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Summer Street Photography

Summer Street Photography

Saint Paul, MN
4.9 out of 5 rating, 46 reviews
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    Perfect for our winter wedding

    Matt and Kendra were the photographers for our wedding back in February in Rochester, MN and let me tell you... these two rock! We were very picky when choosing vendors and their style perfectly matched what we were looking for. They made photos a fun and exciting part of our day. They captured our ceremony and reception just how we wanted it and we hardly knew they were there. The pictures turned out beautifully and we could not be happier. These are two of the nicest people you'll ever meet and I guarantee that you will not regret choosing them. We can not thank them enough!
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    Sarah Sent on 01/08/2023
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    We were so lucky to have Kendra and Matt involved in our wedding day! Prior to the event, I was very nervous about planning around several complex family relationships during photos, and Kendra very generously spent significant time on the phone with me workshopping ideas for how to make the day go smoothly- and it was successfully drama free!
    Unfortunately Kendra and Matt had to send in substitute photographers for our wedding day- for a reason totally out of their control - but thanks to the extensive notes and their excellent choice in substitute photographers, the experience was seamless and the photos turned out wonderfully.
    Kendra and Matt still did the post-processing on our photos, and we were really grateful that they were willing to send a few photos early so we could use one on our thank you card. They provided us a huge gallery of amazing photos, every time we look through it we remember another priceless moment. They were also very helpful in getting us some last minute edits just in time for us to take advantage of Black Friday shipping deadlines. Thank you for everything Kendra and Matt!!
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    Meghan Sent on 12/15/2022
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    Would hire them again

    They are amazing to work with!!
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    Lori Sent on 01/12/2021
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    Love them!

    We were married in July 2018 so this is embarrassingly late, but: Hiring Summer Street Photography was one of the best choices we made for our wedding. Kendra and Matt came recommended from another wedding photographer I know who said they had the storytelling, unposed, light-filled vibe we were looking for. We planned our wedding from afar, but Kendra was always easy to communicate with and worked with our budget. Even though we didn't meet Matt until the day of our wedding, he was truly wonderful at directing/posing us but also took some of the best candid/fly-on-the-wall photos that I've seen. I'd emphasized that my big desire was to have candid photos of my dear family and friends and he delivered! I have several photos that bring tears to my eyes because they perfectly capture the joy we felt on that day. Oh -- And after talking with friends who have gotten married, the preplanning they do with you sounds to be one-of-a-kind!

    I honestly would have paid much more to hire Kendra and Matt than we did. Highly, highly recommend!
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    Anne Sent on 09/12/2019
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    Beautiful photos and wonderful people

    Matt and Kendra are an amazing team and very kind people. Everything about the way they organize, communicate, and provide information to clients is very well thought out and organized. They did our engagement and wedding photos, and we were blown away with them. They are both very artistic in the way they take photos and use the environment around them. We also really appreciated their coaching through the process and during the photo shoot. They are very responsive to email and great about giving feedback. They made planning our out-of-state wedding easy. They also do beautiful prints of the photos afterwards. We speak highly enough of our experience working with Matt and Kendra. We would highly recommend them!
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    Alison Sent on 06/18/2019
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    Fantastic!

    We were recommended to Summer Street Photography, by a friend, and they were fantastic! They were very personable throughout the whole process, sending a welcome packet, creating a photo shot list, and even coming to Chicago for our engagement photos and wedding. Matt and Kendra are also great photographers - we loved how the photos turned out and have gotten several compliments on them. They also delivered them so quickly, less than 2 weeks after the wedding. They are great at capturing candid moments. They made us feel comfortable, and we never felt like we were in unnatural poses. We would definitely recommend to anyone!
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    Heather Sent on 12/04/2018
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    Fabulous Experience with Summer Street Photography

    We got married a month ago, and we had such a great experience with Summer Street Photography! From our first meeting we could tell that Kendra and Matt really understood our vision, and they went above and beyond in researching vintage photography poses in keeping with our Victorian theme. Matt was our photographer on the day of, assisted by Amie in the photo booth, and we could not be happier with the final results – gorgeously shot photographs that captured not only how we looked but also how we felt that day. I can absolutely recommend Summer Street Photography to other couples!
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    Michelle S. Sent on 11/26/2018
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    Amazing vendor!

    Summer Street was amazing to work with - they were professional, kind, and incredibly organized!
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    Amy E. Sent on 11/01/2018
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    To select Summer Street Photography for your wedding day is to give yourself a priceless gift.

