Minneapolis Wedding Photography | Stillwater | William Sauntry Mansion

I am so very excited to share with you a few of the fabulous images that I captured from Michael and Mollie’s wedding! They were married at the beautiful William Sauntry Mansion in Stillwater, Minnesota. The weather was so perfect and the sun had cast the most beautiful light anyone could ever dream of for their ceremony. One of my favorite moments of the day happened when Michael’s grandfather sang a beautiful song for the couple after the ceremony. There was so much love surrounding the couple. I may or may not have shed a tear or two during the day. I’m very honored to have been a part of Michael and Mollie’s wedding day! Minneapolis Wedding Photography | Stillwater | William Sauntry Mansion

“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.