FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQ's)

I shoot with a Canon R6, paired with a variety of high-quality lenses to ensure I capture every moment with precision and creativity. For weddings and most photo sessions, I bring a full range of lenses and professional lighting equipment, including multiple flashes, making indoor photography seamless.

In my studio, I offer a fully equipped indoor space with multiple backdrops, props, and professional studio lighting. As for the outdoor studio—12 beautiful acres of natural scenery await, featuring ponds, meadow grasses, and lush woodlands, providing the perfect backdrop for stunning outdoor portraits.

My studio is conveniently located just south of Melrose, MN, right off I-94—easy to find!

Directions:

• Take the exit off I-94 and head south.
• Turn left at Dairy Queen.
• Continue 2 miles, and you’ll see the ALee Photography sign on your left.

📍 Studio Address:
32343 361st Street, Melrose, MN 56352

Your photos will be ready approximately two weeks after your session. Whether it’s an engagement shoot, maternity session, senior portraits, or a wedding, you can expect to receive your proof products within two weeks of your photoshoot date.

All packages include basic editing, which covers color correction, black-and-white conversions, cropping, and sharpening. Retouching—such as blemish removal or eliminating distractions like an exit sign—is available but not included in wedding package pricing. However, retouching is complimentary with any wedding album order.

Wedding & Engagement Travel

ALee Photography offers complimentary travel within a 60-mile round trip from zip code 56352 for weddings. Additional mileage is available upon request and will be quoted accordingly.

For engagement sessions, travel beyond 56352 is available at $3 per mile.

Prints & Products

ALee Photography offers high-quality prints, stunning gallery-wrapped canvases, custom coffee table albums, and more. If you’d like to explore product options, feel free to schedule a consultation for more details.

Once your photos are edited, you’ll receive access to an online gallery where you can download your images and order prints directly if desired. While purchasing prints, products, or albums is optional, the convenience is there if you choose.

If printing elsewhere, I recommend avoiding places like Target, Walmart, and Walgreens, as their quality can be inconsistent. Instead, I suggest using Mpix.com or ordering directly through your online gallery, which partners with WHCC for professional-quality prints delivered straight to your door.

How Many Hours of Photography Do I Need?

ALee Photography offers three collections: 5 hours, 8 hours, and 10 hours of coverage. All collections include an engagement session and printing rights to both your engagement and wedding photos.

When deciding on the right amount of coverage for your wedding day, consider these key questions:

• Do you want getting-ready photos with your bridesmaids and groomsmen?
• Are you interested in capturing detailed shots of your dress, shoes, engagement/wedding rings, flowers, and other special items?

If so, the 8-hour collection is usually a great choice, and the 10-hour collection may be ideal if you'd like to capture more moments throughout the day.

Here’s an example of what an 8-hour collection could look like:

• 12:30 PM: Detail shots (dress, shoes, rings, flowers, etc.)
• 12:45 PM: Getting ready photos (bride, bridesmaids, groom, groomsmen)
• 1:45 PM: First look of the bride and groom
• 2:00 PM: Bride and groom portraits
• 2:30 PM: Wedding party portraits
• 3:15 PM: Family portraits
• 3:45 PM: Grandparents and extended family portraits
• 5:00 PM: Ceremony
• 6:00 PM: Reception venue detail shots
• 7:00 PM: Photos of dinner, toasts, and cake cutting
• 8:00 PM: First dance
• 8:05 PM: Father-daughter dance

This timeline ensures we capture the key moments while allowing plenty of time for relaxed and candid shots.