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James J Hill Center Wedding Styled Photoshoot | Carina Photographics

James J Hill Center Wedding Styled Photoshoot

Last winter, our wedding season was slowing down and most Minnesotans were hibernating to stay away from the cold. A group of wedding vendors was itching to collaborate on a fun wedding project together. I met with Maddie at Ask for the Moon Events to talk about ideas. Soon afterward, she had whipped together an amazing team of wedding vendors to collaborate for a James J Hill Center wedding styled photoshoot. Our concept was, naturally, a literary-themed event. We were inspired by imagery of classic romance novels such as Gone With the Wind, Wuthering Heights, and many others. I was lucky enough to know the most perfect real-life couple who were excited for the chance to model for us.

St Paul Wedding Styled Photoshoot

A perfectly warm, early spring day in April framed the amazing classic architecture at the downtown St Paul landmark. Our host, Dawn of the James J Hill Center, was more than gracious and allowed us the freedom to design their venue as we saw fit. We’ve got our photos set to be published in several online publications soon, so watch my Facebook and Instagram pages for notifications of full articles.

What an amazing day, I had so much fun as your wedding photographer. Thank you so much team!

ETA: Take a look at some real James J Hill Center wedding photos too!

VENDORS
Event Planning and Design: Ask for the Moon Events
Venue: James J Hill Center
Rentals: We’ve Got It Covered, Positively Charmed Custom Ceremonies & Boutique Decor
Stationery: Paper Thick Ink
Wedding Dress: JenMar Creations
Suit: Provided by Groom
Florist: Uy-Lennon Floral & Events
Cake: Ganache: Desserts and Confections
Hair/Makeup: Onsite Muse
Models: Alexia Olson & Jeremy Pryes
Jewelry: Commers Custom Jewelers

Want to see more of my styled wedding photoshoots? Take a look at others here:
Paper Wedding Dress Styled Photoshoot
Formal Garden Wedding Styled Photoshoot
Landmark Center Wedding Styled Photoshoot
Garden Wedding Styled Photoshoot

Garden Wedding Styled Photoshoot | Mary + Lisa

By Joanna Carina

Garden Wedding Styled Photoshoot

Mary + Lisa were originally married in Canada in 2006. It was a time when laws would not allow them to be married in the United States. Their best option was to cross the nearest border. They visited a Justice of the Peace and then had a few snapshots taken together before a small celebration, and that was that.

Fast-forward eight years to 2014 when a group of Minneapolis wedding professionals decided to put together a styled wedding photoshoot. We had access to an amazing English formal garden located in Stockholm WI. The garden had been lovingly built from the ground up over the past 25 years by owners Tim and Bruce, who created their perfect European getaway in small-town Wisconsin. They loved spending weekends here after a short drive from their home in Minneapolis. Their spectacular garden and original 1700’s farmhouse had garnered some attention in the past from national magazines as well as the town’s locals. They even occasionally rent it out for wedding celebrations. So naturally we were enamored with the property and thought it would be perfect for our photoshoot!

MN Wedding Styled Photoshoot

Mary + Lisa were so excited to work with us for our formal garden wedding styled photoshoot. They said they felt they were given a chance to have the wedding they never had. It was as if they were married all over again! I was so honored to be the wedding photographer for their photoshoot. Congratulations again, and thank you for working with us Mary + Lisa! We are so happy for you and your adorable family.

VENDORS
Models: Mary + Lisa
Event Planner, Rentals: Belle Noelle Events & Design
Makeup: Creative Beaute Agency
Hair: Sarah Drews
Florals: Foxglove Market & Studio
Desserts: Ganache Desserts and Confections
Dresses: J Crew
Headpieces: Ruby 3
Invitations: Olive Juice Stationery
Wedding Rings: Commers Custom Jewelers

Want to see more of my styled wedding photoshoots? Take a look at others here:
Paper Wedding Dress Styled Photoshoot
James J Hill Center Wedding Styled Photoshoot
Landmark Center Wedding Styled Photoshoot
St Paul Garden Wedding Styled Photoshoot

Landmark Center Wedding Styled Photoshoot | Carina Photographics

By Joanna Carina

Putting together a styled wedding photoshoot is sort of like creating a painting. The first thing you see is a blank white canvas. You plot and plan – forming ideas, letting your imagination run wild with thoughts of what the painting could be, what you want it to look like, the “message” you are trying to convey. You start mixing up the colors – talking to people and finding others who subscribe to your vision, have aspects of their own vision to contribute, and offer amazing thoughts that make your ideas even stronger than before. Then finally, the day arrives to create your masterpiece. You apply the paint to the canvas – your partners contribute their amazing talents to the photoshoot, and you see your dream realized right in front of your eyes.

St Paul MN Wedding Styled Photoshoot

That’s exactly how it felt to work with this amazing team of people crafting our beautiful winter styled wedding photoshoot at the Landmark Center in St Paul, MN, as well as a gorgeous Summit Avenue mansion. It went off without a hitch and was as amazing in real life as I could have possibly imagined it to be. Thank you again so much everyone for contributing your exceptional talents! I’ve truly enjoyed participating as a wedding photographer.

Take a look at some real Landmark Center wedding photography here:
Katie + Brett
Chris + Antonio

Be sure to take a look at some of my other styled wedding photoshoots too!

Considering a Landmark Center wedding? Contact me soon to discuss your plans and see if we’re a good fit for your big day!

VENDORS
Models: Katie Lietz and Brandon Kaschmitter
Hair: Brooke Valley
Makeup: Laurie Charboneau at The Hair District
Rings: Commers Custom Jewelers
Dress: The Wedding Shoppe
Florals: Paisley Garden Design
Desserts: Cocoa and Fig
Photo Stylist/Photographer: Carina Photographics
Invitations: Carina Creative
Venue: Landmark Center and private residence in St Paul, MN

Want to see more of my styled wedding photoshoots? Take a look at others here:
Paper Wedding Dress Styled Photoshoot
James J Hill Center Wedding Styled Photoshoot
Formal Garden Wedding Styled Photoshoot
Garden Wedding Styled Photoshoot

Garden Wedding Styled Photoshoot | Carina Photographics

By Joanna Carina

Garden Styled Wedding Photoshoot

I’ve been anxious to try my hand at a styled wedding photoshoot for some time, especially one that took place in a stunning garden. It took a whole summer of planning, finding and meeting a lot of people, pinning ideas on Pinterest, and a lot of running around and busywork, but we were finally able to create the styled wedding photoshoot at the end of September. It turned out better than I could have imagined, and I am so thankful to be the wedding photographer for the team of people that worked with me to make this amazing session happen! I had so much fun doing it, and I love the images so much, that I am tentatively starting to think about working on two more photoshoots next summer (including one more in a garden!)

VENDORS
Hair/Makeup: Brooke Valley
Jewelry: Wendy Witherspoon @ Stella & Dot
Rings: Dolce Vita
Milliner: Anna Lee @ Ruby3
Florals: Nicole Chittenden Design Studio
Photo Stylist: Angie Hanson
Invitations: Carina Creative
Venue: Private residence in St Paul, MN

Minneapolis Wedding + Portrait Photographer Blog Welcome

By Joanna Carina

Hello and welcome to the official blog of Carina Photographics! I’m Joanna Carina, curator of all page content, and I’m glad you’ve stopped by. I am a wedding, engagement and portrait photographer located in Minneapolis-St Paul MN, and I’m glad to have finally gotten into the ’90’s by starting up my blog! LOL Come and visit me sometime at my studio!

Carina Photographics 550 Vandalia St Suite 214, St Paul, MN 55114

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