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Locations for Elopement and small intimate ceremonies in MN There are multiple reasons for a couple to decide on an intimate ceremony, and the result can be nothing but amazing. It can be a personal taste, a legal duty, or… Read More »Locations for Elopement and small intimate ceremony in MN

Should you have your Engagement Photos taken on a Rooftop in Minneapolis? I like historical cities such as Stillwater to use my camera, but what I like the most is shooting engagement sessions on parking rooftops! It’s an option I… Read More »Minneapolis’s Rooftops for Engagement Photos & Ceremony ?

Intimate Wedding in Saint Paul MN I covered their romantic proposal at the Minneapolis Arboretum in April. In July (one of the best months) I was more than delighted to cover their very special ceremony in the Cities. Jared and… Read More »Intimate wedding ceremony Saint Paul MN & Minneapolis

Our Past Weddings, Engagement Sessions, and Much More We have gathered below an exhaustive list of our past coverage. If you are looking for a wedding photographer, this would give you a good idea of the quality of our coverages.… Read More »Past weddings and Engagement Sessions

Sydney and Nathan Wedding at 413 On Wacouta In my last photography post, I talk about an Indian wedding I covered in Minneapolis, Minnesota; today it’s an intimate ceremony taking place at the 413 on Wacouta in Saint Paul, MN.… Read More »Sydney and Nathan Ceremony at 413 On Wacouta Wedding Photos

A Photographer’s Odyssey from Commercial to Wedding Photography Today I use my camera mainly to cover wedding photography in Minnesota and engagement sessions in the Twin Cities. But when I was younger and worked in Paris, I used to work… Read More »Bridging the Wedding and Commercial Photography Worlds

Albert Lea MN Photographer for Wedding and Engagement Sessions You have announced your engagement and you are now looking to hire a wedding photographer in the Twin Cities. You want the best moments immortalized on camera, without posing. You are… Read More »The French Touch: Albert Lea Mn Photographer Wedding & Engagement

Is the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum the right place for a surprise proposal? I am about to tell you how Jared elaborated his adorable surprise proposal at the Minneapolis Arboretum. From the bench he chose to the ring box and the… Read More »Jared and Tiffany Surprise Proposal at Arboretum Minneapolis

Discover Heather and Zach’s Celebration at the Aster Cafe Minneapolis After their engagement session in Albert Lea with their photographer, it was time for their marriage celebration in the Twin Cities at a beautiful wedding venue: the Aster Cafe. Heather… Read More »Aster Cafe: A Stunning Venue for a Minneapolis Wedding

Nadine & Kevin ceremony at Basilica Of St Mary Minneapolis Wedding When you mention famous architecture to gather families in the Twin Cities and Minnesota, your first idea is probably a Richardson Romanesque style building (such as Nina’s cafe in… Read More »Discover Nadine & Kevin ceremony at Basilica Of St Mary Minneapolis Wedding

Discover Boom Island, a Great Place For a Photo Session In Minneapolis After your surprise proposal in the Cities, you are looking for the perfect location for your engagement session. Boom Island is a popular park for families, so you… Read More »Discover Boom Island Great Place For Photo Session In Minneapolis

Bruce Vento Nature Sanctuary for your Engagement Session Today, I will come back to this engagement session which took place in a Saint Paul Nature Sanctuary. It is actually the first part of the photo session that we have split… Read More »Bruce Vento Nature Sanctuary: A Dream Location for Engagement Session

Emily and Darren photo session at the Centennial Lakes Today let’s go back to a winter photo shoot which took place at the Centennial Lakes, in the south of Minneapolis. Many Twin Cities surprise proposals take place here during winter,… Read More »Centennial lakes Edina for Winter Engagement Photos & Family sessions

Megan & Cesar: the Centennial Lakes for Engagement Session Having your engagement pictures taken by a friendly photographer in the Twin Cities before your ceremony is always a good idea. Thus, Megan and Cesar first contacted me on the internet.… Read More »A Picturesque Setting at Centennial Lakes, Edina for Engagement Photos

