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Engagement Studio Photography | Baylee + Thomas

By Joanna Carina

Engagement Studio Photography

I talked with Baylee one afternoon about how much she wanted to have beautiful photos taken of her and her fiancé Thomas. Thomas had surprised Baylee by proposing to her at the airport when she arrived back into town – in baggage claim no less! We talked about their wedding colors (red and blue) and the plans they were making for their big day. She really wanted some beautiful artwork in their home to remind themselves of each other, and to celebrate joining their lives together. They both really liked the idea of studio portraits so they were more timeless, so they scheduled a session to capture their photos at my studio.

They arrived late one winter morning for their photoshoot, and were both so excited to capture their photos together as a couple. We worked together to capture some cute photos of the two of them, and then we met up afterward so they could choose their favorite photos. They ended up designing a wall canvas triptych as well as ordering a handful of other fine art prints to frame and enjoy around their home.

Thank You!

Baylee + Thomas, thank you so much for working with me for your beautiful studio engagement portraits! 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 studio engagement photography, contact me soon!

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

Engagement Studio Portrait Photography

Engagement Studio Portrait Photography

Engagement Studio Portrait Photography

Engagement Studio Portrait Photography

Engagement Studio Portrait Photography

Filed Under: Engagement Photography Tagged With: Minneapolis Engagement Photographer, Minneapolis Engagement Photography, St Paul Engagement Photographer, St Paul Engagement Photography, Studio Photography, Vandalia Tower

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Como Conservatory Sunken Garden Proposal Photos | Kevin + Jeanna

By Joanna Carina

Como Park Conservatory Proposal Photographer

I received a call one afternoon from Kevin. He and his girlfriend Jeanna, who currently lived in North Dakota, were planning to travel to Minnesota to attend a friend’s wedding. While on their trip, Kevin planned to propose to Jeanna. Kevin searched around online and discovered the Como Conservatory Sunken Garden as a venue for his proposal. I was so excited to work with them!

The two of them were planning to make a vacation of their time in the Twin Cities. Kevin planned to bring Jeanna to the Conservatory before they headed out to dinner in St Paul on a weekday evening. I was there early and when they arrived, I hid in the Palm Dome so neither would see me. Kevin walked Jeanna to the end of the Sunken Garden and proposed at the top of the landing. They were so happy! We had plenty of 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!

Kevin + Jeanna, thank you so much for working with me for your beautiful Como Conservatory 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 Como Conservatory proposal, a spring Como proposal, a winter Como Park proposal, another spring Como Park proposal, and an autumn Conservatory proposal.

Sunken Garden Como Park Engagement Proposal Photo

Sunken Garden Como Park Engagement Proposal Photo

Sunken Garden Como Park Engagement Proposal Photo

Sunken Garden Como Park Engagement Proposal Photo

Sunken Garden Como Park Engagement Proposal Photo

Sunken Garden Como Park Engagement Proposal Photo

Sunken Garden Como Park Engagement Proposal Photo

Sunken Garden Como Park Engagement Proposal Photo

Sunken Garden Como Park Engagement Proposal Photo

Sunken Garden Como Park Engagement Proposal Photo

Sunken Garden Como Park Engagement Proposal Photo

Filed Under: Engagement Photography Tagged With: Como Conservatory, Como Park, Como Park Conservatory, Marjorie McNeely Conservatory, Prewedding Photography, St Paul Engagement Photographer, St Paul Engagement Photography, Sunken Garden

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Landscape Arboretum Winter Lights Engagement Photography | Jackie + John

By Joanna Carina

MN Landscape Arboretum Engagement Photography

Jackie + John were so excited for their 2023 MN Landscape Arboretum wedding. Their wedding concept includes stars and galaxies, so they wanted lights and stars included in their theme and decor. When they considered taking engagement photos, they loved the idea of the Winter Lights show at the Arboretum to reflect that beautiful stars and lights theme. I loved it too, so we made plans for an amazing session!

Winter Lights Arboretum Portraits

We made reservations for a beautiful mild winter evening at the Arb. The Winter Lights show was absolutely stunning! We walked through the maze of lights, and had tons of fun capturing the two of them enjoying their time as well. Luckily, the day was relatively warm, and the moon and stars were out – everything was so gorgeous. We walked the entire maze of lights and spent time with all of the beautiful sculptures and light artwork. We even went back to a few of them multiple times so we could make sure to capture several options for them. When the photos were ready, they were blown away and so excited by their photos.

