Pillsbury Mansion Minneapolis Themed Wedding Photos | Suelen + Seth

Pillsbury Mansion Wedding Photos

Suelen + Seth were engaged and looking for a venue that would fit well with their Lord of the Rings themed wedding ideas. They talked to Leslie at Charmed Petites Weddings, and she had the perfect venue for them – The Pillsbury Mansion in Minneapolis! And Leslie was absolutely right – the mansion was gorgeous and the perfect fit for their big day!

Themed Wedding Photography

Suelen + Seth started their event with a Chinese Tea Ceremony for Seth’s family. Once they were finished, they both changed into their Lord of the Rings themed outfits based on their love of the Lord of the Rings – woodsman/ranger attire for Seth, and elf/fairy attire for Suelen. They had everything perfect, down to Seth’s sword, Suelen’s gold elf ears, and even floral crowns for their guests!

After their wedding ceremony, they held a champagne toast and cake cutting. They were even able to live-stream the wedding to their family and friends who were unable to attend. We also captured some photos of them with their family on the iPad! The event ended with Suelen + Seth being driven away in a horse carriage to their downtown Minneapolis hotel.

Thank You!

Suelen + Seth, thank you so much for working with me for your spectacular wedding photography! It was so wonderful working with you on your big day. I wish you both a lifetime of happiness!

If you are considering a Pillsbury Mansion wedding and/or Lord of the Rings or themed wedding, contact me soon!

VENDORS:
Venue: The Alfred Pillsbury Mansion, Minneapolis MN
Wedding Planner: Charmed Petites Weddings
Florist: Charmed Petites Weddings
Decor: Charmed Petites Weddings
Carriage: The Hitching Company

Como Conservatory Engagement Photos | Angela + Ryland

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Como Park Engagement Photos

Angela + Ryland hired me to capture their beautiful wedding day. They also wanted to work with me for engagement photos too. I was so excited that they settled on Como Park engagement portraits. It’s such a beautiful location, and one of my favorite parks in the Cities!

Como Conservatory Engagement Portraits

The day came and the weather was perfect. We had so much fun wandering around the beautiful gardens, ponds and trees, and finding fun spots to photograph them. We were able to spend time in front of the Conservatory, as well as both the Frog Pond as well as the new Lily Pond, both featuring beautiful waterfalls. Even the cloud cover was perfect that day (instead of the bright full sun) so I was able to capture the Conservatory sitting stately in the background behind them in many of their photos.

Thank You!

Angela + Ryland, thank you so much for working with me for your engagement photography! I had so much fun working with you for your engagement photos. And I am so excited for your big day, coming up soon!

Be sure to take a look at a few other sessions I photographed at Como Park, including a spring Como Conservatory engagement session, a winter Como Conservatory engagement session, another spring Como Conservatory engagement session, another winter Como Conservatory engagement session, and even a Como Town Amusement Park engagement session!

If you are considering Como Park and/or Conservatory proposal/engagement photos, contact me soon!

BONUS: Be sure to check out Angela + Ryland’s wedding photos, coming soon!

Be sure to check out Angela + Ryland’s slideshow too!

St Croix Boom Site Senior Photos | Sarah

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St Crois Boom Site Senior Photos

Sarah’s mom Suzanne called me one spring afternoon and wanted to work with me for her daughter’s senior photos. We talked about Sarah and her interests, and immediately I knew she would love to work at the St Croix Boom Site in Stillwater. Between the trees, beach, river and even the cave, it seemed like the perfect spot for her. They all agreed, and so we set up a session for late spring!

Stillwater Senior Session

The day arrived and the weather was perfect. We had so much fun wandering around the Boom Site, through the trees, along the beach, in the cave, among the grasses, etc. Sarah loved it, and it was definitely a perfect fit! She seemed in her perfect element, being surrounded by nature, trees, water, etc.

Minneapolis Senior Photos

Once we were finished, I invited the whole family out to my studio to show them the final “best-of-the-best” photos from Sarah’s day. They ended up choosing an heirloom box of matted fine art prints to treasure forever!

Thank You!

Thank you, Sarah, for choosing to work with me for your senior photos. I had so much fun working with you and your family, and I am thrilled that you love your photographs. Sarah, best of luck with your future endeavors!

