--- title: "Ehlen Creative Communications — Photographers | Houzz" canonical_html_url: https://www.houzz.com/professionals/photographers/ehlen-creative-communications-pfvwus-pf~788629224 markdown_url: https://www.houzz.com/md/professionals/pf~788629224.md entity_type: LocalBusiness business_name: "Ehlen Creative Communications" category: ["Photographers"] image: https://st.hzcdn.com/fimgs/55b3bdbf0f2c59a0_6592-w400-h400-b0-p0--.jpg address: "Champlin, Minnesota 55316, United States" latitude: 45.17 longitude: -93.3819 phone: "(612) 201-0652" website: http://www.ehlencreative.com rating: 5 review_count: 6 best_of_houzz_awards: 13 followers: 99 last_updated: 2026-08-27 --- # Ehlen Creative Communications Original Houzz profile: [Ehlen Creative Communications](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/photographers/ehlen-creative-communications-pfvwus-pf~788629224) ## Professional summary - **Primary category:** Photographers - **Location:** Champlin, MN - **Serves:** Minneapolis, Brooklyn Park, Plymouth, Maple Grove, Blaine, Coon Rapids, West Coon Rapids, Brooklyn Center, Andover, Fridley, Ramsey, Elk River, Champlin, New Brighton, Crystal, New Hope, Columbia Heights, Anoka, Ham Lake, Robbinsdale, Mounds View, Rogers, Saint Paul, Dayton, Spring Lake Park, Medina, Corcoran, Osseo, Hilltop, Entire Twin Cities area, Hamel - **Houzz rating:** 5.0 out of 5 (6 reviews) - **Best of Houzz:** 13 awards (2013–2023), for Design, Design Photography, Service. ## About ### Houzz Badges - Star Houzzer - Houzz Influencer - Recommended on Houzz - Houzz Photographer - 50,000 Ideabook Saves Specializing in photography of residential and commercial interiors and architectural exteriors in and around Minneapolis, St. Paul and the entire Twin Cities metro area since 1985. Each photo will show your work in its best light (pun intended) so you can make your best impression on your next client. 30 plus years of experience. ### Services Provided - Architectural Photography - Interior Design Photography ### Areas Served - Minneapolis - Brooklyn Park - Plymouth - Maple Grove - Blaine - Coon Rapids - West Coon Rapids - Brooklyn Center - Andover - Fridley - Ramsey - Elk River - Champlin - New Brighton - Crystal - New Hope - Columbia Heights - Anoka - Ham Lake - Robbinsdale - Mounds View - Rogers - Saint Paul - Dayton - Spring Lake Park - Medina - Corcoran - Osseo - Hilltop - Entire Twin Cities area - Hamel ### Typical Job Cost $250 - 2,000 Fees are in two parts. First is $120/hour for the photo time at the location. I do not charge for travel within the general Twin Cities area. The second is $120/hour for the computer processing that is necessary with each photo. My average cost per finished photo for the typical residential shoot is in the $80-90 range. Each space and job is different of course but if you take your expected number of photos times that average you'll get a reasonable estimate of the total cost. ## Business Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Business Name | Ehlen Creative Communications | | Address | Champlin, Minnesota 55316, United States | | Phone | (612) 201-0652 | | Website | http://www.ehlencreative.com | | Followers on Houzz | 99 | **Social profiles:** - Blog — ehlencreative@gmail.com ## Contact - **Houzz profile:** [Ehlen Creative Communications](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/photographers/ehlen-creative-communications-pfvwus-pf~788629224) - **Website:** http://www.ehlencreative.com - **Phone:** (612) 201-0652 ## Credentials **Certifications & Awards** - Best of Houzz 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016Member of Minnesota Chapter of NKBAMember of Minnesota Chapter of ASIDRecipient of ASID Industry Partner Star Award - **Best of Houzz:** 13 awards (2013–2023), for Design, Design Photography, Service. **Affiliations** - [NKBA Minnesota Chapter](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/schools-and-organizations/nkba-minnesota-chapter-pfvwus-pf~848302458) - [Houzz Photographer Network](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/schools-and-organizations/houzz-photographer-network-pfvwus-pf~1706612553) ## Reviews **Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 — 6 reviews** ### All 6 reviews **★★★★★ — Carol's Interior Fashions, April 2016** > Love working with Mark! I have hired Mark several times to photograph residential interiors for my interior design business. He arrives prepared with the right equipment on hand to be able to enhance the room for the proper finished product. He pays attention to details, reflections, and lighting and produces fabulous photography! Very flexible and easy to work with, he really is a great asset to our team. **★★★★★ — User, April 2016** > I have worked with Mark on many projects over several years and I have always appreciated his patience and his attention to detail. Getting the photo to look "just right" takes time and I always feel that Mark is willing to give me as much time as needed. I appreciate his trained eye and I think that his input has helped me to get the best photos possible. **★★★★★ — Structural Dimensions, Inc., April 2016** > Mark has photographed all of our projects for many years. He is professional, critical of the details and very responsive to our needs. Over the years he has gotten to know my preferences and needs when it comes to showcasing our projects and highlighting the details. I couldn't be happier with his work. **★★★★★ — DreamMaker Bath & Kitchen, Aug. 2014** > Mark is great to work with. We just had him photograph two more of our projects and are pleased as usual! We appreciate his expertise and he always welcomes our input. He makes the process enjoyable---and affordable. **★★★★★ — User, Feb. 2014** > Mark is an excellent photographer to work with. He has photographed all of my kitchen and bathroom remodel projects over the past 10 years. He is patient, welcomes