I LOVE WHAT I DO! I am a romantic, professional Twin Cities wedding photographer who captures the love between couples and the happiness, excitement and anticipation that you feel on your wedding day with a style that combines creative photojournalism and artistic posed images. My style is fresh, emotional, spontaneous and fun! I have an artistic flair and go over and beyond in creating one of a kind photos for you to cherish for generations to come.
I LOVE natural light and my favorite time to shoot is early mornings and late afternoons. The sunlight is so beautiful that time of day and creates a magical light and mystical glow around you. I was born, raised & educated in South Africa (there is a rumor I have an accent!) and moved to the States when I married my husband, Mick in 2001. We live in a country home in Afton, MN surrounded by trees and wildlife, which is often used for family portraits. I recently became a Mommy to a baby boy, Riley Channing, who is an absolute joy & delight as well as my new baby model! You'll notice a few photos of him under my baby gallery.
Coming from Corporate America in the Sales/Marketing world for Hilton Hotels, has equipped me with the skills necessary to be a good manager of people, my product and business ethics. Weddings are my first love, but I am also available for portraits of you and your family, your newborn, your pregnant belly as well as Corporate photography.
Feel free to contact me with any additional questions you may have or to check my availability. I look forward to hearing from you and would love to take your photo!
Donae Cotton Photography
Minneapolis - St. Paul
& surrounding areas
651-829-1688
donaecotton@hotmail.com
www.DonaeCottonPhotography.com
Please inquire about special offer to TwinCities-Wedding Brides
Reviews and Accolades
"To know Donae is to love her! We have never met another photographer who is so much fun! Her ability to think outside-the-box and work a crowd will leave any bride with a unique portfolio filled with works of art.
Donae will push the limits to get spontaneous, diverse and original wedding photographs that brides will be proud to hang on their wall for all the years to come.
Twin Cities - Wedding highly recommends Donae Cotton Photography to any bride who wants her wedding album to reflect the genuine romance and spontaneity of her wedding day!" - Twin Cities - Wedding May 2010
"On your wedding day, it seems you spend just as much time with the photographer as you do your future
spouse! Personality is key. Not only does Donae create wonderful photos, she makes the day even better with her wonderful,
upbeat personality! When you feel like taking a nap, she is the energizer bunny, she just keeps going! It seems everyone
in our families commented on how great the photographer was to work with!"
- Lisa O. June 2010
"Donae, Thanks so much for your beautiful work on our engagement photos! I can't wait for our upcoming wedding
to see how those pictures turn out! I am so pleased with everything! Plus, Donae is so fun to work with!"
- Kari L. June 2010
"Donae made our photography experience a pleasure. She made a normally drab experience quite enjoyable. She did a wonderful job getting all the people in my wedding party and family to get together and pose (not an easy task). The quality of her work is superb, and her prices are extremely reasonable. Best hire of my wedding hands down, don't pass up on this one!" - Jeremy C. May 2010
"Donae was referred to me by someone I went to high school with and when I saw her amazing prices and pictures on her website, I immediately booked her. I was really nervous about having our engagement photos taken, because I am a shy person and really don't like having my picture taken. Donae make me and my fiance feel so comfortable throughout the whole process. We ended up having a lot of fun having our pictures taken. Not only does Donae take beautiful pictures, but she has fun and in the process you have fun as well doing it. I would definitely refer her to anyone!!" - Emma K. May 2010
"Donae is awesome to work with. She makes you feel comfortable and has a great eye for things. She has the ability to make you feel unique and incorporate the personalities of the bride and groom, including a bulldozer. Donae is willing to go that extra mile for the shot, even a mud puddle. Her pictures are gorgeous and I would recommend her to anyone. I plan on using her for other things in the future." - Cindy H-C. May 2010
"You were great Donae. With your positive attitude towards my wedding it made me feel so much more excited just talking to you! Keep your sincere attitude and interest in photography and weddings as you grow in your business. That is what sold us! When talking/looking at other photographers it really felt like a 'business' and I was the 'customer'. You made the experience feel personal and special. Also, your flexibility in cost, sites, packages, everything is something that no one else offers. I am recommending you to anyone I know who is getting married!" - Erica B. October 2009
"Donae is seriously a ray of sunshine! She makes everyone feel comfortable in sometimes awkward situations.
We laughed so much together. She has the ability to see things others definitely do not; which is why her photos turn out so well.
She is an artist. I never want to lose touch with her because she is such a beautiful person inside and out. She will be my friend
for life!"
- Gina K. October 2009
"I totally recommend Donae Cotton Photography for any of your photo needs. She did an amazing job
on our wedding and engagement photos. She had many great ideas and didn't waste any time. Photos looked beautiful!"
- Mike & Tiffany H. October 2009
"Donae's photography is truly one of a kind. She's a great person to work with and that shows in her pictures. Her photographs aren't just pictures of our day, somehow she was able to capture the emotions that my husband and I were feeling throughout the wedding and reception. She's reasonably priced, but she doesn't really have to be because what she created for us is priceless. Book her today!" - Jessica H. September 2009
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