The previous article features an couple session on a rooftop (on St. Anthony, in the Cities), taking place before the day of their ceremony. I tried to explain how important those engagement sessions are and how they can impact the… Read More »Winter Ceremony At Aster Cafe in St Anthony Main Minneapolis

Blooming Love: Engagement Photos at Minnesota Landscape Arboretum Near Minneapolis You are engaged, or are planning to ask your girlfriend during a surprise proposal in the cities. Thus, you want this moment recorded on camera. Therefore, you are looking for… Read More »Engagement Photos at Minnesota Landscape Arboretum

Discover This Great Engagement Session at Minnehaha Falls Park in South Minneapolis After a sunset engagement session at Harriet Island in the Twin Cities, today, I will share this waterfall session in the south of Minneapolis. So, in this article,… Read More »Engagement Session Minnehaha Falls Park Mn South Minneapolis

Engagement Session At The State Capitol In Saint Paul, MN The Minnesota State Capitol is a landmark building loved by advertising photographers in Minneapolis and the Twin Cities who want to include a touch of Italy in their pictures. Indeed,… Read More »Engagement Session at The Minnesota State Capitol St Paul Mn

Engagement Session Marjorie McNeely Conservatory Photos I previously said how much I would love to take my camera to cover the wedding ceremony in a Historic Duluth Mansion. Nevertheless, Twin Cities also has several gems where I am more than… Read More »Engagement Session: Marjorie Mcneely Conservatory & Como Park

Nadine & Kevin Engagement Session at Nicollet Island Minneapolis Today, let’s go back to Nadine and Kevin’s fall engagement session that I covered a few months ago in Minneapolis. Indeed, as a photographer I like working in Duluth, much of… Read More »Engagement Session at Nicollet Island and its Pavilion in Minneapolis

Give an Epic Style to Your Engagement Session with a Rooftop in St Paul MN After making his surprise proposal in Minneapolis, Lindsey and Jordan had their engagement photos taken on the cities. This is the third and last, but… Read More »Epic Engagement Session on Twin Cities Rooftop St Paul Mn

Engagement Session With Dog Photos At Minnehaha Park And Mississippi River Today, let’s come back to a special session, taking place near the Minnehaha falls (not to be confused with Anthony falls that welcome engagement sessions), and near Raspberry Island,… Read More »Engagement Session With Dog Minnehaha Dog Park & Mississippi

Finding the right photographer for your engagement session is about more than style; it’s about feeling safe and seen. As a French-born documentary photographer with 20+ years of experience and a genuine connection to the LGBTQ+ community, I bring warmth, discretion, and an eye for the moments that make your relationship uniquely yours.

Guthrie Theater Engagement Photos in Minneapolis Some couples love nature parks in the Twin Cities area (such as the Lebanon Hills in Eagan, MN) to showcase their mutual engagements. Others don’t. Instead, you prefer to stay in a big city… Read More »Guthrie Theater a famous place for Engagement Photos in Minneapolis MN

Harriet Island, Saint Paul Engagement Photos After a first session in Minneapolis, Steph and Nath followed their professional photographer, into a popular place in the cities, where families and lovers love to mingle: the Harriet Island in Saint Paul. If… Read More »Engagement Photos at Harriet Island, Saint Paul, MN

French Touch Photography is a documentary-style wedding photographer based in Rochester, MN, serving couples across Minnesota; from the Twin Cities and Duluth to the North Shore and Southeast Minnesota. With 20+ years of experience and a background in Parisian advertising photography, Alex brings a candid, artistic approach to every wedding day.

Is Stone Arch Bridge a Great Location For Engagement Session in Minneapolis While the Mill City proudly features the Stone Arch Bridge, its Twin Cities sister only offers the Harriet and the Raspberry Island. The bridge is located between the… Read More »Stone arch Bridge Minneapolis & Anthony main for engagement session?