my suggestions and staging and produces the end results in a timely and professional manner! His rates are very affordable for independent designers or any business. My projects on Houzz, Christine Nelson Design were all of his work. Christine Nelson **★★★★★ — Monson Interior Design, Inc., June 2012** > Mark Ehlen photographed a project we completed for a special client, a 92 year old woman in a wheelchair. We worked with him several times before, so we knew he would be respectful of the homeowner and get the shots we needed at the same time, and he did. As always, he listens very carefully to what we want and makes suggestions as to how to achieve that. He is very dependable and works efficiently and carefully, and has very quick turnaround from the time of the shoot to the time we recieve our photo file proofs, and is very willing to work with us to fine tune them with adjustments such as contrast, color, and cropping. And, he is very reasonable with his pricing. ## Selected projects - [Lower Level Bar and Wine room](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/lower-level-bar-and-wine-room-pj-vj~1678382) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 5 - Description: I photographed this project. For info about it please contact the contractor Michelle Byers at michelle@sdimn.com - [Lake Minnetonka retreat](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/lake-minnetonka-retreat-pj-vj~31850) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 3 - Description: Photography by Mark Ehlen - Ehlen Creative Designed by Kathryn Johnson Contact her at: kathryn@kjinteriorsinc.com - [Curved granite island](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/curved-granite-island-pj-vj~31895) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 3 - [Dark rich kitchen](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/dark-rich-kitchen-pj-vj~31894) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 2 - [Small Mpls bath](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/small-mpls-bath-pj-vj~31891) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 1 - [Kbis featured bath](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/kbis-featured-bath-pj-vj~31888) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 1 - [Stillwater Asian condo](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/stillwater-asian-condo-pj-vj~31886) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 2 - [Whole house remodel](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/whole-house-remodel-pj-vj~31883) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 2 - [Traditional kitchen](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/traditional-kitchen-pj-vj~31881) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 1 - [Opening up small kitchen space](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/opening-up-small-kitchen-space-pj-vj~31873) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 1 - [Kitchen with dinnette bench](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/kitchen-with-dinnette-bench-pj-vj~31868) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 1 - [Mid-century modern](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/mid-century-modern-pj-vj~31867) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 3 - [Showcase house porch](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/showcase-house-porch-pj-vj~31866) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 1 - [Lower level bar](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/lower-level-bar-pj-vj~31862) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 3 - [Lake Waconia kitchen](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/lake-waconia-kitchen-pj-vj~31860) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 3 - [St. Anthony addition and remodel](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/st-anthony-addition-and-remodel-pj-vj~31858) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 3 - [Open plan kitchen with lake view](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/open-plan-kitchen-with-lake-view-pj-vj~31857) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 3 - [Older Home, New Kitchen](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/older-home-new-kitchen-pj-vj~31845) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 3 - [Eden Prairie kitchen, dining, living room](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/eden-prairie-kitchen-dining-living-room-pj-vj~31421) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 3 - [Minneapolis condo remake](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/minneapolis-condo-remake-pj-vj~31414) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 1 [See all 20 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/photographers/ehlen-creative-communications-pfvwus-pf~788629224) ## Community Q&A **Q: We are can I get the pendant lights?** *(in Photo Questions)* We are can I get those pendant lights? A: I'm sorry, I just photographed the space. I didn't design it. **Q: Flooring** *(in Photo Questions)* What type of flooring? Color? Manufacturer? A: I just photographed it but I do know that it was literally scraped by hand. **Q: Cabinets** *(in Photo Questions)* What type of wood are the cabinets made from? A: I'm sorry. I only photographed the space. I didn't design it. **Q: What is the make/model of the Pendant lights?** *(in Photo Questions)* A: Sorry I just photographed the space. I didn't design it. **Q: Pendant lighting** *(in Photo Questions)* Interested in finding out where I can purchase these lights? A: I'm sorry. I only photographed the space. I didn't design it. **Q: Pendant lights** *(in Photo Questions)* Could I find out where to buy the pendant lights? They are perfect! A: I'm sorry. I only photographed the space. I didn't design it. --- *Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-08-27.*