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Stillwater Engagement Photographer :: Shooting in the Stillwater Caves

Engagement, Portraits

The snow is melting and birds are singing. Spring is in the air. Yet I still find myself daydreaming of Mexico with my little family. I’m abruptly transported back to reality when I step out of my car into a huge puddle of water. Can you even call it a puddle when it is so full that is soaks through to the top of a pair of Friar knee high boot? On the plus side, this white stuff is melting but I still tell myself that there is no way I can spend another winter in Minnesota. Something I have been telling myself for 12 years and I am still here.

Thank goodness I have amazing opportunities to photograph super cool people in super cool Minnesota locations. That does put a smile on my face even though I have wet feet. Check this session out. We shot in the caves in Stillwater. When I heard we were doing a shoot there I started to panic. I’m über (just for you Jes!) claustrophobic and was freaking myself out a bit during the shoot. But look at these beautiful people! I quickly did the math and realized I had enough time to take some super cool pictures and had enough oxygen until we went back outside.

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Minneapolis MN Wedding Photographer

Meet Michelle

“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.

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