and Mark, I am so happy that you had such a great experience and that you love your...
images! Thank you!!!
Christine & Ashley L
5.0
1/01/2023
Monika was amazing to work with from the start. She was genuinely excited for my wife and I to get married, and her excitement and passion showed through in her photography. She w...
as organized, kind, helpful, and answered all of our questions through the whole process. We absolutely how our photos turned out. She was able to capture both of our personalities and all of our special moments. We highly recommend! Thank you Monika!
Response from Monika Anderson Photography on 01/02/2023
Holly cow! You girls just made me cry! Your kind and warm words just made my day!!! I love...
you both and I am really hoping to work with you again!
Dayna P
5.0
11/20/2022
We chose Monika for our wedding after speaking to close to a dozen other photographers. She is very passionate about her work and that shows through in the picture quality. We appr...
eciated all of the time, effort, and care that she put into photographing our special day. We had so many beautiful pictures to choose from it was hard to pick which ones to print! The pictures also printed very well. The nighttime photos are especially unique. We are very happy with our wedding photos!
Response from Monika Anderson Photography on 11/22/2022
Dayna, your wedding day was awesome! I am glad we were able to change the timeline in last...
minute to be able to work around the stormy clouds! It all worked out so beautifully! And yes, you are right, those night photos are just stunning!!!! Thank you for letting me be a part of your wedding day!
Erica H
5.0
11/15/2022
Monika is a great photographer and wonderful person! She is so sweet and great with communication! She did an amazing job working with a groom who absolutely hates pictures.
Response from Monika Anderson Photography on 11/22/2022
Hello Erica, thank you so much for your kind words! I loved working on your intimate brewe...
ry wedding! What a great day!!!
Emma W
5.0
6/22/2022
Monika was so amazing to work with.
We did both our engagement shoot and wedding photos with her; our engagement session was was freezing cold (30’s and windy!) , but she did a gr...
eat job keeping our spirits up even though neither of us are super comfortable in front of the camera, and our photos turned out beautifully!
She was so helpful with planning our shot list and timeline for the day, offering suggestions on timing to make the day run smoother. Her attention to detail was so appreciated, and both Monika and her second photographer Ryan were great at putting both us and our wedding party at ease for portraits and group shots!
We had sneak peak wedding pictures the next night, and can’t wait to see the rest! We’re a couple hours drive from her, but will absolutely be using Monika for any future photo sessions!
Response from Monika Anderson Photography on 06/22/2022
Hello Emma and Cody! Thank you so much for taking the time and writing this. I really appr...
eciate you! It was so much fun to work with you - both for your winter wonderland engagement session and your awesome wedding!!! I hope to see you soon!!!
Julie B
5.0
2/28/2022
Monika was amazing to work with! She was so fun and creative which made posing easy for an inexperienced couple. Her photos tell a beautiful story about our wedding day and she cap...
tured every important moment to me and my husband. Would recommend!!
Response from Monika Anderson Photography on 03/01/2022
Dear Julie and Ty, I absolutely loved your wedding!!! Especially your first look and your ...
ceremony was so memorable! Thank you for trusting me and letting me part of it!
Maddie V
5.0
2/21/2022
Monika was great to work with! The photos turned out amazing, we couldn't have asked for more beautiful photos. They were truly stunning. She is someone will keep going back to for...
future photos!
Response from Monika Anderson Photography on 02/21/2022
Maddie, thank you so much! I had so much fun at your beautiful wedding!
Jennifer S
5.0
11/23/2021
Monika is the best of the best without a doubt!! She is so personable and has an amazing sense of humor. A photo session with Monika is so much fun and I guarantee you she can get ...
the biggest most natural smiles out of even the toughest to photograph. She has an eye for amazing photos. My daughter wanted some photos in a flower field. We were in the city with no fields in sight but Monika spotted a flower bed. She laid on the ground and took the photos from an angle that made it look like we were in the most beautiful flower field in the middle of the city. The photos turned out STUNNING!!! I highly recommend Monika to all of my friends and will most certainly be calling her for all of our families needs.
Response from Monika Anderson Photography on 11/23/2021
Jennifer, thank you so much for your kind words!! Working with you guys was so much fun!
Nicole Z
5.0
10/20/2021
Monika was a joy to work with. We booked her for our wedding pre-pandemic and she was so patient and was very easy to communicate with throughout the whole thing! We ended up havin...
g to push our date back a year and she was so easy to work with helping us navigate such an unexpected experience for everyone! The day of the wedding, she and her second shooter were both extremely professional. She gives wonderful direction and is very good with big group shots! I loved the timeline she helped me create and even with the timeline being completely off the day of - she rolled with it and got all the important pictures. She provided us with SO many pictures!!! I love them all, I have no idea how I'm going to be able to choose which ones to print out! Also - if you have a funny mishap (like my husband doing a dance to start the reception and completely splitting his pants - she will most likely capture it! It is one of my favorite pictures, ha!) Just goes to show how attentive she is. I will definitely be using her in the future for any family photos, etc. If you're looking for a competent, kind, funny, professional, outgoing photographer - Monika is your girl!