Make sure to take a look at some of my other Minneapolis senior portrait sessions too: Amari, Tatiana, Brenda, Holly, Maia, Molly, Maya, Taylor, Annie, Lauren, Maggie, Kate, Claire

If you’d like to work together for your senior photo session, contact me soon!

Stone Arch Bridge Engagement Photos | Olivia + Mi

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Mill Ruins Park Engagement Session

Olivia contacted me looking for beautiful engagement photos with her fiancé Mi. She mentioned loving the riverfront by the Stone Arch Bridge as well as old iron and stonework, so they opted for Mill Ruins Park. I absolutely love that location! It is filled with old ironwork and stone down by the historic riverfront of Minneapolis, not to mention the beautiful Stone Arch Bridge itself. We were so lucky to have a beautifully spectacular day for their summer engagement session!

Mill Ruins Engagement Photos

The day arrived, and we had perfect weather and light traffic. The two of them had such a great time – joking, laughing and having a blast, almost as if I wasn’t even around. We wandered around the park enjoying the beautiful river scenery while photographing away. The time was up before we even knew it! We visited my studio after their session so they could choose from the “best-of-the-best” from their session. They ended up choosing a number of beautiful heirloom matted prints for framing and gifts.

Thank You!

Olivia + Mi, thank you so much for working with me as your Minneapolis engagement photographer! I had so much fun working with you to create your beautiful photos. Best wishes on your Dominican Republic wedding next year!

Be sure to take a look at another Mill Ruins Park engagement session I photographed too!

If you are considering Mill Ruins Park engagement photos, I would love to work with you! Contact me soon!

Take a look at Olivia + Mi’s slideshow too!
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Profile Event Center Indian Reception Photos | Vishana + Brian

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Indian Wedding Reception

Vishana + Brian were planning for a spectacular Indian wedding celebration as they begin their new lives together. Their wedding ceremony was held at Vishnu Mandir, their family temple, the day before. They held their wedding reception the next day at the Profile Event Center. The second day was as gorgeous as the first!

Profile Event Center Wedding Reception

We began the day with preparation at the Profile. Once Vishana + Brian held their first look, we headed over to the Stone Arch Bridge for wedding party photos. We had an awesome time walking around the riverfront and capturing the two of them, as well as their wedding party together.

After we were finished, we headed back to the Profile for the cocktail hour and then grand march into the big event. Toasts were given and they cut their cake after dinner. Then there was tons of fun afterward with dancing, a bouquet toss and garter toss, and they partied well into the night.

Thank You!

Vishana + Brian, thank you so much for including me as your Indian wedding photographer for your beautiful event. I am so happy for you both as you begin your new lives together!

BONUS: Be sure to take a look at Vishana + Brian’s beautiful Vishnu Mandir wedding photos too!

BONUS 2: Also take a look at Vishana + Brian’s beautiful MN Landscape Arboretum engagement photos too!

BONUS 3: Also be sure to check out other Indian wedding receptions I have photographed, including Rachel + Nishant’s Mississippi Gardens wedding reception and Madina + Omkar’s St Paul Hotel wedding reception too!

Be sure to take a peek at Vishana + Brian’s slideshow for more photos too!

VENDORS
Venue: Profile Event Center
Wedding Dress: Annika Bridal
Bridesmaids Dresses: Azazie.com
Groom/Groomsmen Attire: Men’s Wearhouse
Wedding Rings: Jared’s
Florist: Profile Event Center
Catering: Profile Event Center
Cake: Profile Event Center
Musicians: DJ Leon D
Invitations: Minted
Videography: Videography of MN

Vishnu Mandir Indian Wedding Photos | Vishana + Brian

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Indian Wedding Day

Vishana + Brian were planning for a spectacular Indian wedding celebration as they begin their new lives together. We began their day at Vishnu Mandir, their family temple, for their wedding ceremony. They both prepared beforehand, then were driven over by family members. The events begin right in the parking lot with music and welcoming Brian and his family into the temple by Vishana’s family.

We then headed indoors for some of Brian’s ceremonies. Then Vishana emerged with her family for the women’s ceremonies. When she was finished, she left to change, and then Brian came into the temple for his ceremonies.

