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Minneapolis Engagement Photographer–Jackie + Mike

4 March 2012 Couples

Excited to post my first engagement session of 2012.  This signals two things for me each year…first, Minnesota is getting close to spring and second, my wedding season is starting VERY soon!  Jackie and Mike wanted a winter session.  Given the crazy winter we have had here in Minnesota, I didn’t think this would be a reality.  Luckily, we were able to find some of that white stuff.  We got some beautiful winter light and spent an hour or so convincing ourselves that “it wasn’t too cold” to be outside for photos.  The truth was the sun was shining, but I came home feeling like an ice cube.  It took awhile to warm after this session, but it was worth it! 

Excited for Jackie and Mike’s wedding this fall!!!

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Winter Engagement Photos

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2011–Best Couples Sessions

16 January 2012 Couples

I understand we are a couple weeks into the new year, but I wanted to reflect back on some of my favorite photos this week.  In the past, I have posted some of my favorite images (Couples 2010, Portraits 2010, Weddings 2010) from the prior year.  This week I plan to post three best of posts (Couples, Portraits, and Weddings).  I love reflecting back on each year and seeing how my photography has evolved.  I think 2011 had a very distinct and consistent look.  I feel I have found my voice and style and am so grateful for clients that book me to capture these special moments. 

I never tire of photographing couples for their engagement sessions.  I like my engagement session to be more of an experience than just simply a “to do” checklist item before your wedding day.   The engagement session gives me chance to get to know my couples a bit more and let them get a feel for how I like to direct. The session isn’t just about dressing up in matching polos and khakis and going to a park for some stiff poses and plastic smiles.  I encourage all of my couples to make the session very personal.  I encourage couples to find a location of meaning for them.  I want a setting that reflects the couples style and personality. If you’re city folks, we’re probably not going to photograph the session at a charming old barn and likewise if a couple are nature lovers, I’m not going to photograph you in the middle of the city. 

My couples session took me all over the Minnesota and even to Northern Wisconsin.  It’s been a blast and is tough to pick my favorites, but here they are…

 

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David Drufke - January 18, 2012 - 6:21 pm

Love that second to last picture! The eyes definitely draw you in!

Vil - January 18, 2012 - 10:32 am

Great collection! Nice work!

Lisa - January 16, 2012 - 8:57 pm

Aww, I am honored to have two pics in the best of! Thank you again, John, for fabulous engagement photos!

Paul Ramberg - January 16, 2012 - 8:52 pm

Great work as always John.

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Minnesota Engagement Photographer–Ariel + Dan

23 November 2011 Couples

I just love couples that know how to have fun with each other…

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Jodi Miller - November 26, 2011 - 10:01 am

I love all the pictures. It will be very hard to choose.

Catherine - November 26, 2011 - 7:14 am

I like the first B & W and the first colored photo because your faces are visible and you both look so happy. The picture in the Wild Jerseys and dancing shows your personalities. Dan has his hand in his pocket as he turns Ariel, I love it. You might want to practice your dance moves before the Wedding. You make an adorable couple!

Kristen - November 25, 2011 - 5:54 pm

I like the one of Ariel spinning/dancing! Other favorite include #5 (“Children of the Corn”) and the one of Dan “tackling” Ariel.

Minnesota Engagement Photographer–Vanessa + Jonathan

9 November 2011 Couples

I just adore this session.  Within a few minutes of meeting Vanessa and Jonathan, I knew we would have a great session.  The weather held out and everything turned out just plain beautiful. 

If you would like to purchase prints or view all photos from this session, please go HERE

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I really think this last one should be blown up on a huge canvas…seriously!

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Vil - November 19, 2011 - 4:12 am

Nice work John! Like most the last one.

Fareeda - November 16, 2011 - 9:21 am

wow love your pictures! so happy for you two. we need to catch up sometime!

Doris - November 15, 2011 - 7:07 pm

Very lovely photos. Perfect couple. Love you Vanessa.

Nicole Canoza - November 15, 2011 - 6:06 pm

I love your pictures! mama and papa say congratulations, we are so happy for you!

Eileen - November 15, 2011 - 5:52 pm

Great pictures!!

Tito ROland - November 15, 2011 - 5:49 pm

You both look so happy and in love. Everyone here is so happy for you. God bless.

Dhianna - November 15, 2011 - 5:46 pm

Beautiful pictures Vanessa! I was so happy to hear the news!

