Jay Cupcake Photography | Now Serving St. Paul & Minneapolis

Written By Jay Cupcake
A diverse professional portrait portfolio banner by Jay Cupcake, featuring corporate headshots, drag artistry, and editorial creative portraits showcasing high-end detail and lighting.

Award-Winning Portraiture Comes to the Twin Cities

After half a decade of capturing the most vibrant personalities in the Mountain West, Jay Cupcake Photography has officially landed in St. Paul, Minnesota. As a recognized 40 Under 40 Business Leader and a DIVA Award winner, I bring a seasoned editorial eye and a passion for authentic connection to the Land of 10,000 Lakes.

Core Services in the Twin Cities

  • Event Photography: Capturing the pulse of Minnesota. From corporate galas to high-energy performances, I provide dynamic documentation that preserves the authentic energy of your event. My work has been trusted by major organizations and community leaders, including editorial assignments for national publications.

  • Actor / Artist / Creative Headshots: Your headshot should be as unique as your craft. I specialize in creative portraiture that lets your real personality shine through—laughter, grit, and all.

  • Corporate Headshots: Polished, professional, and approachable. I’ve photographed high-profile figures like the Mayor of Denver, and I bring that same executive-tier quality to local business leaders and teams. I create headshots that build trust and command attention without looking stiff or dated.

  • Portrait Photography: I specialize in creating striking, high-end portraits that range from intimate personal captures to bold, artistic statements. My goal is to make every subject feel like a "cover story," a standard I’ve honed through editorial work for publications like Civilian Magazine.

  • Digital Collages: Where fine art meets surrealism. My digital collage work has been featured in prestigious juried exhibitions, including multiple Annual All Colorado Art Shows at the Curtis Center for the Arts where it was purchased. I am available for custom, high-concept commissions for private collectors and commercial brands.

A Proven Track Record

My work has been featured in Shoutout Colorado and Canvas Rebel, and I was a featured artist at Depot Art Gallery, D’art Gallery, The Lab on Santa Fe, among others. Whether I'm hanging work in a gallery or shooting a magazine spread, I bring the same level of commitment and wicked fun energy to every session.

I am currently based in St. Paul and am accepting new clients and collaborations throughout the Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul area and beyond.

Ready to start your session? Contact Jay Today.

Jay Cupcake Photography

651-321-3745

hello@jaycupcake.com

Jay Cupcake

I’ve always believed that a great portrait is a collaboration, not just a click of a shutter. My name is Jay, and for over a decade, I’ve been capturing the vibrant, the surreal, and the unapologetically authentic. Recently relocated from the mountains of Colorado to the Twin Cities, I bring an editorial eye and a 'laughter-first' philosophy to every session.

My work spans the spectrum of the human experience—from photographing the Mayor of Denver for Civilian Magazine to creating high-concept digital collages featuring the icons of the drag and variety scene. Whether I’m building a complex 100-layer digital piece or capturing a clean, professional headshot, my goal is to make my subjects feel like the most powerful version of themselves. I don't just take pictures; I help personalities shine through.

https://www.jaycupcake.com
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