    As someone who has worked in the wedding industry for a number of years, I have had the opportunity to work with many fantastic photographers throughout the Upper Midwest. Kendra and Matt, however, are whom I recommend to my family and friends. I can speak from both professional and personal experience (they have photographed both of my sisters' weddings) that they are top notch in every.single.way. Their detailed and timely correspondence, timelines, and shoot lists help one feel calm, organized, and well-cared-for throughout the planning process, and their professional, friendly, and efficient demeanor on the day of the wedding is reason alone to select them for your special day.

    But truly, the magic of Kendra and Matt is their artistic vision. Their photographs manage to encapsulate not only the beauty of how the day looks, but somehow also contain an essence of how the day FEELS. They are fantastic at photographing the details and finding the beauty in every "scene", and they are ARTISTS when it comes to capturing the candid moments that truly tell the story of the day -- moments that contain the unique spirit of the individuals the photograph.

    To select Summer Street Photography for your wedding day is to give yourself a priceless gift.
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    Courtney P. Sent on 10/28/2018
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    Matt and Kendra are the best!

    We cannot say enough good things about Summer Street Photography. From the moment that we began working with them they were professional, caring, and made the planning process so easy. On the day of our wedding Matt was our photographer and he was so calm and helpful. He took all of the photos that we asked him to capture and we are SO happy with the results. The photographs are absolutely beautiful. He truly captured all of the joy that we felt on our wedding day. We were so impressed with how quickly they sent them to us. We can hardly wait to begin framing them! Thank you Matt and Kendra!
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    Bridget M. Sent on 01/13/2019
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    Summer Street Photography Will Make Your Wedding Vision Come to Life through their Immense Talent and Exquisite Professionalism

    Summer Street Photography will make your wedding vision come to life through their immense talent and exquisite professionalism. In addition to their beautiful photography, Kendra and Matt are extremely thoughtful, communicative, and detail oriented – characteristics that were apparent from the first video conference we had to discuss our wedding vision. From that moment on, our relationship with Kendra and Matt felt more like a friendship than a vendor/client relationship. I recommend reaching out to Summer Street regardless of where your wedding location is, because Matt and Kendra travel often and may already have plans to be in your area. (Our wedding was on Cape Cod in September 2018).

    Matt and Kendra worked with us to design a custom photography package that was within our budget and encompassed all of our photo expectations. Kendra and I talked several times on the phone leading up to our September wedding, and she patiently explained how the photography would be incorporated into our schedule so that I could make informed decisions about our photography needs. Summer Street also provided a schedule that we filled out and had access to leading up to our wedding. Knowing that we were all on the same page prior to our wedding day alleviated a lot of stress and anxiety for me.

    Matt was our photographer on the day of our wedding and he was masterful in skill and professionalism. Our ceremony and reception were at New Seabury Country Club on Cape Cod, and we had several unique photo requests (including golf cart rides across the course for photos on the beach). Matt handled all of the day’s scheduling transitions seamlessly. In addition to our beautiful portrait shots, he took amazing candids during our ceremony and reception that perfectly captured the spirit and emotion of the day. Several of our guests commented on how Matt never got in the way of important moments or disrupted the flow of the celebration. When we received our wedding photos (only a few weeks after our wedding!), Matt had managed to capture so many moments and details during the 5 hours he was with us. After our wedding, Matt and Kendra quickly communicated when we could expect our online gallery and our thumb drive of photos. When the thumb drive arrived in the mail, it was tucked inside a beautiful case containing prints from our wedding that Matt and Kendra had prepared for us; the gift is now displayed in our living room. That thoughtfulness was the perfect culmination of our wonderful and personal experience with Summer Street Photography.

