Nygaard Photography
About This Vendor
Nygaard Photography
Since 2003 brides have described Nygaard Photography as fun, creative, artistic, and dedicated. Whether it is at the hair appointment, wedding, or reception, Nygaard Photography will be there capturing breathtaking images. We look forward to having the opportunity to take part in your special day!
Details
Destination Weddings
Destination Wedding Packages
Photo Shoot Types
Bridal Portraits, Engagement, Trash The Dress
Photo & Video
Digital Files, Drone, Online Proofing, Photo, Printed Enlargements, Second Shooter Available, Wedding Albums
Photo & Video Styles
Artistic, Classic, Documentary, Dramatic, Lifestyle, Modern
Wedding Activities
Getting Engaged, Wedding
Awards and Affiliations
Nygaard Photography Reviews
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It's hard to even know where to begin with this review! Luke is not only an amazing person but also an incredible photographer! We have several friends who had Luke as a photographer for their engagement photos and weddings and we immediately k...
new when we got engaged that we wanted Luke as our photographer if he was available! We are SO grateful that we were able to book our engagement session and wedding photos with Luke. He is SO much fun to work with and made us and our families laugh so much!! Everyone had a blast and sometimes I could not stop laughing haha!!
Luke went WAY above and beyond to help us with getting ready beforehand and asked if we wanted to take photos at home and with our pets since we live very close to our venue! We are SO grateful that Luke offered to do that and was so willing to go out of his way to come to our home to take photos! We are so incredibly happy and grateful for the photos we have with our fur babies!! They are some of our favorite photos and we will cherish them forever!
Luke also was so incredibly helpful and went WAY above and beyond to help secure and fix my veil and flowers in my hair, he helped carry my dress, pin on flowers for family, and the list goes on!! He made us feel so at ease throughout the entire day (and during our engagement photo session)!
Our families have continued to rave about how much fun Luke was to work with and how effortless it was to take photos for our wedding!!
Receiving our photos from Luke was just icing on the cake!! We absolutely LOVE them all and we just cannot recommend working with Luke enough!! Thank you so much again for everything, Luke!! We will never be able to say thank you enough!!
Luke is such a wonderful photographer! He captured our day beautifully. So easy going and was amazing with the kids. Couldn't ask for a better photographer!
I cannot recommend Nygaard photography enough! SERIOUSLY. Luke was AMAZING to work with! I am convinced our day would not have been as much fun without him! Having him around through the day and as I was getting ready was like hanging out wit...
h a friend. He helped me stay calm and keep things on track. He was flexible with the schedule, took every request of what we wanted to do, carried my train, drive us to photo site, kept things moving, laughed and joked with us and so gracefully and kindly dealt w all our relatives and friends. Every photo came out amazing. EVERY. ONE. We were genuinely sad to see him leave later in the night - he just fit in with our crazy crowd that well. You will not regret booking Nygaard photography!
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Luke was so wonderful to work with. He put everyone at ease, had us laughing, and made everyone feel comfortable being photographed. He was communicative, courteous, kind, and so much fun!
I can’t thank Luke and Andie enough for being the best photographers for our wedding and helping so much that day!! You both are so talented and amazing at what you do! The pictures turned out absolutely stunning and we are so happy!! I would h...
ighly recommend them for a photographer!! You are truly the best!!☺️
I don’t think I could have asked for a better photographer, my photos turned out amazing! He was wonderful to work with and everyone got along with him. Luke has a great personality that clicked with the entire wedding party!
I honestly couldn’t have asked for a better photographer. From the time we got ready for the big day, until the drinks started flowing at the reception, Luke was there capturing every moment. He made everyone felt so comfortable and relaxed. It...
almost felt like we hired a friend. Luke went above and beyond our expectations, and we are already thinking what we can hire him for in the future! Highly recommend booking Nygaard Photography!
This guy was so awesome! He was the favorite part of my friends wedding! He was on time. Has the best attitude. Helped with everything. Even had boob tape. Hire this guy. You won’t be disappointed!!!!
Hands down- my favorite vendor to work with!! While we are still waiting to see wedding pics, I was so pleased to spend time with Luke for our engagement session to get to know him. He is amazing and a ball of energy just like me so we of cour...
se clicked right away. He’s genuine, personably, authentic, organized and legitimately jazzed to spend probably too many Fridays and Saturdays at weddings but the wedding community is all the better for it!
While I knew we clicked, my favorite part was that Luke made my husband (wow that’s fun to say) more comfortable, less awkward, laugh and enjoy what was hours of picture taking. The bridal party adored him, everyone knew him by name at the end of the night and I could totally trust that all my needy details or random asks were answered thoughtfully and truthfully. I remember my first chat with him was at least a 40 min visit trying to sort through all the photography lingo, BS and random up-sells. He was real, transparent, detailed and passionate. He sells a great product- him and his company and we loved being able to work with him…. actually we’ll probably work with him for the rest of forever for our photography needs.
Luke was one of the most memorable parts of our wedding day. I didn't realize until the day of our wedding just how much time we would spend together. Luke did much more than take wonderful photos, he carried my train, flowers, and makeup aroun...
d and made sure we stayed on schedule. He checked in to make sure I was doing OK often throughout the day and gave us gentle reminders when it was a good opportunity to snap a few photos. Knowing now how fast the day goes, this was so critical to documenting all of the important moments. I remember telling Luke how much I appreciated him and that our photos and eachother would be all we had after the big day ended. Luke is more than a photographer and we cannot thank him enough and cannot recommend him enough to our friends and family. He was hands down our favorite vendor to work with and the best of all of them at communicating. We were lucky enough to meet him at 2 weddings before our own after we booked him and both couples, our family and friends, really enjoyed working with him and were also happy with his work. Choose Luke, you will be so glad you did!!
