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Weddings

We customize our award-winning wedding services since every couple is unique. If these guidelines below fit your budget and style, we would love to sit down and chat with you at our studio theater to see our fine art products, view a full portfolio, and meet Judd in person. 

Judd Sather Photography is our signature brand photography and is the ultimate full-service wedding experience with unparalleled customized service, creativity, turn-around time, personal album design, and quality fine art products. Judd Sather is involved personally at every stage of the wedding and post‐production. Reception same-day slideshows are available at most weddings. Judd’s style is a blend of motion posing, story shooting, and a touch of high fashion for a stunning collection of images. Investments start at $5000 for up to 6 hours of coverage, unlimited locations, unlimited images, and digital negatives. 
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Studio J Videography
Award-winning coverage and editing that can be coupled with Judd Sather Photography, Studio J Photography. Edited HD videography starts at $3,000 for the day with one camera, $4,000 for two cameras and wireless microphone.

Photography options include: custom fine art thank you notes, save-the-date cards, fine art storybook albums, parent albums, fine art canvas gallery wrap prints, and much more. Please visit our studio to see the breathtaking quality of these albums in person and chat about your day.

Contact us for more samples, with questions, or to schedule a meeting and a full portfolio review.

[email protected] | 651-342-1476
Seniors

If you're a high school senior who wants highly creative images to reflect your unique personality, you've found the right place! We shoot only 125 senior sessions per year, so hurry to reserve your session and guarantee your spot for this exclusive experience!

+ River Elite Session....$400-500 (Never discounted)
Includes a 4 to 5-hour session, up to 9 clothing changes, and indoor studio session plus 2-3 hours of shooting along the beautiful St. Croix river with up to five of your family and friends on Studio J's deck boat! Bring your own beverages and snacks.
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​+ Elite Session....$350 (Never discounted)
Includes a 3-hour session, up to 7 clothing changes, and indoor studio session plus outdoor location of your choice (Downtown Minneapolis, your home, etc.) Ask us about out-of-state elite sessions!

+ Elements Session....$250
Includes a 2-hour session, up to 5 clothing changes, and indoor and outdoor portraits in downtown Stillwater. This is our MOST POPULAR session.

+ Basic Session....$150
Includes a 1-hour session, up to 3 clothing changes, and indoor and outdoor portraits in downtown Stillwater.

Sessions are paid at the time of scheduling, and minimum investment of $600 is paid when original proofs are picked up 4-5 days after the session.

+ Add hair and makeup for $100
+ Minimum collections start at $595 and include 3-5 retouched favorite images and 17+ prints with a mixture of 8x10s, 5x7s, and original proofs. 

Inclusions include retouching of all final images images, yearbook image delivery, 15+ minute “BFF” session (bring them along for pics!), complimentary BFF duplicate 5x7 print, upload to Facebook, smartphone album (installs app on any smartphone or other devices!), and 50 referral cards / wallets as well!

Detailed pricing is given out after the session to view before the ordering session. Most seniors invest $595-$1500 in their senior collections, and it really depends on how many images are kept so we like you to see the "art" before deciding what you would like to keep and print!

Schedule your session and ordering meeting by contacting us at 651.342.1476 or [email protected] today!

Senior Ambassadors:
If you're a highly influential and involved high school senior, you may be interested in our exclusive ambassador program. Starting February-April of your junior year, we will gift you a complimentary preview session (30 minutes and 2 outfits) and other bonuses and discounts! 

Ambassadors for our studio help spread the word about our studio by getting their portraits taken early, coordinating a spirit session of up to 50 friends, and providing a list of names of their friends to which we send gift certificates.

If you are interested in an interview for the ambassador program, please fill out the form on our Facebook page or Blog and contact us at 651-342-1476 or [email protected] to schedule an interview and studio tour.

Here's what to tell your friends about the spirit session / pizza party:

"You are invited to Studio J and Judd Sather Photography on _________ for a pizza party and photo booth session where we will each receive up to two 4x6 prints and images will be posted on Facebook. Please wear plain black shirts and jeans! Gift certificates with some of the images will be sent to up to 50 of our friends. Anyone who comes to the pizza party will receive 50% off Elements or Basic session from Studio J as well! Let me know if you can make it!"

