Wedding Photographer | Der Norden Photography

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© Der Norden Photography

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Soft meets Edgy

nostalgic meets modern

Trendy meets Timeless

HI, I'M JEN

I'm a wedding + lifestyle photographer based in Duluth, Minnesota trying to live out my dreams while coincidentally capturing yours.

I'm an adventure seeking story teller and I'm here for it ALL! The real, the raw, the candid laughs, the little moments, the big smiles and everything in between. I'm also the one who will say 'cute!' an obscene amount of times during your session.

Let's create something amazing together!

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A + N • SOLON SPRINGS WI

Had the perfect day with Brooke + Jacob up the North Shore capturing their intimate elopement with their closest friends and family. The weather threw EVERYTHING at us that day.. Heat + humidity, lightning + crazy loud thunder, then overcast skies and just the right amount of wind for some epic lake shots! 🫶🏻
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Planner • @truenorthweddingsduluth
Floral • @superiorblooms
Rentals • @avrduluth
Hair + Makeup • @studio.faus
Getting Ready • @beaconpointehotel

Had the perfect day with Brooke + Jacob up the North Shore capturing their intimate elopement with their closest friends and family. The weather threw EVERYTHING at us that day.. Heat + humidity, lightning + crazy loud thunder, then overcast skies and just the right amount of wind for some epic lake shots! 🫶🏻
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Planner • @truenorthweddingsduluth
Floral • @superiorblooms
Rentals • @avrduluth
Hair + Makeup • @studio.faus
Getting Ready • @beaconpointehotel

🍋 SUMMER GIVEAWAY TO REACH 1K!! 🍉

I'm setting a goal to reach 1,000 (or more) followers, so to make that happen I'm giving away a FREE MINI SESSION! One lucky winner will receive a 20 minute session that includes 15 edited images and an online gallery!

How to enter:
1) Like this post + follow @dernorden
2) Share this post to your story
3) Tag 3 of your besties

✨ Winner will be announced once I reach 1,000! ✨

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» Session must take place within 30 miles of Duluth and must be booked before 12.31.2024
» Giveaway is not affiliated with Instagram
» You must be following @dernorden to win
» BE AWARE OF FAKE ACCOUNTS THAT HAVE BEEN TARGETING GIVEAWAYS ON INSTAGRAM. I'LL NEVER SEND YOU A MESSAGE ASKING YOU TO CLICK AN EXTERNAL LINK, REGISTER OR ENTER YOUR CREDIT CARD INFO, SO PLEASE REPORT ANY FAKE ACCOUNTS THAT DO!

🍋 SUMMER GIVEAWAY TO REACH 1K!! 🍉

I'm setting a goal to reach 1,000 (or more) followers, so to make that happen I'm giving away a FREE MINI SESSION! One lucky winner will receive a 20 minute session that includes 15 edited images and an online gallery!

How to enter:
1) Like this post + follow @dernorden
2) Share this post to your story
3) Tag 3 of your besties

✨ Winner will be announced once I reach 1,000! ✨

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» Session must take place within 30 miles of Duluth and must be booked before 12.31.2024
» Giveaway is not affiliated with Instagram
» You must be following @dernorden to win
» BE AWARE OF FAKE ACCOUNTS THAT HAVE BEEN TARGETING GIVEAWAYS ON INSTAGRAM. I'LL NEVER SEND YOU A MESSAGE ASKING YOU TO CLICK AN EXTERNAL LINK, REGISTER OR ENTER YOUR CREDIT CARD INFO, SO PLEASE REPORT ANY FAKE ACCOUNTS THAT DO!

🩵 IT'S A BOY!! 🩵

It was so much fun capturing the moment this soon to be family of four found out that a little baby brother is on his way! Congrats you guys!

🩵 IT'S A BOY!! 🩵

It was so much fun capturing the moment this soon to be family of four found out that a little baby brother is on his way! Congrats you guys!

Shout out to all my 2023 couples! You all made last year beyond amazing! 🫶🏻 My 2024 season doesn't officially begin until June 15th but I am SO friggin excited for each and every upcoming wedding + elopement! 🤍

Shout out to all my 2023 couples! You all made last year beyond amazing! 🫶🏻 My 2024 season doesn't officially begin until June 15th but I am SO friggin excited for each and every upcoming wedding + elopement! 🤍

Engagement sessions are meant to be fun! It's all about celebrating your story so let loose, be playful, and show off your love for each other!

Engagement sessions are meant to be fun! It's all about celebrating your story so let loose, be playful, and show off your love for each other!

