Lutsen MN Wedding Photographer

This summer we had the opportunity to explore a bit of the North Shore of Lake Superior when we photographed the wedding of Ross and Jenna in Lutsen Minnesota.  Above is a photo we captured near Lake Superior at Temperance River State Park before the wedding ceremony during the reveal.  The reveal took place during the brightest time of the day and the sky was clear and blue so we choose shaded areas to photograph the couple.

 Following the reveal we moved closer to the Lake.  We brought out our strobes in order to light Ross and Jenna in the bright sun light.  We also photographed the wedding party and all the family photos near the lake.  Following photos we traveled into Lutsen to Summit Chalet for the wedding ceremony and the reception.  The wedding party stayed at the Eagle Ridge at Lutsen Resort we stayed at Caribou Highlands just down the street.

At Lutsen all guests of the wedding enjoyed a gondola ride to the top of the mountain.  Pictured above is Ross and Jenna in a gondola.  Top the mountain we enjoyed the scenic outlooks while waiting for the guests to be seated for the wedding ceremony.

The outdoor ceremony took place on the sun deck over looking Lake Superior.  The ceremony sun deck at Summit Chalet is pictured above. 

Following the ceremony everyone joined Jenna and Ross inside the Chalet for the wedding reception.  The Chalet is the perfect backdrop for a mountain top wedding reception complete with a stone fireplace.

Jenna and Ross enjoyed their first dance in-front of the water wall at the Chalet.  Following the dances our 10 hour wedding photography day coverage was complete and we took the ride down the mountain in a gondola ourselves.  We enjoyed our day in Lutsen and we look forward to returning again.  If you are looking for a North Shore Duluth or Lutsen wedding photographer please contact us a www.phodot.com 

Buffalo High School Senior Portrait Photography

We are happy to share the following photos from Kia's senior portrait session.  Kia is a Buffalo High School senior.  During Kia's session will walked downtown Buffalo on a photo safari looking for soft light and colors that would compliment her outfits.  We are fortunate that our studio is located in downtown Buffalo where we are steps from so many different photography backdrops.  Seniors can simply pop into our studio during a session to change their outfit in a comfortable situation.  We captured all of these different backdrops and more in less then two hours.

Buffalo High School Senior Portraits by Phodot

This fall we had the privilege of being on the Buffalo Senior High School Senior Portrait Approved Photography Studio list for the first time.  Karissa was one of the high school seniors from Buffalo to book us for her senior portrait session this year.  Here are a few of our favorite images from her session with Phodot Photography.

University of Minnesota Wedding Photography

On September 4th we photographed the wedding of Cari and Erik at Grace University Lutheran Church.  Grace University Lutheran Church is located next to the University of Minnesota Twin Cities Campus.

 

Photography wedding day coverage started at the Commons Hotel.  The wedding party and the bride and groom made use of the larger suites at the Commons to get ready.  The Commons has several areas inside that provide for interesting photography options. We choose to use the Commons for the bride and groom reveal.  During the reveal Cari and Erik exchanged gifts for one another.  We made use of the large mirror on the second floor to capture both Cari and Erik's reactions.  Following the reveal we walked as a group to the University of Minnesota Mall for formal wedding party portraits.

From the U of M Mall we traveled to the Church for family photos and then the ceremony.  Grace University Lutheran Church was a beautiful backdrop for the wedding and it was just across the street from the Commons Hotel.

Following the wedding the wedding party traveled to the Stone Arch Bridge for a few photos before moving onto the reception.  The reception was held at the Minneapolis Golf Club.  From the flowers to the up-lighting the Minneapolis Golf Club was full of purple and pink.  DJ Aaron Eisenberg kept the party going.  We enjoyed his flow of events that included beginning the dance with the father/ daughter, then the mother/son, with the first dance as the headliner going last.

St. Cloud Munsinger Garden Wedding Photography

Photography for Stephanie and Mark's wedding day began at Munsinger Gardens in Saint Cloud on Saturday June 18, 2016.  Munsinger Gardens is a beautiful location for bridal formals.  Stephanie and Mark choose to incorporate the location into their day because the church were their ceremony took place is under construction this summer and Stephanie wanted a green park background for their formal wedding portraits.

We began the day photographing Mark, his groomsmen and his family while we waited for Stephanie and her bridesmaids to arrive. Rain was in the forecast for later in the day so we made sure to set the time for photos early enough to outrun the storm.  Munsinger Gardens also offered a refund on their permit fee if the day turned to rain and Stephanie and Mark had to cancel.  

Once Stephanie arrived at the park we moved into the reveal.  We choose a location away from the bridal party so they could have their moment alone.

Stephanie spun in a circle so Mark could see all of her beautiful wedding gown.  They were both full of smiles and ready for the rest of the day.

 

While at the garden we photographed all the couple, wedding party and family photos.  Below is the wedding party just outside of the gazebo by the river.
 

From the gardens we traveled to St. Anthony's Catholic Church in Watkins Minnesota.  St. Anthony's is a beautiful old church full of stained glass windows and classic Catholic Church status.  We love photographing at St. Anthony's it is just the perfect size for a wedding.  It's small enough that your guests fill the room but not so small that they feel confined.  Below Stephanie walks down the aisle with her father to meet Mark.  

From the ceremony we traveled to the reception held at Dino's Eden Lakeside Club located at 15445 County Road 9, Eden Valley MN.  Stephanie and Mark traveled in style.  We captured a few pics of the couple before they left.

When we arrived at Dino's the rain had passed and it was beautiful both inside and out by the lake.  Below are a few images from the reception.

While Dino's staff was clearing the dance floor we stepped out on the back patio with Stephanie and Mark for a few photos lakeside.  When we popped back in the dance floor was ready for Stephanie and Mark.