Business Details
17 Years
experience
Your Trusted Photographer in Rochester, MN
Midwest LifeShots is a full-time photography studio dedicated to capturing life's most meaningful moments with authenticity and artistry. With over 17 years of experience in wedding photography and thousands of families and newborns documented, we prioritize personalized service and timeless imagery. Our team focuses on creating a comfortable, client-centered experience that reflects each individual's unique story. We specialize in lifestyle photography that emphasizes natural emotions and connections rather than rigid posing.Our commitment to quality is evident in our meticulous hand-edited images delivered within 1-2 weeks, with wedding galleries available in 2-3 weeks. We serve the Rochester, MN area while offering travel services, maintaining a reputation built on over 15 years of consistent excellence. Our approach combines professional expertise with a warm, familial atmosphere that makes clients feel valued beyond their initial session. We invest in understanding our clients' stories to create photographs that will be cherished for generations.
Services
Wedding Photography
Family Portraits
Senior Photos
Newborn Sessions
Engagement Photography
Details
- Year established: 2009
Highlights and features
- Over 17 years of wedding photography experience with hundreds of sessions
- Personalized sessions tailored to each client's unique story
- Award-winning editing techniques ensuring timeless color accuracy
- Swift delivery with galleries in 1-2 weeks (weddings in 2-3 weeks)
- Client-for-Life program offering lifetime discounts and vendor partnerships
Associations and certifications
- TheKnot Best of Wedding Hall of Fame
What people say
Like working with family
Exceptional customer service
Perfect capture of moments
Fast delivery guaranteed
Authentic, timeless quality
Services
Wedding Photography
Our comprehensive wedding photography captures every meaningful moment from preparation through reception. With two lead photographers and a backup, we ensure complete coverage of your special day. Our team delivers watermark-free, high-resolution images edited for timeless color accuracy within 2-3 weeks. We provide unlimited photos through an online gallery and offer customization options for prints and albums.
Family Portraits
We create natural, emotion-focused family portraits that highlight your unique relationships. Sessions include 50+ digital images with print release, available in 1-2 weeks. Our lifestyle approach prioritizes genuine interactions over formal posing, with options for both on-location and studio settings. We offer flexible scheduling and product options to suit every family's needs.
Senior Photos
Custom senior photography sessions capture individual personalities through personalized locations and styling. Sessions last 1-3 hours with multiple outfit options and include professional planning support. We deliver high-resolution images with print release in 1-2 weeks, along with product options like albums and framed prints to celebrate this milestone.
Newborn Sessions
Our limited newborn sessions focus on capturing natural, lifestyle moments rather than posed photography. We offer maternity, newborn, sit-up, and walking milestone sessions with flexible booking options. All sessions include unlimited images with print release, delivered in 1-2 weeks through an online gallery, with payment plans available.
Engagement Photography
We create romantic, authentic engagement portraits that showcase your unique relationship. Sessions include location scouting and styling guidance to ensure personalized, meaningful imagery. Our photographers help couples feel comfortable in front of the camera while capturing genuine emotions, with galleries delivered in 1-2 weeks for use in wedding planning and announcements.
People
Scott
Lead Photographer
With over 17 years of wedding photography experience, Scott specializes in capturing authentic moments with artistic composition. He focuses on creating a relaxed atmosphere that allows genuine emotions to shine through in every session.
Jen
Lead Photographer
Jen brings a creative eye and warm personality to every session, specializing in family and newborn photography. Her background in lifestyle portraiture helps clients feel comfortable while creating timeless images that highlight natural connections.
Questions
What photography services do you offer?
We specialize in weddings, family portraits, senior photos, newborn sessions, and engagement photography with customized packages for each service.
How far in advance should I book?
Wedding dates book 6-12 months in advance. Newborn sessions should be reserved during pregnancy, with maternity, senior, and family sessions recommended 2-3 months ahead.
Do you travel for photography sessions?
We're based in Rochester, MN but regularly travel for weddings and offer on-location family/senior sessions within a 60-mile radius of our studio.
How long does it take to receive photos?
Wedding galleries deliver in 2-3 weeks, with all other sessions (family, senior, newborn) completed within 1-2 weeks of your session date.
What's included in your packages?
All packages include high-resolution digital images with print release, online gallery access, and professional editing. Wedding packages add backup photographers and vendor recommendations.
Do you offer payment plans?
Yes, we offer zero-interest payment plans for all services, with flexible options available for wedding and newborn photography packages.
