Minneapolis, MN Portrait Photographer | Michelle Tanner - Part 27

25 July 2011

KISS Live in Minnesota 2011 ⎟ Minneapolis Music Photographer at Moondance

This July I had another amazing opportunity to photograph some amazing bands at Moondance Jam 2011 in Walker, Minnesota. This was a very special year for Moondance Jam as they were celebrating their 20th Anniversary and also because this year they lost a great man, Bill Bieloh, who was the man ...

Children, Portraits

22 July 2011

Minneapolis Newborn Photographer Meets Miss S.

In 10 days I am going to have a 3 year old. How did that happen? The last couple weeks I have been blessed to spend with a few different newborns and their wonderful families. Each time I get to the session, I am taken back to that place where I was about 3 years ago. Ten tiny fingers, ten tiny ...

27 June 2011

Minneapolis Music Photographer Photographs Dierks Bentley

This past weekend I had the honor to attend Moondance Jammin' Country with 10,000 other country fans. This was my 5th year attending and it was probably the best year so far. One of the highlights was being able to capture Dierks Bentley from the side of the stage! I'm so excited for Moondance Jam ...

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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.