Vishnu Mandir Hindu Wedding

Once Brian was finished, Vishana came out in her traditional red dress. They both completed their ceremonies together and with their families. Afterward, they were serenaded with a choreographed dance from their cousins. And then they had their beautiful couch and backdrop to have photos with family and friends. Once those were complete, they quickly ate their dinners before heading out to their cars and off to Brian’s home to bring Vishana in and end the day’s festivities.

Thank You!

Vishana + Brian, thank you so much for including me as your Indian wedding photographer for your beautiful event. I am so happy for you both as you begin your new lives together!

BONUS: Be sure to take a look at Vishana + Brian’s beautiful Profile Event Center wedding reception photos too!

BONUS 2: Also take a look at Vishana + Brian’s beautiful MN Landscape Arboretum engagement photos too!

BONUS 3: Also be sure to check out other Indian weddings I have photographed, including Rachel + Nishant’s Hindu Temple of Minnesota wedding and Madina + Omkar’s home Indian wedding too!

Be sure to take a peek at Vishana + Brian’s slideshow for more photos too!

VENDORS
Venue: Vishnu Mandir
Wedding Dress: Annika Bridal
Bridesmaids Dresses: Azazie.com
Groom/Groomsmen Attire: Men’s Wearhouse
Wedding Rings: Jared’s
Officiant: Pandit Doobay
Florist: Profile Event Center
Catering: Vishnu Mandir
Cake: Profile Event Center
Musicians: DJ Leon D
Invitations: Minted
Videography: Videography of MN

Silverwood Park Wedding Photos | Katharine + Zach

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Silverwood Park, Church and Back Yard Wedding

Katharine was a native of Minnesota, although she and her fiancé Zachary moved to Iowa for work. They planned on coming back to MN for their wedding festivities in June 2020, and then the global Covid-19 pandemic hit. While many couples opted to move their celebrations to 2021, Katharine + Zach decided to go forward with a smaller church and Silverwood Park wedding for 2020, and then have a vow-renewal and reception on their first anniversary in 2021.

Silverwood Park Wedding

Their beautiful vow renewal was absolutely gorgeous. They prepared for the big event at a couple of nearby hotels. Once they were ready, we headed over to Silverwood Park in St Anthony MN for the pre-wedding photos. We created portraits of the two of them, and then captured photos of their wedding party and family too.

Silverwood Park Wedding Reception

Their ceremony was held on the beautiful cafe patio overlooking Silver Lake. Once their ceremony was complete, we headed inside for the reception, dinner and dancing. They kicked off dinner with heart-warmings toasts. Then guests enjoyed themselves with dancing and even patio games.

Thank You!

Katharine + Zach, thank you so much for including me as your wedding photographer for BOTH of your beautiful days. I am so happy for you both as you begin your new lives together!

BONUS: Also be sure to take a look at Katharine + Zach’s beautiful Minnesota Landscape Arboretum engagement photos too!

Be sure to take a peek at Katharine + Zach’s slideshow for more photos too!

VENDORS
Venue: Silverwood Park
Wedding Dress: David’s Bridal
Bride’s Shoes: Nordstrom
Bridesmaids Dresses: JJ’s House
Groom/Groomsmen Attire: Men’s Wearhouse
Wedding Rings: Siebke Hoyt
Florist: Chenoweth Floral
Wedding Cake: Sugar & Spice Sweetery

Southern Theater Wedding Photos | Taylor + Matt

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Southern Theater Weddings

The Southern Theater opened in 1910 near the Seven Corners Neighborhood of Minneapolis. It served as a theater for a number of years before going through a few changes, including time spent as a restaurant and even an automotive repair shop. In the 1970’s, the Guthrie Theater leased the space before releasing it again to becoming an independent home for non-traditional and engaging theater and live art.

Theater Wedding Photos

Once the Covid-19 pandemic hit, many weddings were shut down and unable to move forward. The trend of micro-weddings took off, and the Southern Theater collaborated with Positively Charmed to offer micro-wedding packages. Taylor and Matt jumped at the chance to have a gorgeous wedding in a smaller venue with their immediate family and friends.

