WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHY ARCHIVES

Our Lady of Victory Chapel at St Catherine University Wedding Photography | John + Annie

Our Lady of Victory Chapel Wedding Photography

I’m particularly happy about this wedding from earlier in July, because it features my brother-in-law John and his long-time girlfriend, Annie! I was SO happy when I found out they were engaged, and then when they asked me to be their wedding photographer it was like icing on the cake. John and Annie moved to Seattle several years ago, so we miss seeing them often, but it was great that they still decided to come back to Minneapolis to get married. Annie is an alumnus of St Catherine University, so they were allowed to use the gorgeous Our Lady of Victory Chapel for the ceremony – a stunning 90-year-old chapel modeled after a similar location in Provence, France. We were able to spend a lot of time together before the ceremony in a beautiful garden, as well as by the lake right outside the front of the church, before getting in a few photos at the chapel itself right before the ceremony.

Congratulations John + Annie! We are so happy for you!

If you need photography for your Our Lady of Victory Chapel wedding, contact me soon to discuss how we could work together!

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

Backyard Wedding Photography Hudson WI | Niki + Robert

By Joanna Carina

Back Yard Wedding Photography

We’ve had nothing but wacky weather this year. Freezing cold winter with piles of snow that went on all the way through April, then more cold throughout May, and it finally seemed to be warming up in June. However it was raining almost every day. We were hopeful that Niki + Rabert’s wedding would be spared any of the chaos, because they had planned a backyard ceremony at Robert’s family home in Hudson, WI. Unfortunately we got a little nip of the rain even then. Ironically, the rain only came as the ceremony was ending, and then stayed throughout their portrait time. Luckily, there were a lot of trees in the yard to shield us. Also luckily I brought lots of umbrellas! And it is true, it is good luck to get rain on your wedding day. More power to you, Niki + Robert!

Minneapolis Wedding Photography

Niki + Robert were married in Niki’s parent’s backyard in front of about 100 of their family and friends. I was lucky enough to be their wedding photographer. They even had their sweet little 8-month old son dressed in an adorable little matching onesie “suit” with argyle leggings and tweed hat. The backyard was a beautiful location for photos, with a lot of trees and even a lovely garden pond.

The sun did finally make its appearance right in the middle of dinner, so we had a chance to sneak in some more portraits before everyone was off to party the night away. Congratulations Niki + Robert!

Mendakota Country Club Wedding Photography | Bobby + Susan

By Joanna Carina

Mendakota Country Club Wedding Photography

They met half a world away while stationed in Afghanistan. He is a dentist and she is a doctor. When they returned to the States, Bobby went home to Minnesota and Susan went to Washington DC to finish out her service. They maintained a long-distance relationship for several years, but once Susan’s service time was ending, they decided to get married and settle down in Minnesota.

Church of St Joseph Wedding Photography

Bobby + Susie worked with me for their Church of St Joseph and Mendakota Country Club wedding photos. Their guests hailed from all over the country, including some from Susan’s original home of Delaware. They also had many military friends, as well as guests from around the world. Susan’s father even found the beautiful saris that the bridesmaids wore on his frequent visits to India. And Susan wore beautiful Indian henna art on her hands.