You guys. Listen when I tell you Luke Nygaard is a prince among men. He’s a photographer by trade, but he’s so much more than that. He will literally make your wedding day by how punctual, professional, helpful and kind he is. If you’re not hir...
ing a day of coordinator, you must hire Nygaard photography.
Luke was the best vendor! In addition to taking stunning photos, he was an absolute rockstar in setting multiple alarms on his watch to ensure we were on schedule throughout the day, gathering people to take photos, setting up great scenery and...
opportunities for photos, bustling and fixing my dress, sewing my dress when it tore a bit, interacting with guests, and making sure I was stress-free throughout the day! He even participated in our photo booth with us! Guests loved him and we have highly recommended him to several couples already!
Luke was absolutely the best. He did our engagement pictures and our wedding day. From the second we met Luke, he made us feel at ease. You can tell in our photos that we were having the best time. On the wedding day, Luke was like an assista...
nt and photographer all in one. He put in my veil, held water and tissues for me. We absolutely love all of our pictures and recommend Luke to all of our friends. You will be so happy you chose Luke for your big day. Thanks Luke for everything!
Luke was amazing. I can't imagine having a better photographer for our engagement and wedding photos. He made everyone feel comfortable and was fantastic with the rambunctious kiddos in the wedding party. I cannot recommend him enough!
My husband and I absolutely LOVED Luke! Our photos turned out beautifully perfect just how I imagined they would be. He also made our day so much fun with his great down to earth humble personality! Our friends and family showerd us, and Luke, ...
with compliments of how great of a person/ photographer he was! He made taking photos and posing for photos a lot of fun and a great experience. We get compliments to this day from our bridal party of how much they enjoyed his funy sense of humor!
Luke is amazing! He is so good at making people (even the most camera shy) feel comfortable. He worked with a huge group of people with ease. He photographed our wedding at a venue he has never seen before and went above and beyond to find the ...
most beautiful backdrops at the venue! We were very impressed with Luke and couldn’t recommend him enough.
So...Luke is awesome and I am so grateful for all he did to make our day that much better! There were so many moments on the wedding day where he went above and beyond his photography duties which helped ease my anxiety and earned him the title...
of "our family photographer." Seriously, I can not say enough about how wonderful he is and I fully plan to use his service in the future!!
Luke is absolutely phenomenal! He has such a great talent for photography, and his personality is so much fun! My family has had the pleasure of working with Luke for my wedding in October and my sister's wedding five years ago. He also did bot...
h of our engagement photos. Luke goes above and beyond for you and makes sure you're happy and stress-free. He stayed the entire day for my wedding and even helped bustle my dress! Luke is there for you, whatever you need. He is affordable, has different packages to choose from, and responds promptly. You definitely won't be disappointed if you choose Nygaard Photography!
Luke is AMAZING he went above and beyond what I expected. Arrived early for the get ready and stayed late for the dancing. He helped with everything including things he didn’t need to. For example my bustle along with helping with dj problems a...
ll in all just amazing to work with ! I recommend to everyone ! He’s prices are also reasonable and the pictures came out great !
Best ever photographer! So worth just meeting with Luke!
Luke did my engagement and wedding photos and he is seriously the best! Everyone could not stop talking about how funny he was, which made for the best true smiles in the photos!
One of the best choices we made during wedding planning was our photographer, Nygaard Photography. Luke was so easy to work with, he met with us to get to know our personalities and ask about what was most important and if we had special reque...
sts. He delivered on all fronts. Luke was there shooting at the hotel bridal suite during hair and makeup. The pictures in the park were beautiful, as were the pictures taken in the alley and streets in Lowertown St. Paul. From the bridal suite and the groom’s room, to the first look pictures, wedding party pictures, family pictures, the ceremony, bride and groom roof top pictures, reception, and dance Luke captured it all. We are so happy with all the pictures and appreciated Luke’s eye to capture the moment. Many guests and our wedding planners commented on how professional and easy going our photographer was. Luke was able to connect in such a fun way with our three young nephews (ring bearers) and our flower girl, he captured such darling pictures of them. We highly recommend Luke Nygaard Photography! Thank you, Luke, for the beautiful pictures of our "best day ever" July 24, 2021.
Back in April my now husband and I were looking for a photographer for our June 5th wedding. Through a friend referral, we got in touch with Luke Nygaard of Nygaard Photography. From day 1 of contacting Luke we were sold. Luke is very friendl...
y and so helpful through the entire process. We had a few meetings with Luke prior to the wedding of which was only a few months from signing with Nygaard Photography.
Fast forward to the wedding. Luke met with my bridal party at the salon and was with us until 9:30pm that night. He had a smile on his face and peep in his step all day. Luke was extremely helpful in what I should do for makeup to helping with my dress. He even later helped the DJ who was late due being in called in at the last minute to replace the original DJ that had called in sick. Honestly I cannot think of one thing Luke didn't help with the day of the wedding.
Fast even more forward. On Monday, June 21st my father past away 2 weeks after the wedding. Even though pictures weren't due to be ready for 6-8 weeks after the wedding, Luke sent me some pictures of my dad from the wedding. I only asked for one if he could knowing he had many other projects going on. Luke truly went above and beyond in this request. I am so grateful to get a few pictures of my dad for the funeral and open house. Nygaard Photography is amazing on many levels. It's that personal touch that sold us. Luke has become a forever friend now. I feel like he knows my family as well now as I know his. I cannot thank Trisha Syverson enough for referring us to Nygaard Photography. Trisha had her wedding October 2020 and said you have to go with Nygaard Photography. That decision proved to be a blessing in more ways than just pictures.