Thank You!

Jackie + John, thank you so much for working with me for your engagement photography! I had so much fun enjoying the Arboretum’s gorgeous Winter Lights display with you. I am so excited for your big day coming up later this year!

If you are considering a MN Landscape Arboretum engagement session, contact me soon!

BONUS: Be sure to take a look at additional engagement sessions I photographed at the MN Landscape Arboretum, including a summer engagement session, another summer engagement session, an autumn engagement session, a winter Landscape Arboretum engagement session, another autumn Arboretum engagement session, and even an Arboretum engagement session at the dog park!

MN Landscape Arboretum Engagement Photography Winter Lights

MN Landscape Arboretum Engagement Photography Winter Lights

MN Landscape Arboretum Engagement Photography Winter Lights

MN Landscape Arboretum Engagement Photography Winter Lights

MN Landscape Arboretum Engagement Photography Winter Lights

MN Landscape Arboretum Engagement Photography Winter Lights

MN Landscape Arboretum Engagement Photography Winter Lights

MN Landscape Arboretum Engagement Photography Winter Lights

MN Landscape Arboretum Engagement Photography Winter Lights

MN Landscape Arboretum Engagement Photography Winter Lights

MN Landscape Arboretum Engagement Photography Winter Lights

MN Landscape Arboretum Engagement Photography Winter Lights

MN Landscape Arboretum Engagement Photography Winter Lights

MN Landscape Arboretum Engagement Photography Winter Lights

Filed Under: Engagement Photography Tagged With: Minneapolis Engagement Photographer, Minneapolis Engagement Photography, Minnesota Landscape Arboretum, MN Landscape Arboretum, Prewedding Photography, St Paul Engagement Photographer, St Paul Engagement Photography, Winter Engagement

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Como Park Anniversary Photography | LaDonna + Eric

By Joanna Carina

Como Park Couple’s Photography

LaDonna gave me a call me one early spring day and wanted a photoshoot to celebrate her 10 year anniversary with her husband Eric. Their wedding photos were taken during a rainy windy day, so they never had a chance to get great portraits of the two of them together. They enjoyed spending time outdoors and especially loved beautiful, natural gardens and parks. I proposed Como Park for their anniversary portraits, and they loved the idea. It’s such a beautiful location, and one of my favorite parks in the Twin Cities area!

Como Conservatory Anniversary Portraits

The day came and the weather was absolutely gorgeous. It was just warming up and a number of beautiful spring flowers were in bloom. We had so much fun wandering around in front of the Conservatory, the Enchanted Garden, and the Frog Pond and pergola. We had a great time photographing the two of them – they were full of laughs and just had a ball!

Once their portraits were complete, they came out to my photo studio to review and choose their favorite photos, and then ordered an heirloom photo album. It is truly stunning!

Thank You!

LaDonna + Eric, thank you so much for working with me for your anniversary photography! I had so much fun working with you two. And I wish you both a lifetime of happiness!

If you are considering Como Park and/or Conservatory proposal, anniversary or 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, a summer engagement session, another spring engagement session, another summer engagement session, and even a Como Town Amusement Park engagement session!

Como Park Anniversary Portraits

Como Park Anniversary Portraits

Como Park Anniversary Portraits

Como Park Anniversary Portraits

Como Park Anniversary Portraits

Como Park Anniversary Portraits

Como Park Anniversary Portraits

Como Park Anniversary Portraits

Como Park Anniversary Portraits

Filed Under: Engagement Photography Tagged With: Como Park, St Paul Engagement Photographer, St Paul Engagement Photography

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Como Park Engagement Photography | Ferlyn + Neal

By Joanna Carina

Como Park Engagement Photos

Ferlyn called me one day and wanted to work together for her engagement portraits with her fiancé Neal. They were outdoorsy and wanted to photograph somewhere with beautiful, natural gardens and grounds. I was so excited that they settled on Como Park for their engagement portraits. It’s such a beautiful location, and one of my favorite parks in the Twin Cities!

Como Conservatory Engagement Portraits

The day came and the weather was absolutely gorgeous. It was just warming up and a number of beautiful spring flowers were in bloom. We had so much fun wandering around in front of the Conservatory, the Enchanted Garden, and the Frog Pond and pergola. Ferlyn’s sister came along for moral support as well as helping as my photo assistant lol!

