- Emily, Minneapolis

I cannot recommend Becca highly enough. She was wonderful from start to finish. I had always admired her photography on HeavyTable.com and was delighted to discover that she also did wedding photography. She also shot our engagement session, which we wanted to have an early ’60s feel. She made it happen and also made it a lot of fun along the way. I’m not a girly girl and sometimes felt overwhelmed by wedding planning, but every meeting with Becca was a joy and she made us feel comfortable from our first meeting up through the wedding day. She got our pictures back to us quickly and put together a lovely slideshow with some of her favorites. Her work speaks for itself — and she is a great person to boot.

- Molly, Minneapolis

Becca was delightful to work with, came at a very reasonable price, and took a series of excellent, dramatic, sweet, fun, loving, etc. photos that we continue to treasure to this day. We continue, too, to be in touch with Becca from time to time and are glad to know that there are engaged, talented, and caring professionals like her out there

- Barak, New York

Not only does Becca have an artistic view and photography style, but she knows how to work people to get awesome natural shots. Many people commented on friendly and helpful she was. And she seemed to be everywhere at once! If I turned around to look for her because I wanted a picture with a guest, she’d spot me from across the room and come running! She was so amazing to work with, she truly made our wedding experience amazing! Not to mention our photos are breathtaking, and she managed to capture many special moments and raw emotions…we couldn’t be happier! It’s not a photographers job to do extra little tasks like running to find someone or to care about anything but photos, but she was genuinely invested in making sure our day was the best it could be in every possible way. She even made me drink water and made sure I stayed hydrated on a hot sunny day! Becca is the BEST!

- Emmy, Wisconsin

One of the best decisions I ever made (besides saying yes to my husband’s proposal) was choosing Becca to photograph my rustic farm wedding. She was extremely professional, had a ton of great ideas, and photographed everything beautifully. I’m glad she was there to document everything.

- Annie, New York

We used Becca for our 2011 wedding and we loved her! She was prompt, efficient (even in the face of late bridesmaids!), super fun to be around and the photographs were stunning. She captured who we are as a couple and what our wedding was about. Many people have given us compliments on her photos. We’d use her again in a heart beat!

- Anna, Minneapolis

Becca was an absolutely amazing photographer. Leading up to the wedding, she responded to all of my phone calls and e-mails immediately. She answered every panicked question completely and helpfully, always did everything she promised, and went above and beyond on almost everything. On the day of the wedding, it was like having another friend with the bridesmaids in my hotel room. She put us all at ease, and had so many wonderful photography suggestions throughout the day. She was completely patient, and, in addition to her own suggestions, make sure she got every picture and pose that I wanted.
When the pictures were delivered (in a very reasonable amount of time), my married friends were all jealous! My single friends asked how to contact my photographer. Even now, people still talk about how amazing the pictures were. If I ever have a big event again where I need a photographer, I will plan it around whenever Becca is available!

- Ali, Nashville

For future brides and grooms, no matter what phase you are in in the wedding planning process, we highly recommend you consider working with Becca for your photography. Years from now, you may not remember how good your cake was. You may forget that your chicken was dry or that the DJ played too many “chicken dances.” But the way your special day is captured for your memories is something you must get right. It is the one thing that is as durable as the diamond or the marriage itself.  With Becca Dilley Photography, you’ll get that right, and you’ll have a creative collection of memories that you’ll share with your friends, family and most importantly your spouse, for years to come.

- Sara & Chris

Becca was awesome – from the minute we chatted I knew I wanted to work with her, and we didn’t even interview other photographers once we were confirmed in our opinions after talking to a few references. Prior to the wedding, she was helpful and responsive by email, and during the wedding she did an excellent job with crowd control. My friends all applauded her professionalism and ability to get people moving, posing, and feeling comfortable. I would strongly recommend Becca.

- Rachel, New York

We met with many photographers before finding Becca. Finding the right photographer was important to us, because it is so important to capture the day and memories. We enjoyed her upbeat personality and she right away seemed like a great fit for us. Our wedding photos are beautiful and she did not miss any of the details. We wanted to take photos outside and she helped us find the perfect summer background for our pictures at the Minneapolis Sculpture Garden. We highly recommend Becca, and will work with her again in the future!

- Nina, St Paul

Becca was professional, fun, easy to work with, and her work was amazing. With a large wedding party I was worried things may feel unorganized but she kept everyone on track. I still look back at my pictures and feel so lucky to have found her. She has a great personality and made us feel so comfortable. Becca also did our engagement photos and save the date cards and they turned out amazing. I would recommend her to anyone looking for wedding photography. She is passionate about what she does and gets to know you personally and works to meet your needs, whatever they are. Thank you Becca!

- Angela, Minneapolis

My husband I and were so glad that we hired Becca as our wedding photographer. She did a fantastic job and her rates are extremely reasonable, especially considering what you get for your money. She was fun to work with, prompt in answering any questions, and definitely a calming presence on a potentially stressful day. We loved all of the photos and the final album. Our parents were thrilled with their albums as well. We hope to work with her again in the future. I would absolutely recommend her to any bride and groom!

- Mallory, St Paul

Wonderful to work with!! Great memory, great quality photos, and has tons of awesome ideas that I was so happy about. Becca was so great with time too, she kept us on schedule all day! She captured tons of photos of my wedding guests too. (this was awesome, because I didn’t even get to talk to all of them!) Becca never missed a moment from beginning to end. Best photographter I’ve ever worked with!

