St. Paul, MN | Spring Engagement
Shane Long Photography Blog
by Shane Long
2d ago
Engagement sessions are in full swing and we couldn’t be happier to be out and about documenting this gorgeous spring season in the city!  We are incredibly grateful for the warm weather, bright blossoms, and blue skies and were so excited to meet Kat and Will in St. Paul for their session.  Their love story first began in this area where they had spent countless hours walking along Summit Avenue and the Mississippi River.  We met at their first home on another breathtaking spring evening and strolled the sidewalks together pausing for portraits with the stunning florals along ..read more
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Boom Island Park | Spring Engagement
Shane Long Photography Blog
by Shane Long
2d ago
Spring has fully sprung here in Minnesota, and right along with the warmer than usual temperatures, the spring blossoms are out in full force!  The trees look incredible right now, and we can’t get over their gorgeous, dreamy colors.  The pink and white pastels always make for the most breathtaking backdrops for photos, and when combined with Boom Island Park’s view of the Minneapolis skyline, you have an ideal setting for capturing engagement sessions. Not only are Angie and Chris absolutely perfect for each other, they are kind, thoughtful, and so much fun to hang out with!  ..read more
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Anoka, MN | Spring Engagement
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by Shane Long
2d ago
When we learned that Robbie was planning on flying his airplane down for his engagement session in Anoka, we were beyond excited to capture photos at the airport!  Robbie has now flown into every airport in the state of Minnesota, and we were thrilled that the skies were clear enough for the flight.  We absolutely loved capturing portraits by the plane as the sun peeked through the clouds.  Photographing their session in such a unique setting was so much fun, and we had the best time chatting as we explored. Megan and Robbie have such a sweet story, and getting to know our coup ..read more
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Boom Island Park, Minneapolis | Engagement
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by Shane Long
4d ago
We are officially back up north and beyond excited for our spring engagement sessions and weddings!  Kristen and Matt’s session was the perfect way to kick off our Minnesota season, and we were so thankful for the gorgeous warm weather and stunning blossoms as we explored Minneapolis together.  Engagement sessions are always so much fun to photograph – capturing the joy-filled anticipation as couples plan their big day is truly such a gift!   Whether it be photographing with the spring blooms, on a warm summer evening at the lake, surrounded by breathtaking fall colors, or ..read more
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Boca Grande, FL | Family Portrait Session
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by Shane Long
2w ago
We can’t think of better way to wrap up our season in the south, than with Jessica’s family portrait session at one of our favorite places on Gasparilla Island.  It has been an absolutely incredible season, and we could not be more grateful to have served so many beautiful couples and families on the beaches of sunny Southwest Florida!  We first met Jessica at her best friend’s wedding a few years ago and had the best time celebrating with everyone at the Machine Shop in Minneapolis.  When Jessica reached out to book a destination portrait session in Florida, we couldn’t wait t ..read more
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The Club at the Strand | Wedding
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by Shane Long
1M ago
From the moment we met Karli and Will at their incredible engagement session in Naples, we were beyond excited to photograph their wedding!  The Club at the Strand was an absolute dream venue to host their big day, and Deanna and her team ensured every detail was nothing short of perfection.  Riley of Red Letter Event Design did an amazing job of coordinating the day, and every element was stunning from start to finish! The day began in the bridal suite as we documented the details, including Karli’s gorgeous dress, invitations, rings, and shoes.  The ladies had spent the morni ..read more
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Fort Myers Beach | Sunset Family Portrait Session
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by Shane Long
1M ago
There is something truly magical about golden hour at the beach, and Bowditch Point Park in Fort Myers is one of our favorite places to watch the sun setting over the ocean.  Surrounded by palm trees, white sand, and starfish along the shore, the park is one of the area’s most beautiful settings for portrait sessions.  We love that it allows us to use different sides of the island depending on the wind direction, and there is certainly no shortage of breathtaking views of the Gulf! When Chelsea reached out to book a destination portrait session last fall, we couldn’t wait to connect ..read more
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Gasparilla Island | Sunset Family Portrait Session
Shane Long Photography Blog
by Shane Long
1M ago
When vacationing families book destination portrait sessions on the beach, we are always so excited to celebrate with them!  Vacations provide some of the sweetest family memories, and we love capturing images of their adventures in beautiful places that they are able to look back on for years to come.  Documenting those memories on Florida’s most breathtaking beaches is truly such a gift and one we do not take for granted! From the moment Rachel reached out to book her session we couldn’t wait to meet her family.  She is incredibly kind, has a heart of gold, and it was a compl ..read more
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Cape Coral, Florida | Maternity Session
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by Shane Long
1M ago
Photographing life’s most exciting milestones such as engagements, weddings, maternity sessions, and family portraits, is truly such an honor!  The emotions captured in these seasons of life make for the most beautiful memories, and we are incredibly grateful to be a part of celebrating those moments with so many amazing people as they travel to sunny, Southwest Florida! When Alexis reached out to request a portrait session in Cape Coral, we couldn’t wait to connect with her and her husband to document the sweet season of expecting their first baby!  They brought along a gender reve ..read more
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The Ritz-Carlton | Wedding
Shane Long Photography Blog
by Shane Long
1M ago
The Ritz-Carlton in Sarasota is an absolute dream wedding venue!  Their team is phenomenal to work with, and they, along with Rita and Kelly of Aria Events, ensured every element was perfect for this destination wedding!  John had proposed to Jennifer with a private dinner in their home complete with waiters and a Maitre d’ from one of their favorite restaurants.  Of course Jennifer said yes, and the two began planning their big day in Jennifer’s home state of Florida.  They knew they wanted a tropical beach theme, and from the handwritten invitations, to the breathtaking ..read more
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