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About Carina Photographics
Based in St Paul, Carina Photographics works with couples planning weddings throughout Minneapolis-St. Paul, Minnesota. The studio sits within easy reach of popular venues including McNamara Alumni Center and The Essence Event Center. This profile is free to claim; verified couple reviews — never payments — determine how it ranks.
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Frequently asked questions
Planning a wedding photographer in Minneapolis
How much does a wedding photographer cost in Minneapolis?
Most couples in Minneapolis budget between $1,500 and $3,500 for wedding photography. Packages at the lower end typically cover 6–8 hours with one shooter; higher tiers add a second shooter, engagement sessions, and albums. Always confirm exactly how many hours and edited images are included.
When should we book our wedding photographer?
Photographers with strong reputations are commonly booked 9–14 months ahead — earlier for peak-season Saturdays. If your date is inside six months, ask about waitlists and cancellations; openings do appear.
What should we ask before booking?
Ask to see two full galleries from real weddings (not highlight reels), confirm who will actually shoot your wedding, and get delivery timelines and image counts in the contract.
How does Lazo rank wedding photographers in Minneapolis?
Rankings come from the Lazo Score — verified reviews weighted for recency — and are never sold. Vendors without verified reviews yet start at the community baseline of 65 and earn their score as verified reviews arrive.
Wedding venues near Carina Photographics
| Venue | Distance |
|---|---|
| McNamara Alumni Center | 2.1 mi |
| The Essence Event Center | 2.2 mi |
| Campus Club of the University of Minnesota | 2.4 mi |
Straight-line distance from Carina Photographics to each venue listed on Lazo.
Minneapolis weddings, month by month
Days typically top out between 65° and 85° in May, June, July, August, September. The driest months are January, February, December.
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Golden hour | Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 24° | 9° | 10% | 4:11 PM | 4:57 PM |
| Feb | 28° | 13° | 9% | 4:59 PM | 5:41 PM |
| Mar | 42° | 25° | 15% | 6:40 PM | 7:19 PM |
| Apr | 57° | 38° | 21% | 7:19 PM | 7:58 PM |
| May | 69° | 50° | 26% | 7:53 PM | 8:35 PM |
| Jun | 79° | 60° | 25% | 8:16 PM | 9:01 PM |
| Jul | 83° | 65° | 21% | 8:12 PM | 8:56 PM |
| Aug | 81° | 63° | 20% | 7:38 PM | 8:19 PM |
| Sep | 73° | 54° | 18% | 6:45 PM | 7:23 PM |
| Oct | 58° | 41° | 16% | 5:47 PM | 6:27 PM |
| Nov | 42° | 28° | 12% | 3:59 PM | 4:44 PM |
| Dec | 29° | 15° | 11% | 3:43 PM | 4:32 PM |
Average highs, lows and the share of days with 0.1″ of rain or more, from NOAA’s 1991–2020 climate normals at Minneapolis/St Paul Airport (6.8 mi from Minneapolis). Golden hour begins when the sun is 6° above the horizon; both times are for the 15th of each month in Minneapolis.
Photo spots around Minneapolis
| Place | Area | From downtown |
|---|---|---|
| Eloise Butler Wildflower Garden and Bird Sanctuarybotanical garden | Minneapolis | 2.8 mi |
| Peace (Rock) Gardengarden | Minneapolis | 3.7 mi |
| Lyndale Parkpark | Minneapolis | 3.8 mi |
| Lyndale Park Rose Gardengarden | Minneapolis | 3.8 mi |
| Longfellow Gardensgarden | Minneapolis | 5.0 mi |
| Minnehaha Falls Pergola Gardengarden | Minneapolis | 5.1 mi |
| Hidden Falls Regional Parkpark | St Paul | 6.1 mi |
| Millennium Gardenpark | Plymouth | 10.4 mi |
Parks, gardens and landmarks that photograph well, nearest to central Minneapolis first. Check each place’s rules for permits and session fees. Places from Google Maps, October 2026.
Getting to Minneapolis
| Airport | Distance | Est. drive |
|---|---|---|
| MSP Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field | 7 mi | 10 min |
| STC Saint Cloud Regional Airport | 55 mi | 1 hr 20 min |
| RST Rochester International Airport | 83 mi | 2 hr |
| City | Distance | Est. drive |
|---|---|---|
| Milwaukee | 298 mi | 6 hr 10 min |
Straight-line distance from central Minneapolis; drive times are estimates, not routes. Airports with scheduled passenger service, from OurAirports.
Details
- Based in
- 550 Vandalia St #214, St Paul, MN 55114, USA
- Where
- St Paul · 4 miles east of central Minneapolis
- Listed under
- Wedding Photographers
- In Minneapolis
- One of 191 wedding photographers we list · 5 within 3 miles
- Phone
- (612) 220-8227
- Website
- Visit site
From Carina Photographics's website
“Minneapolis-St Paul MN portrait + wedding photographer Carina Photographics. You are unique. Your portraits should be, too. Contact us today!”carinaphotographics.com
- Services they list
- Heirloom albums, Online gallery
- Style, in their words
- Fine art, Cinematic, Timeless
Read from carinaphotographics.com in October 2026. Prices and services change; confirm with Carina Photographics before you book. Is this your business? Claim the page to write your own.
Around St Paul
- Nearest venue
- McNamara Alumni Center, 2.1 mi
- Venues within 10 mi
- 80 wedding venues
- Wedding Photographers nearby
- 5 within 3 mi, 53 within 10
- Guest hotels
- 66 within 5 mi
- Communities served
- Roseville, Richfield, West St Paul, Mendota
Distances are straight-line from Carina Photographics; counts come from the businesses and venues Lazo lists around Minneapolis.
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