Minneapolis, MN Portrait Photographer | Michelle Tanner - Part 13

1 October 2013

Minneapolis Wedding Photographer Blue Horse Farm

What could be more perfect than a fall wedding at a horse farm in Wisconsin?! Add a food truck, caricature artist, yard games and some farm cats and you have Saturday afternoon perfection. I was so excited when I was asked to capture Wendi and Mark's wedding at the Blue Horse Farm in New Richmond. I ...

24 September 2013

Eden Prairie Family Photographer

Eden Prairie Family Photographer I have the most beautiful and the most fun clients! I met up with Jake and Salwa in my new favorite Eden Prairie location. The lighting was amazing and I loved the willow trees and tall grasses. I was a bit nervous as Salwa is an amazing photographer herself! I ...

20 September 2013

Minneapolis Wedding Photographer ⎮ Chart House Lakeville

Minneapolis Wedding Photographer ⎮ Chart House Lakeville I was beyond excited when I got the e-mail from Jackie asking me if I could document her wedding to Michelle. Everything that Jackie and Michelle were planning for their celebration sounded perfect. They were married in a small, outdoor ...

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“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.