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This week’s topics: how to choose a wedding photographer, benefits of engagement photo sessions, wedding photo timeline tips, golden hour wedding portraits, Nebraska wedding photography, Minnesota wedding vendors, natural light wedding photography, candid vs posed wedding photos, organizing wedding photo galleries, what to ask your photographer before booking, how to prep for engagement sessions, building a stress-free wedding timeline, emotional storytelling through wedding photos, photography planning for real weddings, tips for working with your wedding vendor team
In this episode of Wedding Day Podcast, host Sonja Babich and co-host Brooke Beise, Publisher of Nebraska Wedding Day and Minnesota Bride, sit down with Angie Miller of Angie Jean Photography. With more than a decade of experience, Angie shares how she built a thriving photography business rooted in joy and authentic connection, making her a trusted favorite among couples throughout the Midwest.
Angie’s creative journey began not with a camera, but with wedding invitations. After years of designing stationery as a side hustle, her husband gifted her a camera for her birthday, sparking a passion she didn’t even know she had. When a friend asked her to photograph a wedding, Angie jumped in headfirst — and the rest is history. Hundreds of weddings later, she’s established a reputation for artistry and care that goes far beyond the photos themselves.
For Angie, photography is about relationships first. She approaches every couple like a friend, radiating enthusiasm and support that make clients feel instantly comfortable. Known as both a hype woman and a calming presence, she has a natural ability to read the energy of a wedding day — knowing when to bring the party and when to preserve a quiet moment. It’s this balance that makes her work so personal and memorable.
Preparation is central to her process. Angie provides complimentary engagement sessions with every package, believing they’re essential for building trust and easing nerves before the big day. She also creates detailed questionnaires, mock timelines and custom shot lists to streamline communication and minimize stress. Her collaboration with planners, DJs and other vendors helps ensure couples can focus on celebrating while the team works seamlessly behind the scenes.
On wedding day, Angie is meticulous about lighting and timing. She uses a sunset calculator to guide couples in making key timeline decisions, from ceremony start times to portrait sessions. Afterward, she delivers a sneak peek of 25 curated images within 48 hours, followed by a full gallery over the next 6–10 weeks. Each gallery is organized into “chapters,” allowing couples to relive every part of their celebration with ease.
Ultimately, Angie sees photography as more than documentation — it’s a way of preserving emotion and telling love stories in their truest form. Her signature editing style, filled with warmth and detail, reflects her heart for capturing beauty in every person and moment.
This episode is powered by Dan Riggs Films and Angie Jean Photography. Special thanks to members Linen Effects, Continental Diamond, Warpaint International.