Lindsey and Jordan’s engagement photos at Kellogg Mall Park Lindsey and Jordan drove 2 hours from northern Minnesota to the Twin Cities for their photo session. After Raspberry Island and the Harriet Island Park, it’s now on Kellogg Boulevard that we… Read More »Kellogg Mall Park in St Paul MN | Engagement Photos in Twin Cities

Lake Como Minneapolis for Engagement Photography close to the Cities The next step for Sam, after he made Ben a surprise proposal, was their engagement session in the twin cities: getting trained to face a camera before the ceremony day… Read More »Lake Como Minneapolis for Engagement Photography close to the cities

Lake Harriet – Minneapolis Wedding Photographers Yeri and Romain already had their civil ceremony in the Cities, but didn’t hire an experienced friendly photographer to capture their best moments on camera. They regretted this mistake deeply and so hired me… Read More »Yeri and Romain get married at Lake Harriet Minneapolis Wedding Photograpy

Lebanon Hills Regional Park for your Engagement Photos Today I will share with you my memories of Sydney and Nath’s engagement session in the Twin Cities. I first met them in Stillwater when they were looking for their wedding photographer.… Read More »Lebanon Hills Regional Park Engagement Photos

Nath & Ron Engagement Photos at the Lyndale Park Rose Garden in Minneapolis For their engagement session in the Twin Cities, they hesitated between the Raspberry and Harriet Island (perfect to host a wedding ceremony at sunset with a view… Read More »Lyndale Park Rose on Harriet Lake | Engagement Photos in Minneapolis

Nadine & Scott wedding at the Marjorie McNeely Conservatory Today, your favorite engagement and wedding photographer will share with you a wedding celebration in the Twin Cities. Nadine and Scott’s wedding ceremony took place at the Como Park Zoo Marjorie… Read More »Wedding at Marjorie Mcneely Conservatory Como Park Zoo St Paul Minnesota

Minnesota LGBT Friendly Photographer | Rochester, Twin Cities You are looking for an LGBT friendly photographer that covers ceremony and engagement session in St. Paul, Minneapolis, and further Minnesota. Welcome, you are in the right place! Since 2011, I have… Read More »Minnesota Lgbt Friendly Photographer | Rochester, Twin Cities

St. Croix and Mississippi Riverboat Weddings Darcy and Niraj decided to host a traditional ceremony and a celebration on a boat before their Indian wedding in Minneapolis, which was scheduled for the day after. I guess that in the USA,… Read More »Ceremony and rehearsal dinner St Croix and Mississippi River boat

Nicollet Island Engagement Session Minneapolis Nicollet Island is a first-class choice for photo sessions in the Twin Cities. Adjacent to Boom Island, with a view of the city buildings and St. Anthony Falls (on the Mississippi River). It’s also the… Read More »Nicollet Island for Engagement Session

Nicollet Island Pavilion Wedding After Kevin made his surprise proposal, and after their engagement session in the Twin Cities, it was now their ceremony day. In the morning they got ready and had their first look at the Renaissance Hotel.… Read More »Nadine & Kev Wedding Ceremony at Nicollet Island Pavilion in Minneapolis

Nina S Cafe St Paul Mn Engagement Photos Ben wanted to propose to Sam and made his surprise proposal in the Cities. Their photo session took place in a place loved by families and college students: Nina’s Coffee. This is… Read More »Nina’S Cafe for your Engagement Photos in St Paul Mn

Photographer For Indian Wedding Minneapolis As an engagement and wedding photographer in Minnesota photographer in Minneapolis and the Twin Cities, I have captured through my camera many multicultural weddings! This one wedding was so intense that it could actually be… Read More »Photographer for Indian Ceremony in Minneapolis

Laura and Hudson Wedding at Lowertown Event Center Saint Paul, MN After promoting the Rooftop for engagement session in the Twin Cities, let’s follow Laura and Hudson’s day, from the makeup to their ceremony celebration in a basement venue. As… Read More »Ceremony Lowertown Event Center St Paul Mn: Wedding Photography

Professional Wedding Photographer Duluth, MN You are planning your wedding in Duluth or in the Twin Cities and you search for the perfect photographer. You are not at ease in front of a camera but you desire the coverage of… Read More »Professional Photographer for wedding in Duluth Minnesota