Bevs - November 15, 2011 - 5:25 pm

Hi cuz, you look beautiful. Congratulations on your engagement.

Tito Arthur - November 15, 2011 - 5:23 pm

Kumusta na pamangkin! Ang ganda naman ninyo. Love, Tito Arthur

Haatem - November 15, 2011 - 5:16 pm

Nice going Homes. You guys look good.

Aaron - November 15, 2011 - 5:14 pm

Lauren told me to comment ;-) Looks great!

Lauren - November 15, 2011 - 5:13 pm

Ahhhhhh…so excited….you guys are so cuuute!

Steph - November 15, 2011 - 3:18 pm

Looooove you photos! Can’t wait to see both of you in lex!

Catie - November 15, 2011 - 3:01 pm

Beautiful pictures Benny!!

Brant - November 15, 2011 - 2:57 pm

Cute photos!

Janelle - November 15, 2011 - 2:54 pm

What’s up girlie?! Long time no see. You guys look great! Hit me up next time you’re in LEX!

Sonya - November 15, 2011 - 1:47 pm

Beautiful!

Karen - November 15, 2011 - 11:36 am

Seems like forever – glad to see look happy and are doing so well!

Saba - November 15, 2011 - 11:14 am

Soooo happy for you guys! Adorable :) Excited for the wedding!

Kitty - November 15, 2011 - 10:56 am

AHHHHH-MAZING!!! I love the series with you in the cowboy boots :)

James - November 15, 2011 - 10:40 am

Don’t do it Jonathan! (j/k) These are really nice pictures.

Ha - November 15, 2011 - 10:23 am

Love the pictures pal! you both look great

Anthony - November 15, 2011 - 10:03 am

hey, good job guys

Alan - November 15, 2011 - 6:53 am

My little nenj has finally grown up! All the best from california! – Alan

Lizzie - November 14, 2011 - 6:38 pm

Congrats Jonathan! Can’t wait to meet Vanessa! You guys like awesome!!

Brian - November 14, 2011 - 6:22 pm

Gret pics guys

Amy - November 14, 2011 - 4:32 pm

I am sooo happy for you guys!! You all are so cute!

Lindsy - November 14, 2011 - 10:36 am

Such good looking people….

Sarah - November 14, 2011 - 10:33 am

You guys look great!

Sandhya - November 14, 2011 - 8:30 am

WOW! Congrats again! I can’t wait to meet him!!

John - November 13, 2011 - 8:53 pm

Hey buddy! Great seeing you again and meeting Vanessa in LA! Pics look great!

Mr. Dundon - November 13, 2011 - 6:44 pm

Congrats

Brian M - November 13, 2011 - 5:19 pm

Photos are smashing, Dr. Smith!

Akio - November 13, 2011 - 5:15 pm

Ang ganda! Can’t wait to meet Johnathan!

Clay - November 13, 2011 - 5:11 pm

Pics look wonderful! So excited to hear the news!

Admire - November 13, 2011 - 5:06 pm

Cool man!

Xun - November 13, 2011 - 5:04 pm

Congrats you lovebirds! –Factor Xun

DD Dwarica - November 13, 2011 - 4:17 pm

Great pics of the bling-bling! You guys look good too, lol.

Tiffany Talvitie - November 13, 2011 - 4:08 pm

Love them! The photographer did an awesome job! Can’t wait to see the wedding pics ;)

Eoin and Kristina - November 13, 2011 - 4:00 pm

Congrats you two. We didn’t see this coming! Really, great pictures.

Lique - November 13, 2011 - 3:37 pm

Lovely photographs of the two of you. Photographer did a great job, you both look great.

Jejo - November 13, 2011 - 3:36 pm

Nice.

Fe - November 13, 2011 - 3:30 pm

Again, so happy for you. Congrats.

Tito Nick - November 13, 2011 - 2:59 pm

Hi Vane. Ang ganda at guapo naman ninyo. Sana me meet namin iyon magiging asaw..mukang mabait!

Joy - November 13, 2011 - 2:58 pm

Pretty pictures. Congratulations cousin!

Inay - November 13, 2011 - 2:56 pm

Ang ganda naman! Very beautiful mga apo.

Foz - November 13, 2011 - 2:47 pm

Congrats girl!! Heard about it on FB. You guys are toooo cute!

Jay D. - November 13, 2011 - 2:32 pm

Really beautiful photos. I’m so happy for the two of you.

james - November 13, 2011 - 2:30 pm

Nice photos Jonathan and Vanessa..

