Lightbound Photography
Lightbound Photography

Lightbound Photography

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Introduction: Lightbound Photography is a St. Paul, Minneapolis, and Twin Cities metro area photography studio specializing in creative and natural photography sessions from engagements and weddings to maternity, birth, babies, and families. I even do pet sessions! People are so much more relaxed and natural when we are out in the real world, rather than cooped up in a studio with bright lights and fake backdrops. I love incorporating the beauty of Minnesota's outdoor areas to compliment the people and pets I photograph. I play with angles and work with natural light during photo shoots to capture my clients in the most flattering lighting possible. We can even do sessions in your own home or backyard for a personal and natural setting. I love working with people one-on-one to custom design a photo shoot that captures the reality of their personalities, their relationship, or the events they are going through in their lives. My photographic style blends candid lifestyle photography with artistic composition to capture unique and natural images that aren't overly posed. I love finding artistic ways to capture real expressions and emotions between people. My favorite images are the ones that tell a story. I'm also completely addicted to coffee, so I try to meet with most of my clients over a cup. Send me a message and we'll schedule a coffee date to chat about your photography needs!
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2018

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Kyra N.
Aug 30, 2017
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Kiley C.
Nov 11, 2017
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Nov 20, 2017
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Kathleen B.
Jun 26, 2018
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TIffany D.
Jan 4, 2017
Sonja was excellent and really took her time with our kids and customizing our session to our family. She is definitely our new family photographer!
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Thank you, Tiffany! Can't wait for next year's session! I already have some ideas for places I think you guys would love!
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  • What is your typical process for working with a new customer?

    Once you have contacted me about your photography needs, we'll schedule a coffee date to discuss all the details and look through my portfolio to make sure we are a good fit. I'll give you a contract to look over and send in with your deposit. Once your deposit is paid, I'll do location scouting for your session and we'll pick the perfect location. When it's time for your session, we'll take lots of photos and have lots of fun. It's kind of like a well-dressed hang out! I select the best images from the session and edit them for color correction/light balance. 2-3 weeks after the session, I send you a link to download your photos! You can print your own photos, or you can have me print them for you. This is where we talk about wall art and albums too if you're interested in those. Most importantly, enjoy your photos and share with your friends and family!

  • What types of customers have you worked with?

    You might think you're a difficult client, but chances are you're totally normal! I've had family sessions with sugar-crazed kiddos, ornery dads, and snot-smeared faces. I've had newborn sessions with hungry, crying babies. I've done engagement sessions at a brewery and a bar, and pet sessions where I got poop smeared on my hand. I've photographed a chicken downtown and a trio of corgis determined to chase each other until they dropped. This is NORMAL! No one is perfect, so don't worry! I always make it work. I've retouched all kinds of things from baby acne and dandruff to facial peels gone wrong and massive warts. I've even shopped out an especially low-hanging pair of testicles from one of my canine clients! If you're worried about something, just let me know and we can work it into your package.

  • What advice would you give a customer looking to hire a provider in your area of work?

    Look at the photographer's portfolio and make sure you love it!