Minneapolis, MN Portrait Photographer | Michelle Tanner - Part 22

4 March 2012

Minneapolis Family Photographer at the Guthrie Theater

Friday I got to meet up with this crazy awesome little guy and his mom and Matt. Little C was all smiles and totally stole my heart. He game me a new nickname, "Machine". I don't know if it was because I had a camera or if he was trying to say my name but either way, he was totally adorable. We met ...

5 February 2012

Minneapolis Wedding Photographer at Rush Creek, Maple Grove

I'm so excited to share with you a sneak peek of images from Mindy and Brent's fabulous wedding! You may remember Mindy and Brent for my engagement session at Lake Harriet Bandshell in Minneapolis. February is my favorite month of the year because we are reminded to stop and take time to remember ...

31 January 2012

Minneapolis Engagement Photographer Captures Love in Bloomington

Meet Nichole. Meet J. Totally adorable and totally in love. You can't look at these two and not smile. I am so excited to be a part of their wedding in May. This past summer we shot their engagement pictures at a super, top secret place in Bloomington, Minnesota. Wanna have a little fun? Leave a ...

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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.