Zoe Yates Photo

heartfelt imagery for creative souls.

heartfelt imagery for
  creative souls.

If you're looking for a photographer that will make your life look like art, you've come to the right place. We're wedding photographers based in Minnesota, but are wanderers at heart, available worldwide.

we're all about unposed, authentic moments that

feel like you.

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Hello, friends!
I'm Zoe.

Born and raised in rural Minnesota, my childhood was tied to cherry blossom trees and old family photographs. I've savored the bits and pieces of my history that have been passed down to me, from my great grandfather's film camera to the pressed leaves he left in poetry books.

Photography called to me because it gave me a chance to be a part of creating these mementos. Instead of watching life unfold, I could capture it and hold those artifacts close.

My life changed the moment I realized I could do this for others.

my story

photo by Emma Melin Studios

from the journal

This intimate wedding in a Pacific Northwest forest grove was so true to the couple. My heart is bursting reliving all the little moments of their day.

rachel & Brandon

Couples photos on the top of a mountain? Heck yah! And knowing this couple, the mountains are the optimal backdrop to show off their adorable relationship.

Mike & Emily

Dancing to Leon Bridges, standing on the edge of a mountain, pulling deer legs out of a puppy's mouth — all this and more at this engagement session in Provo, Utah!

galleries

Our favorite moments from the epic love stories we've captured.

Like moths to a flame, our passion is sparked by these creative projects.

at your session

We tell your story and no other.

Our sessions are crafted to each subject and built to reflect who you are in that moment. All we ask of our clients is to be open with their hearts  and stories — we'll do the rest.

view our work