Winter Senior Guy Session Como Park St Paul | William

Senior Guy Portraits

For senior boy photography in St Paul, MN, this session is a perfect example of how powerful and personalized senior portraits for guys can be. As a St Paul senior photographer, I specialize in creating senior photos for boys that feel authentic, confident, and true to who they are at this milestone moment. Whether showcasing athletic achievements, personal style, or a laid-back personality, senior pictures for guys should go far beyond basic yearbook photos.

Photo Studio Senior Portraits

William wanted to start his photoshoot at Como Park in a beautiful snowy landscape. The day was chilly but we worked quickly and had a number of great portraits in no time at all. Afterward we headed to my St Paul photo studio to capture a few studio photos of him too. William was happy and easy-going and even seemed to have fun!

Once William’s portrait session was finished, he and his family reviewed the “best-of-the-best” photos with me in my St Paul photo studio to choose their favorite photos and artwork. They chose a beautiful box of Graphistudio fine art prints to cherish William’s senior portraits forever.

Thank You!

Thank you, William and family, for working with me for your senior portraits. I had so much fun working with you, and I am thrilled that you love your photos! And William, best of luck with your future endeavors!

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

Make sure to take a look at some of the other senior guys I have photographed too, including more Vandalia Tower studio senior photos, baseball player senior photos, Como Park senior photos, Hidden Falls senior pictures, a college graduate photoshoot, trans senior boy photoshoot, senior soccer session, a Vandalia Tower senior session, garden senior portraits, a Mill Ruins Park senior portrait session, Como Park senior photos, and Hidden Falls Park senior photos.

Proposal Photography Saint Paul MN | Jack + Natalie

By Joanna Carina

Proposal Photography Como Park

If you’re interested in proposal photography in St Paul MN, there is no setting more romantic and iconic than the breathtaking Como Park Conservatory. With its lush gardens, historic glass dome, and year-round natural beauty, the Marjorie McNeely Conservatory creates the perfect backdrop for surprise proposal photography that feels timeless, elegant, and personal. As a St Paul MN proposal photographer, I specialize in discreetly capturing the exact moment you ask the most important question of your life—preserving authentic reactions, joyful tears, and the first moments of your engagement in stunning, heirloom-worthy photographs you will treasure forever.

Jack hired me to photograph his proposal to Natalie at St Paul’s Como Conservatory. After we held a few phone discussions and made plans, Jack brought Natalie to the Conservatory’s Sunken Garden on a sunny autumn afternoon, where I was hiding and waiting to photograph. I captured photos of Jack’s proposal and their celebration before Natalie even knew I was there. We then spent some time photographing them in the gorgeous Sunken Garden and the stunning Palm Dome before heading outdoors for a few last minute photos of them outside the Conservatory building. They headed out for a celebratory dinner afterward.

Thank You!

Jack + Natalie, thank you so much for working with me for your beautiful Marjorie McNeely Conservatory Sunken Garden proposal! I had so much fun working with you, and I wish you the best in your new life together!

If you would love to capture your own Como Conservatory proposal photography, contact me soon!

BONUS: Be sure to check out some other proposals I photographed at Como Park too, including an autumn Marjorie McNeely Conservatory proposal, Como Sunken Garden proposal, a spring Como proposal, a winter Como Park proposal, another spring Como Park proposal, and another autumn Conservatory proposal.

Como Park Senior Photos St Paul MN | Emma

By Joanna Carina

Saint Paul MN Senior Pictures

If you are searching for senior photographers in St. Paul, you deserve an experience that goes far beyond ordinary yearbook photos. Senior portraits should capture personality, confidence, and the excitement of this once-in-a-lifetime milestone. As a luxury senior photographer serving St Paul MN and the greater Twin Cities area, I specialize in creating customized, magazine-worthy senior photos that reflect each student’s unique style and story. From iconic Saint Paul locations to curated wardrobe guidance and professional lighting, every session is designed to deliver stunning senior portraits that families will treasure for generations.

MN Senior Photographer

I worked with Emma on a gorgeous early autumn afternoon at Como Park, one of my favorite photo locations. Once we were finished with the portrait session, Emma and her family visited my St Paul studio to see the “best-of-the-best” photos from her session. Her grandmother was in tears at how much she loved her photos! They chose their favorites and purchased a handful of beautiful GraphiStudio heirloom fine art prints to cherish Emma’s photos forever.

