Vendor Spotlight & Best of Weddings | Photography

Our year is off to an amazing start, and we have so much to celebrate! We were awarded The Knot’s Best of Weddings award for 2024, and are so grateful to be included in their Best of Weddings Hall of Fame! Our work was also featured in Minnesota Bride’s Fall and Winter issue as well […]

January 30, 2024

January, Photography, Shane Long Photography

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The Knot Best of Weddings Award | Photography

We have jumped into 2023 with both excitement for all that is ahead as well as humble gratitude as we look back on the past year.  We have had the privilege of photographing hundreds of incredible couples and families as well as working alongside some of the most amazing wedding vendors in the industry!  It […]

January 31, 2023

January, Photography, Shane Long Photography

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Featured Wedding Vendor | Photography

As the year comes to a close, we are reflecting on the kindness of those we serve alongside with a sense of awe and humble gratitude. We could not be more thankful for the hundreds of wedding venues, coordinators, and vendors we have had the privilege of serving with over the years! We’re incredibly honored […]

December 30, 2022

December, Photography, Shane Long Photography

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Shane Long Photography Celebrates! | Photography

It’s officially a New Year and we have SO much to celebrate!  As of today, we are off and on our way south, traveling from Minnesota to Florida to spend the winter months photographing couples and families in the Sunshine State!  We could not be more excited as we launch our expansion to serve in […]

January 1, 2022

January, Photography, Shane Long Photography

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Five Favorite Accessories | Photography Gear Review

When considering photography gear, the first things that come to mind are likely camera bodies, and lenses.  While these do account for the majority of a photographer’s investment in gear, it is important to consider the smaller investments that make a world of difference in the work of a professional photographer.  These photography accessories may […]

May 14, 2020

Education, Gear, May, Photography

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Canon EOS R | Camera Review

In October of 2018, Canon released my favorite camera of all time: the Canon EOS R mirrorless camera. For Canon pros familiar with full frame cameras, the Canon EOS R is essentially a mirrorless Canon 6D Mark II with the sensor of a Canon 5D Mark IV.  I have actually preferred my Canon EOS R […]

May 1, 2020

Education, Gear, May, Photography

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35mm, 50mm, 85mm Comparison | Lens Review

For photographers, like myself, who shoot primarily with prime lenses, there are several great lens options to choose from for portraiture.  With so many lens options out there, how do you know which to use, specifically for headshots?  The focus of this comparison review will be on the three focal lengths that I find most […]

April 27, 2020

April, Education, Gear, Photography

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Canon RF 35mm f/1.8 IS Macro STM | Lens Review

At the time Canon announced their new mirrorless system, one of the first lenses they released was the Canon RF 35mm f/1.8 IS Macro STM Lens. At the time, there were very few online reviews for me to make an informed decision, so I decided to wait a few months before purchasing the lens.  Though […]

April 15, 2020

April, Education, Gear, Photography

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Canon EF 17-40mm f/4L USM | Lens Review

The Canon EF 17-40mm f/4L USM lens has been in my bag since nearly the beginning of my career. As a wedding photographer, my goal is not only to capture beautiful moments, but to tell the full story of a wedding day by documenting context and events in both large and small spaces.  This lens […]

April 1, 2020

April, Education, Gear, Photography

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Must Have Wedding Day Details | Photography

Your wedding day is one you will plan for, invest in, and prepare for, more than perhaps any other event in your life! Creating your dream wedding with details that represent your style, your relationship, and your story is one of the most exciting processes, and one you will never forget. Documenting the details that […]

March 13, 2020

Education, March, Photography

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