Minneapolis, MN Portrait Photographer | Michelle Tanner - Part 5

29 May 2016

Red Barn Farm Pizza Wedding⎮Northfield, MN

When I first met with Kaia, I knew she and Michael were going to have an amazing wedding. Kaia and Michael are two of the most kind and genuine people I have ever met. Their love for each other is contagious and everyone at their wedding could certainly feel it! They were married at Red Barn Farm in ...

30 March 2016

Day Block Brewing Minneapolis Wedding

Claire and Abby were married New Year's Eve at the Day Block Brewing Event Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota. They had a gorgeous wedding after the sunset and it made for the most intimate ceremony. It was really an honor to be able to capture the evening! Brasa provided the most excellent dinner ...

28 March 2016

Minneapolis Lifestyle Newborn Photographer

A sneak peek at my latest in-home newborn lifestyle session with Evie and Hazel! It's such an honor to be able to continue to watch this family grow and to be able to document it! Evie just turned 2 and Hazel is just celebrating her entrance into this world. And both are BEYOND adorable! ...

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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.