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Sunken Garden Covered Porch Wedding Photos | Kaitlan + Tristan

Como Park Sunken Garden Wedding Photos

Kaitlan + Tristan were big Harry Potter fans. While they didn’t want a “theme” wedding, they still wanted to include touches of the Harry Potter universe in their big day. Everything went off without a hitch, and they had a spectacular wedding day!

We began with wedding preparation at a nearby hotel. They even brought their sweet kitties to the hotel with them, and were excited to have the cats dressed in Harry Potter house sweaters while they held their “cat first look” photos inside the hotel. Once they were ready, it was on to Como Park.

Kaitlan + Tristan’s first look was held in the Como Park Exedra. We followed up with couple portraits around the Frog Pond. Afterward, they had wedding party and family photos before it was on to the big event! They spoke their vows in front of their closest family and friends, and then it was on to the reception right over in the Como Covered Porch.

Como Covered Porch Reception

Kaitlan + Tristan had so much fun at their reception. The event began with cocktail hour, and then followed with a buffet dinner. After the toasts were given, they held their first dance, and then everyone danced their way into the night.

Thank You!

Kaitlan + Tristan, thank you so much for working with me as your Minneapolis 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 wedding, contact me soon!

VENDORS
Wedding Venue: Como Park Sunken Garden
Reception Venue: Como Park Covered Porch
Wedding Dress: Essence of Australia
Hair/Makeup: Gypsy Hair Guru
Groom Attire: Men’s Wearhouse
Catering: Lancer
Wedding Cake: Buttercream

Minnesota Family Photographer | Otos Family

By Joanna Carina

MN Family Photography

After I worked with the Otos family for their daughter’s senior photos, they decided they wanted to capture family photos as well since they did not have any recent photos of them to cherish. We decided to work together at Como Park on a beautiful autumn afternoon.

Como Park Family Photographer

The day arrived and the whole family was so excited. They all were smiles and laughs and had so much fun. They were cracking jokes and everyone was on the verge of being silly. We even captured photos of them together in their sunglasses, fitting along with their hilarious sense of humor.

After their session, the Otos family visited my St Paul photo studio to review the “best-of-the-best” photos. They narrowed down to their favorite photos from their session, both the four of them together as well as a few of the kids together. We created two beautiful wall art collections to adorn their walls.

Thank You!

Thank you, Otos family, for working with me as your family portrait photographer. I had so much fun working with you, and I am thrilled that you love your wall art!

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

BONUS: Be sure to check out some other family portrait sessions I’ve photographed too, including a Hidden Falls family photoshoot, other Como Park St Paul family photography, more Como Park Twin Cities family photos, even more Como Park MN family photos, additional Minnesota family portraits, more Minneapolis family photography, a blended family portrait session, other Como Park family photos, another Como Park outdoor family photoshoot, a Minneapolis family picture session, a studio family photoshoot, another studio family picture session, a mother-son portrait session, a family with teens photoshoot, a family and toddler session, another studio family session, an LGBTQ family photoshoot, a MN Landscape Arboretum family photoshoot, and a studio mother-daughter session.

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Senior Boy Photographer Minneapolis MN | Brody

By Joanna Carina

MN Senior Boy Photography

I worked with Brody on a beautiful autumn day to capture his senior photos. He wasn’t quite sure what type of location he wanted, but he loved the idea of Como Lake with the waterfall nearby too. I was excited to work with him as his Minneapolis Senior Photographer!

Senior Portrait Session

The day arrived with perfectly sunny skies and temps. We met up in the afternoon and photographed around Como Lake, as well as the Hamm Memorial Waterfall, to capture some amazing portraits. Brody seemed very calm and relaxed the whole time, and seemed to enjoy his photoshoot!

After Brody’s portrait session, he and his mom reviewed the “best-of-the-best” photos with me in my St Paul photo studio to choose their favorite photos and artwork. They narrowed down to their absolute favorites photos, and then chose a collection of beautiful matted fine art prints to enjoy.

Thank You!

Thank you, Brody 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 Brody, best of luck with your future endeavors too!

Make sure to take a look at some of the other senior guy portraits I have photographed too, including 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.

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

Como Exedra Wedding Photographer | Adrienne + Lyle

By Joanna Carina

Como Park Exedra Wedding Photographer

Adrienne + Lyle had a gorgeous wedding ceremony at Como Park. With their smaller group size, they fit perfectly on the Como Park Exedra, right above the Frog Pond in front of the Conservatory. The September weather could not have been more perfect!

