Somewhere in the middle of the engagement session, Patrick asked me “but how do you get us to look, like, natural and not posed?” I told him what I always tell people – that is my problem. You don’t have to worry about it. Because being in the moment allows photos to look natural. That is how I take natural looking photos. The most simple answer and the most complicated answer all in one. Give me all your photo hangups, all your “we never look good in photos because of” and “what ifs” – let me hold those, like an…
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Minneapolis Engagement Photo Ideas when your wedding is elsewhere I usually photograph engagement portraits when I work with a couple on their wedding photography. The engagement photos can be a great way to get to know your photographer, and for me to get to know you. But they should be much more than a job interview – they should but a pin into a specific time in your life and document it, capture a tiny slice of it to share. So Pui and Wei will have their wedding ceremony across the world, but their shared life started here, in Minneapolis,…
Engagement Photo Hack: Play in a different season You’ve probably heard suggestions for times of day that are best for photos – the “golden hour” before sunset, avoiding glaring mid-day sun. Those are often good guidelines, but my favorite engagement photo hack is to choose a season for your photos. Spring with the bright colors, summer with long dusk, autumn with changing colors, and winter with the stark trees and bright clean aesthetics of snowy days. You probably chose your wedding date based on many factors – the availability of the venue, the schedules of your family, the weather that worked with your vision.…
Bria and Alex met in Minneapolis, getting married in St Louis, and having such a good time along the way. I’m thrilled to travel to St Louis for their wedding, not only because I’ve had the best BBQ ribs of my life there, but because I know that they will celebrate with a lot of style, personality, and joy, and that is just a pleasure to be around. So, thanks for spending some time with me around the Stone Arch Bridge, for putting up with the blazing setting sun and the tourists, and my asking all the questions I can…
Andrea + Justin were such lovely companions around the stone arch bridge. I am sure they will bring this much joy and brightness to their wedding this month!
I often end up at similar places in Minneapolis for engagement photos, and yet the images I take are so influenced by the people in them that I’m never tired of walking the same steps. Katrina and Andy couldn’t have chosen a better late summer evening – warm billowy dusk into cool, blue skies for some night portraits.
Shannon + Sean put effort into the little things that mattered to them (like Sean’s amazing ring made from Elk horn, or Shannon’s blue gloves), and then they let the rest of the day unfold as it would, from a little snow to a lot of laughter and some great food. What a perfect way to warm up a Minneapolis winter! Hotel: Aloft Ceremony: Loring Pasta Bar Reception: Varsity Theater Floral: Martha’s Gardens
I like you guys. I like your polka dot Northeast Minneapolis vibe, I like your quiet moments together, I like your taste in food, and I like that you found each other.