11 October 2015

Sheena + Bob Married at FIVE Event Center Minneapolis

I absolutely adore Sheena and Bob. Beautiful, kind, and so in love. I was able to capture their wedding at FIVE Event Center in Minneapolis today. Sheena and Bob were surrounded by their loving family and fabulous friends. They had so many great touches including the stunning, handmade bridal bouquet that Sheena and her mother crafted, Bob’s personalized Chuck Taylors with their wedding date, amazing macarons by Nikkolette’s Macarons and the dinner was a mash potato bar hosted by Green Mill. Their wedding had me smiling all day and it was such an honor to have been there to capture it. Thank you, Sheena and Bob, for having me there. I had a blast and I hope you love the images!

“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.