The day arrived and it was as gorgeous as you could imagine. They had a quick first look, and then all the guests arrived for the big event. Their ceremony was brief and beautiful. They were so happy and filled with tears of joy. Afterward they held a champagne toast, a cake (and cake cutting), and a lovely reception for everyone. We finished off their day with family photos too.

Thank You!

Thank you, Taylor and Matt – I am honored to be included as your wedding photographer for this stunning day.

If you are considering a Southern Theater wedding, contact me soon!

BONUS: Take a look at a Southern Theater wedding inspiration photoshoot I photographed too!

VENDORS
Venue & Coordination: Southern Theater Weddings
Décor, Styling + Rentals: Positively Charmed Boutique Wedding & Event Décor
Florist: Positively Charmed Boutique Wedding & Event Décor
Officiant: Ceremonies by Positively Charmed
Wedding Cake: Farina Baking Company
Lighting: Southern Theater

Maternity Fashion Studio Photography | Higgins Family

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High Fashion Maternity Photography

Michelle gave me a call one early spring day and we talked about working together for her maternity photoshoot. She wanted something very specific – a high fashion photoshoot, which is the style typically done for photoshoots in Asian communities. It’s pretty different than the gorgeous flowing dresses that we’re used to here in the US. I loved her example photos she sent, so we decided to work together and have fun!

Asian Maternity Photography

Michelle and Kevin came in for the photoshoot with a number of outfits and props. We had lots of cool ideas and had fun working together. I did the session entirely in natural light, which is also a fun treat I’m not used to much anymore lol!

After their session, they were treated to a slideshow and gallery showing of the “best-of-the-best” from their session. They chose to go with an album of their 20 favorite photos from their session. It was tough to narrow down to just 20, but after much hemming and hawing, they finally ended up with a collection they loved, and an album design that corresponded beautifully with the photos.

Thank You!

Thank you, Michelle + Kevin, for working with me as your high fashion maternity photographer. I had so much fun working with you, and I am thrilled that you love your photographs! And of course, I cannot wait to meet your new little peanut in just a few months!

Make sure to take a look at other maternity sessions I have photographed: Kelzer Family, Huntwork Family, Kelly Family, Ford Family, and Samolytz-Brossoit Family.

If you’d like to work together for your maternity and/or family photography, whether indoors or out, contact me soon!

Newborn Studio Photography | Kelly Family

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Newborn Photographer MN

I worked with Raina + Neal for their maternity photography earlier this spring at my St Paul studio. We had so much fun and they ended up with a number of heirloom prints from their session. Then the day finally arrived when their little peanut Tyler made his debut! I was so excited to meet him and work with them again for their newborn and family portraits!

Baby Photography

The three of them arrived at my studio, and I could see how much of a sleeping rockstar little Tyler was. He tried so hard to stay awake and figure out his strange new surroundings, but then he fell fast asleep and very compliant with all our requests lol! We captured photos of him alone, wearing some of their favorite family heirloom outfits. Then we also captured photos of him with mom alone, and then dad alone, as well as all three of them together. We all had such an awesome time, and Tyler was so cute and cooperative!

Thank You!

Thank you, Kelly family, for working with me as your newborn photographer. I had so much fun working with you, and I am thrilled that you love your photographs! I cannot wait to see your beautiful heirloom portrait box in person too.

Make sure to take a look at other newborn sessions I have photographed too! Huntwork Family, Kelzer Family, Ford Family, Svendsen Family, Troldahl Family, Gangl Family, Ranheim Family

If you’d like to work together for your newborn baby photography, give me a call or send me an email soon!

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Pillsbury Mansion Wedding Photos

Themed Wedding Photography

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Como Park Engagement Photos

Como Conservatory Engagement Portraits

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St Crois Boom Site Senior Photos

Stillwater Senior Session

Minneapolis Senior Photos

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Mill Ruins Park Engagement Session

Mill Ruins Engagement Photos

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Indian Wedding Reception

Profile Event Center Wedding Reception

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Indian Wedding Day

Vishnu Mandir Hindu Wedding

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Silverwood Park, Church and Back Yard Wedding

Silverwood Park Wedding Reception

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Southern Theater Weddings

Theater Wedding Photos

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High Fashion Maternity Photography

Asian Maternity Photography

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Newborn Photographer MN

Baby Photography

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