They started their big event with their first look, followed by couple portraits around the Frog Pond. Once these were over, it was on to get ready for the big event! Once all the guests had arrived, they held their wedding ceremony under the warm autumn sun. There was laughter and tears, and even a sweet song was sung by Lyle’s niece. After the big event, we had some time for family photos, and then Adrienne + Lyle headed off to the reception in Lyle’s restored classic car.

Porter Creek Hardwood Grill Reception

The reception was held in the patio of the Porter Creek Hardwood Grill in Eden Prairie. They had an amazing dinner, followed by toasts, games and cake cutting. They had a wonderful day!

Thank You!

Adrienne + Lyle, 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 Park Exedra wedding, contact me soon!

VENDORS
Wedding Venue: Como Park Exedra
Reception Venue: Porter Creek Hardwood Grill
Wedding Dress: Brides of France
Hair/Makeup: Smokeshow Studios
Wedding Rings: Knox Jewelers
Officiant: Tom Armstrong
Wedding Cake/Desserts: Nadia Cakes
Videography: Natural Media

Como Japanese Garden Wedding Photos | Jennie + William

By Joanna Carina

Japanese Garden Wedding Photographer

Jennie was a former wedding planner, so she had a spectacular day planned for her beautiful autumn wedding with William. To honor William’s Asian heritage, they planned to be married at the gorgeous Como Park Japanese Garden. Following their big event, they were celebrating with a gorgeous dinner at the Garden Room in Eden Prairie, and celebrations including a Lion Dance with drummers, as well as an amazing Asian food spread and late night snacks, and then followed with casino games and dancing. So much fun!

Japanese Garden Como Park

Como Park’s Japanese Garden was a stunning setting for their beautiful wedding ceremony. They had a celebratory brunch immediately after their ceremony, and then headed over to the Garden Room for the big reception.

Garden Room Wedding Reception

The evening started with a cocktail hour, followed by an amazing Asian dinner, and then toasts. Jennie, William and their wedding party changed into more Western attire, and then began the celebration with their first dance and cake cutting. Afterward, they unveiled casino night, with tables and dealers scattered around the room, and partied their way into the night.

Thank You!

Jennie + William, 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 Park Japanese Garden wedding, contact me soon!

VENDORS
Wedding Venue: Como Park Japanese Garden
Reception Venue: The Garden Room
Wedding Dress: Custom-made by bride
Wedding Flowers: Designed by bride
Catering: Friends
Casino Tables + Dealers: Las Vegas Tonight
Grazing Table: Vittles Catering
Videography: Love River Films

Senior Pictures St Paul MN | Sofia

By Joanna Carina

Saint Paul Senior Pictures

Sofia was a little nervous about her senior photos – I told her I totally understood. It can feel very strange being in front of a camera! I explained that I would help her along with posing and directing, and that seemed to make all the difference. Her nerves were calmed and she had tons of fun, and we captured some amazing portraits together! I was so happy to be able to help as her Minneapolis senior photographer.

Como Park Senior Photographer

Once we were finished with the portrait session, Sofia and her mom visited my St Paul studio to see the “best-of-the-best” photos from her session. They chose their favorites and then settled on a beautiful custom-designed heirloom Print Box filled with fine art prints to cherish Sofia’s photos forever.

Thank You!

Thank you, Sofia + 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 Sofia, best of luck with your future endeavors!

Make sure to take a look at some other senior portrait sessions I have photographed too, including other 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!

Twin Cities Senior Photographer | Mackenzie

By Joanna Carina

Minneapolis Senior Pictures

Mackenzie was excited for her senior photos. She knew she wanted gorgeous manicured gardens in her photos, and I proposed Como Park. She loved the idea! I was so exited to work with her as her Minneapolis senior picture photographer!

Como Park Senior Photographer

We started with a few photos of Mackenzie and her sweet pup. Once we finished photos with him, we moved on to just Mackenzie alone. She had a few different outfits she wanted to capture, and we worked all around the Frog Pond and Lily Pond area. We had so much fun!

Once we were finished with the portrait session, Mackenzie and her mom visited my St Paul studio to see the “best-of-the-best” photos from her session. They chose their favorites and then settled on a beautiful custom-designed heirloom Graphistudio photo album to cherish Mackenzie’s photos forever.

Thank You!

