Telling the story of your love through adventurous and organic documentary-style wedding photography. 

minneapolis + Worldwide

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What Sets Me

Apart 

Minnesota and worldwide

Minnesota and worldwide

I'll be honest: I’m not the photographer for everyone, and I absolutely love that. I personally specialize in micro weddings and elopements for couples who value undivided moments and aren’t afraid to break the mold when it comes to making their day truly special.

When you look back on your wedding photos decades from now, I want them to stir the same emotions you felt on that exact day. I aim to capture the real, raw, and unscripted moments that matter most, while spicing up your photos with a few bubbly guided prompts. My goal is to document how you felt and helping you two relive those
precious memories forever.

What I believe in
What I believe in
Next Value
Next Value

Creating an

experience

I thrive on creating the most purposeful, yet laidback experience for each and everyone of my clients. You deserve a photographer who captures your true essence with ease, laughter, and happy tears along the way.

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Celebrating

Your Joy

I pride myself and my business on building a constant joy-filled experience for each and everyone of my couples. I want my couples to walk away from each session feeling inspired, giddy, and most of all their most unique and most beautiful selves 

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Treasuring

Your Story

I understand that no two couples are the same, which is why I truly manifest in every couple's story to make sure your day shouldn't feel like another photoshoot, but is an experience and a core memory. 

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What I value and Believe in

What I value and Believe in

Emily Bydlon

Emily Bydlon

of the world

Captures the magic

Her work is unique, timeless, and

No Fuss Wedding

Photography 

Minnesota and worldwide

Absolutely! You read that right. I believe your wedding day should be a celebration of love, joy, and the start of your beautiful journey together. The last thing you need is to worry about the photography. I specialize in providing a seamless, "No Fuss" photography experience that allows you to fully immerse yourself in every magical moment without a second thought.

When you choose me as your photographer it means choosing peace of mind.
You can relax knowing that every detail is taken care of. From start to finish,
I provide a smooth, stress-free experience that allows you and your BOO to enjoy your wedding day to the fullest.

Why The "No Fuss?"

Personalized Consultations

Personalized Consultations

I'll start with a personalized consultation to get to know you and your vision for your wedding day. I listen to your preferences, discuss your style, and understand the moments that matter most to you. This ensures that I'll capture the essence of your love story in a way
that feels natural and true to you two.

Transparent Packages

Transparent Packages

My photography packages are designed to be straightforward and transparent. I offer a range of options to suit different needs and budgets, with no hidden fees or surprises. Each package includes all the essentials you need for beautiful wedding photography, making it easy for you to choose what’s right for you.

Unobtrusive Style

Unobtrusive Style

On your wedding day, I'll work efficiently and unobtrusively, blending into the background to capture candid moments and genuine emotions. As a natural introvert and experienced photographer, I will navigate the flow of your day without interruption or staged shots ...the result? Natural, timeless images that reflect the true spirit of your celebration.

Tailored Service

Tailored Service

Every couple is unique, and your wedding photos should reflect that. I take the time to get to know you two, understand your style, and tailor my approach to match your vision. Whether it’s a cozy elopement or a grand celebration, this personalized touch ensures your photos are as special and unique as your love story.

Seamless Communication

Seamless Communication

Clear and open communication is key to a stress-free experience. I'll keep you informed every step of the way and will always be available to answer your questions. Our goal is to make the process as smooth as possible for you two.

Effortless Post-Wedding Convenience

Effortless Post-Wedding Convenience

I know how excited you two are to relive your wedding day through your photos. After your wedding, my "No Fuss" approach continues with a simple editing and delivery process. Your beautifully edited photos will be delivered promptly within 8-10 weeks, ready for you two to relive and share the magic of your day.

Minnesota and worldwide

Elopements & Micro Weddings 

Elopements & Micro Weddings 

Portraits

Portraits

Explore Packages

Explore Packages

*Please inquire for customized packages

*Please inquire for customized packages

Elopements & Micro weddings

Elopements & Micro weddings

Blue hour

Package

• 10 hours of coverage
• Engagement session
• Second photographer
• 30+ page wedding planning guide
• Posing + Prompts to make you feel confident in front of the camera
• Personalized location & vendor recommendations + timeline creation
• Professionally edited photos with unlimited downloads + personal printing rights
• Instax Polaroids + include phone video clips and footage from the day
• All US travel included