While there are many photographers, there are not many you develop a friendship with that'll last a lifetime. We will use Nygaard Photography again.
Eternally Grateful,
Teresa and Brett Nelson
Nygaard Photography was amazing. We hired them for our wedding. He is very organized, fun and pays attention to every detail He made sure everything was on time and moving along while still capturing all the great photos. Besides an awesome ...
photographer he was also a personal attendant with helping lace my dress. They are an amazing photography studio and highly recommended them and unbeatable prices for everything they do to make your day special/memorable. We will continue to hire them for all our special events.
I can not say enough great things about Luke. He was at our wedding literally all day. Not only did he make everyone feel so comfortable in front of the camera but he went above and beyond with helping on other things as well, like bustling the...
side of my dress by sewing in stuff to hold it up since the sides kept getting stepped on. Seriously don’t think we could have gotten a better person to take photos of our wedding and capture our special day!! We will be going to him for future family photos and everything we have photographer needs for!
My photos turned out incredible! There was one where my daughter looked like royalty where all I could think was who invited princess anna from frozen. Luke is a wonderful photographer and great to work with. I also purchased the knot package t...
hey offer even though I wanted the best....budget wise we had to be practical so we went with the knot package. The only upsetting part was the follow-up after which was entirely out of their control because this was near late March early April when I got my proofs digitally threw email due to the pandemic. I would have preferred to meet one last time in person and to get my jump/flash drive of my copies that came with the package. In time I will get it within the next year but I'm in no rush to cause health issues for anyone. They also offer family and new baby options as well that I will be going with them in the future for family photo sessions!!!!!!!
Luke Nygaard was able to stay positive and take awesome photos during our May 30th wedding in Minneapolis which occured during the riots and pandemic! We really lucked out with having him there that day!
Luke and Andi were nothing but the BEST for our wedding! We seriously couldn’t have asked for better photographers! We received many compliments from our wedding party and guests at how awesome our photographers were and how easy to talk to the...
y were.
During pictures they know just what to do to make you smile, laugh and have a good time. They even helped us transport flowers around to different locations and provide a sewing kit after one of my bridesmaids ripped her dress!
After receiving our pictures from them we couldn’t find one that we didn’t like! Not only did we find our wedding photographer but we found our new family photographer.
If you are looking for a photographer I would HIGHLY recommend going with Nygaard Photography!
Trisha S.
Luke was an AMAZING photographer. He was fun, professional and so very helpful. He doubled as a special attendant. From SEWING - yes sewing my bustle together after it had broke - to having bandaids for my blistering feet. He was th...
ere it all and he really helped make our special go flawlessly. I highly reccomend Nygaard Photography to everyone. We will be using him for future photo sessions!
Luke was amazing! He shot our family and wedding photos.
Luke was so amazing! He was so organized leading up to the wedding and was OUR BEST VENDOR! All our other vendors I felt dropped the ball in some way but never the Nygaards! And the day of everyone thought we were long time friends because of h...
ow personable he was and comfortable he made everyone feel! I would highly HIGHLY recommend.
Luke was fantastic! He was super easy to work with and fit right in our our crazy bunch! He kept things on a timeline the day of and because of that we got some of the most amazing pictures from our wedding day! I would highly suggest Nygaard P...
hotography! Luke also did our engagement pictures! We couldn’t have been happier with the wonderful memories that Luke was able to capture!
He was very flexible with changes, he made it fun and exciting, and was always willing to help if he could. The pictures turned out amazing!
The pictures were so perfect! Luke Nygard had such an amazing personality that made the whole day fun for everyone! I couldn't ask for the best!
My husband and I are so satisfied with everything he did for us!
Luke goes above and beyond while you are busy capturing life's precious moments for people. I am so glad we found Nygaard Photography at the wedding expo last year. Their booth was friendly, knowledgeable, and had great pieves or work to show u...
s. My husband and I got married November 16th, 2019! Nygaard Photography made me feel "on top of things" during my busy and chaotic wedding day. Luke literally came to my rescue more than one time and words cannot explain how grateful I am to have had him there. Not just any photographer could have done what he does, you are a very special person Luke! We will continue to use Nygaard Photography for family photos and recommend you to anyone looking for an wonderful photographer!
If I could give Luke ten stars I would. He is so much more than a photographer, he was practically a personal attendant! From the moment he walked in everyone was instantly calmer and laughing at his jokes. He is obviously confident in his phot...
ography skills and makes sure he captures every special moment. He was very prepared, my wedding weather took a turn for the worse and started sleeting practically. He put up with all my grumpy/freezing bridesmaids and told as many jokes as he could to keep us laughing and distracted from the frost bite. He also brought lights and took family photos inside the barn which was so nice because it kept Grandpa warm and away from the elements. Luke also did our engagement photos and we loved them. We loved them so much that we planned our wedding date around his schedule. Luke stuffed an umbrella down the back of his jacket to hold it for me while taking pictures, he bustled my dress when no one was around to help me to try to keep my dress clean for pictures, and he even dried my feet off, changed my socks/shoes for me because I couldn’t bend over and all my personal attendants and family were busy! Ladies, this photographer is the real deal. I literally could not thank him enough.
When my son and now daughter-in-law were picking their wedding date around a photographer's availability (Luke Nygaard Photography), I couldn't understand why . . . I DO NOW. Luke's creative ability with capturing captivating moments in his p...
hotography is by far first class and the best. The weather was less than cooperative and emotions running higher than normal, Luke's calming demeanor and ability to make everyone enjoy themselves was undeniably the BEST of the BEST. He balanced nervous bride with freezing bridesmaids and possibly an overly sensitive mother of groom (me) with a smile on his face and the reassurance everything would be great to put us all at ease. Luke went above and beyond to ensure every moment was captured regardless of how long it took. THANK YOU LUKE NYGAARD PHOTOGRAPHY!
