White Orchid at Oasis | Featured Wedding Venue

For couples searching for the perfect wedding venue to host their Fort Myers, Florida wedding, White Orchid at Oasis is absolutely breathtaking!  This “Old Florida” historic home is tucked away inside its own piece of paradise nestled amidst a tropical landscape along the Caloosahatchee River.  From the grounds, to the last detail inside the home […]

March 19, 2019

Featured Wedding Venues, March, Shane Long Photography, Travel

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FAQ, Gear & Locations | Photography

What kind of equipment do you use?  I photograph with two Canon 5D MKIV and the newest Canon EOS R camera.  For lenses, I love the unique romantic blurry backgrounds that the very best prime lenses create.  Far and away, my most favorite lens is my new Canon RF 50mm f/1.2. It is tack sharp, […]

March 12, 2019

March, Photography, Shane Long Photography

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FAQ, Our Style | Photography

Could you describe your style? I love using an artistic perspective and unique composition to create a beautiful documentation of the events of your wedding day.  I also take traditional posed portraits of each couple, wedding party, and family.  My goal is to ensure your day is elegantly preserved.  Your wedding is one of the […]

March 7, 2019

March, Photography, Shane Long Photography

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Historic Fort Snelling | Winter Engagement

Historic Fort Snelling in Minneapolis was the PERFECT location for Abby and Matt’s snowy engagement session!  We absolutely love it when couples incorporate places of significance for their engagement sessions and the fact that Matt proposed to Abby just a short distance from where we did their photos, was so special!  Not only are the […]

March 5, 2019

Engagements, March, Winter Engagements

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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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Coon Rapids | Spring Engagement

March can be somewhat unpredictable in Minnesota.  We could have another few months of snow left to go, or we could see an early melt and the beginnings of spring!  The way we see it, either way works great when we are photographing engagement sessions!  We love using this natural location in any season, but […]

March 6, 2018

Engagements, March, Spring Engagements

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