    Reach out to Summer Street if you’re looking for a wedding photographer who will work with your budget, talk through your photo expectations, and produce beautiful photographs that capture the beauty and emotion of your day.
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    B Sent on 08/13/2017
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    Cannot say enough good things about working with Matt and Kendra. Matt was our photographer and even though we didn't meet him until the day of the wedding (Kendra managed all the pre-work) working with him was super comfortable and seamless. We were a little nervous about only having 1 photographer, but it was perfect for our 75 guest wedding. The pictures came out amazing. The most important thing for us was photos that captured the essence of the day (as opposed to lots of perfectly posed shots). Not only did Matt and Kendra deliver photos that bring me back to the emotions of love, joy, and gratitude from the day there is also some truly beautiful portraiture. Best of both worlds with these two- look no further for your wedding photographer.
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    Elizabeth Sent on 07/12/2017
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    I would give them 50 stars if I could. Kendra and Matt added so much to our celebration. Not only is their work breathtakingly beautiful, but they are also SO professional, kind, and comfortable to work with. I cannot recommend them enough!
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    Jess Sent on 10/21/2016
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    We had an amazing experience working with Kendra and Matt for our July 17th wedding at Minnetonka Orchards in Minnesota. My husband and I initially met with Matt at a local coffee shop to view some examples of their past wedding work, and to talk about what our vision was for our special day. We immediately felt comfortable with him, and we fell in love with the romantic style of their wedding photography, and their ability to capture candid moments and motion in their photos. We primarily communicated with Kendra regarding scheduling and planning for the wedding day. She was always very prompt and cheerful in her communication, and made herself readily available as a source of support if we had any questions or needs. She made sure to check in via text and email as the wedding day drew closer, and it made us feel incredibly supported and cared for. During posed photos at the wedding, Matt and Kendra made us feel at ease in front of the camera, and were able to capture the playful spirit and joy that my husband and I, and our family and friends, were filled with. We could not be more in love with the images that they captured of our wedding! Matt and Kendra are incredibly talented photographers with an eye for light, and for capturing the energy and spirit of a moment in their photos. Looking at them brings us back into each moment of our wedding day, and lets us in on some of the moments that we missed in the hustle and bustle of the event. We are so happy that these will be the photos that we share with our families and that we pass down to our children and grandchildren. We look forward to working with Summer Street again in the future, and happily recommend them to family and friends!
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    Fiona Sent on 08/10/2016
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    The entire team at Summer Street was amazing to work with. Their professionalism is Outstanding and the final product is truly beautiful!
    I would highly highly recommend Summer Street photography!
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    Noelle Sent on 08/08/2016
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    One of the most important pieces of our wedding was making sure we had a photographer that we loved so booking Summer Street Photography was a no-brainier. Their pictures are brilliant, and a perfect remembrance of our wedding day. Kendra was open and available during the planning process. Her professionalism and knowledge were a huge help in planning many aspects of our wedding. Once the wedding arrived, Kendra and Matt were defiantly in their element. They came prepared and were clear and quick in their directions to our family and friends while shooting throughout the day. Most importantly, we are able to relive our wedding day over and over again through the images that they created. We would absolutely recommend Summer Street Photography as your wedding photographer!
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    Trish Sent on 11/15/2015
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    We had the pleasure of working with Chuck (and Kendra in coordination) for our wedding this fall. We booked Summer Street very early on in our wedding planning because we immediately fell in love with their candid, light-filled style. For the next ten months, we found ourselves increasingly pleased with our choice to hire Summer Street. Kendra consistently answered all of our questions via email and was super flexible as we continued to make up our minds about timing, location, etc.

    When it came to the day of, Chuck immediately got to work. He has a great eye for shots and for making people feel comfortable in front of the camera. Several family members commented that he was one of the most organized wedding photographers they had met.

    Thank you Summer Street team for your hard work and beautiful art! We will cherish our pictures for years to come.
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    Lauren Sent on 08/12/2015
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    I love working with Kendra on day of. When the rain started she quickly pulled together a backup plan. She was so nice and easy to work with. I highly recommend Summer Street Photography.
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    Danielle Sent on 07/27/2015
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    Dear Kendra, Matt and Chuck,
    Words cannot express how much we love our photos! Your work was absolutely flawless and we are so honored to have your photos be the ones that we will pass down to our children and grandchildren one day. We are in awe of you and the way you captured the love that we share for each other and our family. We wish we could give you all a huge hug from us right now! From the bottom of our hearts we thank you for giving us the amazing gift of these memories that will last a lifetime! We cannot wait to share the next chapters in our lives with you and the Summer Street Photography Team!

    Love always,
    Danielle and Jason Levy
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    Elizabeth Sent on 12/31/2015
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    We had a wonderful experience working with Kendra and Chuck from Summer Street Photography. Not only does Summer Street deliver exceptional photography, but also a wealth of knowledge about events/weddings. Chuck was our photographer but we interacted mostly with Kendra during the planning process by email/phone. Kendra was a pleasure to work with - always super friendly, quick to reply, and full of great recommendations. The planning process alleviated a lot of potential stress on our wedding day as we knew exactly what to expect.

