Volk ’17 – Fall

Posted on October 9, 2017October 9, 2017 Posted in Photography | Photographer | Business, UncategorizedTagged Eagan, Editorial, editorial photography, Fashion, fashion photography, Minnesota, mn model, mn photographer, model, Photography, premium outletsLeave a comment

Published :: Volk Magazine || Hair & Makeup :: Mark Navarro || Model :: Willow Weaver || Stylist :: Meghanlee Phillips

Andrew & Caryn | Elope

Posted on February 6, 2017February 6, 2017 Posted in Photography | Photographer | BusinessTagged Bride, Como, Conservatory, Details, elope, family, Groom, location, Minnesota, mn photographer, Photography, ring, St. Paul, tropical gardens, wedding, wedding venueLeave a comment

My first Elopement & my first time professionally shooting Como Conservatory || both firsts were ones I will never forget! This venue is Ah-Mazing to photograph in and lets be real, eloping is Totally the way to go!

Surrounded by tropical plants, a mini heat wave on the coldest day of 2017, supported by the Bride & Groom’s immediate family gave this happy couple the marriage they always wanted // full gallery here

Check out their crazy cat on Instagram : Slick Loui

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A breath of fresh air // City Walk

Posted on January 28, 2017January 28, 2017 Posted in Photography | Photographer | Business, Travel | Memories | Going, UncategorizedTagged art, blogger, city, city living, create, dance, designer, Editorial, edits, Fashion, Graduate, home, immersion magazine, inspire, lifestyle, magazine, media, Minneapolis, Minnesota, mural, Online, photographer, Photography, photos, published, reflection, share, show, street photography, street signs, street view, student, theatre, through my lens, travel, trends, views, walk, weekendLeave a comment

Winter walk to get inspired for a editorial shoot // grab your camera and walk off the tension // so much to see, hear and smell on Sunday morning in the Grand Minneapolis

Winter Wedding // #MaryxRyan

Posted on January 28, 2017January 28, 2017 Posted in Photography | Photographer | BusinessTagged 2017, art, comic book, cupcakes, etsy, family, handmade, happy, Life, Love, Minnesota, modcloth, nerd, photographer, photos, red, roses, St. Paul, sweeneys saloon, vintage, wedding, wedding cupcakes, Wedding Photography, winter, winter weddingLeave a comment

Winter weddings hold a special place in my heart. I was married in the winter. When the Groom (longtime friend) approached me to shoot their winter wedding at the same venue that I got married at, I could not say Yes! fast enough! The day was filled with love, laughter and a whole lot of nerd-erific decor, handmade by the Bride. Including her shoe details!! To see true love is what makes a wedding photographer’s job so easy, the love they have for each other filled the candle lit room. Their guests and families had bellies full of tacos and laughed with and at the newlyweds! I personally had a great time, being able to witness your friend commit his life to his perfect gal is life’s greatest gift! I am so happy they found each other!

Venue // Sweeney’s Saloon

Cupcakes // Uptown Girl Cupcakes & Desserts

Unity Stamp // made by the Bride

Bouquets // The Vintage Owl

Cake Topper // Chick Design Boutique

Groom’s Vintage Blazer // Bright Closet

Wedding Dress // ModCloth

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Immersion Mag | Seed

Posted on October 4, 2016October 4, 2016 Posted in Photography | Photographer | Business, Travel | Memories | GoingTagged art, band, bass, blog, blogger, business, creativity, design, documentary, drums, editorial photography, feelings, fun, guitar, images, inspiration, internet, job, journal, Life, lifestyle, magazine, media, microphone, Minneapolis, Minnesota, MN Music, music, Northeast Minneapolis, Online, photographs, Photography, photos, Project, Seed, travel, trends, vocalLeave a comment

Editorial : Immersion Magazine

Band : Seed

Art Director/Photographer : Michaela Rae

Putting it all together

Posted on September 20, 2016 Posted in Home | Living | Breathing, Photography | Photographer | Business, UncategorizedTagged art, Artist, artists, daughter, Eagan, Editorial, editorial photography, Families, family, Fashion, friendship, happiness, home, inspiration, journal, Life, Love, Minneapolis, Minnesota, mother, motherhood, Olive, photographer, Photography, professional photographer, small business, St. Paul, travel, Twin Cites, Twin CitiesLeave a comment

It’s the wee hours of the night. The glow of my office light hitting the dark silence on my house, sweet banjo riffs spewing out of my speakers and I’m laid out on the floor with portraits, magazines, pinterest quotes and scissors. I am directing.

Late night thoughts // the wind down

I am directing a life that provides a path of creativity and exploration. I will never have the same schedule everyday, I will embrace change, I will lead as a role model for a younger generation of women, I will create.

“Motivation and coffee have something in common, they both want more than what’s expected of them.”

Cup :: Acowsay Cinema

Photo :: Amy Colleen Photography

Read :: A Story

Focus

Posted on September 6, 2016 Posted in Photography | Photographer | Business, UncategorizedTagged Artist, dinner, Eagan, Editorial, editorial photography, family, First, Food, friends, happiness, home, inspiration, Love, milestones, Minnesota, Minnesota Bride, Olive, photographer, Photography, Photography | Photographer | Business, professional photographer, small business, St. Paul, Twin CitiesLeave a comment

Always write in pencil, nothing is forever.

Mother & Daughter Gallery

Posted on September 3, 2016 Posted in Photography | Photographer | Business, UncategorizedTagged art, Artist, artists, babies, Eagan, Editorial, editorial photography, Families, family, friendship, home, inspiration, Life, Minnesota, mother, photographer, Photography, professional photographer, small business, St. Paul, Twin CitiesLeave a comment

Michaela Rae presents || Mother & Daughter is a photographic series of women from the same genetic tree that celebrates familiar similarities and differences. This series will strive to illustrate each unique mother-daughter dynamic by capturing their interactions, emotions and relationships with each other.