ABOUT ME

Hi, I’m Zoe

Your Minnesota wedding & portrait photographer, professional third wheel, hype woman, and storyteller.

I’m the photographer behind Bierman’s Magical Moments, based in Minnesota and serving Rochester, Southeast Minnesota, and beyond.

Photography has always been one of my greatest passions. There’s something so special about freezing a moment in time and turning it into a memory you can hold onto forever. I’m drawn to the moments that feel real—the happy tears, nervous smiles, belly laughs, quiet glances, tight hugs, and all the little details you may not notice until later.

My goal is simple: to create photographs that feel timeless, authentic, and completely you.

I don’t want your photos to just show you what a moment looked like. I want them to take you back to how it felt.

More Than Just Your Photographer

Whether I’m photographing your wedding day, engagement session, or senior portraits, I want you to feel comfortable being yourself.

You don’t have to know how to pose. You don’t have to be a professional in front of the camera. And you definitely don’t have to worry about figuring everything out on your own.

I’ll guide you when you need direction, give you space when a moment naturally unfolds, and make sure you have fun along the way.

My approach is relaxed, intentional, and focused on capturing the genuine connection that makes your story yours.

Your Wedding Day

Weddings are filled with so many moments happening at once—from the excitement of getting ready and the anticipation before walking down the aisle to heartfelt vows, joyful celebrations, and those quiet moments you share when no one else is watching.

I’m there to capture the whole story.

Because while the big moments are important, some of my favorite images are often the ones you didn’t even realize were happening.

The hand squeeze.

The look across the room.

Your dad seeing you for the first time.

The laughter during your reception.

The moment you finally get a second alone together.

Those are the memories I want you to be able to relive years from now.

Engagements & Senior Portraits

For engagement sessions and senior portraits, my goal is to make the experience feel easy and natural.

If you're nervous in front of the camera, that's completely okay. I’ll help guide you through poses and movement while leaving plenty of room for your personality to shine.

My sessions aren't about forcing you into poses that don't feel like you. They're about creating an experience where you can relax, have fun, and actually enjoy being photographed.

Why Bierman’s Magical Moments?

I feel incredibly lucky to do something I love while meeting so many incredible people along the way.

When you choose me as your photographer, you're trusting me with some of the most meaningful moments of your life—and I don't take that lightly.

From our first conversation to the moment you receive your final gallery, I want you to feel supported, comfortable, and excited.

Years from now, I hope you'll look at your photographs and remember more than what you were wearing or where you were standing.

I hope you remember the people you loved, the way you felt, and all the little moments that made that season of your life so special.

That’s what Bierman’s Magical Moments is all about.

I can’t wait to hear your story and create something magical together.

— Zoe

Bierman’s Magical Moments