If there’s one thing I’ve learned, it’s that couples want more than pure talent. They want someone they can trust. Someone who lightens the mood when the nerves hit, makes them feel less awkward about what to do with their hands, and catches the candid moments that would’ve otherwise been missed.
I am that someone because I know what it feels like to wish you had just one more unseen moment preserved. That’s why, from start to finish, I put so much care into helping couples love their photos, their films, and how it all felt to get them.
Good-looking photos and films are a given. Actually enjoying the process? That makes all the difference.
An experience that matters just as much as the result.
TRAVELING WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER & VIDEOGRAPHER
you bring the love.
I'LL BRING THE HYPE.
At the end of the day, you get to enjoy your wedding because you hired someone genuinely excited for you and fully in your corner.
Before your wedding, we’ll spend time figuring out what matters most to you—fine-tuning your timeline, answering your questions, and helping you feel ready instead of overwhelmed.
When the big day arrives, I show up with cameras (and probably Bubbl’r and Sour Patch Kids) in hand, fully invested in making you feel comfortable, guided, and confident. I’ll jump in when you need direction, step back when the moment calls for it, and, at some point, join you on the dance floor!
We so enjoyed having Alyssa be our wonderful wedding photographer! She is professional, caring, and loves like Jesus! We were so thankful for her intentionality with wanting to capture moments we truly wanted! We had a cold, December wedding on national hot cocoa day! We are so thankful for the fun candid photos she took! Every step of the way, she walked us through the details. Nothing was a surprise! Highly, highly recommend!🩷
Julia & Jeyshua
Alyssa was very intent on finding out just what we wanted and how to portray who we are in her work. She was very energetic and committed to our wants and needs. We also loved how she helped us make Jesus the center of this process and wanted to honor Him through her work. We would highly recommend her not only because of her talent and beautiful work, but because of her passion to her creations and her commitment to the couple!
Peyton & Ridge
Thank you to our amazing Photographer, Alyssa Thompson Media for driving all the way from Minnesota to be with us on our special day. This girl was a light of energy and brought such a pure sense of happiness to the day. No matter what was going on, she was right there helping us and capturing everything. She listened to our wants, needs, and frustrations. She worked hard, so so hard, and she absolutely slayed the day. Thank you so so much for being the best photographer we could’ve asked for.
Annesa & Daemion
We hired Alyssa for our wedding in August and would recommend her to every couple who comes across her business! The day of she had a friends wedding so was unable to attend herself and communicated with us through the whole process! but has 2 really great videographers take her place and my whole wedding party and us loved them!! However Alyssa still did ALL the editing and to say our videos exceeded our expectations would be an understatement!!
Katie & Logan
My husband and I had the privilege of working with Alyssa as our wedding videographer. Alyssa did an exceptional job at making sure our vision correlated with what we were looking for in capturing our day, with frequent communication, and even a first “meeting” to get to know us and our vision, as far as our wedding video and our expectations. Not only that, Alyssa also went above and beyond to facilitate with more coverage for our wedding (second and third shooters), to ensure we had extra coverage. We couldn’t have found a better videographer for our big day! Thank you Alyssa! Alyssa did our wedding video and we absolutely love it!! She was so fun and easy to work with, and brought a lot of creativity to the process. We are beyond grateful to have this beautiful video to look back on, and would without a doubt recommend going through Alyssa for your wedding video!
Chloe & Kole
The photos were stunning, and the experience with Alyssa was even better!
As a camera-shy girl, finding a wedding photographer that I could relax around was a top priority for my planning. From our first consultation, I knew that Alyssa was my girl for the job. Alyssa helped make our wedding less stressful by working with me in advance to fit the photography seamlessly into our day. By the time the wedding came around, she understood our expectations, hopes, and how the day was going to move, so she was able to catch every important moment. She worked to snag photos of even the little, seemingly unimportant details of the day, which are now some of our favorite photos.
Alyssa's love for the Lord and her love for people shined through in our interactions before, during, and after the wedding, making our wedding experience fuller and more enjoyable. I am so thankful for the precious photos that captured our engagement and wedding day!
Anna & John
If you’re ready for photos and films you’ll love and an even better experience, inquire below for more package details!
PHOTOGRAPHY PACKAGES START AT $4,800
VIDEOGRAPHY PACKAGES START AT $3,400
PHOTO & FILM BUNDLES AVERAGE AT $8,900
My couples always have two things in common: they care a lot about documenting their day and choosing the right person to do so. While every wedding is different, here’s what most invest:
The Investment
the part you came here for
Depends! If your wedding is within an hour of Bemidji, MN, there are no travel costs. For anything further, I charge $0.75 per mile. Check out my travel schedule to see if our paths cross so you can save some money!
DO YOU CHARGE ANY TRAVEL FEES?
Absolutely! I’ve captured love stories all over North America—Mexico, Hawaii, Alabama, Arizona, Wyoming, and North Carolina, to name a few. I love any excuse to explore new places. Check out my bucket list to see where I’d love to go next.
DO YOU TRAVEL OUTSIDE OF MINNESOTA?
Got questions? I’ve got answers.
While Bemidji, Minnesota, is home, I’m always ready to pack my bags and follow wherever your love story unfolds. Here are a few of my favorite places in the U.S. to capture weddings and engagements in photo and film:
Beyond Minnesota
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