Adventurous, fulfilling, sentimental 

$6000

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$6000

laid back, Thrill-seeking, Collabortive

2 payments of $3000  |  4 payments of $1,500

2 payments of $3000  |  4 payments of $1,500

Package

Golden Hour

Lively, romantic, intentional

• 8 hours of coverage
• Engagement session
• 30+ page wedding planning guide
• Posing + Prompts to make you feel confident in front of the camera
• Personalized location & vendor recommendations + timeline creation
• Professionally edited photos with unlimited downloads + personal printing rights
• Instax Polaroids + include phone video clips and footage from the day
• All Midwest travel included

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$4,800

$4,800

2 payments of $2400  |  4 payments of $1,200

2 payments of $2400  |  4 payments of $1,200

Elopements & Micro weddings

Elopements & Micro weddings

Package

Half day

Intimate, unconventional, personal

• 4-6 hours of coverage
• 30+ page wedding planning guide
• Posing + Prompts to make you feel confident in front of the camera
• Personalized location & vendor recommendations + timeline creation
• Professionally edited photos with unlimited downloads + personal printing rights
• Instax Polaroids + include phone video clips and footage from the day
• All Minnesota travel included

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$3,400

$3,400

2 payments of $1700  |  4 payments of $850

2 payments of $1700  |  4 payments of $850

Elopements & Micro weddings

Elopements & Micro weddings

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$1000

$1000

• 2 hour session time
• 2 locations
• Personalized location guide 
• Posing + Prompts to make you feel confident in front of the camera
• Style + Outfit Guide
• Professionally edited photos with unlimited downloads
• Personal printing rights
• All Midwest travel included

No.1

Package

for families, couples, maternity, engagement, anniversary

for families, couples, maternity, engagement, anniversary

Portraits

Portraits

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$640

$640

• 1-1.5 hour session time
• 1 location
• 2 outfits
• Personalized location guide 
• Posing + Prompts to make you feel confident in front of the camera
• Style + Outfit Guide
• Professionally edited photos with unlimited downloads
• Personal printing rights
• All Midwest travel included

No.2

Package

for families, couples, maternity, engagement, anniversary

for families, couples, maternity, engagement, anniversary

Portraits

Portraits

I think you should
treat  yourself

...why not a
destination session

I always encourage making a memorable trip out of your engagement session! Whether you're joining me at one of my upcoming destinations or inviting me along on your travels, capturing your love in the midst of a shared journey is pure magic. For my couples who thrive on exploring together, what better way to document your story than by weaving your love of travel into the experience?



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HOW WILL I RECEIVE MY PHOTOS, HOW MANY + HOW LONG DOES IT TAKE?

Questions

Frequently  Asked

ALL GALLERIES ARE DELIVERED THROUGH EMAIL TO AN ONLINE GALLERY WHERE YOU CAN DOWNLOAD, PRINT, SAVE FAVORITES AND SO MUCH MORE. DEPENDING ON THE SESSION/WEDDING, IT COULD BE ANYWHERE FROM 8-10 WEEKS, AND ANYWHERE FROM 100-1000+ PHOTOS.

Questions

Frequently  Asked

WHERE ARE YOU BASED? DO YOU TRAVEL TO SHOOTS AROUND THE WORLD?

I AM BASED OUT OF MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA. I DO TRAVEL! I LOVE IT SO MUCH! BUT HONESTLY SO MANY COUPLES ARE DYING TO EXPLORE THE MINNESOTA NORTH SHORE AND I LOVE TAKING PEOPLE TO MY FAVORITE SPOTS AND MAKING AN ADVENTURE OUT OF IT!

Questions

Frequently  Asked

WHAT IF WE NEED TO RESCHEDULE? WHAT HAPPENS IF THE WEATHER IS BAD?

I’M ALWAYS DOWN TO RESCHEDULE IF NEED BE, SO JUST KEEP ME POSTED AND WE WILL MAKE IT HAPPEN. IF YOU CANCEL YOUR SESSION, I’LL BE SUPER SAD BUT I TOTALLY UNDERSTAND! I HAVE A NON REFUNDABLE RETAINER FEE SO YOU WON’T BE RECEIVING THAT PORTION BACK, BUT IF YOU’VE PAID MORE, THAN I WILL PAY YOU BACK FOR THAT PORTION.

IF THE WEATHER IS BAD, I’M STILL HERE FOR IT! I’M BORN AND RAISED IN OREGON, SO NO WEATHER REALLY SCARES ME. SOME RAINY DAYS CAN BE SO MUCH FUN DURING SHOOTS AND ELOPEMENTS. WE CAN TRY TO RESCHEDULE IF THAT’S YOUR WISH, BUT WE WILL COMMUNICATE ABOUT ALL THAT TOGETHER!

