6 March 2015

Engagement Session at Boom Island in Minneapolis

I met up with Angie and Mark one brisk, fall evening at Boom Island in Minneapolis to capture their engagement pictures. The cold wasn’t a concern. It just meant they could snuggle in more and I got to get some pretty gorgeous images! Their interaction is so charming. It’s clear they are head-over-heels for each other as you can see in the pictures. They were so awesome that I didn’t even care that I returned to a parking ticket on my windshield. I can’t wait to photograph their wedding at Aster Cafe. It’s going to be spectacular. Oh… and GO WILDCATS!

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I met up with Angie and Mark one brisk, fall evening at Boom Island in Minneapolis to capture their engagement pictures. I can't wait to photograph their wedding at Aster Cafe. It's going to be spectacular. Oh... and GO WILDCATS!

“I’m not sure which is harder,” says Michelle Tanner. “Going to the dentist or talking about oneself.”

Luckily, Michelle’s work does much of her talking for her: fresh, clean, modern. “I work actively to stay up on modern photography trends, but ultimately want to create a timeless product. I love the storytelling aspect of photography. I want you to look back on your images and be taken back to that moment, feeling the same feelings you did when the picture was captured.”

Michelle also understands it can be overwhelming for couples and families to pick a photographer who best complements their personalities. “There are numerous photographers in the Twin Cities area, and we all have tons of passion for what we do,” she says. As to Michelle, her emphasis is on great composition, without forced posing. She possesses a real knack for being in the right place at the right time, capturing natural moments as they happen. Her eye is quick and the shots are crisp, meaning images stand on their own without need for extreme editing or re-touching.

On the professional side, she aims for best possible communication – both timely and clear – before, during and after the wedding or session. She strives for optimism, honesty, organization, flexibility and – as much as possible – a stress-free day for you! Ever-calm amid the storm, Michelle remains “invisible” as needed, but can easily step up to guided directing at a moment’s notice.