Minnesota Based Wedding & Lifestyle Photographer
I capture stories as they naturally unfold—honest, joyful, and deeply personal. Every smile, every embrace, every fleeting glance is photographed with the hope that one day you'll look back and feel every emotion all over again.
Built on hard work, genuine connection, and a love for preserving life's biggest milestones, I approach every wedding and session with intention. Whether I'm behind my camera on the weekend or working my 9-to-5 during the week, I believe in showing up wholeheartedly, earning your trust, and creating photographs that become part of your family's story for generations to come.
Weddings 〰️ Couples 〰️ Families 〰️ Newborns 〰️ Headshots 〰️ Branding 〰️ Events 〰️
Weddings 〰️ Couples 〰️ Families 〰️ Newborns 〰️ Headshots 〰️ Branding 〰️ Events 〰️
What People Are Saying
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What People Are Saying 〰️
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Chloe was communicative, intentional, and so kind throughout the entire wedding planning process! It never felt like we were just another client, but that Chloe truly wanted to get to know us. The planning process was seamless. We knew what to expect, were able to communicate any hopes we had for our big day, and Chloe executed them flawlessly. On wedding day, Chloe was truly professional, knowledgeable, and equipped to capture our day, all while feeling like we were connecting with an old friend. Chloe captured us naturally. It never felt like we had to pose or perform for the cameras, she just flowed right with our day, capturing the big and small moments as they came. She is definitely someone you want on your team on wedding day. Her presence is calming, she eases nerves, and has the perfect amount of humor! Chloe has exceptional vision, ideas and captures everything perfectly. We are so thankful that we had the opportunity to work with her and highly recommend!
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I would recommend Chloe to anyone and everyone who needs a photographer. Chloe is so much fun and makes you feel comfortable, her prices are amazing, and she gets your photos back to you in a super timely manner. Her work is absolutely amazing and she made my husband and I feel so comfortable in front of the camera. I am so happy with how our photos turned out and had such a fun time shooting with Chloe!
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Chloe - you truly have a special gift!! Thank you for capturing our wedding day! We are obsessed with ALL the photos and are trying to figure out how in the world we are supposed to pick our favorites to print out for our walls! We have had so many comments from friends and family already saying these are seriously some of the best wedding photos they’ve seen. Also, our bridal party and family RAVED about you - complimenting you on your organization and communication skills with navigating our big group! You made the planning process so easy with being quick to respond and providing all the details needed.
Everyone talks about how sad you get when the wedding is over since you spend so much time planning and making sure everything is perfect. I didn’t realize that to be so true until the end of our wedding night when everything ended. The perfect ending to our wedding night was looking at the sneak peak album you released. I have no idea how you did that after shooting for 10 hours, but it was so incredibly special to look at those photos and relive the whole day since it goes by so fast.
We will have these photos forever and are truly grateful for the work you did! THANK YOU! We have already recommended you to our friends and family and will continue to do so! You’re the best!
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Chloe Payne Photo was so awesome to work with! It helps that Chloe and I grew up together, but it had been YEARS since we connected up until the wedding. Her prices are so worth the results! She captured everything and more from our special day. The communication was awesome throughout the whole process! I really couldn't have asked for more in a photographer. She captured all of the emotions from our wedding day so perfectly! It's been about 7, almost 8 months since the wedding and I still look at our photos every day and am just in awe of how perfect they are. The preview she sent me made me feel all of the emotions all over again. Website is super user friendly and one of the biggest things is that she put all of our photos into categories! When I was going through the album, if I wanted to find a photo from the "getting ready" I just clicked on the "getting ready" tab! That easy! Highly recommend Chloe for all wedding photography! 10/10 stars!
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BEYOND AMAZING! Working with Chloe has been one of the best decisions ever! She made sure we were happy and comfortable since day 1. Loved all the smiles, good vibes and attention to details. Guidance is something couples think we don't need, we got this, right? Well, WE DON'T, and we NEED IT. Best part?? Not having to wait forever to have a sneak peek and get the BEST PICS EVER from our special day. Communication was wonderful!!!!!! We always get updates of where we were at during the process and how would everything flow, before, during and after I DO DAY. Only one word would summarize our feeling after living and seeing our galleries: LOVE.
From the moment we booked Chloe, we knew we were in great hands. She was incredibly professional, responsive, organized, and genuinely cared about making our wedding day special. On the day itself, she went far beyond taking photos — keeping us on schedule, calming nerves, helping wherever needed, and bringing such a positive, joyful energy that made everyone feel comfortable. When we received our gallery, we were absolutely blown away. Every image is stunning and tells the story of our day so beautifully. Chloe captured not only the big moments, but also the candid emotions, little details, and memories we didn't even realize were happening. Her talent behind the camera is undeniable, and the quality of her work exceeded every expectation we had. If you're looking for a photographer who is incredibly skilled, passionate, and truly goes above and beyond for her clients, Chloe is the one. She delivered an unforgettable experience from start to finish, and the photos she created are something we'll treasure for the rest of our lives. We couldn't recommend her more highly!
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Chloe was, hands down, our best decision of our wedding!! We felt like she was our “biggest fan”, she cheered us on and made us feel very comfortable and natural in front of the camera! She was very helpful during the planning process and made sure she got all the details of what we wanted from her before our big day! The final product was better than we could have ever dreamed of, and we are forever thankful (and extremely happy) we had Chloe as part of our wedding! text goes here
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Chloe was amazing on our wedding day! We've received countless compliments on our photos, and we'll cherish them forever. From the planning stages to the big day and everything in between, I knew we could trust her to deliver. She made us feel so comfortable and captured everything we wanted perfectly. I'm obsessed with her editing skills—the photos turned out even better than I imagined. Chloe went above and beyond to ensure everything ran smoothly and we got all the shots we needed. I couldn’t recommend her more and can’t wait to hire her for future photo sessions!