Questions

Frequently  Asked

DO YOU Allow PAYMENT PLANS?

Yes, I do! I THINK PAYMENT PLANS ARE AMAZING, AND I’M SUPER OPEN TO WORKING SOMETHING OUT THAT WORKS BEST FOR YA’LL!

Questions

Frequently  Asked

DO YOU HELP IN THE PLANNING PROCESS?

heck yes!! I was actully in event planning for 3 years before going full-time into photography.
I WANT TO BE AS MUCH OF A RESOURCE TO YA’LL FOR HELP AS YOU WANT. WHETHER THAT’S HELPING PICK A LOCATION FOR YOUR SHOOT/ELOPEMENT, OR EVEN FINDING YOUR AIRBNB, HAIR AND MAKEUP ARTISTS, OUTFITS TO WEAr. I’M HERE TO HELP through the entire process in anyway!

Questions

Frequently  Asked

HOW DO TRAVEL EXPENSES WORK?

IF I’M TRAVELING TO YOU FOR YOUR SHOOT/ELOPEMENT, THEN I WILL FACTOR ALL THE TRAVEL EXPENSES (FLIGHT, RENTAL CAR, ACCOMMODATIONS…) INTO YOUR TOTAL COST SO YOU WON’T HAVE TO WORRY ABOUT HIDDEN FEES OR MORE PAYMENTS LATER ON.

*International travel fees do apply

Questions

Frequently  Asked

CAN I HAVE THE RAW IMAGES OR UNEDITED IMAGES?

I DO NOT GIVE MY RAW IMAGES. THIS IS WHERE MY STYLE + ART COME ALIVE IN THE PHOTOS, AND I WILL DELIVER YOU THE HIGH RESOLUTION EDITED IMAGES. TRUST ME, YOU DON’T WANT THE RAWS!

Questions

Frequently  Asked

WILL YOU PHOTOSHOP US?

NOPE! I DO NOT PHOTOSHOP MY PHOTOS UNLESS I truly neeD TO, BUT THAT’S GENERALLY TO GET SOMETHING OUT OF THE PHOTO, LIKE RANDOM PEOPLE WALKING AROUND BEHIND YOUR PHOTOS OR SOMETHING LIKE THAT.

Questions

Frequently  Asked

HOW WILL YOU PROMPT US DURING PHOTOS?

Obviously no moment can happen without a little direction given. I take the time to fully invest in your relationship as soon as you two book with me and that all starts building deep understanding and connection together. i will send over a "pre-engagement" questionnaire a few weeks before our session to help give me a better idea of how you two like spending your time together, showing up for one another, your guy's love languages, etc. 
From there i will take all your answers and do my best to prompt you two in the most natural way possible and keep you constantly interacting  with each other.
I want to capture you two just as you are, as if I was taking a video of you two enjoying a casual date night in the park and and watching the sunset as you two share bites of your favorite pizza together 

Intentional

Imagery

for the

adventurous

Couple

begin your wedding experience

begin your wedding experience

We're Ready For The Adventure Of A Lifetime
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As told by

past clients

what you can expect

Ivy is such an amazing person to work with!! My husband & I are both very happy that we chose her to capture our special day. Our photos from both our engagement session & wedding turned out STUNNING. I highly recommend her as a wedding photographer!

Delaney + Luke

She is everything we dreamed of and more...

As told by

past clients

I cannot say enough about Ivy and the beautiful work that she creates. We worked with her on both our engagement and wedding photos! Not only was she very responsive throughout the entire process, she was incredibly knowledgeable, prepared, sweet, funny, and flexible. Overall, a joy to work with. I highly recommend her and her photo skills!

Highly recommend her & her photo skills

Maggie + Jon

what you can expect

As told by

past clients

what you can expect

Her attention to detail, work ethic, and professionalism is unmatched.

I cannot say enough good things about Ivy. Not only is her photography stunning, she is an incredibly kind and genuine person. She was there to help with any questions we had, and her wedding guide was essential while we were planning the details. I am so grateful for her expertise! Her attention to detail, work ethic, and professionalism is unmatched. Throughout the day, she was always there to capture the perfect moment and was ready for anything. We had our engagement session during a snowstorm and our outdoor wedding ceremony in the rain but that didn't stop her! The pictures turned out perfect, and we are so lucky to have so many beautiful memories.

Gina + Oliver

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