Nygaard Photography is the best. This was the second time I had the pleasure of working with Luke, once at my best friend's wedding and now at my own. Luke makes the formal photo taking portion of the wedding day so much fun and he and Andie ma...
ke the pre-wedding process so easy and stress free. I'm so glad we were able to have them capture the special moments of our big day.
I want to start off with saying this duo are simply amazing at what they do! I met Luke Nygaard for the first time when he photographed my best friend’s wedding. He had amazing energy, knew just how to capture the perfect moments, and made eve...
ryone laugh and feel comfortable. One year later, I was planning my own wedding in Key West, FL. It was a long shot but I had to contact Luke to see if he was available. I was so happy that he was and would even take the journey all the way to Key West for our big day. We met with him at his studio before the wedding with ideas of what we wanted and I knew he was pumped to get the party started. He and Andie traveled to FL a couple days before the wedding scoping out all the locations I wanted to take pictures. He and Andie even joined us at the rehearsal dinner and snapped some amazing sunset and family pictures. Bright and early, the day of the wedding Luke and Andie we’re ready to go running all over the island with us. The captured some of the most breathtaking photographs and intricate details. Thank you so much for capturing all the beautiful memories and being a part of the party!
I can't begin to say how wonderful Luke is. He helped my wedding day perfect. He goes over and beyond and helps out anyway he can. He helps make the day fun and filled with laughter. He was so fun to work with. He helped wedding planning and th...
e wedding day be less stressful. He took over if I became stressed or worried. He makes sure the day is about what the Bride and groom want. I can't wait to see the pictures of his amazing work. We love you Luke. (Mike) We can't thank you enough for everything you did for us, not only on the wedding day. You're the best.
OH MY GOSH!! I cannot rave about Luke enough! Everyone loved him! We met with him before the wedding to go through all the details. We booked him at the wedding fair and also got a fun photo booth as part of the package. Luke was there from the...
time we started getting ready in the morning until the last song of the night- a lot of people loved that because he captured every part of the day. Luke almost doubled as a personal attendant- he handled any issues that came up and went to the appropriate people as opposed to coming to me or my husband. Throughout the day, he continued to make sure my husband and I were comfortable and doing okay. Luke is hilarious and everyone felt so comfortable around him! We really appreciated how much he stepped up to help us when others were busy- we hired him as a photographer and got so much more. We love the pictures we got throughout the whole day and our guests loved the photo booth (and so did we- a lot of goofy pictures in there). Luke was definitely one of our best wedding decisions!!
We absolutely loved working with Luke! He was incredibly easy to work with. He knows what he is doing, he has done this before and it shows! You just have to trust him and enjoy your day. He was absolutely fantastic with my massive family and t...
he kiddos--well loved by the entire family and wedding party without a doubt! I don't know how many times our guests told us "your photographer is fantastic, you can tell he enjoys doing this," and there is so much truth to that statement. Somehow he manages to get all the shots you want during the actual ceremony and reception without you noticing him being there. It's incredible.
Luke and Andie are FANTASTIC! When we got engaged, my husband and I were both new to the Twin Cities and had been nervous about finding a good photographer who fit the vibe of our wedding.... these two jumped in and put our worries to rest. Luk...
e and Andie made themselves available leading up to the wedding, were so organized, and worked little miracles throughout the day going above and beyond the whole time! Luke made photos so fun and easy, capturing each special moment. We love his work and highly recommend Nygaard Photography!
Tara & David
Luke is PHENOMENAL! Easily the best decision we made regarding selecting various vendors for our wedding. He makes everyone feel super comfortable, is hilarious, and goes above and beyond for his clients. The quality of his photos are superb, a...
nd the price is fantastic for all that you get when you book Nygaard Photography. He helped make our day so wonderful and stress-free, from helping bridal party with wardrobe mishaps, to bustling my dress, to capturing every beautiful detail of our day with such ease. The entire process was easy - he and Andie are wonderful to interact with, quick to respond, and so helpful! Our bridal party still talks about how much fun they had with Luke, and friends and family adored our photos. I recommend Nygaard Photography to anyone - you really won't regret it!
We originally met Luke while he was working our friends wedding. We immediately fell in love with his personality and his beautiful work. My husband and I were having a destination wedding in Cape Coral, Florida and we originally decided that w...
e couldn’t afford a photographer. But after meeting Luke, we knew we had to have him! He was more than happy and willing to accommodate our destination wedding, even though it was only 3 months away. Having Luke as our photographer was like having a photographer, coordinator and a friend all in one! He helped make sure our day went as smooth as possible and was able to get the most amazing pictures on top of everything. We can not wait for another opportunity to work with Luke!
Luke is amazing! First of all, he was fantastic with our guests. He had our bridal party laughing the entire day and we still hear from guests about how fun our photographer was. He captured every moment we wanted and our pictures are fantastic...
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Not only was he fun and took great pictures, but Luke is a human swiss army knife for weddings. He put on my boutonniere, had a safety pin when my brothers zipper broke before the ceremony, and bustled my wife's dress when the bridesmaids couldn't figure it out. We felt relaxed the entire day knowing that we had an experienced wedding professional on hand to fix any problems that came up. We're so glad to have such a fantastic photographer for our big day!
I have worked with Luke for over six years professionally as a corporate client, and when it came time for my own wedding there wasn't a moment of hesitation of who I wanted there capturing my special day. Luke is magical with children, and is ...
able to entertain them in a way that brings out their unique personalities. His calm demeanor, professionalism, and warmth is so reassuring on such a big day. As someone who directs a marketing team, I have very high standards, and I recommend Luke without hesitation.