Denicia - November 13, 2011 - 2:24 pm

Nice pictures girlie. Jonathan looks good too :)

Bonnie - November 13, 2011 - 2:06 pm

Beautiful couple. Congratulations again.

Crystal - November 13, 2011 - 12:39 pm

Great seeing you today! Joe and I are so excited for you both.

Cassie - November 13, 2011 - 12:31 pm

Congrats on the engagement! Love the pics!

Brent - November 13, 2011 - 10:46 am

Gorgeous. We are so excited to see you during Thanksgiving! Love, B + S

Kacy - November 13, 2011 - 10:41 am

I loooove your photos! So adorable and you two are really cute!

Jimmy - November 13, 2011 - 10:36 am

Great pictures of you two! COngratz!

Tess - November 13, 2011 - 10:34 am

Beautiful pictures Vanessa and Jonathan!!

Frank - November 13, 2011 - 10:28 am

Nice pictures Jon and Vanessa.

Piotr - November 13, 2011 - 10:08 am

Gefeliciteerd Vanessa!

Ed Dimayuga - November 13, 2011 - 12:12 am

Wow ang ganda ganda naman ninyo!

Joanie - November 12, 2011 - 10:18 pm

You look amazing and we are so proud of you guys! We can’t wait to see both of you in a couple of weeks…so soon! Love you both.

Anna - November 12, 2011 - 9:17 pm

Gefeliciteerd :)

Kasey - November 12, 2011 - 9:13 pm

Hey! Congratulations on the engagement, you both look so cute!

Nat Volks - November 12, 2011 - 9:05 pm

Hi Shnazzy Vanezzi! Herzlichen Glückwunsch!

Nate W - November 12, 2011 - 8:35 pm

Great pictures! Congrats!

Jambo - November 12, 2011 - 7:43 pm

Yo Madge and Johannesburg…great photos. See you soon in KY.

Faye - November 12, 2011 - 7:31 pm

Hi Vanessa and Jonathan! So happy for you guys. Congratulations again.

Pappy - November 12, 2011 - 7:29 pm

Beautiful pictures anak! So excited for you and my future son-in-law! Love you both.

Veronica Dale - November 12, 2011 - 7:20 pm

Woohooo! Didn’t even know you were engaged! Love the pictures :) :)

Nathalie - November 12, 2011 - 7:00 pm

Pretty pretty! Love the pictures girl!

James - November 12, 2011 - 6:55 pm

Nice picas V and J.

Barbara - November 12, 2011 - 6:29 pm

Congratulations Jonathan and Vanessa! Can’t wait to see you both soon!

Craig Handy - November 12, 2011 - 10:53 am

Vanessa, when are you coming back to GA? Great photos.

Britton - November 12, 2011 - 10:50 am

Congratulations. The pics look great.

Mitch - November 12, 2011 - 10:48 am

Wow Vanessa. Looks like you are off the market! See you aren’t a cat lady after all.

Debi - November 12, 2011 - 10:47 am

Vanessa, you are beautiful in these pictures. Jonathan is such a lucky man.

Fe Dimayuga - November 11, 2011 - 8:39 pm

I love everything about these shots. Your photos are of couple so in love whose relationship shines through so beautifully. May you live so in love always and ever.

Ehab - November 11, 2011 - 10:10 am

You guys look so in love!

Danny - November 11, 2011 - 10:08 am

Nice job!

Dan - November 11, 2011 - 10:08 am

Wow you guys look awesome!

Nihal - November 11, 2011 - 10:07 am

Adorable!

jo - November 11, 2011 - 4:46 am

awww :) love the pics!

Angelica - November 10, 2011 - 11:16 pm

adorable ♥

Aga - November 10, 2011 - 7:45 pm

Amaazinnng photos! You two look amazing! Such lovely moments captured in these photos :)

Adele - November 10, 2011 - 6:14 pm

I love the black and white pics! You guys are so cute!

Rachel Stones - November 10, 2011 - 5:56 pm

These are stunning, beautiful pics! So happy for you.

Jinte - November 10, 2011 - 3:34 pm

Beautiful pictures of a very happy pretty couple <3

Julia - November 10, 2011 - 3:03 pm

Love these!!!

Allie Smith - November 10, 2011 - 2:50 pm

Beautiful pictures!!!!! You two are adorable!!

Jon - November 10, 2011 - 2:08 pm

Looks like an ad for banana republic, very photos!

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