Through the Lenses of Shawn & Ashley
Every year leaves its fingerprints. In 2025, those marks showed up in quiet moments and loud ones—wedding vows carried on summer air, protest chants echoing down city streets, parades stitched together by laughter and color, and landscapes that reminded us to pause and breathe. These are a few of our favorite photographs from the year, captured by 38th Street Media photographers Shawn and Ashley.
Not because they were perfect.
Because they were real.
Weddings: The In-Between Moments
Some of our favorite wedding photography from 2025 happened between the timeline. A hand squeeze before walking down the aisle. A laugh that broke through nerves. A stolen glance during the first dance. Whether photographing weddings in southern Minnesota, the Twin Cities, or beyond, our approach blends photojournalism and portrait photography, capturing the story as it unfolds while creating timeless portraits that last long after the day ends.
These images remind us why couples invite us in: not just to document what happened, but to preserve how it felt.
Protests: Bearing Witness
2025 brought moments that asked to be seen. Protests and community gatherings across Minnesota and the Midwest called for a photographer willing to stand back, stay present, and let the truth surface. Shawn’s background in photojournalism shaped many of these images—raw, unscripted, and honest.
Photography in these spaces isn’t about spectacle. It’s about responsibility. These photos exist to document history, to honor voices, and to ensure moments aren’t forgotten once the crowd disperses.
Parades & Community Events: Where Stories Collide
Parades are chaos in the best way—kids waving from the curb, marching bands out of sync, confetti underfoot. Ashley’s favorite event photography moments in 2025 came from these community celebrations throughout South Central Minnesota.
Local photography matters here. Knowing the rhythm of a place, the people, the pauses—it all shapes the frame. These images celebrate community, movement, and shared joy.
Landscapes: The Quiet Chapters
Between assignments, we chased light. Landscapes across Minnesota backroads, riverbanks, and open skies became a way to reset. These fine art and stock photography images remind us that stillness is part of the story too.
They’re the exhale after the noise.
Why These Photos Matter
Each image from 2025 carries intention. Together, they reflect what 38th Street Media stands for: bold photography, real stories, and moments that last. With over 20 years of professional photography experience, we don’t just take photos: we pay attention.
If you’re looking for a photographer in Minnesota (or anywhere your story takes you) who blends documentary storytelling with thoughtful portraiture, we’d love to work with you.
Ready to Tell Your Story?
Whether you’re planning a wedding, need event or photojournalism coverage, or want portraits that feel like you, now’s the time.
Book a session with 38th Street Media and let’s create images that don’t just look good but mean something.