Minneapolis Graphic Designer :: Chasing the Sun – The Honeydogs @ First Ave.

The Honeydogs; A Minneapolis music institution for over 15 years. Clever, euphonious and 10 records later, The Honeydogs 11th release, “Chasing the Sun: The Best of the Honeydogs” is out now and will have a bitter sweet celebration tomorrow, Saturday, May 8th at First Avenue in Minneapolis. Bittersweet because long time guitarist, Brian Halverson, will be exiting after the final curtain comes down.

This week I had the honor of helping with the graphic layout for “Chasing the Sun”. Andrew Ault was behind the sublime design and I simply helped with layout for the the booklet but I am so very excited to have played a very tiny roll in supporting a monumental band and a group of friends. I’m also really excited to attend what is sure to be a historical show at First Avenue on Saturday night.

Do yourself a favor and direct your cursor on over to The Honeydogs Bandcamp page and download the full album and get yourself a ticket to the show. I’ll be there, stop by and say hi to me!

Honeydogs Chasing the Sun Design by Andrew Ault

“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.