Thank You!

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

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

Make sure to take a look at some other senior portrait sessions I have photographed too, including more Como senior photos, Saint Croix Boom Site senior pictures, other Hidden Falls Park senior portraits, Long Lake Regional Park senior photos, best friends senior pictures, Willow River Falls senior photos, Stillwater senior portraits, Como Park senior session, Guthrie Theater senior photos, Mill Ruins Park senior pictures, Maple Grove Arboretum senior photos, Cathedral Hill senior portraits, Lyndale Peace Park senior pictures, Silver Lake senior pics, Father Hennepin Bluffs Park senior portraits, North Loop senior session, Cathedral Hill senior photos, Loring Park senior session, Long Lake Regional Park senior pictures, Loring Park senior photos, Stone Arch Bridge senior pictures, and Mill City Museum senior photos.

Minnesota State Capitol Wedding Photos | Bill + Morgan

By Joanna Carina

MN State Capitol Rotunda Wedding Photos

Photographing a wedding in the iconic rotunda of the Minnesota State Capitol is an extraordinary experience for any couple seeking timeless elegance and architectural grandeur. Located in the heart of Saint Paul, this historic landmark features soaring marble columns, a breathtaking domed ceiling, and luminous natural light that creates a romantic, ethereal atmosphere for wedding ceremonies and portraits.

Bill and Morgan were so excited to be married at the MN Capitol. After their preparation for their big day, we met up at the Como Park Lily Pond for their first look and couple portraits. Once their portraits were finished, it was on to the main event!

The Capitol’s rotunda offered a stunning backdrop for their wedding ceremony, with its sweeping staircases and symmetrical lines that turned their ceremony into a work of art. After their big kiss, we captured group photos with family and friends, and a few more photos of the two of them upstairs in the capitol before heading outside and capturing them walking away from the spectacular venue.

French Meadow Reception

Following their beautiful wedding ceremony, Bill + Morgan headed to the French Meadow Cafe Nord Tasting Room and Patio for their reception dinner with close family and friends. It was such a beautiful day!

Thank You!

Bill + Morgan, thank you so much for working with me as your wedding photographer! I had so much fun working with you both, and I’m so happy for you as you begin your new lives together.

If you are considering a MN State Capitol wedding, contact me soon!

BONUS 1: Take a look at Bill + Morgan’s beautiful Como Park engagement photos too, featuring their sweet pup Newton!

Engagement Photographer St Paul MN | Bill + Morgan

By Joanna Carina

Como Park Dog Engagement Photography

Bill + Morgan hired me to photograph their autumn wedding day ceremony and reception. They also decided to include an engagement session as they were hoping in particular to include their sweet pup Newton in some portraits since he would be unable to attend their big day, and he is an important member of the family! So we decided to capture photos of them at Como Park and include little Newton in the fun.

We met up for an engagement session at Como on a beautiful summer afternoon, and Newton was such a champ! He loved being included as they took him on a walk in a new park, and then he hung out patiently and watched his humans get photos taken of themselves together too. We captured their portraits at the Lily Pond area as well as the Hamm Memorial Waterfall near the Como Lakeside Pavilion by Como Lake. The session flew by and we were done before we knew it. I sent a gallery shortly afterward with a number of beautiful photos of Bill + Morgan, as well as portraits including Newton, to cherish forever!

Thank You!

Bill + Morgan, thank you so much for working with me for your beautiful engagement portraits! I had so much fun working with you, and I wish you the best in your new life together!

If you would like to work with me for your own engagement photography, contact me soon!

BONUS: Be sure to check out some other engagement sessions I photographed too, including a winter Como Park Conservatory engagement session, spring Como Park engagement photos, summer Como Park engagement photos, another summer Como Park engagement session, and even MN Landscape Arboretum winter lights engagement photos!

BONUS 2: Watch this space for Bill + Morgan’s wedding day blog, coming soon!

Como Enchanted Garden Wedding Photos | Emily + Ryan

By Joanna Carina

Como Park Enchanted Garden Wedding Photos

For couples who dream of a wedding day immersed in greenery, warmth, and natural beauty, Como Park Conservatory offers some of the most breathtaking garden venues in the Minneapolis–St. Paul area. Emily + Ryan’s wedding, set between the Enchanted Garden and the Bullard Rainforest Auditorium, was a perfect blend of beauty and timeless elegance.