We have found that it is good to use Facebook events and to not blast it to all of your friends, but rather just invite a select 30-40 of them or a team. Please let us know if you have more than 20 people coming and we will order more pizza. See you at the studio!
Awards

​2014 Reader's Choice Award "Best Photographer in the St. Croix Valley"
2013 Reader's Choice Award "Best Photographer in the St. Croix Valley"
2012 Reader's Choice Award "Best Photographer in the St. Croix Valley"
2012 TCPN Best Portrait of the Year 
2012 Wedding Wire Bride's Choice Award
2011 TCPN Photographer of the Year
2010 Wedding Wire Bride's Choice Award
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Raves

Here are a few recent, unsolicited cards and e-mails we have received... leave your own rave on our Facebook page if you like!

Hi Judd and Josh, Now that I'm back from the honeymoon - I wanted to make sure I sent you a HUGE thank you for how amazing you both were on my wedding day. Austin and I kept talking about how glad we had you guys as our photographers. You guys went above and beyond to help ensure everything went smoothly - and for that, I'm so thankful. On top of all of that - the photos I have seen so far have been amazing, and I'm not joking when I say EVERYONE keeps talking about how much they loved the slide show after dinner. 
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​I really couldn't have asked for a better staff at Studio J to work with on my wedding day. You all have made everything from planning my wedding, to engagement photos, to the actual day, extremely easy and enjoyable. My wedding was an absolute dream for me - thank you for making it happen! Cheers! - Kelsey and Austin Hauge

These images are another reminder that even though the facility has upgraded and now boasts the coolest bar in Stillwater (is that a real hatchet?!?) some things remain the same. Passionate and incredible people shooting lights-out (pun intended) pictures. Thank you for making all of us look way cooler than we really are. Except for Natasha and Quinn who are actually that cool. Easily the best money we spend every year - except maybe Punch Pizza which is God's (continuing) gift to all of us. - Annie and Timm Ideker

Judd and Josh - you truly have a gift! Your ability to take something ordinary and make it extraordinary is unlike anyone's work I've seen. It was a blast working with you and then partying with you later in the evening. Thank you! Meagan (wedding planner bride) and Stan

Your photos Rock!!! It was great to have you here, and I can't believe you went all night then straight to Boston. Rock Star!! - Sam von Trapp

Your photos are absolutely amazing! Thank you again for sharing your incredible photographic talents with us. - Lynne von Trapp

I have really enjoyed your pictures! Most of them I didn't know you were taking, you have a great eye, we all agree. My favorite is the black and white dancing shot, it is really perfect. - Elisa von Trapp 

Judd, you guys are the BOMB! Yes I am the father of the bride, but your work is so cool and creative. I have shared your pics and video with many and they cannot believe the quality level and creativity used. I would highly recommend you to anyone and in my view there is no better that I have ever seen. Not only are you top professionally, but you both are very likeable people and that makes it all worth it. Thanks so much for making my wonderful daughter and son-in-law look so cool in your work. You both are at the top of your game and I cannot thank you enough. - Steve 

Thanks again for your wonderful, wonderful work at the wedding...You and your crew should get the award for best photographers ever! - Cat & Chris 

(Senior session) Hello! My parents seem very excited to see the ones you took today! Thank you so much, I truly had a great time! All three of you were terrific and very fun to work with. And you're certainly creative, I am pumped to see them all! Ps: I found my necklace! I just didn't look hard enough! Again, I loved today! I hope they turned out well! - Constance 

Judd: Steve and I watched the video early this morning and were both so touched by it – I love how it was put together, and having something like this that captures how much we care about each other is so special. We had such a fun time shooting with both of you and you made it so easy to just relax and be ourselves. You were able to bring out our personalities and reflect who we are through the photography and video.

Hi Judd! Can't thank you enough for you and your team! We had a blast! Your photographer you sent (Josh) was an absolute doll! We all had a lot of fun and I loved seeing him integrate well with our other photographers and everyone working together to accomplish capturing our day! I truly appreciate your call on Saturday AM too... we are thrilled and can't wait to see the final product! Thanks! Shannon :)

OMgosh, Judd!!! Love it Love it Love it!!!!!!!!! Thank you! You're amazing!! Thank you!!!!! Anastasia

Judd, I wanted to thank you for the beautiful pictures you captured on our wedding day - we were so excited as we looked through them. I also wanted to say thank you for the surprise slideshow at the wedding - it was awesome! We got so many compliments on your pictures! Eddie and I will ABSOLUTELY recommend Studio J to everyone! Thanks again! - Cyndi and Eddie 

Judd & crew, Thank you SO much for doing SUCH a great job on our wedding day with the photography and videography. We were so impressed with everything and we really appreciate all the hard work put in to making our day perfect! Thanks again! Love, Julie and Dustin