Lyndsey & Jordan’s Engagement Photos at Raspberry Island in Saint Paul, Minnesota Welcome to Lindsey and Jordan’s couple session at Raspberry Island on a cold and windy spring day. This session is special for me, not only because it’s a… Read More »Engagement session Raspberry Island Saint Paul MN | Wedding Photographer Minneapolis

Renaissance Minneapolis Hotel The Depot Wedding After their engagement session at the Lebanon Hills (Edina, MN), Nadine and Kevin were about to get married in the first Basilica of Minnesota, the Minneapolis Basilica. But before the religious event, they were… Read More »Nadine & Kev’s Wedding at the Renaissance Minneapolis Hotel the Depot

Wedding Photos at the Saint Paul Athletic Club What memories do you keep from the last ceremony you went to? As a wedding photographer in serving the Twin Cities area, I experience a LOT of events! And, to be honest,… Read More »Elegant & Enchanting Wedding at Saint Paul Athletic Club Grand Ballroom

Salina and Justin at the Saint Paul Conservatory When Salina and Justin were planning their destination wedding in the Twin Cities, they were looking to hire one of the top wedding photographers to capture their mutual engagement on camera. They… Read More »Romantic Wedding Ceremony at Saint Paul MN Conservatory

Should you choose the Terrace at Stillwater Public Library for your wedding? In a previous post, I explained how much I enjoyed capturing a rooftop engagement session near Minneapolis and how I wanted to cover a rooftop wedding ceremony in… Read More »Wedding at The Terrace at Stillwater Library & St Croix River Shore

Allison & Reid Wedding photos at the Swedish Institute Minneapolis Before moving to Minnesota, and covering weddings in Minneapolis and the Twin Cities, I worked for an advertising photographer. Thanks to this experience, I have learned the secret of lighting… Read More »Wedding at the Swedish Institute Minneapolis Courtyard

Gina & Michael Engagement Photos at Taylors Falls State Park MN If you are tired of the flat southeast of Minnesota and its nice park for engagement session such as Harriet Island in St Paul,, then drive 1 hour from… Read More »Gina & Michael Engagement Photos at Taylors Falls State Park MN between | Minnesota & Wisconsin Photographer

Jared & Tiffany’s Wedding at The Happy Gnome After she said I do in Irving Park in the Cities (in front of Harriet Island) for their intimate wedding in Minneapolis), their celebration took place in the firehouse room at the… Read More »Jared & Tiffany Wedding at The Happy Gnome in St Paul Mn

Lindsey & Jordan’s Wedding Photos at The Loft At Studio J Stillwater MN After their engagement photos, it was now time for their friendly photographers to capture their ceremony. I warn you, it’s one of the most terrific weddings I… Read More »Lindsey & Jordan at The Loft At Studio J Stillwater MN Photos

The Saint James Hotel: A Gem in Red Wing for Weddings If Minneapolis photographers praise remarkable historical wedding venues (such as Duluth’s ones) to gather families, you can find some astonishing ones near the Twin Cities. Located in the heart… Read More »St James Hotel, Red Wing MN:Top Historical venue for wedding in Minnesota

The University Club Of Saint Paul Wedding Photos In the previous article, I boasted about my talents of advertising photographer in the Twin Cities, Edina or Minneapolis, and how it helped me to capture natural images of my clients. Today,… Read More »Sam & Ben Wedding Photos | The University Club Of Saint Paul Minnesota

Liz & Alex Wedding in Minneapolis at the Theodore Wirth Chalet and its stunning Fireplace The second most famous public venue in Minneapolis, MN, is probably the Theodore Wirth Chalet, the first being the Como Conservatory which is the pride… Read More »Wedding at The Minneapolis Theodore Wirth Chalet Fireplace | Minnesota

Theodore Wirth Park Engagement Photos in Minneapolis MN In the last article, I turned my camera toward the Twin Cities rooftops , touting the advantage of hosting your ceremony or your engagement session in such an alternative location. Today I will… Read More »8 reasons to Theodore Wirth Park for Engagement Photos Minneapolis