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

Make sure to take a look at some other senior portrait sessions I have photographed too, including more Como Park senior photos, Stillwater Boom Site senior photos, a best friends senior session, 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!

Family Photographers Minneapolis | Dowdal Family

By Joanna Carina

MN Family Photographer

Catherine and Matthew wanted to fill their home with the life and love of family portrait artwork. They had seen some of my options online and they loved them! They wanted to capture the kiddos at this stage of life before they grew and the memories faded. They were hoping for a large centerpiece in their living room, over the sofa.

Como Park Family Photography

The day arrived and the whole family was so excited. The kiddos brought along their favorite stuffies for some portraits too. They all were smiles and laughs and had so much fun, especially when we had the kiddos playing together, chasing each other around and even spinning in circles together. The kiddos were also excited to catch some portraits with their favorite stuffies too.

After their session, the Dowdals visited my St Paul photo studio to review the “best-of-the-best” photos. They narrowed down to their favorite photos from their session, both the four of them together as well as a few of the kiddos together and with their stuffies. We created a beautiful wall art collection to adorn their walls, as well as a few extra prints for frames of the kids.

Thank You!

Thank you, Dowdal family, for working with me as your family portrait photographer. I had so much fun working with you, and I am thrilled that you love your wall art and prints!

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

BONUS: Be sure to check out some other family portrait sessions I’ve photographed too, including more Como Park Twin Cities family photos, even more Como Park MN family photos, additional Minnesota family portraits, more Minneapolis family photography, a blended family portrait session, other Como Park family photos, a Como Park family session, a Minneapolis family picture session, a Minneapolis studio family photoshoot, another studio family picture session, a mother-son portrait session, a family with teens photoshoot, a family and toddler session, another studio family session, an LGBTQ family photoshoot, a MN Landscape Arboretum family photoshoot, and a studio mother-daughter session.

Family Photographers MN | Baker Family

By Joanna Carina

MN Family Photography

The Baker family contacted me one spring day – they were hoping to capture photos of their family and create some beautiful heirloom wall artwork for their home. Their kiddos were 7 and 5 and they had not had professional photos taken before. We talked through ideas, and even talked about capturing the kiddos with their favorite stuffies to hold on to these precious memories forever. We talked through locations and options and settled on a photoshoot in early summer at Como Park. I couldn’t wait!

Como Park Family Photos

The day arrived and the whole family was so excited. The two kiddos brought along their lovies for some portraits too – Bunny Buns and Mommy Puppy. They all were smiles and laughs and had so much fun, even the kiddos were excited for their favorite stuffies to have some photographic attention!

After their session, the Bakers visited my St Paul photo studio to review the “best-of-the-best” photos. They narrowed down to their favorite photos from their session, both the four of them together as well as a few of the kiddos together and with their stuffies. We created a beautiful triptych to adorn their walls, as well as a few extra prints for frames of the kids with their stuffies.

Thank You!

Thank you, Baker Family, for working with me as your family portrait photographer. I had so much fun working with you, and I am thrilled that you love your wall art and prints!

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

BONUS: Be sure to check out some other family portrait sessions I’ve photographed too, including other Como Park St Paul family photography, more Como Park MN family photos, additional Minnesota family portraits, more Minneapolis family photography, a blended family portrait session, other Como Park family photos, a Como Park family session, a Minneapolis family picture session, a Minneapolis studio family photoshoot, another studio family picture session, a mother-son portrait session, a family with teens photoshoot, a family and toddler session, another studio family session, an LGBTQ family photoshoot, a MN Landscape Arboretum family photoshoot, and a studio mother-daughter session.

Sunken Garden Como Park Wedding Photos | Sam + James

By Joanna Carina

Sunken Garden Wedding Photographer

I worked with James + Sam to capture their beautiful wedding day at the Como Park Conservatory Sunken Garden in St Paul MN. (We had worked together last year for their engagement photography too, so be sure to check out their engagement photos too!)

Sunken Garden Como Park

James + Sam’s wedding was so gorgeous (as is the case with every wedding at the Conservatory!) We began their big day by capturing their first look photos at their house in W St Paul. After the fun, we headed over to Como Park for some couple photos before the big event.

They spoke their vows as the sun was lowering and dusk was setting in. After hugs and family photos, we finished their event with more couple photos in the beautiful Sunken Garden. Once we were finished, they headed off to their reception dinner with family and friends.

Thank You!

James + Sam, 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 Park Sunken Garden wedding, contact me soon!