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I am an Artist specializing in Photography. Portraits, Weddings, Fine Art and much, much more. Joshua is a very passionate individual when it comes to his work.

He has been handling cameras since he was just 7 years old, and has been in love with the medium of photography ever since. Over the years he worked in many different career fields, from healthcare to business management, until finally realizing that photography was his true calling. In 2017 he started a small photography business that has taken him all over the United States as well as Mexico. With ample experience in many different genres of photography, he has taken his talents everywhere he possibly can, to everyone who could possibly need them. From family portraits and weddings, to boudoir and artistic portraiture, to landscape and astrophotography. He has had photographs accepted for exhibition at 8 major galleries in 7 different countries, with works published by the City of Cologne, Bending Branches, RE/MAX, Baymont Hotel Group, American Wedding Group, and more. When he's not busying himself with his cameras, Joshua spends his time as a dedicated husband and father of four. He also has a love for the outdoors and hiking, as well as video games and a real good book. He prides himself on having a wide skillset, various interests and hobbies, and vast amounts of knowledge across many different career fields and life experiences.

10/28/2026

Sweaters, Vests, Cats, and all the Awkward poses.

Two different dates, two different price points, all the flexibility for all the different families, awkward throuples, and crazy cat ladies. Yes, well behaved furbabies are welcome too!

Nov 15th will be 15min Mini Sessions for $125, our first slot begins at 10:00am and final slot at 7:45pm - this is a great option for couples, small groups of friends, or families with older kids.

Nov 28th will be 45min Sessions for $275, first slot beginning at 10am and final slot at 7:00pm. - this is a better option for those with pets, young children, or larger groups.

(Deposit required to guarantee your slot. Group size may be limited.)

Head over to our Website and click on that Book Me button to get your preferred time!

10/26/2026

Awkward Family Photos are coming to Cologne! 📸

Sunday Nov. 15th and Saturday Nov. 28th we will be hosting Awkward Family Photos at our Studio here in Cologne.

Nov 15th will be 15min Mini Sessions for $125, our first slot begins at 10:00am and final slot at 7:45pm - this is a great option for couples, small groups of friends, or families with older kids.

Nov 28th will be 45min Sessions for $275, first slot beginning at 10am and final slot at 7:00pm. - this is a better option for those with pets, young children, or larger groups.

Two different dates, two different price points, all the flexibility for all the different families, awkward throuples, and crazy cat ladies. Yes, well behaved furbabies are welcome too.
(Deposit required to guarantee your slot. Group size may be limited.)

Head over to our Website and click on that Book Me button to get your preferred time!
Questions before you book?
Don't hesitate to ask.

www.VaterPhoto.com

10/24/2026

Absolutely -zero- digital alterations were made to create this image.

We don't use digital backdrops, preset edits, digital filters, or digital assets to add into our photographs. And we will never, ever run one of our photos through AI. Everything that you have ever seen from us is straight up actual Photography, as traditional as it could be within our digital world.

Photography is one of the most incredible mediums of Art created within the last 300 years of human history, and we'll continue to keep it as true to form as it has ever been.

📸 - Pentax K1, shot in Full Spectrum, and paired with a portrait lens from 1978.

10/07/2026

On the Hunt for your Wedding Photographer? 📸

We're actively booking for 2027 and 2028! With over 100 years of collective experience between just our Lead Photographers, you can rest assured that your memories are in the right hands.

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ reviews across the board and hundreds of Weddings worth of experience to reflect upon. We seriously love what we do! Whether it's big or small, traditional or not, we got you 🫶

www.VaterPhoto.com

09/30/2026

It's like Rain on your Wedding Day... 😍

But it turns out that without that rain, a photograph like this wouldn't be possible.

That's why you choose your Friendly Neighborhood Photographers to capture those memories for you. Regardless of the environment or what's in store for your Wedding Day, we got you.
That's what we are here for.

With over 100 years of collective experience between us, trust in our talent when it comes to memorializing your Big Day ✨

www.VaterPhoto.com

09/29/2026

We are currently in our 9th year of operation, and this Fall marks the first ever that we are completely booked all the way through the end of November.

I can't express the gratitude towards our family, friends, followers and especially our clients for all of their support. This business directly supports my family of eight and we couldn't be doing this without you!

Because of you, my children get to be a part of our family business, seeing their father work his childhood dream of a career, and realizing that anything truly is possible. It's been an incredible year, thank you all 🙌

📸 - Justin Baysinger

09/21/2026

The Artist.

I had a Senior Portrait session unlike any other that has come my way - this client is a fellow Artist and she wanted her Senior Portraits to reflect not only who she is, but to really show how deep that passion is. To be literally surrounded by what she does.

This was the first time I've ever been sat down by a teenager so that they could explain their vision, especially in such detail. It was an awesome conversation as two Artists sat and picked one another's brains about how to make this vision a reality. Every piece you see within this set, was created by her. Yes, every single piece (except the furniture)

After more than 30 minutes of set-up time, I think we nailed this portrait pretty well!

I severely enjoy how much she cares about her portraits and even more that she chose me to capture them ☺️

09/16/2026

Getting ready to Tie the Knot? On the Hunt for the perfect Photographer?

Whether you're needing someone to highlight those special details from your Backyard Wedding, or a passionate Artist to capture the tears of your Vow Renewal in the forest, or a whole team of Professionals to capture your big day from beginning to end at your family's Church, we got you!

With over 100 years of collective experience in Professional Photography, you can rest assured that the monumental memories from your Big Day are in the right hands.

www.VaterPhoto.com

09/08/2026

Ready to fall over laughing as we create hilarious and memorable photographs of you and your family?

Awkward Family Photos are coming....
Stay tuned for more details!

09/03/2026

✨Are you planning your magical Wedding Day at the Minnesota Renaissance Festival? We want to capture it! ✨

As a preferred vendor for Weddings and Vow Renewals at the Renaissance, we have ample experience with capturing the magic to be had within these grounds. Not only have we been there as professionals, but I was even married there myself! Trust in our experience and understanding when it comes to capturing a most beautiful day in this unique place.

💫 And being one of the only professional services in the entire Midwest to offer Full Spectrum, Aerochrome, and Infrared Photography, we can bring out the incredible emotions from your day in a way you never thought possible.

With multiple photographers and videographers on our team, there's a whole lot that we can provide for you - whether it's a solo professional to capture your intimate moments, or a whole team of artists to memorialize your big day from beginning to end. Whether you are planning a small wedding with just your immediate family, a vow renewal after 15+ years together, or a classic wedding day with all of your friends and family along, we are here for you.

Questions?
Know that we're already looking forward to hearing from you.
www.VaterPhoto.com

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Cologne, MN

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 8pm
Tuesday	9am - 8pm
Wednesday	9am - 8pm
Thursday	9am - 8pm
Friday	9am - 8pm
Saturday	9am - 8pm
Sunday	9am - 8pm

Website

http://www.VaterPhoto.com/

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