Downtown St. Paul Portrait Photography | Christy

Christy came to her session with her mom, two best friends, a gorgeous smile, and an attitude ready to have a good time!  She is just finishing up her Senior year in just a short couple of weeks. Christy couldn't believe how fast her year has flown by but some of her highlights were sport trips with her teams in basketball and volleyball. We all had a great time laughing and enjoying this beautiful spring sunset together.

Downtown St. Paul Engagement Photography | Megan & Stefan

                                                                   The Proposal 

Meg and Stefan started a day trip to Red Wing. They both had the day off and wanted to take advantage of their limited freedom from their daily lives. As they weaved in and out for store fronts and lunch they eventually  came to the pier to steal away some calming moments together looking at the water. As Megan started to break away from Stefan's  embrace he simply started her name, and as she turned she was greeted by Stefan on one knee asking her for forever. Well as you can see from the photos she obviously said yes. According to stefan , megan just grabbed the ring and put it on herself with no answer. Even though she states she doesn't really remember that part. 

Their wedding will be this summer. So much love; I can't wait.

Downtown St. Paul Photography | Favorite Urban Location for Photoshoots

Do you want to be let in on a little secret? All Photographers have a favorite location to shoot. 
It fits their style, the light is stunning, it fits their personality, there can be numerous other things that has people coming back to that location.

As for me, one location I could shoot  for the rest of my photographer days would be Downtown St. Paul. After I finished college, I got my first "grownup" job in the heart of downtown. I am thankful that I am able to be emerged in the experience everyday. St. Paul is my favorite urban spot to shoot as a photographer;It is a place that I am always comfortable in. 
St Paul constantly bustles with people that makes the city come to life.  I have always enjoyed the look of having couples engagement shoots downtown. The light at certain times of the day is just stunning.
A handful of the structures downtown make a beautiful story for an engagement and portrait shoots. Downtown can be so versatile with all the different nooks and crannies, beautiful parks (Mears park,Harriet Island Park, Raspberry Island), fun water fountains (check out some here or here), and delicious restaurants for some date night shoot look in your photos. (Sakura anyone?) I love St. Paul and I want to share that same breathtaking experience with my couples in their urban sessions. 
Here are a couple of my recent session in the great Downtown!

If you do not know what location you want your session, do not be afraid to get some suggestions from your photographer. They can give you multiple locations that will fit your style; Photographers want you to be comfortable wherever you choose for your shoot!  

(Here is a previous post on 3 tips to rock your engagement session if  you want to read more!)