Response from Monika Anderson Photography on 10/21/2021
Oh my, Nicole, you are so incredibly kind! I knew from the beginning that I will love work...
ing with you, what I didn't know how amazingly fun your big day will be. All the wonderful people that surrounded you made it that much better and you guys were just joy to work with! I will have many fond memories from that day (and yes, the split pants will be one of them:)! Thank you for being so sweet and writing this review, I really appreciate you!
Lisa R
5.0
9/25/2021
It was wonderful working with Monika. We were able to book her with only a few months notice, due to a cancellation. She was also able to fit us in for an engagement session. Mo...
nika really works to understand what you are looking for in your photos. She has a true understanding of time frames, and helps to keep you on schedule. Our photos are beautiful, and numerous!
Response from Monika Anderson Photography on 09/26/2021
Hello Lisa and Eric! Your wedding was such a joy to photograph! Thank you for trusting me ...
and for all your kind words!
I am especially glad and grateful that we were able to capture the memories with your loved ones that are no longer with us.
Zach R
5.0
9/20/2021
Monika is the whole package. She is a joy to work with, and the quality of her work is amazing. We absolutely love all the photos! She was easy to communicate with, easy to schedul...
e with, and we highly recommend her for all of your photography needs!
Kelsey E
5.0
9/10/2021
Photography was one of our top priorities for our wedding, and we were so lucky to have found Monika! I knew she was the one after reading her website bio “if you like ‘dark, moody...
’ or ‘light, airy’ I am NOT your girl.” I can’t stress how important it is to look at a photographer’s work and make sure it aligns with what you love. Her use of vibrant color and lighting techniques absolutely made our photos stand out. She took the time to get to know us as a couple, and was flexible after our original venue cancelled. Her connections in the wedding industry are amazing and she helped us with an officiant, flowers, and hair and makeup. But what really sets Monika a part is her personality. She had us laughing throughout our engagement and wedding pictures. I remember during our engagement shoot looking back at her as she was laying in a bush to get the perfect shot. Not only is she a hard worker, but she will make you laugh in the process! The day of the wedding, she kept me calm even with torrential downpours. You wouldn’t even know it rained that day when looking at the pictures. Choosing Monika was the best decision we could have made for our wedding. We had so much fun working with her, and have her beautiful work to remember our special day!
Response from Monika Anderson Photography on 09/11/2021
Kelsey, it was absolute honor to photograph your sweet, romantic and intimate wedding! You...
were a dream to work with and I am so glad that everything worked out just like it supposed to!!!
Laura K
5.0
7/19/2021
Monika was amazing! My husband and I had a COVID wedding and had to reschedule three separate times due to the pandemic. Monika was very helpful, flexible, and extremely understand...
ing about the entire situation. Not to mention how amazing she was the day of our event. My bridal party was very difficult to work with but Monika did an amazing job reigning them in and keeping them focused. And when they were too focused on the bar to take photos, she was incredibly patient and resourceful. I cannot recommend her enough. She hasn’t finished editing all of our photos yet - but I can tell you by the sneak peaks I’ve seen, they’re going to look amazing! I’m so happy I found her and I recommend her 1000%.
Response from Monika Anderson Photography on 07/20/2021
Oh my goodness, Laura, you are so sweet!!! Your wedding party was so much fun and trust me...
, they were not being that difficult:)! Wedding day is time to celebrate and so for that reason I try to be flexible and understanding. We got some amazing images that I can't wait to share with you!!!!
Chrissie M
5.0
7/18/2021
Monika was the best photographer we could have asked for! Her attention to detail is amazing and she and her second shooter, Jesse, captured so many wonderful moments! Monika is so...
easy to work with and has a fantastic attitude, she made our big day that much better!
Response from Monika Anderson Photography on 07/18/2021
Hello Chrissie, you are so sweet! We both enjoyed photographing your beautiful and fun wed...
ding!!!
Christina H
5.0
1/08/2021
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 i...
s 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!!
Symone K
5.0
12/24/2020
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 time which was unexpected during holiday time but is always appreciated!
Response from Monika Anderson Photography on 12/28/2020
Hello Symone, thank you so much! You had a great wedding! Congratulations to you both!
LISA G
5.0
12/24/2020
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 true. 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 Monika Anderson Photography on 12/28/2020
Hello Lisa, thank you so much for your kind words. I wish you both years of love and happi...
ness!
Stacy M
5.0
11/08/2020
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 w...
ith people so that everyone is relaxed and enjoys the process. We would highly recommend her and her expertise for your special day!!
Response from Monika Anderson Photography on 11/08/2020
Thank you, Stacy, you are so sweet!
Kristen S
5.0
11/06/2020
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 com...
fortable and was able to get everyone out of their shell. I highly recommend Monika to anyone looking for timeless photos, she will not disappoint!
Response from Monika Anderson Photography on 11/06/2020
Awww, I am speechless. Thank you!!!!!
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