This card does not have enough room to show you how thankful I am for Studio J. We owe you the world for all the wonderful photos you took. You and your crew were so professional and fun! Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! - Mike & Chrissy 

Judd - We just wanted to thank you again for doing such a great job with the pictures and video of our wedding. both turned out AMAZING! Thank you for making our day extra special - we will continue to recommend your business to everyone! We've received tons of compliments on both our photos and video - thanks! - John and Sara 

We would definitely recommend Studio J. They all did an amazing job and so many people commented on how wonderful and professional they were. The pictures turned out great and they all helped us feel relaxed during the big day. – Aaron and Ellie

Hiring Studio J was the best decision my husband and I made during our wedding planning. They were so professional and fun! They even stayed for extra pictures past their contracted time... and stayed for the dance to have some fun with us. Judd is an artist and his pictures speak for themselves... simply breathtaking. We have gotten so many compliments on all our photos. You definitely get what you pay for and I highly highly recommend Studio J! – Ben and Melody

It is absolutely necessary that we show our appreciation for the wonderful photographs taken by Judd and his staff. From the very beginning to the very end of the day they were polite, professional and extremely helpful (running to buy a memory card for the maid of honor’s camera.) Judd made everyone feel comfortable. As a result, none of our pictures look overly posed or unnatural. They took a lot of candid shots that turned out to be some of our favorites. I would wholeheartedly recommend Studio J – we wanted our photographs to capture all the emotion and activities of our wedding day and he did so with class. Thank you. Scott and Heidi Kadlec 

Thank you so much for everything! I knew the moment I saw your work that you were amazing photographers. I also wanted to say thank you so much from everyone involved with our wedding. You and your staff were incredible and so fun to be around. I'm actually kind of sad that I don't get to hang out with you guys again :o(. You really made our wedding day the best it could be. You were so organized and energetic, and as you know from the first day we met, I am in love with your photography. Your laid-back style fit with Ben and my personalities completely. I just want you to know that if you need a testimonial or anything just let us know. We owe you! 

My family and friends could not have had more incredible things to say about you guys, and believe me some of them are extremely hard to please! Everyone could not stop complimenting us on the growing up video as well. It was incredible! You really are great at what you do and we really enjoyed having you at our wedding! I can't wait to see the pictures! If they are anything close to the ones posted in your blog, I am going to cry my eyes out! (After the wedding…) Oh my gosh, the pictures are so beautiful! Really, I could not be happier with them! I did cry when I saw the Bug page. – Ben and Melody 

Judd - Thanks much for doing our Christmas card again this year. We are very happy with it and it’s been so fun working with you. Mark and I are still feeling a bit “drained” from both weddings that have taken place in the last year! You captured many, many treasured photos from both weddings and I applaud you! Each time I view wedding day photos from both weddings, I get very emotional. You indeed “got the moment in time.” We wish you and your family the very best and thank you again for playing that important role of photographer for Dusty and Lindsay! You are the BEST! - Carol

Dear Judd, Amanda, Joe and Josh,
Thank you for all your hard work videotaping and taking pictures at the wedding. You all looked professional, and a lot of the time I did not even know you were getting pictures. The album online looks amazing and our video does a great job highlighting the day. Sincerely, Amber and Eric 

Judd did an awesome job on the wedding day, He was so personable to work with and was very professional with the way he conducted himself. The product is better than I could have ever imagined or asked for. The pictures are absolutely beautiful and he captured so many magical moments. I would highly recommend Judd and Studio J to anyone looking for a wedding photographer, or for any other special occasion! - Lindsay :)

I just want to tell you that you all did an awesome job and I really appreciate all that you guys did. I really liked how you guys just fit in to our weird humor and were part of the family! Thanks again so much, hopefully your next wedding isn't so warm! –Carly (Maid of Honor)

Studio J and Judd were fantastic! Our guests also thought so; they loved how the photographers interacted with them. I have two friends getting married and have recommended Studio J to both of them. We were a little high maintenance when deciding on our picture order and Judd was so helpful and didn't make me feel like a bother at all. I couldn't be happier, thank you! – Jacob and Lacey

Thank you SO SO SO much for the album, calendar, canvas and DVD. We love everything! I am so happy with our pictures. I think that having you as our photographer was one of the best decisions I made for the wedding! I love the end of the growing up video. It definitely made me cry! I just wanted to say thanks one more time. I appreciate your hard work and artistic talent. You are exactly what we wanted in a photographer! 

