Blaine | Winter Family Portrait Session

Welcome back winter, once again!  Oh how we love the white backdrops that snow creates.  When you add in the texture that the frosted pine trees bring in, it’s like winter portrait perfection!  There really is no easier time to photograph people than when the entire ground acts as a giant reflector.  On a soft, […]

December 6, 2019

Andover, December, Family Sessions, Portraits, Winter Family Sessions

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Taylors Falls | Fall Sunrise Engagement

One of our favorite things about Minnesota is its variety in seasons.  Though low temperatures and snow seem to dominate much of our year, the beauty of each season is truly a gift!  Late fall usually brings on the cold temperatures and yet the color still left in some of the trees makes it a […]

December 4, 2019

December, Engagements, Fall Engagements, Taylors Falls

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The Don Cesar | Featured Wedding Venue

The Don Cesar, or the legendary Pink Palace of the Gulf, is a destination in and of itself.  Located on the pristine shores of Pass-A-Grille Beach, it is the perfect combination of luxury and nostalgia with its rich history dating back to the Gatsby Era of 1928.  Its breathtaking grounds provide the perfect setting to […]

December 2, 2019

December, Featured Wedding Venues, Shane Long Photography, Travel

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Clearwater Beach, Florida | Destination Engagement

Lauren and Corey are getting married at the stunning Van Dusen Mansion next fall and we can not wait to be a part of their wedding day!  One of our favorite things about our job is hearing our couple’s stories of how they met, fell in love, and how they got engaged.  Corey proposed to […]

November 26, 2019

Destination Engagements, Engagements, Fall Engagements, November

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Pier 60, Florida | Destination Engagement

Tara first e-mailed us from Paris and we were so thankful that she and Anthony were able to meet and book their wedding shortly after returning.  From the moment that we met, we had an instant connection and it’s been so much fun getting to know them!  Both have been been nothing but sweet, kind, […]

November 25, 2019

Destination Engagements, Engagements, Fall Engagements, November

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Sand Key Park, Florida | Destination Engagement

Joining our Florida couples in their home state to capture their engagement sessions has been such an honor this year!  After flying into the Tampa International Airport, we made our way over to the beaches of Clearwater, Florida and enjoyed dinner at the incredible Island Way Grill.  The following morning, we met Tami and Chris […]

November 23, 2019

Destination Engagements, Engagements, Fall Engagements, November

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Grand Plaza Hotel | Featured Wedding Venue

One of our favorite things to do when we travel to Florida is explore the area’s most unique places to visit, stay, and eat.  Finding a restaurant with a unique atmosphere is even more important to us than the quality of the food!  On one of our very first dates together, we were privileged to […]

November 22, 2019

Featured Wedding Venues, November, Shane Long Photography, Travel

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The Blaisdell | Fall Wedding

When we learned that Liz and Dave would be getting married at The Blaisdell exactly three years from the day that they met, we knew their day would be incredibly special! The Blaisdell is one of our favorite Minneapolis venues! Kaira is an absolutely incredible coordinator and her team is amazing to work with! We […]

November 21, 2019

Fall Weddings, Featured Wedding Venues, November, Weddings

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Hutton House | Fall Wedding

From the moment we connected and got to know Rachel and Seth at their engagement session on Hennepin Island, we couldn’t wait to photograph their wedding day!  These two are so sweet and their love for each other is absolutely beautiful!  We knew their wedding day would be perfect being in the talented hands of […]

November 14, 2019

Fall Weddings, Featured Wedding Venues, Hutton House, November, Weddings

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St. Anthony Main, Minneapolis | Fall Engagement

Paxton and Cameron met as college students at the University of Minnesota in Duluth.  We can’t think of a more romantic setting to meet, fall in love, and get engaged than along the beautiful shores of Duluth.  Cameron knew Paxton was the one and when he decided to pop the question, he invited their families […]

November 11, 2019

Engagements, Fall Engagements, Minneapolis, November

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