My husband and I are so happy that we went with Nygaard Photography for our wedding. Our experience with Luke was truly amazing! Luke was extremely fun and friendly! Before the wedding we met up several times to discuss everything and by the w...
edding day it was like we knew him for months. Our wedding day went extremely smooth. Everything turned out better than we could have imagined. Luke did a fantastic job at capturing everything from the emotional moments to the small details of the wedding décor. He captured our wedding perfectly. Thank you Luke for photographing our special day! You captured the moments perfectly and we will love looking at these photos and re-living the day for years to come! If you’re getting married, or even just want to do a photo session, I highly recommend Nygaard Photography.
Luke and Andie Nygaard are so great! My daughter hired Nygaard Photography for her February 2019 wedding. Even with very cold outside temperatures, Luke went above and beyond to get great outdoor shots to capture a Minnesota wedding in its elem...
ents. The pictures came out so beautiful! Both Luke and Andie made the day so fun and special. It’s easy for a wedding party to get great smiles with such a fun and funny couple. Their choice of packages were great and very reasonable. I highly recommend them to anyone getting married.
Luke and Andie were amazing!! They were so organized and made taking pictures fun! The wedding party, our families, and guests commented on how great they were and made everyone feel comfortable. They are more than just photographers, Andie hel...
ped sew up my bustle when it broke and Luke had every tool in his belt to help when little things popped up. I would recommend Nygaard Photography to any couple getting married.
The Nygaard’s were more than we could have ever dreamed of on our wedding day! They were organized and fun and took all the stress out of pictures. My bridal party and family loved them also! I will never go anywhere for pictures besides the Ny...
gaard’s now!
Luke is an amazing photographer. Two of my friends used Luke for their weddings, and he did an amazing job. Once we picked our date, I immediately reached out to see if Luke was available. Luke did an amazing job of taking the stress out of ...
the day. He did a great job of connecting with our family and us and made the whole process super enjoyable. Seriously everyone loved him. Working with Luke and Andie was great, easy to work with, and quick to respond. I highly recommend Nygaard Photography!
As long as the pictures were decent or better, I still would have rated Luke a 5/5. His day of presence is just amazing. He made the day go so smoothly, and was so much fun to be around. It was hard to be stressed out about things when he was a...
round.
The pictures themselves were amazing as well, we are so happy. He somehow is always able to get the perfect shot, while also really good about being discreet. During the ceremony and reception, he was really good at staying mostly hidden and out of the way, which was an important thing to us.
All of our guests and family members complimented us on how much they liked the photographer as well.
I would recommend Luke to anybody to ensure the big day goes super smoothly. The amazing pictures that you will get are just a bonus.
There is a reason Luke/Andie win The Knot Best of Weddings year after year- THEY ARE AMAZING! We got all day service with unlimited rights to all photos for a low price. They were hilarious which made for not only a great experience, but amazin...
g candid-looking photos! They went above and beyond our expectations and we will hire them again and again for future family photos!
Besides picking my husband, choosing Luke as our photographer was the best decision I have made. He acted as more than just photographer, making sure that we were in the right places at the right times to get all the shots we wanted and even b...
eing flexible with ideas that we came up with on the spot. He made the entire bridal party laugh so hard they forgot it was cold and windy during photos. I am still receiving compliments on his efforts day of and on our engagement photos weeks later.
My husband is not one for word but at the end of are wedding day we were both so happy with the work that Luke and Andie did it’s like they were in the wedding. They made the day and I would tell everyone to use them because to my husband and I...
there part of are family now and forever and I’m so grateful and blessed that they captured the best day of my life
Luke was AMAZING to work with, from our first consult to well after our wedding date! He is so professional, kind, and FUNNY! Our bridal party and family just loved him! Our photos turned out beautifully and we are so happy with each one of ...
them! We are so thankful that Luke was part of our wedding day :)
To be completely honest, I could not have imagined anyone else being our photographer. He kept everything moving smooth, he’s super funny, but a great professional at the same time. He can do it all, even put fake eyelashes on one of the brides...
maids when it fell off and kept the bride super calm. From the tons of compliments we got from our guests, I would recommend him to anyone.
It would be difficult to overstate how enjoyable Luke made our wedding photography experience. From our pre-wedding meetings, to the day of shooting, Luke uses his sense of humor and excitement to make your wedding day an even grater experience...
. Coming from photography hobbists, we can attest to his creativity and skill and would be a fantastic choice for your wedding!
Luke was awesome!! He was so great with everyone, kids included, my flower girl was very shy and tentative at the beginning and he was able to pull some awesome smiles out of her. He made the hours of photos seem short and was able to keep ev...
erything organized and moving along. Luke was great to have around and I highly recommend him for any wedding.
Luke did an awesome job taking our wedding photos! He is very fun and kind. He does great work and is easy work with! I would highly recommend Nygaard Photography!
Can’t say enough great things about Luke. Real charismatic personality. He did our engagement photos and our wedding. I received endless compliments from just about every person who crossed paths with him that day. We had a winter wedding and d...
id some bride/groom shots at a few locations around town. Luke was great about enduring the snow/traffic/weeds/etc to get into position to get the shots we wanted. They turned out amazing! He came recommended by another couple we know, and he did not disappoint. Our engagement photos were great, and our wedding photos were even better. Everything I hoped for in regards to a wedding photographer.
Luke Nygaard is without a doubt the best choice for your Wedding picture needs!!!! He is very friendly and super outgoing. He loves to keep the atmosphere light, while staying professional. He was with us our entire wedding day and started to f...
eel like he was an official member of our wedding party with his outstanding charisma, attitude, and overall willingness to help with anything he possibly could.