Hi, Judd! I just wanted to let you know how thankful we are to you for making it possible to have you personally do our daughter's wedding pictures. Laura is just thrilled (!!!), as the photography is one of the most important aspects of the wedding to her. After the wedding fair we had talked about how much better we liked your work than the others, but even more importantly, you seemed like an honest, down-to-earth person, unlike many of the others we met there. Perhaps part of it was because you said you were a teacher, since my husband teaches in a high school as well. We didn't think it would be even possible to have you, and I told Laura that day not to get her hopes up. However, when we met with you yesterday, you genuinely seemed to care about Laura's desire to have you do her pictures. – Vicki 

Well everyone loves our book and canvas. We get so many compliments. Over Thanksgiving I brought the book down to my home town to show all my high school friends and the consensus of opinion was that Ben and my wedding pictures were by far the best anyone has ever seen! :o) I'm secretly gloating... A lot of the people I've talked to said they wished they would have spent more time researching photographers so that their pictures would have turned out half as good as ours! – Mel
Jeff and I went through the pictures this afternoon and they look GREAT!! We just love them. You did a great job. Thanks so much! – Laura and Jeff

Studio J is an amazing!!! Judd's attention to detail is excellent. His concepts and ideas are phenomenal and he is more then willing to work around a budget. I would STRONGLY recommend him for any event! ~Amoreena Happy Customer of Studio J. 
Sessions

We offer the following sessions at Studio J and Judd Sather Photography: Mini, Lifestyle, Elite, Senior Basic, Senior Elements, Senior Elite, Maternity, Baby Panel, Avatar, and Model Portfolio. Any session can be upgraded to add shooting with a boat cruise on the St. Croix for $100/hour! 

Sessions include a pre-consultation and studio tour (if desired), time & talent of lead photographer, lighting specialist, artistic editing of the best images, and a 1-2 hour ordering session. At the ordering session we will show you our favorite 25% of images captured and let you narrow down from there. Feel free to bring family and friends to the ordering session in the studio theater.
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For wardrobe, wear comfortable clothes and solid colors that compliment each other. Wear lighter or darker colors when it is nice and green outside and wear colorful clothes in winter or early spring. Textures and layers show up well on camera, stay away from stripes and patterns that are distracting. We will pick backgrounds that work well with your wardrobe choices so don’t fret! If you can't decide, bring options and we'll help you choose.

Detailed pricing will be given after the session to look at before your ordering meeting. Prints can be ordered one at a time starting at $75. Collections start at $595. All ordered prints are uploaded to Facebook if desired!

Seniors: Bring your BFF(s) for all or part of the session!

Lifestyle Session - $250
This is our most popular session for families and usually lasts 45-90 minutes. We'll capture about 150 formal and candid images of your family in both indoor and outdoor studios. Engagement, Maternity, Fashion, and Anniversary sessions would fall into this session category.

Mini Session - $150
Mini-sessions last up to 45 minutes and are most popular with young children. Two outfits are included as well as indoor and outdoor shooting.

Elite Session - $350
The Elite session is popular with our high school seniors and families that want to shoot on location – anywhere within 45 minutes of our studio and we plan for up to three hours of travel and shooting. Session is typically split with 45 minutes in the studio and up to two hours at a different location if desired. See "Senior Details" page for more senior info!

Senior Elements Session - $250
This is our most popular senior session and includes up to 2 hours of indoor/outdoor shooting. Bring up to five outfits: one classy, one light, one dark, one with jeans, and one with senior activity “stuff” if applicable. See the "Senior Details" page for more info.

Senior Basic Session - $150
This is the most popular session with our senior guys: bring up to three outfits and includes up to 1 hour of indoor and outdoor shooting. See the "Senior Details" page for more info.

Baby Panel Session - $300
Baby Panel Sessions are three mini-sessions (choose from maternity, newborn, 3-month, 6-month, 9-month, or 1 year). Included is a 10x20 collage (one image from each session) - this session is a very popular gift for new moms!

Avatar Session - $250
Aimed at business professionals, the Avatar Session includes a 15-minute mini-session, immediate ordering meeting, and three limited released digital files. Contact us for licensing details.

Portfolio Session - $900
This session is for marketing representatives, promotional models, spokespeople, and professional models looking to build their portfolios. Retouching and twenty images are included (suggested five images from each category, but not necessary): Headshot, Professional, Full Length, and Swimsuit/Fitting. Full portfolio sessions last 2-3 hours. Hair/make-up, styling, custom card design, and broad release of images available upon request.

*Add $100 for weekends (availability limited), minimum purchase of $595 required
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Stillwater, MN 55082
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