As a Minneapolis–St. Paul wedding photographer, I love photographing celebrations at Como Park because every space feels alive. It’s a setting that allows couples to be fully present while creating photos that feel cinematic, organic, and meaningful.

Emily + Ryan began their big day with preparations at a nearby hotel. Afterward, we held their first look and couple portraits, wedding party and family portraits. Once complete, it was on to their spectacular wedding ceremony in the Enchanted Garden.

Como Bullard Rainforest Auditorium Reception

Following their stunning Enchanted Garden wedding ceremony, we headed upstairs to the Bullard Rainforest Auditorium for their reception. Cocktail hour was followed by dinner and toasts, and then their first dance. It was such a beautiful day!

Thank You!

Emily + Ryan, thank you so much for working with me as your wedding photographer! I had so much fun working with you both, and I’m so happy for you as you begin your new lives together.

If you are considering a Como Park Enchanted Garden wedding, contact me soon!

VENDORS
Venue: Como Park Enchanted Garden (wedding), Bullard Rainforest Auditorium (reception)
Bridal Wardrobe: The Wedding Shoppe
Groom + Groomsment Attire: Indochine, Men’s Wearhouse; The Wedding Shoppe (accessories)
Wedding Rings: Shane Co
Officiant: Unions by Anj
Florist: Tara McCarthy
Catering: Lancer Catering
Wedding Cake + Desserts: Buttercream, Taste of Scandinavia
Musicians: Birchwood String Quartet
DJ: Instant Request
Invitations: The Knot

Extended Family Group Photos Como Park | McKay Family

By Joanna Carina

Family Photographer St Paul MN

Kathy contacted me one day looking for a photographer to capture her extended family. We talked through her ideas and decided on a photoshoot at Como Park. The shoot included her and her husband, their two adult children and their spouses, as well as their three grandchildren. They had not had family photos done in quite a few years and were excited to update their photos and fill their home with portraits.

Extended Family Photography

We met up at Como Park for the photoshoot on a beautiful summer morning. The weather was perfect – sunny and warm and the kiddos were cracking jokes and hamming it up. I captured photos of the whole extended family together, as well as other various groupings of each individual family as well as the kids with their grandparents. They all had fun and were amazed at how quickly the entire process occurred.

After their session, several of them visited my nearby photo studio to choose their favorite photos and then select their favorite artwork. They loved their pictures! They ended up with a gorgeous heirloom Print Box filled with their favorite fine art prints from the session.

Thank You!

Thank you, McKay family, for working with me for your extended family photography. I had so much fun working with you, and I am thrilled that you love your photographs!

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

BONUS: Make sure to take a look at other extended family sessions I have photographed too, including studio extended family photos, Como Park extended family photos, another Como extended family session, an Apple Valley extended family photoshoot, Centennial Lakes extended family photoshoot, another studio extended family portrait session, and a Hmong extended family traditional dress portrait session.

Como Conservatory Ordway Garden Wedding Photos | Jessica + Matt

By Joanna Carina

Como Park Sunken Garden Wedding Photos

For couples planning a Minneapolis or Saint Paul wedding, Como Park Conservatory offers an ideal balance of accessibility and grandeur. Whether you’re hosting an intimate gathering or a larger celebration, the venue’s historic charm and natural elegance create a meaningful setting for beginning your marriage.

As a full-service Minneapolis–St. Paul wedding photographer, my approach goes beyond simply documenting the day. From timeline guidance to portrait planning and heirloom artwork design, I ensure your wedding photography experience feels calm, intentional, and beautifully guided—so you can focus on what matters most.

Jessica + Matt held their beautiful wedding day at Como Conservatory’s Sunken Garden and Ordway Garden. Every facet of their day was absolutely spectacular!

Como Ordway Garden Reception

Jessica + Matt began the day with preparations at the Four Seasons Hotel in Minneapolis. They held their first look right by the Frog Pond in front of the Como Park Conservatory. We just had enough time to capture some portraits of them followed by wedding party photos when the rain began. We finished just in the nick of time!

Once their ceremony, family photos and remaining couple photos were complete, we headed over to the Ordway Garden for their reception. They had a cocktail hour followed by dinner, and then their first dance as well as fun games for everyone to enjoy. It was such a beautiful day!

Thank You!