Grainy black + whites are such a vibe
🎀 Sharing just a few images from this gorgeous styled shoot at @_thelowlands
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Host : @framingfairytales
Planning Assistants : @thephotographergal.mn + @kalynwolfphotography
Florals : @village.floral
Decor : @afa.eventstyling
Hair + Makeup : @michelledunlap.design
@mua_missj + @mad4muah
Dessert : @northstarbakerymn
Stationary : @theupsstore1236and0473
Gowns : @raffinebridal
Models : @thesimats

Grainy black + whites are such a vibe
🎀 Sharing just a few images from this gorgeous styled shoot at @_thelowlands
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Host : @framingfairytales
Planning Assistants : @thephotographergal.mn + @kalynwolfphotography
Florals : @village.floral
Decor : @afa.eventstyling
Hair + Makeup : @michelledunlap.design
@mua_missj + @mad4muah
Dessert : @northstarbakerymn
Stationary : @theupsstore1236and0473
Gowns : @raffinebridal
Models : @thesimats

Bethany + Jack 🌲

My last wedding of 2023 and it was such a beautiful day from beginning to end. Everything from the venue, the weather, Bethany's dress (that was hand made by her mom!) their family that traveled from all over, the bridal party.. it was all beyond amazing! I hope you two are enjoying Argentina!!

Venue : @pinewood.mn
Florals : @mellifera_flowers
Day of Coordination : @honeyb.weddings
Catering : @lefebvrescatering
DJ : @studioveil

Bethany + Jack 🌲

My last wedding of 2023 and it was such a beautiful day from beginning to end. Everything from the venue, the weather, Bethany's dress (that was hand made by her mom!) their family that traveled from all over, the bridal party.. it was all beyond amazing! I hope you two are enjoying Argentina!!

Venue : @pinewood.mn
Florals : @mellifera_flowers
Day of Coordination : @honeyb.weddings
Catering : @lefebvrescatering
DJ : @studioveil

👋🏻 Hey hey! Fall and busy season are officially here y'all! It's one of my fav times of the year but it's definitely crazy! I'm SO far behind on posting summer sessions and weddings but I promise I'll be sharing them all soon! For now you can find me basically living behind my computer screen editing with tons of coffee (& pumpkin spice creamer of course) 🎃

👋🏻 Hey hey! Fall and busy season are officially here y'all! It's one of my fav times of the year but it's definitely crazy! I'm SO far behind on posting summer sessions and weddings but I promise I'll be sharing them all soon! For now you can find me basically living behind my computer screen editing with tons of coffee (& pumpkin spice creamer of course) 🎃

Chenay + Josh ✨

Despite one little downpour, these two had THE perfect day! I loved that their fur babies were a part of their big day 🐾 These two sure know how to throw a party!!
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Venue : @ivyblack.mn
Dress : @brbridal
Hair : @ihanabeauty
Makeup : @isabeljadebeauty

Chenay + Josh ✨

Despite one little downpour, these two had THE perfect day! I loved that their fur babies were a part of their big day 🐾 These two sure know how to throw a party!!
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Venue : @ivyblack.mn
Dress : @brbridal
Hair : @ihanabeauty
Makeup : @isabeljadebeauty

Downtown Denver engagement sessions are better in black & white.

I am way beyond excited for John + Kristen's mountain wedding in a few weeks - their venue @thebarnatsunsetranch is INCREDIBLE! 🤍

Fun fact! John still has the receipt Kristen wrote her phone number on when they first met 🥹

Downtown Denver engagement sessions are better in black & white.

I am way beyond excited for John + Kristen's mountain wedding in a few weeks - their venue @thebarnatsunsetranch is INCREDIBLE! 🤍

Fun fact! John still has the receipt Kristen wrote her phone number on when they first met 🥹

A Zion Elopement 🏜️

A Zion Elopement 🏜️

I'm baaaaack! 😎

As always, Colorado was a blast. Utah was beyond amazing! And all my couples were the absolute best! I'm exhausted but refreshed at the same time (if that makes any sense at all 🙃) Back to busy season! Second shooting on Saturday then an event on Sunday + a family session!

Thanks to my bro @dullyouth_music for the BTS photos 🤍

I'm baaaaack! 😎

As always, Colorado was a blast. Utah was beyond amazing! And all my couples were the absolute best! I'm exhausted but refreshed at the same time (if that makes any sense at all 🙃) Back to busy season! Second shooting on Saturday then an event on Sunday + a family session!

Thanks to my bro @dullyouth_music for the BTS photos 🤍

Pro Tip:
Be sure to have a hype group with you on your big day like Sam + Kari did! 🙌🏻
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@spiritmtduluth
@sammykolson
@kare_thebear

Pro Tip:
Be sure to have a hype group with you on your big day like Sam + Kari did! 🙌🏻
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@spiritmtduluth
@sammykolson
@kare_thebear

It's the freakin' weekend baby! 😎
The forcast for tomorrow is FINALLY looking like summer! I'm heading to Mora to second shoot my first wedding of the season. What are your plans??

