About Andrea Rugg
Andrea Rugg
Photo credit - Shelly Mosman

Andrea Rugg is an architectural photographer based in Minneapolis, Minnesota with over 36 years of experience in the photo industry, and over 24 of those years have been spent specializing in architectural photography.  She photographs architecture – interiors, exteriors, landscapes, public works and gardens and likes to work people and animals into her photos whenever possible.  Andrea’s background includes a double Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in art with emphasis in photography and also printmaking.

“I love what I do, which is photography of places and spaces; architectural photography both commercial and residential, interiors and exteriors. Making a beautiful photo is a process that is all about planning, lighting, composition, being both patient and in a hurry, getting inspired, collaborating with clients and designers and finally, comprehensive post production. This all culminates into beautiful photos and happy clients.”

Andrea’s photography has achieved numerous design awards for her clients and has been published both nationally and internationally in books, magazines and advertising and for promotion by corporate clients.  Her photography has been featured in over 50 books on home improvement and home arts and crafts. She was also the project coordinator and main photographer for two books on home improvement.

A brief listing of design awards won by clients using Andrea’s photography:  International Interior Design Association FAB Awards (Northland Chapter), Coty Awards, Chrysalis Awards, Minnesota AIA/Minneapolis Star Tribune Home of the Month Awards, Roma Awards, Rave Awards, Preservation Alliance Awards, etc.

Andrea is a member of both the APA – American Photographic Artists and the ASMP – American Society of Media Photographers and Andrea Rugg Photography is a certified woman owned business, WBE and DBE through the Minnesota Unified Certification Program – MNUCP.

Contact information

Address:
5321 Clinton Ave.
Minneapolis, MN 55419

Phone number:
612.245.6863 cell

Represented By

Andrea’s stock imagery is represented by

Over the twelve year history of U+B Architects, Andrea Rugg has been our photographer of choice for all of our work from residential to commercial to institutional projects. Andrea is responsible, extremely easy to work with, and exceptionally talented. I recommend Andrea wholeheartedly and without reservation.

Mark A Burgess & Paul Udris
U+B Architects
Minneapolis

I have had the pleasure of working with Andrea Rugg Photography for the photography for several of my design projects through Casa Verde Design and it has always been a great experience.

Andrea and I share a wonderful collaboration and she is always willing to go the extra mile to make certain we get the right shots. I believe her beautiful photography has assisted me in winning many design awards!

I hold Andrea’s talent, abilities and the quality of her work with the highest regard. I appreciate her professionalism but also enjoy her always calm and easy demeanor. I consider her work to be a great value and an asset to my design business.

I would highly recommend Andrea and I look forward to continuing my relationship with her!

Rosemary Merrill
Kitchen & Bath Designer
ROSEMARY MERRILL DESIGN

Andrea, our team just reviewed the photos you sent from this last shoot. Seriously – sometimes I wish you were closer so I could high five you and squeeze you at the same time. You are so.damn.talented!

Jenna Studt
Director of Marketing
TMI Hospitality

So we measured up the work of all the variety of photographers we have worked with over the years, and we like your work WAAAAAAYYYYY more then all the rest… You rock and you reach. Thanks, Again!

Cheryl Fosdick
CF Design
Duluth, Minnesota