Minneapolis, MN Portrait Photographer | Michelle Tanner - Part 2

5 January 2020

Megan + Marcus | MN Valley Country Club

Marcus and Megan's wedding day started with letters to each other that would leave them both in tears. The soft rain only made the day that much more intimate. The color selections of the bridal party and flowers were drop dead gorgeous! They were surrounded by so much love. It was such a joyful ...

30 December 2019

Annie + Chris | Historic John P Furber Farm

What an honor is was to capture Annie & Chris's STUNNING wedding at the Historic John P Furber Farms wedding venue in Cottage Grove, Minnesota. There was a little worry about rain for their fall wedding but the day was as gorgeous as Annie was. The highlight of my day was taking a cruise the ...

26 September 2018

Minneapolis Engagement Session | Lake Harriet Bandshell

I'm so excited to share Kendall and Chris's engagement session! We spent a lovely evening at Lake Harriet in Minneapolis and the warm light from the evening sun flooded the camera lens with the most gorgeous golden hues. Kendall is stunning; I have serious hair envy! Chris's Converse were the ...

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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.