Studio 220 Photography, Minneapolis

Studio 220's style is modern and crisp. The photographers are masters of lighting, composition, and digital retouching, and their images meet fine-art standards and look as if they've come out of a magazine. Their 30 years of combined experience and the quality of their craftsmanship is paralleled by their commitment to the families and couples in their pictures. While capturing the emotions of fleeting moments, they strive to build relationships with all clients so that they can be there to photograph and preserve treasured memories for years to come.

Fun is always part of their process, too. Keeping things lively and loose allows clients to express themselves—parents get babies to giggle, families huddle close, and brothers and sisters goof around. Sessions can include props such as stuffed animals or even a cake for kids to smash.

The photographers also cover weddings, but with an unobtrusive photojournalistic style. During the big day, leads and assistants are careful to capture that first marital kiss and that first dance without cutting in and dousing the couple with a cooler of Gatorade.