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Senior Photography Como Park | Gray

Como Park Senior Photos

I had the chance to work with Gray for a senior portrait session at Como Park – one of my favorite places! The day arrived with beautiful sun and clear skies, although a bit chilly since it was early spring. Luckily, Como Park looks amazing at any time of year, so we had plenty of great spots to capture amazing photos. Gray’s aunt Stephanie was a great helper holding lights and getting some great laughs out of Gray at the perfect times. We even had a beautiful sunset to cap off Gray’s awesome portrait session.

Minneapolis Senior Photos

Once we were finished, I invited Gray’s family out to my St Paul studio to show them the final “best-of-the-best” photos from Gray’s day. We chose through their favorites and found some awesome choices. They settled on an heirloom box of matted fine art prints – with some prints to keep and some to gift to family – to treasure forever. I cannot wait to see them in person when they arrive from Graphistudio in Italy.

Thank You!

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

Make sure to take a look at some other senior portrait sessions I have photographed too, including Hidden Falls Regional Park senior photos, other Hidden Falls Park senior portraits, Long Lake Regional Park senior photos, best friends senior pictures, Willow River Falls senior photos, Stillwater senior portraits, 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.

Como Sunken Garden Proposal Photography | Sam + Robyn

By Joanna Carina

Como Park Conservatory Proposal Photography

I received a call one afternoon from Sam. He lived in North Carolina, and he and his girlfriend Robyn were planning to travel to Minnesota in December to visit with Sam’s extended family. While on their trip, he planned to propose to Robyn, and he loved the Como Conservatory Sunken Garden venue. I was so excited to work with them!

Sam decided to bring Robyn to the Conservatory before they headed out to dinner in Minneapolis. I was there early, and when they arrived, I pretended to be a random person photographing flowers. Sam walked Robyn to the end of the Sunken Garden and proposed at the top of the landing. Robyn was shocked! She stood with mouth agape for quite awhile, then reached over and gave Sam a big kiss! They were so adorable! They finally turned toward me and I yelled out “surprise!” and we all had a good laugh. We then had extra time afterward for more photos of them inside the Sunken Garden, and then headed outdoors for some photos along the grounds of Como Park before they headed off to their celebratory dinner.

Thank You!

Sam + Robyn, thank you so much for working with me for your beautiful proposal photography! 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 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 Como Conservatory proposal, a spring Como proposal, a summer Como Park proposal, another spring Como Park proposal, and an autumn Conservatory proposal.

Saint Paul Cathedral Wedding Photography | Angela + Ryland

By Joanna Carina

Cathedral of Saint Paul Wedding Photography

Angela + Ryland had a beautiful early September Cathedral of Saint Paul wedding. That should stop you in your tracks right there, because this is one of the most stunning, jaw-dropping churches in the state! I could get lost inside photographing its splendor.

Their big day dawned absolutely perfect. They both prepped at different hotels so they would not accidentally run into each other before the big event. We met up on the front steps of the Cathedral itself to have their first look. They were so excited to see each other! And they appreciated their venue as well, and wanted their first look, as well as a giant post-ceremony guest photo, on the impressive front steps right below the amazing architecture.

Como Lakeside Pavilion Reception

After their ceremony and altar photos, we headed over to Como Park’s Lakeside Pavilion for Angela + Ryland’s reception. We started with photos outside near the beautiful waterfall and greenery. The reception room itself was set for dinner and dancing, and Angela had custom-painted all of the Norwegian decor featured throughout, including the table numbers and signage, as well as the traditional Norwegian kransekake gift box featured on the cake table. They were amazing! After dinner and toasts, Angela + Ryland had their first dance, and then danced the night away with their family and friends.

Thank You!

Angela + Ryland, thank you so much for working with me for your beautiful 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 Cathedral of Saint Paul or Como Lakeside Pavillion wedding, contact me soon!

BONUS: Be sure to check out Angela + Ryland’s Como Park engagement photography too!

