Lake Harriet | Spring Engagement

Spring is in the air and the blooms of the trees are in full force!  Spring is one of our favorite seasons for engagement sessions.  There is something about spring florals that bring the perfect touch of light and airy beauty to the photos and with the daylight getting longer, golden hour has moved back […]

April 19, 2018

April, Engagements, Spring Engagements

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Panama City Beach, Florida | Adventures

It had been years since Anna’s family had stayed in Panama City Beach, Florida and we knew we wanted to revisit it again together!  We decided to road trip for Spring break and wanted to share our itinerary with any other fellow Minnesotans who are looking for spring break ideas in the sunshine state! Our […]

April 17, 2018

Adventures, Shane Long Photography, Travel

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Forest Lake | Spring Family Portrait Session

Can we just tell you how much this family means to us!?!  They have literally been with us since the very beginning of our business, and we have been photographing their family since their kids were newborns!  When families trust us to capture the seasons of their lives we do not take that responsibility lightly.  […]

April 12, 2018

April, Family Sessions, Forest Lake, Portraits, Spring Family Sessions

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Day Block Event Center | Wedding

We absolutely love our couples and when we first met Lexi and Andrew we knew they would be a blast to work with!  Their wedding day was amazing in every way!  Minneapolis’ Warehouse District provided endless photo opportunities and their venue, Day Block Event Center was the perfect setting for their urban/warehouse/industrial wedding!  We love […]

April 10, 2018

April, Featured Wedding Venues, Weddings

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A Bit About Us

As a married couple in business together, we often get asked “What is it like running a business with your spouse?”  Operating a business can be a challenge no matter WHO it is you are working with, but if you asked us honestly, we would have to say that we LOVE it!  There is no […]

April 5, 2018

April, Photography, Shane Long Photography

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Renaissance Minneapolis Hotel, The Depot | Wedding

The Depot at the Renaissance Minneapolis Hotel is the perfect, romantic, elegant, and timeless wedding venue and Sara and Ryan couldn’t have had a more beautiful day for their wedding!  Everything from start to finish was beautifully planned and organized down to the last detail.  Nicole Lewis did a fabulous job coordinating the day and […]

April 3, 2018

April, Featured Wedding Venues, The Depot, Weddings

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Miami, Florida | Adventures

How to experience Miami, Florida in just a few short days: Search Skyscanner or Kayak Explore for flight deals for a much-needed getaway! Score a great deal on airline tickets from American Airlines, or from any of our other favorite budget carriers: Frontier Airlines, Spirit Airlines, or Sun Country Airlines. Fly from your home in […]

March 22, 2018

Adventures, March, Shane Long Photography, Travel

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Semple Mansion | Military Wedding

Semple Mansion is the very definition of both elegance and luxury.  It’s historic charm provides the perfect backdrop for a wedding day in any season!  Claire & Dillon’s military wedding was the perfect fit for Semple Mansion.  It’s grand staircases and beautiful bridal suite framed the beautiful lacey white details and pop of spring pink […]

March 20, 2018

Featured Wedding Venues, March, Semple Mansion, Spring Weddings, Weddings

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San Francisco, California | Adventures

We discovered a secret when it comes to traveling cheap.  It might be the best way to see a site for little to no cost at all!  It’s basically a buy-one-get-one free flight and it’s called: the Stopover.  First of all, who doesn’t love a buy-one-get-one free deal!?!  That’s half-off!  And when it comes to […]

March 13, 2018

Adventures, March, Shane Long Photography, Travel

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Charles J Martin House | Wedding

Built in 1903 by Minneapolis architect, William Channing Whitney, the Charles J. Martin House is a stunning example of early twentieth century urban estate. The estate was built for Charles J. Martin, a prominent Minneapolis businessman involved in the development of the Minneapolis flour milling industry.  Knowing the history of this beautiful home made it […]

March 8, 2018

March, Weddings

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