It's the freakin' weekend baby! 😎
The forcast for tomorrow is FINALLY looking like summer! I'm heading to Mora to second shoot my first wedding of the season. What are your plans??

How to not have a lame engagement session 101

• Revisit where you first met
• Hit up your fav coffee or ice cream shop
• Include your pup(s)
• Shoot at home
• Get weird
• Bring champagne to pop (& drink)
• Take a trip (I'm ALWAYS down to travel!)
• Bring along a few props
• Head to Target (be honest, it holds a special place in your heart)
• Go full-on tourist
• Always, always just do you! No two engagement sessions are alike. Just like no two couples are alike!
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Hosts: @stephaniewolfphotos + @hannahkristinephotography
Couple: @sara.c.rizzo + @markanthonyrizzo

How to not have a lame engagement session 101

• Revisit where you first met
• Hit up your fav coffee or ice cream shop
• Include your pup(s)
• Shoot at home
• Get weird
• Bring champagne to pop (& drink)
• Take a trip (I'm ALWAYS down to travel!)
• Bring along a few props
• Head to Target (be honest, it holds a special place in your heart)
• Go full-on tourist
• Always, always just do you! No two engagement sessions are alike. Just like no two couples are alike!
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Hosts: @stephaniewolfphotos + @hannahkristinephotography
Couple: @sara.c.rizzo + @markanthonyrizzo

A quick trip to Colorado was just what I needed! 🏔️ And although I was only there a few days, I squeezed in a concert, spent time with my little bro, met his adorable girlfriend, went mini golfing and ate some amazing food. Oh! And we also made time for a fun photo shoot in downtown Denver! I can't wait to go back in June ✈️

A quick trip to Colorado was just what I needed! 🏔️ And although I was only there a few days, I squeezed in a concert, spent time with my little bro, met his adorable girlfriend, went mini golfing and ate some amazing food. Oh! And we also made time for a fun photo shoot in downtown Denver! I can't wait to go back in June ✈️

🏔️ I'm heading back to the mountains of Colorado in 9 days, yay!! And even though this trip is more just for fun and visiting my little bro, I'm hoping to squeeze in a session while I'm there! Also.... I'm crossing my fingers for NO SNOW this time!! 🤞🏻
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@grace_jayyy
@lulusweddings
@roughage_floral
@gardenofthegodspark
@bellebotanicalcreations

🏔️ I'm heading back to the mountains of Colorado in 9 days, yay!! And even though this trip is more just for fun and visiting my little bro, I'm hoping to squeeze in a session while I'm there! Also.... I'm crossing my fingers for NO SNOW this time!! 🤞🏻
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@grace_jayyy
@lulusweddings
@roughage_floral
@gardenofthegodspark
@bellebotanicalcreations

✨ Can't wait for all the pretty things! My next wedding isn't until June 2nd but I'm already looking forward to all the small details that are a part of such a big day! 🌿
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Hosts: @imhannahnicolephotography + @litecreatives
Venue: @ivyblack.mn
Stationary: @al_hopp

✨ Can't wait for all the pretty things! My next wedding isn't until June 2nd but I'm already looking forward to all the small details that are a part of such a big day! 🌿
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Hosts: @imhannahnicolephotography + @litecreatives
Venue: @ivyblack.mn
Stationary: @al_hopp

When Katy originally scheduled her session, we were both hoping for some nice Spring weather. Instead we got a snow storm with crazy winds! We rescheduled and hoped for better conditions and thankfully we ended up getting such a beautiful evening 🌤

All the walking we did around Jay Cooke must have helped get labor going because I got a message just 4 days later letting me know that they were at the hospital! 🤍 Little miss Rosella arrived at 10:12 pm that night and I cannot wait to meet her tomorrow for her newborn session!

When Katy originally scheduled her session, we were both hoping for some nice Spring weather. Instead we got a snow storm with crazy winds! We rescheduled and hoped for better conditions and thankfully we ended up getting such a beautiful evening 🌤

All the walking we did around Jay Cooke must have helped get labor going because I got a message just 4 days later letting me know that they were at the hospital! 🤍 Little miss Rosella arrived at 10:12 pm that night and I cannot wait to meet her tomorrow for her newborn session!

