23 April 2014

Minneapolis Engagement + Wedding Photographer at St Anthony Main

What a beautiful day for Sabrina & Matt’s engagement session! We met up at St Anthony Main Theater and took some engagement pictures around Aster Cafe, Stone Arch Bridge and the A-Mill Lofts building in Northeast Minneapolis. They are adorable and so in love and it shows in all of their images! I had a hard time choosing images for the blog post. They also brought along their super sweet little girl, Applesauce! I am so excited for their fall wedding at Uppercut in Northeast Minneapolis.

“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.