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Minnesota Wedding + Lifestyle Photographer

Capturing your authentic story

The Process

Step 01: Inquire

Fill you the contact form with your preferred date/season, vision, and other details.

You will receive a response within 72 hours.

Step 02: tailored proposal

I’ll send thoughtfully tailored collection options based on your needs, priorities, and celebration.

Step 03: reserve your date

Choose your collection, sign your contract, and submit your retainer to officially reserve your date.

Step 04: relax + celebrate

From planning support to timeline guidance, I’ll help make the process seamless so you can enjoy every moment.

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Services

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For Couples

Collections Starting at $400
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For Seniors

Collections Starting at $500
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For Families

Collections Starting at $500
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Lifestyle Portraits

Collections starting at $400

Why Clients Choose olivia shae photography

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When you book with Olivia Shae Photography, you’re getting more than beautiful photos. My goal is for you to feel fully present while I preserve the moments that matter most.



With experience documenting real connection, emotion, and milestone moments, I bring a storytelling approach that translates beautifully into wedding days. From timeline support to gallery delivery, I guide you through every step so the experience feels seamless from start to finish.



You Can Expect:

  • Guidance throughout the planning process.
  • Timeline support for a smooth photography flow.
  • Natural posing that does not feel stiff or forced.
  • Calm, confident presence on your wedding day.
  • Attention to meaningful details and candid moments.
  • Genuine candids + timeless portraits.
  • Strong communication from inquiry to gallery.
  • Beautifully edited online gallery to relive it all.
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Kind Words

"I saw Liv's photography through mutual friends, and  reached out to book. I was super nervous with someone taking pictures of me by myself, but her bubbly personality made the experience so fun and easy going! I was laughing the whole time. She was so understanding and willing to accommodate whatever I wanted to do. A bonus was she let me bring as many outfits as I wanted! Liv is great!"

Madison Grunst

Senior Session 2022

1 / 5

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Kind Words

"My daughter loves working with Olivia. She made her feel comfortable and at ease during the whole process. Olivia brings a creative edge to dance photography that produced some truly amazing and unique photos. She was willing to work with our ideas while also providing her own which made it super fun and easy. The images she captured are going to be great for both instagram posts and memories to frame. We will definitely be coming back for more!"

Megan Hanly

Portrait Session 2025

1 / 5

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Kind Words

"We had the most amazing experience working with Liv to capture our son’s first birthday photos! If you’ve ever tried taking photos of a toddler, you know they’re not the most cooperative subjects. Despite this, Liv still managed to make the session so fun and relaxed. She was so accommodating to all of the poses I wanted to try and made my visions come to life better than I could’ve imagined. The attention to detail, creativity, and genuine care she puts into her work really shows in every image. Liv is so sweet, patient, and truly so talented, and we are so grateful for the memories she created for us!"

Megan Becker

Portrait Session - 1st Birthday 2026

1 / 5

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Kind Words

"We worked with Olivia for our family pictures, and she made the experience so smooth and effortless. The pictures turned out amazing and we were very happy with the outcome. Because of this experience, I have used her services multiple times due to her professionalism, optimism and attention to detail in bringing my ideas to life. I would highly recommend Liv and a Lens!"

Sarah Collins

Family Session 2025

1 / 5

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Kind Words

“We absolutely love working with Olivia! She has taken our family pictures twice now and we fell in love with her work both times. She not only picked beautiful locations for our sessions  but she also gave us a variety of poses/backgrounds within those sessions. We felt totally comfortable with Olivia and she never made us feel rushed. She was able to capture each of our kiddos true personalities through her photography.  We can’t wait to work with Olivia again!”

Amanda Walsh

Family Session 2024

1 / 5

Read about some session experiences

Behind the Lens with Liv | Blog

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Your story is anything but ordinary!

 

It deserves to be remembered. The little moments, the belly laughs and sneaked glances, let's catch it all.
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