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

VENDORS:
Wedding Venue: Cathedral of Saint Paul
Reception Venue: Como Lakeside Pavilion
Wedding Rings: RF Moeller
Wedding Planner: Bride Support
Florist: Janrich Floral
Catering: Lancer Catering
Wedding Cake: Buttercream
DJ: Midwest Sound

North Garden Elopement Photography | Catheryn + Ezekiel

By Joanna Carina

Como Park Conservatory Proposal Photography

Catheryn + Ezekiel were engaged and had been planning to have an outdoor backyard wedding during the Covid pandemic. They waited and watched to see how to pandemic would unfold. Finally they decided they were just too nervous to have a wedding with a number of traveling friends and relatives risking illness. So they decided to elope! They chose to work with Leslie of Charmed Petites Wedding to arrange the elopement as well as be their officiant. They chose Como Park due to its small size, the gorgeous venue, and their love of plants. (Ezekiel’s grandfather had owned a garden store – how cool is that?)

Catheryn + Ezekiel arrived at Como Park in a limousine one autumn afternoon. We headed indoors to the Como Conservatory North Garden for their ceremony. They first started by live-streaming their closest relatives so they could attend without being there in-person or needing to travel. Their ceremony was short and sweet, and they were married! Afterward, we captured more photos in the North Garden, especially near the Allspice plant as an homage to Ezekiel’s grandfather. We also had a little extra time for photos outside to capture the beautiful building before they headed off to their Davidson Hotel weekend celebration.

Thank You!

Catheryn + Ezekiel, thank you so much for working with me for your beautiful elopement photography! 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 Como Conservatory wedding or elopement photography, contact me soon!

Sunken Garden Como Park Proposal Photography | Khoi + Linh

By Joanna Carina

Como Park Conservatory Proposal Photography

I received a call one afternoon from Khoi. He lived in Florida, and he and his girlfriend Linh were planning to travel to Minnesota in October. While on their trip, he planned to propose to Linh, and he loved the look of a Como Conservatory proposal that he found online. I was so excited to work with them!

Khoi wanted everything to remain absolutely secret until the big moment. So he brought Linh there one afternoon while they were sight-seeing around the area a few days before their friend’s wedding. I even pretended to be just a random person photographing flowers until he walked her to the end of the Sunken Garden and proposed at the top of the landing. She was so surprised! She took a moment with mouth open in shock, then nodded her head furiously in a “YES!” It was so wonderful! Linh even wiped away tears of joy as Khoi led her back down the path and I introduced myself to her, and his whole plan was revealed. We then had extra time afterward for more photos of them inside the Sunken Garden, and then headed outdoors for some photos along the grounds of Como Park before they headed off to a celebratory dinner.

Thank You!

Khoi + Linh, thank you so much for working with me for your beautiful proposal photography! 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 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 Como Conservatory proposal, a spring Como proposal, a summer Como Park proposal, a winter Como Park proposal, and another spring Como Park proposal.

Como Park Conservatory Wedding Photography | Ashley + Tom

By Joanna Carina

Como Park Sunken Garden Wedding Photography

Ashley + Tom chose to work with me for their beautiful wedding day at one of my favorite venues – the Sunken Garden in St Paul’s Como Conservatory. (I love it so much, I got married there myself!)

Their day arrived with a bit of morning rain. It luckily halted right around the time we arrived at Como Park after their preparation at a nearby hotel. We started out with photos of Ashley + Tom’s first look, followed by portraits with family and wedding party. Then their gorgeous ceremony was held inside the Sunken Garden. Their son Rhyatt was so adorable and really hammed it up during their big event!

Como Ordway Garden Wedding Reception

After their ceremony, we captured a few photos of them inside the Sunken Garden before heading off to the Ordway Garden for their reception. They started with a cocktail hour, followed by dinner and toasts. Once their dinner was finished, they cut their (homemade) chocolate cake and then it was off to dancing, and even a rousing version of the shoe game! They had a blast and danced away into the night.

Thank You!

Ashley + Tom, thank you so much for working with me for your beautiful wedding photography! I had so much fun on your big day. I wish you a lifetime of happiness!

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

Be sure to check out Ashley + Tom’s slideshow too!

VENDORS
Wedding Venue: Como Conservatory Sunken Garden
Reception Venue: Como Conservatory Ordway Garden
Wedding Dress: David’s Bridal
Bridesmaids Dresses: David’s Bridal
Wedding Rings: Elmquist Jewelers
Officiant: Terrell Ennis
Catering: Lancer Catering
Cake: Lancer Catering
DJ: Terrell Ennis

Como Conservatory Engagement Photography | Angela + Ryland

By Joanna Carina

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!