He goes above and beyond with his photos/attention to detail and will get whatever photos you need to remember your big day. When we got our photos back it was AMAZING to see all the hard work and effort Luke puts into them. You can really tell that this is his passion and not just a job or hobby.
If we did our wedding all over again we would chose Luke Nygaard Photography hands down every single time!
We would HIGHLY recommend Luke & Andie for all your photographing needs. They were the photographers for our July 7, 2018 wedding and we couldn't be happier with the results!! My husband and I had never been involved in a wedding prior to our...
s, so we really didn't know what to except from a wedding photographer. Luke & Andie exceeded all our expectations - they made us, our families and the whole wedding party feel so comfortable and at ease. They helped things move along through the whole day and made sure everyone was where they needed to be. Everyone we spoke to after our wedding was SUPER impressed with our photographers. They were simply wonderful and I could literally go on forever about. 10/10, highly recommend, you won't be disappointed :)
Luke was extremely easy to work with throughout the entire process and he did a wonderful job capturing the moments of our special day! We could not be more happy with his photos and would work with him again in a heartbeat!
Luke was amazing throughout the whole wedding process! We used him for our engagement photos which turned out great as well as for our wedding:) I didn't realize how important a photographer is to a bride on her day - he helped keep me calm, a...
lways checking in on me, helped me ensure everything went as I imagined. He was prepared, professional, and super fun! He got along great with my entire wedding party and even got the flower girl and 11mo old niece to smile in photos. He's everything you want in a photographer for your big day! My husband and I have already decided we'll be using him in the future for newborn and family photos. I would highly recommend Nygaard to anyone looking for professional photography!
Luke truly is a pro and a joy to work with. He did both our Wedding and engagement photos and we look forward to coming back to him again to help capture our next special life moment. He was an organized and lively addition to the hustle of our...
wedding day. He took every wardrobe or flow crisis in hand and put our minds at ease. No bride will have a worry they can't tackle with Luke on their wedding team.
Luke was Amazing!! Booking Nygaard Photography for my wedding was the best vendor decision I have ever made!! He is the best of the best. Luke Nygaard is very experienced, creative, and super fun to work with. Luke made everyone feel at ease...
from start to finish. He made everyone laugh and smile all day long. Luke goes above and beyond the call of duty from taking pictures, going to the salon to fixing things with a needle and thread, making sure everything is just perfect, making it the best day ever without having to worry about a thing. He is very professional, calm and knows how to make the magic happen with the camera. Luke loves his job, works long days and I truly appreciate everything he did for us on our Big Day. I highly recommend Nygaard Photography to anyone who is looking for a wedding photographer. Thank You Luke!
Luke and Andie were wonderful! They did a great job keeping everyone engaged and smiling during our formal photoshoots. They were super flexible, fun to be around, always quick to respond to our questions, and took beautiful photos (seriously -...
we have got SO many compliments already)! We would absolutely recommend them to anyone looking for a wedding photographer. Thanks, Luke and Andie!
Luke and Andie were amazing! We loved every minute of having them at our wedding! They captured every moment we wanted and more! They made the whole wedding party feel comfortable and they were hilarious! Everyone loved working with them!
Luke and Andie went above and beyond on everything!!! From Luke coming up to gooseberry falls to do our engagement pictures and making it feel so natural! My husband isn’t one to take pictures and Luke had us laughing the whole time! Pictures t...
urned out more than amazing!! The day of the wedding they weren’t just photographers they were apart of the wedding. Throughout the day they had whole wedding party laughing making everyone feel so compfortable and calm. Keeping things on track and going smoothly! Luke and Andie have such great personalities and did a wonderful job at making sure everyone felt important! I have had so many people compliment of them and asked where we found them. I can’t wait to see the finished result! Luke and Andie will be taking all of our pictures from now on! Luke will be doing our daughters first birthday in a couple weeks! I can’t wait!! We absolutely loved having Luke and Andie be apart of our wedding day!!
I cannot say enough about Luke! We booked Nygaard Photography for both our engagement photos and our wedding. My husband was very nervous about the engagement shoot, but Luke worked to make us so comfortable around him that we both ended up hav...
ing a lot of fun. By the day of the wedding, we were so relaxed around Luke, and really enjoyed doing our first look and photos before the ceremony. I would absolutely recommend Nygaard Photography to anyone looking for a wedding photographer in the Twin Cities. Luke works with you to know exactly what you would like on your special day, and makes it all come together flawlessly. I cannot wait to see what a lovely job Luke did on our wedding photos.
Luke was a wonderful photographer to have! Not only did he act as a photographer on our day but he also helped with so many other details from walking us through cutting the cake and helping with keeping us on schedule and even helping with the...
dress bustle. He kept us laughing to make the photos look so natural and from the couple I have seen he creates beautiful shots. We all really enjoyed working with him, many of my unmarried bridesmaids said after the wedding that he was so great they want to hire him when they get married one day.
My wife and I cannot express how wonderful it was having Nygaard Photography capture every precious moment of our wedding day. Luke and Andie are very professional and they are amazing to work with. They made the whole wedding photo process as ...
seamless and as stress free as we ever could have hoped for. Our photos turned out absolutely amazing! Luke captured the most important and memorable moments of the day. We could not have asked for a better wedding photographer. I will be recommending them to all my friends and family.
Luke from Nygaard Photography, was a terrific photographer at our wedding this past summer. Luke and his wife, Andy, were certainly all we could hope for and more in our photographer vendor! Luke and Andy provided our wedding party and family m...
uch laughs as we were taking pictures. We heard rave reviews from our family and friends about how awesome and personable the Nygaards are! They were completely flexible with our needs and requests with pictures of our wedding! My husband has a lot of last minute requests for photography-and Luke met them easily! They made the hours-long photography part of the day so easy and fun!! After the fact, our pictures are beautiful and we've received so many compliments on the pictures as well! It was truly a wonderful experience having Luke and Andy has our photographers and we wouldn't trade that experience with them for anything else.