Once their portraits were complete, they came out to my photo studio to review and choose their favorite photos, and then order their heirloom artwork. They settled on a beautiful Graphistudio portrait album and prints.

Thank You!

Ferlyn + Neal, thank you so much for working with me for your engagement photography! I had so much fun working with you two. And I am so excited to see your stunning portrait artwork in person!

If you are considering Como Park and/or Conservatory proposal or 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, a summer engagement session, another summer engagement session, an anniversary portrait session, and even a Como Town Amusement Park engagement session!

Marjorie McNeely Conservatory Engagement Photo

Marjorie McNeely Conservatory Engagement Photo

Como Park Couple Photography

Como Park Pergola Couple Photography

Como Park Couple Photography

Como Park Frog Pond Couple Photography

Como Park Couple Photography

Como Park Couple Photography

Como Park Couple Photography

Filed Under: Engagement Photography Tagged With: Como Conservatory, Como Park, Como Park Conservatory, Prewedding Photography, St Paul Engagement Photographer, St Paul Engagement Photography

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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.

Sunken Garden Como Park MN Proposal Photo

Sunken Garden Como Park MN Proposal Photo

Sunken Garden Como Park MN Proposal Photo

Sunken Garden Como Park MN Proposal Photo

Sunken Garden Como Park MN Proposal Photo

Sunken Garden Como Park MN Proposal Photo

Sunken Garden Como Park MN Proposal Photo

Sunken Garden Como Park MN Proposal Photo

Sunken Garden Como Park MN Proposal Photo

Sunken Garden Como Park MN Proposal Photo

Sunken Garden Como Park MN Proposal Photo

Sunken Garden Como Park MN Proposal Photo

Sunken Garden Como Park MN Proposal Photo

Sunken Garden Como Park MN Proposal Photo

Sunken Garden Como Park MN Proposal Photo

Sunken Garden Como Park MN Proposal Photo

Sunken Garden Como Park MN Proposal Photo

Sunken Garden Como Park MN Proposal Photo

Sunken Garden Como Park MN Proposal Photo

Sunken Garden Como Park MN Proposal Photo

Sunken Garden Como Park MN Proposal Photo

Filed Under: Engagement Photography Tagged With: Como Conservatory, Como Park, Como Park Conservatory, Minneapolis Engagement Photographer, Minneapolis Engagement Photography, St Paul Engagement Photographer, St Paul Engagement Photography, Sunken Garden, Winter Engagement

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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 Conservatory Proposal Photography

Como Conservatory Proposal Photography

Como Conservatory Proposal Photography

Como Conservatory Proposal Photography

Como Conservatory Proposal Photography

Como Conservatory Proposal Photography

Como Conservatory Proposal Photography

Como Conservatory Proposal Photography

Como Conservatory Proposal Photography

Como Conservatory Proposal Photography

Como Conservatory Proposal Photography

Como Conservatory Proposal Photography

Como Conservatory Proposal Photography

Como Conservatory Proposal Photography

Como Conservatory Proposal Photography

Como Conservatory Proposal Photography

Como Conservatory Proposal Photography

Como Conservatory Proposal Photography

Como Conservatory Proposal Photography

Como Conservatory Proposal Photography

Como Conservatory Proposal Photography

Como Conservatory Proposal Photography

Como Conservatory Proposal Photography

Filed Under: Engagement Photography Tagged With: Como Conservatory, Como Park, Como Park Conservatory, Minneapolis Engagement Photographer, Minneapolis Engagement Photography, St Paul Engagement Photographer, St Paul Engagement Photography, Sunken Garden

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Waterfall Engagement Photography | Katie + Tom

By Joanna Carina

Waterfall Minneapolis Engagement Photography

Katie + Tom were engaged and decided they wanted engagement photos. We talked about ideas on the phone for a bit, and I learned more about their love of nature and all things outdoors. We decided to head over to Willow River, just outside of Minneapolis, to capture them hiking in nature as well as spending time in the gorgeous waterfall. They loved the idea!

After a few rescheduling dates due to crazy Minnesota weather (as well as smog from wildfires) we were finally able to meet for their session on a perfect late summer day. The crowds had died down since the busy summer months, and they were able to spend time doing what they loved best – hiking and spending time together! We worked together for about an hour or so until the sun gave us a spectacular sunset.

After their session, they visited my St Paul studio to review their photos and choose their favorites. They settled on a photo album of their favorite portraits, along with a stunning matted print. Everything was so beautiful, and they were so excited when they saw the final artwork in real life! As usual, all of my artwork is crafted in Italy by Graphistudio, and it was just spectacular.

