Minneapolis, MN Portrait Photographer | Michelle Tanner - Part 14

2 September 2013

James J. Hill Library Wedding St Paul, MN

Yesterday I had the honor to photograph one of the most fun weddings I have ever been to! Jenna and Patrick were married at Rice Park in St. Paul, Minnesota. They must have brought good weather with them from New York because the heat wave ended just in time for their outdoor wedding. They started ...

7 July 2013

Eden Prairie Family Photographer

This guy. He's mine. And he is going to be 5 in 25 days. I might faint. Since I can remember, Elliott's favorite store has been Barnes and Noble. He started reading sentences and short books when he was two... chapter books the month he turned 4. He doesn't want to go to the science museum. Instead ...

29 June 2013

The Woods Chapel

Woods Chapel Wedding Photography Minneapolis MN I was so excited to capture Maureen and Matt's wedding day! It's always such an honor to me to be able to be a part of a wedding ceremony. I love being able to capture the love and the coming together of two people who are made for each other. Matt ...

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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.