Luke and Andie made our wedding memorable!! These two have such amazing personalities and worked so hard to make us comfortable while capturing our day! I’m so happy we found Nygaard Photography-best vendor of the night! They were so fun and ma...
de even the grumpy people smile!! Not only did they make the day extremely special, but they also took the time to ensure every detail of our pictures were perfect! I will be using them for every big moment in our lives moving forward!!
My husband and I recently got married on August 12, 2017. We were beyond pleased with Luke Nygaard! The pictures turned out amazing! He is very nice, dedicated, caring, talented, funny and made everyone feel good and comfortable! We would recom...
mend him to anyone in a heart beat!
We had Luke as our photographer for our wedding and he was AMAZING! He was extremely organized and professional. He is also funny and really had a huge impact on how great my day was! He is the BEST and he takes amazing pictures. I have nothing...
bad to say. He captured our wedding day perfectly.
Nygaard Photography did an amazing job with our photos!! Luke made us laugh the whole day while taking amazing photos! We are so glad we found Nygaard photography to perfectly capture our day.
Luke was such an amazing photographer! He showed up right on time and made the day so much fun! My husband is not very photogenic but Luke did a wonderful job trying to get him to smile. The pictures turned out absolutely breathtaking! ...
I would definitely recommend Luke to be your next wedding photographer.
Booking Nygaard Photography is one of the best vendor decisions I made for our wedding!! The entire process with them (over a year) was amazing, well organized and extremely professional. We had our engagement photos and wedding shot by Luke an...
d I loved all the pictures! He uploads all your images to a gallery online for you to preview. If you have any edit requests he can make those and upload them to the gallery. Once everything is to your liking he provides you with all the high resolution images.
The day of the wedding Luke was my saving grace! I was way more nervous/anxious/overwhelmed than I ever imagined but Luke was so great at his job he guided us through everything and helped make decisions I was too overwhelmed to make. My husband and his friends were not looking forward to all the pictures that were going to be taken on the wedding day but surprisingly they loved it, all because of Luke! They were cracking jokes the entire time and the guys were laughing oblivious to the fact that Luke was taking pictures of them at the same time. It made for some awesome candid shots and the guys didn't hate it as much. Luke customized the way he worked to a way that would work best for his customer and I think that's one of the best things about him! Another important thing, as a customer, you must have trust in your vendors and we trusted Luke, his work and his process 110%!
Thank you, Luke and Andie, for helping to make our wedding (and the planning of our wedding) so enjoyable! We will be calling in the future for birth announcements, family photos, etc. so we can work with you again!
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Luke is an amazing photographer to work with. I was able to get exactly what I wanted and within our budget. Luke was on site before I was on our wedding day and everything went perfectly. The pictures turned out amazing and he made everyone fe...
el very comfortable and relaxed. I would highly recommend him!
Luke was amazing! He showed up early and stayed until the end! He made sure we were all laughing and having fun all day! He captured every shot we wanted and more!
Luke was so much fun to work with and he is an amazing photographer! On top of that, he was very experienced. He shot our engagement pictures, designed our save the dates and paid close attention to detail on the day of our wedding. He even hel...
ped fix a few groomsmen boutonnieres before the ceremony. He knew exactly how to navigate my complicated family layouts for pictures and was cracking jokes along the way. A great photographer to have for your wedding!
Luke is amazing. He Makes everyone feel very comfortable and made me laugh the whole day. He was with us all day long making sure to get all the special moments captured. I haven't seen the pictures yet, but I am sure they are perfect. I recomm...
end Nygaard Photography to anyone who needs wedding, baby, engagement, or any photos taken.
Luke and Andy are AMAZING!!!!!! We couldn't be happier that we were lucky enough to have them as our wedding photographers. My sister-in-law had Luke and Andy for her wedding and they did such an incredible job in 2015 for their wedding, when...
my husband and I got engaged, we immediately called Luke to book our wedding date! We knew without question we trusted Luke to capture the special moments from our wedding day! You won't find a better team in the industry. Luke connects so well with the family, wedding party and understands how to capture incredible photographs. Andy understands every detail of what the bride and groom need for the wedding day and is prepared for anything! My husband and I HIGHLY recommend Luke and Andy!!!
-Tonya & Sean
We had such an amazing day and Luke was able to capture all of our wonderful moments!! Luke was so easy to work with, he made everyone feel comfortable, and went above and beyond for our wedding!! I would highly recommend him and we are still ...
receiving comments from our family about how great he was!!
Luke at Nygaard Photography did an amazing job as the photographer at our wedding. He was very helpful in scheduling and orchestrating the big day. He's a funny guy and makes the stressful day a cake-walk. We're really glad we went with our gut...
decision and chose Nygaard Photography.
I saw the reviews for Nygaard Photography on the knot and scheduled a meeting with the owner (Luke) to see if the reviews were accurate. I can honestly say now - these glowing reviews for Nygaard Photography are not fake or exaggerated. My w...
ife and I met Luke and immediately liked him for his friendly personality and customer-service focus. We met with 2 other photographers but there was no way we were going to go with another studio after meeting Luke. From the day we met him to this day, he has always made himself available for questions or a meeting in person. From our engagement photos to the canvas we ordered for our parents to the wedding itself, he does truly amazing work. Most importantly - he took all of the stress off of us on the day of the wedding. Despite our timetable getting pushed back due to other vendors, he kept us on schedule and made sure that we got all of the pictures that we wanted! As a groom, he did the one thing that was most important to me - made my bride feel relaxed and confident that everything is under control. Some of my groomsman can be difficult to deal with and he was nothing but polite and made us all laugh! Several people in the wedding party even commented on how great he was and asked me how I heard about him. Needless to say - if anyone is ever looking for a photographer for their wedding, for family photos or a professional photographer in general, we will be telling them that they will have trouble finding a better one than Luke!
