Celebrate! | Photography

It’s a New Year and we have so much to celebrate! We are beyond grateful for each of our clients who made 2019 our best year yet! We were humbled to again receive the Knot’s “Best of Weddings” award, and were blown away to find that we will be featured in the upcoming issue of […]

January 1, 2020

January, Photography, Shane Long Photography

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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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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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Taylors Falls | Fall Family Portrait Session

There is no greater honor than when a professional photographer entrusts us to capture her family photos.  Mandy is incredibly talented and we remember following her work years ago, never imagining being able to one day photograph her family!  Her session was absolutely incredible!  From the gorgeous setting in Taylors Falls, to her beautifully coordinated […]

September 9, 2019

Fall Family Sessions, Family Sessions, Portraits, September, Taylors Falls

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Minnesota State Fair | Fall Family Portrait Session

When Jenny tells us she has a great idea for family photos, we know we are always in for a treat!  This year did not disappoint as she explained her vision of booking their session at the great Minnesota get-together!  The Minnesota State Fair is definitely an experience to check off your bucket list at […]

September 2, 2019

Fall Family Sessions, Family Sessions, Portraits, September, St Paul

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Get to Know Us | Photography

On your wedding day, your photographer will spend the entire day with you!  We believe it is important that you feel as comfortable with them as you do your friends & family! Let’s get to know each other!  Here’s a little bit about us:Him: Creative & SteadyHer: Detailed & OrganizedHim: SnickersHer: Swedish FishHim: Action/AdventureHer: Romantic […]

August 15, 2019

August, Photography, Shane Long Photography

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Rome, Georgia | Adventures

We had the tremendous privilege of getting away for a few days at the CONNECT Marriage Retreat for Creative Professionals this spring!  Not only was this getaway a chance to refresh and recharge for the year ahead, we also learned from an incredible team of speakers and entrepreneurs and met some amazing new friends from […]

April 25, 2019

Adventures, April, Shane Long Photography, Travel

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FAQ, After Your Session | Photography

Do you edit all of the photos that you deliver? Absolutely!  They will all be edited in both color and black & white.  We are unique in that we edit each and every photo that we deliver – not just a select few for an album or portfolio.  We use an editing software called Lightroom […]

April 9, 2019

April, Photography, Shane Long Photography

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FAQ, Booking Your Session | Photography

When do you typically schedule sessions? I love to schedule photo sessions in the evening when the lighting is best and typically finish just before sunset.  Early morning sunrise light works great as well if you are an early-riser and sessions after dark can create a fun city vibe!  I am available for Engagement, Family […]

April 4, 2019

April, Photography, Shane Long Photography

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FAQ, Engagement Session Prep | Photography

Should I get my makeup or hair professionally done for my engagement session? This is completely up to you!  There are some benefits to getting your hair & makeup done professionally: Makeup looks different on-camera than in-person, and a professional makeup artist will know how much makeup you’ll need to show well on camera and […]

March 26, 2019

March, Photography, Shane Long Photography

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