Thank You!

Katie + Tom, thank you so much for working with me for your beautiful engagement photography! I had so much fun working with you, and I hope you love your album and artwork!

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

If you would love engagement photography featuring hiking, rivers, lakes or waterfalls, contact me soon!

Minneapolis Waterfall River Engagement Photography

Minneapolis Waterfall River Engagement Photography

Minneapolis Waterfall River Engagement Photography

Minneapolis Waterfall River Engagement Photography

Minneapolis Waterfall River Engagement Photography

Minneapolis Waterfall River Engagement Photography

Minneapolis Waterfall River Engagement Photography

Minneapolis Waterfall River Engagement Photography

Minneapolis Waterfall River Engagement Photography

Minneapolis Waterfall River Engagement Photography

Minneapolis Waterfall River Engagement Photography

Minneapolis Waterfall River Engagement Photography

Filed Under: Engagement Photography Tagged With: Minneapolis Engagement Photographer, Minneapolis Engagement Photography, Prewedding Photography, St Paul Engagement Photographer, St Paul Engagement Photography

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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!

Como Park MN Engagement Photography

Como Park MN Engagement Photography

Como Park MN Engagement Photography

Como Park MN Engagement Photography

Como Park MN Engagement Photography

Como Park MN Engagement Photography

Como Park MN Engagement Photography

Como Park MN Engagement Photography

Como Park MN Engagement Photography

Como Park MN Engagement Photography

Como Park MN Engagement Photography

Como Park MN Engagement Photography

Como Park MN Engagement Photography

Como Park MN Engagement Photography

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

Filed Under: Engagement Photography Tagged With: Como Conservatory, Como Park, Como Park Conservatory, Minneapolis Engagement Photographer, Minneapolis Engagement Photography, Prewedding Photography, St Paul Engagement Photographer, St Paul Engagement Photography, Sunken Garden

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Stone Arch Bridge Engagement Photography | Olivia + Mi

By Joanna Carina

Mill Ruins Park Engagement Session

Olivia contacted me looking for beautiful engagement photos with her fiancé Mi. She mentioned loving the riverfront by the Stone Arch Bridge as well as old iron and stonework, so they opted for Mill Ruins Park. I absolutely love that location! It is filled with old ironwork and stone down by the historic riverfront of Minneapolis, not to mention the beautiful Stone Arch Bridge itself. We were so lucky to have a beautifully spectacular day for their summer engagement session!

Mill Ruins Engagement Photos

The day arrived, and we had perfect weather and light traffic. The two of them had such a great time – joking, laughing and having a blast, almost as if I wasn’t even around. We wandered around the park enjoying the beautiful river scenery while photographing away. The time was up before we even knew it! We visited my studio after their session so they could choose from the “best-of-the-best” from their session. They ended up choosing a number of beautiful heirloom matted prints for framing and gifts.

Thank You!

Olivia + Mi, thank you so much for working with me as your Stone Arch Bridge engagement photographer! I had so much fun working with you to create your beautiful photos. I hope you enjoy your gorgeous Graphistudio fine art prints. Best wishes on your Dominican Republic wedding next year!

BONUS: Take a look at other engagement sessions I’ve photographed too, including another Mill Ruins Park engagement session, a Stone Arch Bridge engagement session, a Rogers Lake Park engagement session, a waterfall engagement session, Father Hennepin Bluffs engagement photos, Saint Anthony Main engagement pictures, Stone Arch Bridge engagement photos, another Stone Arch Bridge engagement session, a same-sex engagement session, and another Father Hennepin Bluffs engagement session.

If you are considering Mill Ruins Park or Stone Arch Bridge engagement or couple photos, I would love to work with you! Contact me soon!

Mill Ruins Park Engagement Photographer

Mill Ruins Park Engagement Photographer

Mill Ruins Park Engagement Photographer

Mill Ruins Park Engagement Photographer

Mill Ruins Park Engagement Photographer

Mill Ruins Park Engagement Photographer

Mill Ruins Park Engagement Photographer

Filed Under: Engagement Photography Tagged With: Mill Ruins Park, Minneapolis Engagement Photographer, Minneapolis Engagement Photography, Prewedding Photography, St Paul Engagement Photographer, St Paul Engagement Photography, Stone Arch Bridge

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