Luke was an amazing wedding photographer! He made our day so special and he knew just want to say to make all of us laugh and was able to capture very genuine photos. He was very knowledgable and he made all of our ideas come to love. I highly ...
recommend him for your big day!
My Husband and I met Luke and his wife Andie in the spring of 2014. They were at a wedding fair in the North Shore and my Husband and I went to their booth that they were advertising at (after already talking to several other photographers)....
We wanted a photographer who we could relate with, feel comfortable with and who was down to earth( after all, they were going to be spending a full day with us and our closest friends/relatives) Once my husband and I started talking with Luke and his wife we instantly felt like they had the personality and professionalism we were looking for. Instead of them trying to sell there business to us they genuinely asked about us and wanted to get to know us. My Husband and I left the Grand Social wedding Fair and knew we were going to book them for our wedding.(which we did!) We also hired Luke to do our Son's first year pictures, our engagement pictures and he created our Save the dates and wedding invitations. We have been VERY HAPPY with all of Luke and Andie's hard work and professionalism. They are truly the nicest people!
We found Luke on the Knot and I am so happy we did! He was so great to work with and made everything so simple! We were able to meet with him a couple times before the wedding to discuss details. He wanted to make sure he knew as much as he cou...
ld and that we were getting exactly what we wanted. That was all great and we felt very comfortable with him but I had no idea what a perfect fit he would be until the day of the wedding. He was on top of everything, very helpful with many things and it felt like we were with a friend. He kept everything moving quickly and kept us all laughing! Our families are still talking about how great our photographer was at our wedding. NOW, we just got our pictures back and they are amazing! My friends have said 'I really do not see one that is not amazing!'
We are so happy we chose Nygaard Photography for our wedding photos. Luke and Andi are a great pair and did everything they could to make our day perfect. Outside of photographing our day, Luke held my lipstick all day and Andi sewed on a butto...
n that had fallen off! And when the children were running around during photographs, he got them to help him so that they wouldn't get in the way of the photos. We are very grateful for their reasonable price and can't wait to work with them again in the future!
My husband and I were married on Leap Day 2016 - which also happened to be a Monday. Luke was so accommodating with all of my requests. He was very patient with all of the children - and most importantly me. It was 18 degrees outside and he man...
aged to capture the most beautiful images I could have imagined (amid my teeth chattering and shivering!). I couldn't be more happy with the experience, the images and the service. He's truly one of a kind.
Luke was the best photographer I could have possibly dreamed of having at my wedding. I knew the moment that I met him at a wedding fair that he was the one for the job! Luke made our entire wedding experience enjoyable and easy from helping us...
design our save the dates and thank you cards to the incredible pictures he took and album he created. He was so full of energy and our families and wedding party adorded working with him. He made everyone feel relaxed and laugh. I would 10/10 recommend Nygaard Photography - stunning photos and the most fun photographer on the planet!
Luke and Andie were absolutely wonderful to work with! Our wedding party, family and guests loved them. They made our wedding picture session very fun and relaxing. Our wedding save the dates, wedding photos and thanks you's all turned out gorg...
eous!!! My Husband Chad and I would HIGHLY recommend Nygaard Photography!
I found Luke on a whim, as I had been looking in the Eau Claire, WI area. I couldn't have been happier with the experience we had. Luke was able to make EVERYONE comfortable, including me (the bride). He helped with scheduling, bustling my dres...
s, and keeping everybody happy. Literally everybody liked him, young and the young at heart.
Luke was amazing! He did our engagement and wedding photos and exceeded my expectations 100%. He is so fun to work with and can put a smile on anyone’s face. He made me feel at ease multiple times throughout the day. There are so many things yo...
u forget and don’t expect on your wedding day and he was prepared for them all. We are truly grateful for all his hard work and will cherish his amazing pictures forever!
Luke is a true gem! He and his awesome wife Andie were our photographers, we hit it off from when I met them almost an entire YEAR before my wedding (best part of going to that god-forsaken Bridal Fair). Leading up to the wedding I met with L...
uke, we went over the shots we wanted and how the day was going to go. I left with a sense of relief, totally secure in how the day was going to go. Luke and Andie showed up to the hotel to take some pictures of the girls and I getting ready- thats when I knew we were going to have a blast with them. From start to finish they blended in as part of the group, always making me smile pictures are hard, because near the end all i wanted to do was stop taking pictures, Luke and Andie were patient and understanding the entire time. I highly recommend going with them, a family-owned business and really amazing people. So excited to get the photos back!!
My husband and I just got married on September 16th. Luke and Andie were amazing through the whole process. The day of the wedding they went above and beyond. Not just taking pictures but fixing under garments, running and getting stuff out of ...
the car ect.. I couldn't of asked for two better people. I just love there personalities literally fit right in and they feel like family and that means a lot to have people that care so much that will do anything to make your day that much more special!!❤️
Contact Info for Nygaard Photography
1065 109th Ave NE, Minneapolis, MN | Serving Minnesota, and beyond.
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Luke Nygaard
Owner
HEY! Thanks for scrolling all the way down here to check out a bit more about me!
My name is Luke and I have been shooting weddings since 2003. I started young, I promise I am not that old :) I am a people person at heart. I love meeting new people and getting to know their story. It is even better when I get to capture that story. Everyday I wake up and can not believe that I get to do this for so many amazing couples. I would be absolutely honored to have the opportunity to capture your wedding. Check out the reviews above from all my amazing couples, and let's chat!
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