About me
My story
Photography started for me in a high school darkroom, and that's where my whole approach to it was shaped. Working with film taught me to slow down, pay attention, and trust what's actually happening in front of me rather than manufacture a moment.
I'm a wedding and portrait photographer based in Minneapolis, drawn to work that centers on people — it's people who give an image its meaning. Shooting primarily medium format film alongside digital keeps my process intentional and refined, built around light, timing, and feeling rather than trend.
Driven by passion
My approach is candid at its core, with a photojournalistic eye and a loose editorial sensibility when a moment calls for it. I care about being present — watching for the honest, unscripted parts of a day that often go unnoticed in the moment but end up mattering most later.
I also know when a little direction helps. Portraits and family images benefit from clear, simple guidance that keeps people comfortable and looking like themselves. The result is artful, lasting imagery — not because it follows a trend, but because it reflects the people and the day as they actually were.
Vince and I can’t stop talking about how stunning the pictures are! We can’t wait to see the rest!!! Genuinely you made our day. We are so grateful for you Brooks!
— Amanda Lapelusa