Jessica + Matt, thank you so much for working with me as your wedding photographer! I had so much fun working with you both, and I’m so happy for you as you begin your new lives together.

If you are considering a Como Park Conservatory wedding, contact me soon!

VENDORS
Wedding Venue: Como Park Conservatory Sunken Garden
Reception Venue: Como Park Conservatory Covered Porch
Wedding Prep Venue: Four Seasons Hotel Minneapolis
Wedding Dress: Allure Bridals / Bella Bridal Boutique
Bridesmaids Dresses: Azazie
Groom/Groomsmen Attire: Millbern Clothing
Hair/Makeup: Design Affair Salon Studios
Wedding Rings: Continental Diamond / Susan Freda Studios
Florist: Sadie’s Couture Floral
Catering: Lancer
Wedding Cake: Buttercream
Videography: Redmond Digital Media
Musicians: Lake String Quartet

Como Park Senior Graduate Photos | Kaelyn

By Joanna Carina

Saint Paul MN High School Senior Photos

Kaelyn’s mom contacted me one afternoon about senior portraits for her daughter. We discussed Kaelyn as well as thoughts about her senior photos. Como Park was the perfect choice, and once we settled on the best date, we were thrilled to find the plants and trees were beginning to bud and bloom for her session.

Como Park in Saint Paul is one of the best outdoor locations for high school senior photos. With its wide-open green spaces, winding walking paths, tall trees, and peaceful lake views, it offers a gorgeous variety of natural settings that make every portrait feel relaxed and genuine. The mix of grassy fields, shaded wooded areas, flowering plants and trees as well as scenic water backdrops creates a perfect environment to highlight each person’s personality and style.

Como Park Senior Photographer

Once we were finished with the portrait session, Kaelyn and her mom visited my Saint Paul studio to see the “best-of-the-best” photos from her session. They chose their favorite photos and then settled on a set of beautiful heirloom fine art prints to cherish Kaelyn’s photos forever.

Thank You!

Thank you, Kaelyn + family, for choosing to work with me for your senior photography. I had so much fun working with you, and I am so happy that you love your photographs. And Kaelyn, best of luck with your future endeavors!

Make sure to take a look at some other senior portrait sessions I have photographed too, including Stillwater Cave senior photos, Saint Croix Boom Site senior pictures, additional Como Park senior photography, Stillwater senior pictures, best friends senior photos, Minnehaha Falls waterfall senior photos, Hidden Falls senior pictures, more Hidden Falls Park senior portraits, Long Lake Regional Park senior photos, best friends senior pictures, Willow River Falls senior photos, Stillwater senior portraits, Como Park senior session, Guthrie Theater senior photos, Mill Ruins Park senior pictures, Maple Grove Arboretum senior photos, Cathedral Hill senior portraits, Lyndale Peace Park senior pictures, Silver Lake senior pics, Father Hennepin Bluffs Park senior portraits, North Loop senior session, Cathedral Hill senior photos, Loring Park senior session, Long Lake Regional Park senior pictures, Loring Park senior photos, Stone Arch Bridge senior pictures, and Mill City Museum senior photos.

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

LGBTQ Wedding Como Conservatory | Steve + Manuel

By Joanna Carina

Saint Paul Gay Wedding Photography

Tucked inside the lush, historic Como Park Conservatory in St. Paul, MN, the Sunken Garden offered a breathtaking backdrop for this intimate LGBTQ+ wedding ceremony. Surrounded by vibrant seasonal blooms, Steve + Manuel exchanged heartfelt vows beneath the soaring glass dome, with the sweet sounds of a violin quartet setting a serene, romantic tone.

The Como Conservatory is one of Minnesota’s most beloved gay-friendly wedding venues, and the Sunken Garden provides an elegant, nature-filled escape that’s ideal for a small, meaningful celebration. Steve + Manuel’s wedding embraced simplicity, love, and authenticity—proof that unforgettable moments don’t need a large guest list to be deeply powerful.

Sunken Garden Wedding Photographer

Every detail, from the Steve + Manuel’s attire to their hand-written vows shared during the ceremony, reflected their unique love story. As natural light flooded the greenhouse, it highlighted the joy in their eyes and the stunning array of florals surrounding them.

Thank You!

Steve + Manuel, thank you so much for working with me for your wedding photography! I had so much fun working with you both, and I’m so happy for you as you begin your new lives together.

If you are considering a Como Conservatory wedding, contact me soon!