- Michelle, Palm Springs

Becca Dilley is a fantastic wedding photographer and I couldn’t recommend her enough. She was incredibly responsive and made all the planning very effortless. On the day, she was very professional and managed to corral a large family/wedding party with a fun and energetic attitude. She stayed through the bouquet toss at the reception which is very unusual for most photographers. All of my wedding party commented on how great she was.

- Katrina, London

• Guthrie Theater Wedding Photos – preview {Meghann & Matt}
• Loring Pasta Bar Wedding Preview {Amy & Jeff}

• Emily & Lance’s champagne leather flush mount album
• Flush Mount Wedding Album {Nicole & Rob}

• Wedding album – Lauren & Jim’s leather flush mount album
• Linen wedding album – Emily & Aaron’s flush mount book

• Mill City Museum Wedding Reception {Xiaojing & Nick} preview
• Spanish Tapas Wedding Food

Balancing the blue wall with Tonya & Emem at the Guthrie theater.

• Mirroring light – Guthrie Theater Minneapolis
• A bit of theater noir

The Guthrie theater can be dark – so dark that even at ISO 3200, there is just not enough light for detail. So, this image is actually a composite of two images – one with Emem holding the flash directed at Tonya, and the second with the situations reversed. I can’t lie – got this idea from a post by Ryan Brenizer, perhaps the worlds most innovative photographer, and added it to my bag of tools – and was finally given the opportunity to use it.

• Architectural Engagement at the Guthrie Theater in Minneapolis {Molly & Matt}
• Guthrie Theater Wedding & Vics Restaurant Minneapolis {Molly & Matt}

2011 Weddings

I was lucky enough to photograph weddings in the Twin Cities, rural Minnesota and Wisconsin, Palm Springs, and New Zealand. I just can’t say enough about the brides and grooms that let me to go on this journey with them. I saw so much happiness, laughter, tears of anxiety and joy. Thank you again and again.

2011 Travel

I also had the opportunity to travel this year – starting in New Zealand in January, then Los Angeles, Seattle, and all over the Midwest. I also had some amazing food (more on that in a minute).

2011: Independent Wedding Association

This past year was the second for the Independent Wedding Association, and saw the birth of our new online magazine: Hearten. 2 years ago, I started the Independent Wedding Association as a way to connect with local wedding professionals I respect, and to provide a more passionate kind of wedding planning experience than many of my clients and friends had found in the past. I am truly humbled by the work of all the association members who have given their time, their talents, their ideas, and their passion to make this last year a success.

2011: Food

This year brought many opportunities for travel and food photography, often with the accompaniment of my wonderful husband, James Norton, who edits the Heavy Table. I ate amazing things – foams and semi-freddos, coffee and beer, charcuterie and pie, farm fresh vegetables and lovely pickles, and a huge pile of spaghetti on a board. Thank you to my husband, my biggest supporter in life, and to the businesses and people who asked me to document their ongoing affair with food.

2011: Portraits

I didn’t realize, 6 years ago when I began wedding photography full time, how close the client-photographer relationship feels, at least to this photographer. I am thankful for the past clients who allowed me into their lives as their families grew, and the new connections I made along the way.

2011: Me

This year my business grew, my travels grew, the Independent Wedding Association grew, and I am happy to try to keep up. Also, I won third place for my watermelon pickles at the state fair.  :)

2012

I just know that 2012 has even more wonderful adventures in store for me. I can’t say enough about the couples I will be working with already, and I feel so excited to get started.

• State Fair 2011 – going for the ribbon
• Minnesota Lunch – Minnesota Historical Society Press 2011

Ceremony: Guthrie Theater
Reception: Vics Restaurant
String Quartet: Urthema

• Bright as yellow – Guthrie theater wedding {Molly & Matt}
• Architectural Engagement at the Guthrie Theater in Minneapolis {Molly & Matt}

Ceremony: Weyerhaeuser Chapel
Reception: International Market Square
Photobooth: Traveling Photobooth
Second Shooter: Sarah McGee
Ceiling drapping: Avant Decor
Trolley: Rene’s Royal Valet

• Macalester Wedding Exit with bubbles {Nina & Shawn}
• Clear Skies + Full Hearts {Nina & Shawn}

A little preview of what is coming this week.

• International Market Square wedding {Nina & Shawn}
• Macalester Wedding Exit with bubbles {Nina & Shawn}

Summer loveliness at the Minnesota Sculpture Garden from Nina & Shawn’s wedding this summer.

• Splendor in the trees
• Sunken Garden kisses

I am excited to share more from Molly & Matt’s Guthrie theater wedding ceremony. In the meantime, I loved this moment from their wedding in the Yellow Box of the Guthrie. One of the major challenges of the Guthrie is the yellow lighting, which people often try to neutralize in photos. But sometimes you just have to embrace the yellow!

• Bright as yellow – Guthrie theater wedding {Molly & Matt}
• Guthrie Theater Wedding & Vics Restaurant Minneapolis {Molly & Matt}

• Mason Jar chic – tater tot hot dish
• Croquet for two {Emily & Lance}

• Varsity Theater & Loring Pasta Bar wedding {Molly & Andy}
• Midwest Prairie wedding in Wisconsin {daily photo}

Hotel: Westin
Ceremony & Reception: Como Conservatory
Planner: Simply Elegant Bridal Consulting
Cupcakes: Buttercream
Caterer: Lancer Catering

• Intimate wedding at Como Park in St Paul, MN {Renae & Kris}
• Lindsey & John’s Como Park Conservatory Maternity Session in Saint Paul {expecting}