Elegant Wedding at the Van Dusen Venue Minneapolis If I cherish unexpected locations for a ceremony and engagement session (such as rooftops),, I love traditional locations in the cities for exceptional celebrations. This wedding is the second part of a… Read More »Chic Wedding at the Van Dusen Mansion in Minneapolis MN

Claire and Rob, wedding photos in vines at Villa Bellezza, Pepin, Wisconsin The last post was about an engagement session taking place in historical building, which plays a huge role for families in St Paul and Minneapolis. Today, let me… Read More »Elegant Ceremony and Wedding Villa Bellezza a unique Vineyard in Wisconsin

Unforgettable Wedding at Saint James Hotel Red Wing MN As a professional wedding photographer in the cities, I love when families are gathered in an emotional ceremony. This wedding reportage is by far one of the most emotional of the… Read More »Hot tears Wedding Ceremony At Saint James Hotel Red Wing Mn

Wedding At Summit Manor St Paul Mn I first met Alicia and Andrew in a coffee shop in the east suburb area of Minneapolis. They were planning the wedding of their dreams at the Summit Manor in St Paul MN.… Read More »Wedding Ceremony under an Oak at Summit Manor St Paul Mn

Isabella & Ywen Wedding at the Trellis Outdoor Gardens Stillwater MN Isabella and Ywen contacted me to cover their intimate celebration after they saw the Indian ceremony I had covered in the Twin Cities. Both of them are scientists, Chinese,… Read More »Wedding Ceremony at The Trellis Outdoor Gardens Stillwater Mn

Wedding Photos At James J Hill Center Library St Paul There is some mythic location in the cities where photographer would dream of covering a wedding celebration and its ceremony. The James J. Hill Center Library is one of those… Read More »Wedding Photos At James J Hill Center Library St Paul Minnesota

Wedding Photography at The Dome, Sheraton Minneapolis Downtown Update: The Millennium Hotel Minneapolis has been rebranded as the Sheraton Minneapolis Downtown Convention Center. The venue retains its iconic glass dome on the 14th floor, offering the same breathtaking 360° views… Read More »Wedding at The Dome | Sheraton Minneapolis (Ex-Millennium Hotel)

Wedding Photos Outpost Center Chaska, MN While Heather and Nana were planning their ceremony near the Twin Cities, they discovered the Indian Wedding I covered in Minneapolis. So, when they booked their venue at the Outpost Center in Chaska (Shakopee),… Read More »Wedding Photos Outpost Center Chaska Mn

Allison and Reid: Winter Photo Session at Boom Island Park Minneapolis, MN I first met Allison and Reid a few months ago in a coffee shop in Saint Paul, MN. While Reid made his surprise proposal in Illinois, they decided… Read More »Winter Photo Session At The Boom Island Park in Minneapolis MN

Photographer for engagement session in Minnesota After your fiancé bend on his knee asking you to marry him (unforgettable memories), it’s time to stand in front of a camera for your engagement session in Minneapolis (or further in Minnesota). Unless… Read More »Best Engagement Photographer in Minneapolis & Minnesota for fun session & creative portraits

Wedding Photos at 514 Studios in Minneapolis, alias the Neu Neu Event Center Today, I am showing you Natalie and Ronald’s dog-friendly wedding. I first covered their engagement session shortly after he made her a surprise proposal, and now it… Read More »Wedding Ceremony at Neu Neu in Minneapolis MN | Photos in Minnesota

Photographer for Jewish Wedding in Twin Cities Let me share with you this traditional Jewish ceremony that I have captured with my camera, not in the Twin Cities, but in Paris! After shooting their coordinated engagement pictures in Saint Paul,… Read More »Photographer for Jewish wedding ceremony & families in Minneapolis Twin Cities

Landmark Center in St. Paul, MN for Engagement Session and Wedding Ceremony It was during the Minnesota winter that Alex & Joanna decided, prior to their ceremony in the Twin Cities, to do their engagement session. They didn’t want to… Read More »Landmark Center St Paul Mn for Engagement Session and Wedding Ceremony