If you are considering Conservatory engagement photos, contact me soon!

BONUS: Be sure to check out Angela + Ryland’s St Paul Cathedral and Como Park wedding photos too!

EXTRA BONUS: Be sure to take a look at some other engagement sessions I photographed at Como Park, including a spring engagement session, a winter engagement session, another spring engagement session, another winter engagement session, a summer engagement session, another spring engagement session, an anniversary portrait session, and even a Como Town Amusement Park engagement session!

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

Como Conservatory Engagement Proposal Photography | Sami + Cody

By Joanna Carina

Como Park Engagement Proposal

Samantha contacted me one day looking for engagement and proposal photos for her and her love, Cody. They were planning for a Como Conservatory engagement proposal and Como Park proposal portraits. I was so excited – it’s one of my favorite venues!

Como Conservatory Engagement Portraits

The day came for their engagement proposal, and it was a bit chilly and rainy. They arrived and we started with a few portraits. Then, when the two of them arrived at the stairway landing, Cody got down on one knee and proposed! Sami was so excited, and had tears of joy! We spent a bit more time around the Conservatory to capture more photos of the two of them. Then the skies cleared up, and we walked down past the Frog Pond and gardens to capture a few more portraits of them together and their happiness. We only had about another half an hour before they were finished and rushed off to announce their engagement to family and friends!

Thank You!

Sami + Cody, thank you so much for working with me for your engagement photography! I had so much fun working with you for your engagement photos. I am also so excited to see your beautiful new engagement photo album in person!

If you are considering Como Conservatory proposal photos, contact me soon!

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

Como Conservatory Proposal Photography | Jack + Racine

By Joanna Carina

Como Park Surprise Proposal

Jack sent me a note one early spring day about wanting photos taken of his surprise engagement proposal to his girlfriend Racine in April at the Como Conservatory. It was tough keeping things secret from Racine, but we did the best we could with secret emails and phone calls.

Como Conservatory Engagement Portraits

The day came for their engagement proposal, and Racine was none-the-wiser. Jack and Racine were on their way to a special engagement dinner, and Jack mentioned he had booked a photographer for a few photos at the Como Conservatory on their way to dinner. They arrived during a short spring shower. We started with a few portraits, then they headed over to the main landing in the Conservatory, when Jack got down on one knee and proposed. Racine was in tears of joy as she nodded emphatically “YES!” to his proposal. They were so sweet together! We spent a bit more time around the Conservatory for photos, then walked down past the Frog Pond and gardens to capture a few more as the sun was making an appearance. We only had about half an hour before they rushed off for dinner and announcing their engagement to friends and family!

Thank You!

Jack + Racine, thank you so much for working with me for your engagement photography! I had so much fun working with you for your surprise proposal / engagement photos!

If you are considering Como Conservatory proposal photos, contact me soon!

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

Como Park Conservatory Engagement Photography | Katie + Jared

By Joanna Carina

Como Park Engagement Session

Jared + Katie were excited to have an engagement photo session the summer before their big day in 2021. They wanted photos to treasure as well as photos for their Save-the-Date cards. We talked over options, and they loved the idea of Como Park and Conservatory for its gorgeous green space as well as being the site of one of their first dates. I will admit I am biased toward Como Park, as I got married there myself! 🙂

Como Conservatory Engagement Portraits

The day came for their engagement session, and lucky for us, the closure of the Conservatory (due to the pandemic) meant that we had most of the park to ourselves. We spent lots of time around the Conservatory, Frog Pond, pergola, gardens, benches and green space all around. We even had time to visit Como Park’s new Lily Pond feature with its bridges, flowers, pergola, pond and fountains. It is such a beautiful park. We worked together for about 1-1/2 hours and had an awesome time!

Thank You!

Katie + Jared, thank you so much for working with me as your engagement photographer! I had so much fun working with you for your beautiful engagement photos. And I am so excited for your big day next year!

If you are considering Conservatory engagement photos, contact me soon!

BONUS: Be sure to take a look at some other engagement sessions I photographed at Como Park, including a spring engagement session, a winter engagement session, another spring engagement session, another winter engagement session, another spring engagement session, a summer engagement session, an anniversary portrait session, and even a Como Town Amusement Park engagement session!