    We first met Chuck for our engagement photo session a year before our wedding and we immediately felt comfortable working with him. Neither my husband nor I had ever been professionally photographed so we did not know what to expect. Chuck made the experience fun and easy - and of course we cherish the photographs he produced!

    Thank you Kendra and Chuck! We look forward to working with you again in the future.
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    Brooke Sent on 01/19/2016
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    We had Kendra. For the size of our wedding we should have had 2 photographers but we could not afford it. This pictures Kendra took were absolutely breathtaking and everything I dreamed of! She makes sure she sees your vision and what you are looking for. Kendra is not only a photographer but a wedding pro! She has done so many weddings she was like a professional assistance with all her knowledge! Kendra kept in touch with us via texts, emails, and phone calls. Couldn't be happier with our service!!!
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    Kendra and Matt are a dream to work with. They are fun, relaxed, and overflowing with talent. Plus, who knows better how to capture love than a young married couple?! Truly, Kendra and Matt made my husband and I feel completely comfortable throughout the engagement shoot and wedding day. I could not be more pleased with my photos.
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    Kristen Sent on 10/14/2013
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    When we initially hired Summer Street Photography to shoot our June 2013 wedding, I was drawn to their style and the obvious talent. I didn't even put a lot of thought into what it was going to be like to spend such a big day with them. In retrospect, that probably should have been an important criteria, and we just lucked out that Matt and Kendra were the complete package!

    From the beginning, working with Kendra and Matt was a complete joy. We talked to them over Skype for an initial introduction. On the business side of things, I mainly worked with Kendra -- she was very responsive and professional. They provided great feedback on our plans to help ensure that everything ran smoothly. They were incredibly accommodating when we opted for a second photographer and an additional hour after the contract was signed.

    Matt and Kendra are both so personable and friendly, I couldn't help but think of them as friends by the end of the wedding. They have perfected the art of blending in with the rest of the guests, while managing to catch the right moment in a photograph or being at your side if you need them. Simply put, they readily adapt to the moment. I think they even watched our sleeping nephew while everyone was eating -- an incredibly thoughtful gesture that was way beyond the typical responsibilities of a photographer! My husband infamously hates having his photo taken, but they kept things relaxed and fun.

    I was so surprised when I received the USB drive with the photos and the link to our online gallery far more quickly than I ever imagined -- particularly given it was their busy season. We're having a hard time narrowing down which photos we want to print; however, we couldn't be happier with our decision to hire Summer Street Photography!



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    Erika Sent on 07/14/2013
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    We used Summer Street Photography for our winter engagement photos and our summer wedding photos. We planned our wedding from out of state, and after reviewing hundreds of photographer websites, we fell in love with the style and vision of Kendra and Matt at Summer Street Photography. As we were unable to travel to Massachusetts a lot prior to our wedding, our communication was mainly email and one initial Skype session. Kendra was extremely responsive to my emails, even when I asked her wedding questions that did not exactly relate to photography! She was a great help with my planning and I appreciated her advice and referrals! We met Kendra and Matt for the first time during our engagement session in Boston and they were both calm and set us at ease. We appreciated the way they made us feel comfortable and we received countless compliments on the photos. On the day of our wedding, Kendra and Matt were flexible with our vision and seemed excited about the photos they were taking - which made us feel confident that they were capturing every moment. We recently received a gallery link and our flash drive of photos and we have already picked out our favorites! Summer Street also offers additional post-wedding services, including album creation, prints, and gallery wraps. We definitely plan to utilize these options as Kendra and Matt each have an amazing eye for photography and use their artistic abilities to create amazing pieces.
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    Cara Sent on 11/03/2013
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    One of the most important things for my husband and I when planning our wedding was finding the best photographers to capture one of the most important days of our life. We took this task on first, researched endlessly, and met with several photographers. Our search came to an end when we met with Summer Street Photography! It was clear from the beginning that Kendra and Matt's work spoke for itself. They are both incredibly talented, have a great eye, and create the most beautifully natural pictures. All of these aspects were incredibly important to us. But beyond their talent, Kendra and Matt are kind, welcoming and truly care about their clients. They made my husband and I feel so comfortable.

    Summer Street Photography is a rare gem - Matt and Kendra truly understand client service, their quality of work is of the highest, they are extremely professional, and they make the wedding planning process a complete breeze. I never once had to follow up with them or feel like I was not receiving the attention needed during such a stressful time. Both our engagement and wedding pictures are absolutely stunning and we are so happy that we choose Summer Street.

    We would highly recommend them - you will not be disappointed!
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