Introducing Claire 🤍 (& Lindy) These two were THE sweetest girlies ever!
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@miranda_mia

Introducing Claire 🤍 (& Lindy) These two were THE sweetest girlies ever!
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@miranda_mia

It may be the shortest month of the year and the groundhog may have said there will be 6 more weeks of winter (ugh) but it's also the month of love!! 💗🌹👩🏻‍❤️‍💋‍👨🏼
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Hosts: @imhannahnicolephotography + @litecreatives
Venue: @ivyblack.mn
Models: @gracemyler + @jake.nesburg
Hair + Makeup: @bloom_with_kerbie
Nails: @kawaiifoxnails
Florals: @superiorblooms

It may be the shortest month of the year and the groundhog may have said there will be 6 more weeks of winter (ugh) but it's also the month of love!! 💗🌹👩🏻‍❤️‍💋‍👨🏼
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Hosts: @imhannahnicolephotography + @litecreatives
Venue: @ivyblack.mn
Models: @gracemyler + @jake.nesburg
Hair + Makeup: @bloom_with_kerbie
Nails: @kawaiifoxnails
Florals: @superiorblooms

To the moon and back 🌙
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Hosts: @imhannahnicolephotography + @litecreatives
Venue: @ivyblack.mn
Models: @rae.0hsunshine + @nholter42
Decor + Rentals: @thevaultduluth
Florals: @superiorblooms
Event Lighting: @dulutheventlighting
Dresses: @lvgowns
Tabletop Decor: @pureeventplan + @decorlabduluth
Hair + Makeup: @bloom_with_kerbie
Nails: @kawaiifoxnails
Cake: @somethingsweetduluth

To the moon and back 🌙
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Hosts: @imhannahnicolephotography + @litecreatives
Venue: @ivyblack.mn
Models: @rae.0hsunshine + @nholter42
Decor + Rentals: @thevaultduluth
Florals: @superiorblooms
Event Lighting: @dulutheventlighting
Dresses: @lvgowns
Tabletop Decor: @pureeventplan + @decorlabduluth
Hair + Makeup: @bloom_with_kerbie
Nails: @kawaiifoxnails
Cake: @somethingsweetduluth

✨ So unbelievable ✨

✨ So unbelievable ✨

All you need is love. And an amazing crowd of people to hype you up with sparklers ✨ My first wedding of the 2023 season was SO much fun y'all! Congrats @laurakammer7 & @skibumbharris! I hope you're having an amazing time in Iceland!! ❄️
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@sitioevents
@gatheredgoldco
@superiorblooms
@bwgcatering

All you need is love. And an amazing crowd of people to hype you up with sparklers ✨ My first wedding of the 2023 season was SO much fun y'all! Congrats @laurakammer7 & @skibumbharris! I hope you're having an amazing time in Iceland!! ❄️
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@sitioevents
@gatheredgoldco
@superiorblooms
@bwgcatering

❄️✨ Pure winter magic ✨❄️

❄️✨ Pure winter magic ✨❄️

Introducing Sage + Stetson 🤍🤍

Introducing Sage + Stetson 🤍🤍

Hello hello and cheers to 2023!! ✨
I would like to introduce you to my new look & new name (I hope y'all enjoyed my crazy 9 day countdown posts) I've been wanting to do a big rebrand for what seems like forever and I'm so excited it's finally here!

For everyone wondering the meaning behind the new name, Der Norden means "The North" in German. The North. It's where I'm from and where my roots will always be, even if my dreams and wings take me somewhere else someday.

I hope you all love the new look & name as much as I do and I cannot wait to serve my clients even better this year. I seriously love you all. Thank you for allowing me to adventure with y'all and capture your amazing lives 🤍

Hello hello and cheers to 2023!! ✨
I would like to introduce you to my new look & new name (I hope y'all enjoyed my crazy 9 day countdown posts) I've been wanting to do a big rebrand for what seems like forever and I'm so excited it's finally here!

For everyone wondering the meaning behind the new name, Der Norden means "The North" in German. The North. It's where I'm from and where my roots will always be, even if my dreams and wings take me somewhere else someday.

I hope you all love the new look & name as much as I do and I cannot wait to serve my clients even better this year. I seriously love you all. Thank you for allowing me to adventure with y'all and capture your amazing lives 🤍

To all my clients.. Thank YOU.
You have made 2022 an AMAZING year and I seriously love you all! 🤍 Cheers to 2023! ✨

To all my clients.. Thank YOU.
You have made 2022 an AMAZING year and I seriously love you all! 🤍 Cheers to 2023! ✨

Alexa. Bring back summer.

I know. It's not even technically winter yet but, I'm already over it. Maybe I'll buy myself a birthday gift tomorrow and book a vacay to somewhere warm ☀️
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@merakiphotoworkshops
Hosts • @haleyvaughnphoto + @claudiabuenophotography

Alexa. Bring back summer.

I know. It's not even technically winter yet but, I'm already over it. Maybe I'll buy myself a birthday gift tomorrow and book a vacay to somewhere warm ☀️
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@merakiphotoworkshops
Hosts • @haleyvaughnphoto + @claudiabuenophotography

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