Northern Minnesota Based | traveling for love
emmie verdell photo
the experience
your greatest moments -- preserved for a lifetime.
You've got a story to tell. And it's my job to preserve it in the most authentic, genuine way.
You want to look back at your wedding day in twenty years and remember the vibrant leaves falling from the trees, the little lines around your husband's eyes as he threw his head back laughing at your dance moves, and the way your dad looked at you before he walked you down the aisle.
Your story deserves to be honored. Every little bit of it.
Average Investment: $600
couples
- 1 hour of photography coverage
- 1-2 Locations
- Planning assistance for Locations and Outfits
- Secure Online Gallery with an unlimited number of Digital Downloads and Printing Rights
Each Couples Package is designed with your love story at the forefront of my mind. Whether you've dropped the hint just a few times to your honey that you'd loveee to have your Proposal photographed, or you can't wait to show off that ring on your finger (!!!) during your Engagement session...and let's not forget about celebrating your love legacy in years to come with Anniversary photos, your story starts here.
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Average Investment: $3,500
Weddings + Elopements
- "Choose Your Hours" - 6, 8, 10, 12 hour photography coverage options available
- Several add-on options available (engagement session, 2nd shooter, rehearsal dinner coverage, etc.)
- 100+ professionally edited photos per hour of coverage, with a mixture of color and B&W
- Vendor Recommendations
- Unlimited Planning Consultations
- Custom Day-Of Timeline
- Secure Online Gallery with an unlimited number of Digital Downloads and Printing Rights
Get ready for your best day ever! Each Wedding and Elopement Package is thoughtfully crafted to ensure a stress-free, joyful experience from beginning to end. With flexible options in coverage ranging from 6-12 hours, you will be able to gracefully move throughout the wedding planning process knowing you've got a right-hand gal at your service, ready to preserve your moments for a lifetime.
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Average Investment: $400
Families
- 1 hour of photography coverage
- 1-2 Outfits
- 1-2 Locations
- 100+ professionally edited photos
- Planning assistance for Locations and Outfits
- Secure Online Gallery with an unlimited number of Digital Downloads and Printing Rights
Whether it's been entirely too long since you've all piled into the car and headed to the woods for some Christmas card photos, or you'd love nothing more than to document those little sticky hands in the kitchen as you make cookies together, there's nothing sweeter than those seemingly "mundane" moments that are happening right now. After all, it's those very moments you'll cherish for a lifetime.
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view newborn + maternity packages
Average Investment: $800
Maternity + Newborn
- We are on baby's time for newborns and usually around 1 hour for maternity photos
- 1-2 Outfits
- 1-2 Locations
- 100+ professionally edited photos
- Planning assistance for Locations and Outfits
- Secure Online Gallery with an unlimited number of Digital Downloads and Printing Rights
As you prepare to bring your little bundle of joy home, you deserve to celebrate yourself and the beautiful chapter ahead. Once your little one is here, there's no better way to remember those scrunchy newborn snuggles than by documenting the tiniest little fingers and toes.
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Average Investment: $600
Seniors
- "Choose Your Hours" - 1 hour or 2 hours
- Unlimited Outfits
- 1-3 Locations
- 100+ professionally edited photos, with mixture of color and B&W
- Planning assistance for Locations and Outfits
- Secure Online Gallery with an unlimited number of Digital Downloads and Printing Rights
Senior photos are a right of passage as you prepare to graduate from high school and prepare for so many exciting chapters ahead. Whether you're giddy about your photos, or you're feeling pretty nervous, I am with you every step of the way. You are so deserving of celebrating all that you have accomplished, highlighting your passions, and embracing the closure of this chapter of your life. I can't wait to celebrate right alongside you.
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frequently asked questions
It looks like you specialize in couples, weddings, families, and seniors. Do you offer any other kinds of sessions (branding, real estate, etc.)?
I do! While I take on a limited number of sessions beyond my 'core' offerings, I still love the opportunity to meet new friends and document whatever season of life you are wanting to document. Just fill out an inquiry form and give me all the details! I can't wait to chat.
I am based in Northwestern Minnesota & Wisconsin, but absolutely love to travel!! I travel up the North Shore and down to the Twin Cities frequently, as well. But hey, if you've got the travel bug, I'm in. Whether you're jet-setting from Hawaii to Maine, Europe to New Zealand, I'll meet you there. I even have a list of Bucket List Locations where I'll photograph your session for free (you just cover travel & lodging)! Fill out an Inquiry Form + let's start dreaming!
Great question! The number of photos you will receive is dependent on how many hours of photo coverage is included in your package. We will chat about this when we hop on a call. You will receive an email with a link to your secure online gallery. From there, you can download + print to your heart's content.
I am always photographing on Dual SD Cards -- if one card is corrupt, we have a backup. When I get home from your session, I backup all the RAW files onto 2 hard drives. During this time, the RAW files are uploaded into an online cloud - while I'm editing your photos, they are constantly being uploaded to the cloud. After your final gallery is delivered, I continue to keep the RAW files and fully edited gallery for 1 year after your session.
The very thought of wedding planning + managing timelines is overwhelming. Do you help with any kind of wedding or elopement planning?
I hear you! As a recent bride, I can definitely empathize with how much is on your plate. But I promise to be exactly what you need throughout the planning process. Whether you're looking for vendor recommendations, outfit recommendations for your engagement photos, finding the perfect location for your "I do's", or help wrangling your wedding party for photos on the big day, you can count on me!
Absolutely! No matter what kind of session you've booked, I have you covered. When we first start working together, we'll chat about what you envision for your session and bring your vision to life. While I'll absolutely give you some pointers on what clothes usually work well in photos, I can also make some suggestions based out of your vision for our time together. But the most important thing is that you're authentically YOU -- no matter what you wear.
I do! Although, I have some specifications for mini sessions so please reach out and we can chat about what will work best!
We are a little overwhelmed when it comes to finding the 'perfect location' for our photos. Can you help?
Whether you need help narrowing down locations or you have no idea where to begin, I'm your girl. When we first start working together, we'll chat about what you envision for your session. Your vision will be the key factor in helping us narrow down the perfect location. Whether your session takes place locally, or we are headed somewhere brand new, location scouting is my forte!
While Emmie Verdell Photo doesn't offer videography, my brother does! You can check out more of his info over on the Team page or at jcbvideography.com -- make sure to tell him I sent ya ;)
Upcoming Destinations
July 2025
August 2025
Montana
Colorado
Whether your Pinterest vacation is finally coming to fruition or you're saying "I do" in a jaw-dropping destination, learn more about my exclusive travel packages!
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still searching for a Videographer?
If you think he looks familiar, yes...we've been told a time or two that we look alike. Meet my brother, Jackson - founder of JCB Videography! Jackson has spent the past 5 years filming love stories, often alongside me.
One of the questions I ask my couples when putting together their timeline and details is if they have a wedding videographer - and who the they are. As a wedding photographer, it is my job to communicate effectively with all vendors who you hire. It's a huge bonus when I have worked with your videographer before (though it's obviously not required). Having a media team that has worked together before is the perfect "recipe" for smoothly documented moments.
Because Jackson and I have worked together so many times before, I know where he will be during vows, what angle he'll tackle for the first look, and so forth. Similarly, he knows when I'll snag the details for flat lay photos, where my second shooter and I will be during the ceremony, etc.
Check out a highlight film from JCB Videography below!
Website: jcbvideography.com
Instagram: @jcb.videography