Sam & Ben Wedding Ceremony at the Saint Paul City Hall Courthouse For their engagement session in the twin cities, Ben and Samantha had coordinated their outfits greatly, and picked pleasant locations. For their ceremony, they went further. If you… Read More »Wedding Ceremony at the City Hall Courthouse | Saint Paul Minnesota Photographer

LGBT Friendly Wedding Photographer in Minnesota You are looking for a photographer in the Twin Cities to capture with his camera the best moments of your ceremony and who also offers an engagement session. You want some amazing pictures that… Read More »Find LGBT Friendly Wedding Photographer for Same Sex Marriage in Minnesota

How to Coordinate Outfits for Your Summer Engagement Pictures in Minnesota Before having your Twin Cities ceremony captured by your talented photographer, you want to feel at ease in front of his camera. Good news, all our packages include a… Read More »How to Dress for Summer Engagement Pictures in Minnesota: Coordinate Outfits

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Ceremony at the Historic Concord Exchange wedding venue St Paul MN I first met Lauren and Cameron in the Cities. They were looking for the right photographer to cover their September ceremony and their entire celebration. I had just created… Read More »Emotional Wedding Ceremony: Historic Concord Exchange, St Paul MN

Dinnah and Jeff Wedding at Muse Event Center Minneapolis, MN This Minneapolis wedding is not an intimate wedding (for Minnesota), but a huge celebration with a modern ballroom that I will detail soon. But, before diving into their wedding reception… Read More »Dinnah and Jeff Wedding at Muse Event Center Minneapolis, MN

Megan and Chris’s Rainy Outdoor Wedding in Minnesota Megan and Chris met a few years ago, fell in love. Shortly after they lived together, adopted a dog, and he finally made his proposal. Several months after their engagement session, they… Read More »Megan and Chris Rainy Outdoor wedding, Minnesota Photos

Alma & José Wedding at The Town and Country Club Saint Paul MN Take a lovely couple, the best month to get married in the Twin Cities, the religious celebration of a ceremony done by a close relative, a stunning… Read More »Alma & José Wedding at The Town and Country Club Saint Paul Minnesota

Lauren & Scott Wedding at the Loring Social Minneapolis Mn Lauren and Scott held their wedding, on an autumn day, and I covered their exceptional ceremony at the Loring Social, a famous venue in Minnesota. It was a great wedding,… Read More »Wedding at Loring social Minneapolis Mn | Best Wedding photos in Minnesota

How to advertise wedding photography business All photographers, whether they do weddings, commercials, products, or other kinds of photography, will one day work on their marketing to attract some new clients in front of their cameras. I will share 20… Read More »How Wedding photographers advertise their business

Andrew and Cambria Wedding Portraits in Mankato MN Andrew and Cambria’s wedding took place in Mankato, MN. Since they live on the East Coast, they contacted me through the internet. The connection was immediate, and I knew they would be… Read More »Mankato MN Photographer: creative wedding & engagement session

Photography and videography packages for weddings twin cities Even if they both use a camera to record your ceremony day, videographers and photographers in the Twin Cities do different jobs. At French Touch Photography, we believe that photography and videography… Read More »Photo & Video package for weddings memories: Twin Cities

Alma and José Engagement session with their photographer in Edina, MN Alma and José met at the church in Shakopee, MN, near Minneapolis. A few months later he made his surprise proposal, affirming his engagement to share his lifetime with… Read More »Best Engagement photographer in Edina MN, Minneapolis & Minnesota

Peterson Brothers Productions – Videography MN I met joe, on a winter wedding in Minneapolis taking place at the Nicollet Island Inn and the Aster Cafe in Minneapolis.He was filming the wedding with another videographer and did a great job.I… Read More »Peterson Brothers Productions – Videography MN

Heather, the bride, kindly took the time to share her great experience of her wedding as Aster Café in Minneapolis and give us her review. She will approach her special day from her personal feelings about her guests, how the… Read More »Wedding at Aster Cafe Review of the Bride MN