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Chloe did such an amazing job communicating with us leading up to and during our wedding day and was very flexible during our big day. Not only was she great to work with, she also captured our wedding and reception so perfectly! We got SO many compliments on our wedding highlight video and we’re so thankful we have such an awesome video to reminisce on for the rest of our lives!! We 100% recommend Chloe for your video needs on your wedding day :)
-Maddie & Ben
Hey, I'm Chloe.
Graphic designer + art director by day, photographer (and occasionally videographer) by nights and weekends. I spend my weekdays leading creative work in a 9–5, and when the laptop closes, you'll usually find me chasing golden hour or celebrating alongside couples on one of the biggest days of their lives.
I've loved photography for as long as I can remember. I was always the one with a camera in my hands, documenting everything around me. Some memories have aged better than others (looking back at those photo booth videos lip singing to songs, random photo shoots at the mall because why not and all the questionable 2010’s fashion choices), but that's the beauty of photos they let us laugh, reminisce, and remember exactly who we were.
Over the years, I've realized that photography isn't really about the photos. It's about people. It's about preserving the moments that become your favorite stories years from now.
Working a full-time career has shaped the way I run my business. I know the importance of showing up prepared, communicating well, staying organized, and being someone people can genuinely rely on. When you trust me with your wedding or your memories, you have my full attention. I'm there to make the process feel easy, keep things moving when they need to, remind you to soak it all in, and quietly document everything happening in between.
The moments I love most aren't always the ones you plan for. They're the glance across the room before the ceremony begins, your grandparents laughing together during cocktail hour, your friends wiping away tears during speeches, or the way your partner looks at you when no one else is paying attention. Those are the memories I want you to have forever.
When I'm not behind the camera, I'm probably checking out another Minneapolis restaurant, hanging out with my husband and puppy, training for my next race, doing my best to keep a garden alive, or rewatching Game of Thrones and convincing myself the ending somehow makes more sense this time around.
If you're looking for someone who genuinely cares about your story, believes the little moments matter just as much as the big ones, and wants to create photos that will bring you right back to how it all felt years from now, I think we'll get along just fine.
Let's make some memories.
xoxo Chlo
When I Am Not Behind The Camera
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When I Am Not Behind The Camera 〰️
You can find me obsessing over my puppy dawg Aspen :’)
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Investment
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Investment 〰️
Couples + Engagement
You don’t have to be engaged to get photos taken with your boo. Want a fun date night or taking the next step in your relationship take a look at these packages!
Proposal Package: $300, 1 hour, set up, proposal and a few couple photos. Everyone wants photos when they get proposed too, well maybe not everyone, but you should for sure document this special moment for you and your partner! I want to help and not have price be an issue since you probably just spent $$$ on that big ol ring.
*Email me and tell me your story on how you want to propose and we can find the best price for you!
Couples Package: $350, 1 hour, one outfit, 80+ edited photos delivered on a personal online gallery
Engagement Package: $400, 1.5 hours, three outfits, 2 locations, 100+ edited photos delivered on a personal online gallery
* some travel fees may apply if location is past 20 miles of driving from Minneapolis
Weddings
Three different wedding packages to choose from for your big day. All packages come with a complimentary engagement session once you book with me.
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$4,000, 6 hours of coverage, no limit to amount of photos delivered. All images delivered on an online gallery available for free high-resolution downloads.
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Package A: $4,000, 6 hours of coverage, no limit to amount of photos delivered. All images delivered on an online gallery available for free high-resolution downloads.
Package B: $4,200, 8 hours of coverage, no limit to amount of photos delivered. All images delivered on an online gallery available for free high-resolution downloads.
Package C: $4,400 10 hours of coverage, no limit to amount of photos delivered. All images delivered on an online gallery available for free high-resolution downloads.
* some travel fees may apply if location is past 20 miles of driving from Minneapolis
More hours can be added with additional fee.
Videography
Video Package: $4,300, 8 hours of coverage, wedding teaser, highlight video 5-6 minutes. Second shooter included.
Video Package Add Ons Only:
Additional Hours $100
Speeches + Ceremony Edit $100
* some travel fees may apply if location is past 20 miles of driving from Minneapolis
* Can’t bundle with photo. Must choose one service
Don’t see what you are looking for here? Fill out the form below and we can chat to customize your package!
Family
From taking the yearly Holiday photos to certain milestones or even just refreshing the photos on your wall. Let me help capture those special moments for you and your family.
Package A: $350, 45 minutes, single family, 50+ edited photos delivered on a personal online gallery
Package B: Starting at $400, 1 hour and 15 minutes, multiple families ex. grandparents, siblings, grandkids etc., 60+ edited photos delivered on a personal online gallery
* some travel fees may apply if location is past 20 miles of driving from Minneapolis
Seniors
Graduating high school seniors or even college seniors, this is a big milestone in your life and worth tossing that graduation cap up in the air for some pictures!
Package A: $350, 45 minutes, two outfits, 40+ edited photos delivered on a personal online gallery
Package B : $400, 1 hour, three outfits, 60+ edited photos delivered on a personal online gallery
* some travel fees may apply if location is past 20 miles of driving from Minneapolis
Let's Work Together
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Let's Work Together 〰️
Contact Me
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