Archive 2009
Sarah & JD Engaged – Utah Engagement Photographer
This past week, I had the opportunity to photograph my nephew’s engagement session while out in Utah. It almost feels surreal that my little nephew is getting married. For some reason it feels like time has stopped while I’ve been living in Minnesota, but reality kicks in every time I return and see that everyone ...
An Ugly Christmas Sweater Party
This past weekend I attended an Ugly Christmas Sweater party and met a whole bunch on great new people. I was invited to this party as I photographed Joe and Jenny’s wedding and shortly thereafter became great friends. Anyway, I have been crazy excited ever since I was invited to this party a couple weeks ...
These are a few of my Favorite Things…
The other day my wife (Emily) came home from an interview. It was late afternoon and beautiful light was sneaking through the window. I don’t know if anyone else does this, but I constantly am looking at looking at light. I love watching to see how the light falls across a person’s face on the ...
Hurley Family – Maplewood MN Family Photographer
The Hurley family is darn near one of best families out there. This session was incredibly fun. We met the Hurley family when we moved here over 3 1/2 years ago and when they asked me to photograph their family, I jumped at the opportunity. They have been dear friends ever since. The Hurleys are ...
Gabby – Minneapolis Children’s Photographer
I’m so excited to feature this little one on the blog. Gabby is the newest (and first) addition to Carmen and Mark’s family. Gabby is adorable. She was so excited to meet her parents that she decided to come 7 1/2 weeks early!!! These photos were taken right around Gabby’s original due date. Gabby’s mom ...
Kristie & Caleb – Minneapolis Wedding Photographer
Allow me to introduce Kristie and Caleb to the blog. They are such a fun cute couple…just so genuine. I really love engagement sessions as they really help me get to know my clients before the wedding day. The setting is relaxed and we just have fun. Well, K+C could not have picked a better ...
Lillemoe Family – Minneapolis Family Photographer
I’ve been so excited to feature this family on the blog. After booking Amanda & Tait’s wedding, Deanna (Tait’s Sister-in-law) contacted me about doing family pictures. This was a great opportunity because these two adorable kids seen below are going to be the flower girl and ring bearer for Amanda & Tait’s wedding. We took ...
Hey everyone…I need your Help!!!!!
There is a fabulous photographers from Louisiana who is absolutely awesome. Her name is Kelly Moore and I’m competing for a free spot at her next workshop. This is where you guys come in…I need people to go to this link http://kellymoorephotography.com/mooreblog/?p=5782 and vote for me “John Sharpe”. It’s alphabetical, which puts my name in ...
Brad & Kristie Engagement – Minneapolis Wedding PHotographer
B+K were a blast to work with. We head to downtown St Paul for their session. The fall leaves were at peak color as you can see from the photos. Enjoy!!! I brought in some lighting for drama…love this one It was like the trees were on fire!!!
Thomas & Kristin – Minneapolis Family Photographer
I’m beyond excited to introduce you to this couple. We met Thomas and Kristin right after they moved to Minneapolis a few years ago. They go to our church and so when they moved in we invited them to our place for dinner. Ever since then they have been our best friends here in Minnesota. ...