Minneapolis-St. Paul, Minnesota › Wedding Photographers › Steffen Studios
New to LazoExcelsior
Free to inquireRankings never for saleContracts in one thread
About Steffen Studios
Couples planning a Minneapolis wedding will find Steffen Studios among the Excelsior area's wedding photographers. Beyond wedding photographers, the business also offers wedding videographers — a range that can simplify vendor coordination. This profile is free to claim; verified couple reviews — never payments — determine how it ranks.
Verified reviews
No reviews yet. Only couples who book Steffen Studios through Lazo can leave one, and it’s the only thing that moves a Lazo Score.
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 Steffen Studios
| Venue | Distance |
|---|---|
| Minneapolis Event Space - Pique Travel Design's charming event venue, Excelsior, MN | 1.9 mi |
| The Guest House | 1.9 mi |
| Historic DeGroodt House | 1.9 mi |
Straight-line distance from Steffen Studios 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
- 19905 MN-7, Excelsior, MN 55331, USA
- Where
- Excelsior · 14 miles west of central Minneapolis
- Listed under
- Wedding Photographers · Wedding Videographers
- In Minneapolis
- One of 191 wedding photographers we list · 2 within 3 miles
- Phone
- (952) 248-8230
- Website
- Visit site
From Steffen Studios's website
“Steffen Studios creates commercial photography, video, headshots and brand content for Twin Cities businesses. Studio in Excelsior, MN. 200+ five star reviews.”steffensharikov.com
- Services they list
- Drone photos, Film photography
- Style, in their words
- Editorial, Cinematic
- Experience
- 13+ years
- Travel
- Takes weddings outside the area
Read from steffensharikov.com in October 2026. Prices and services change; confirm with Steffen Studios before you book. Is this your business? Claim the page to write your own.
Around Excelsior
- Nearest venue
- Minneapolis Event Space - Pique Travel Design's charming event venue, Excelsior, MN, 1.9 mi
- Venues within 10 mi
- 25 wedding venues
- Wedding Photographers nearby
- 2 within 3 mi, 10 within 10
- Guest hotels
- 7 within 5 mi
- Communities served
- Eden Prairie, Minnetonka, Wayzata, Chanhassen
Distances are straight-line from Steffen Studios; counts come from the businesses and venues Lazo lists around Minneapolis.
Before you book a wedding photographer
Couples also looked at
PLANNING YOUR WEDDING?
Create a free wedding website — type your names, watch it come alive.
Browse the templatesIs this your business?
Claim this profile free. Reply to reviews free. Receive verified leads free — forever.
Claim this profile