My Approach
From the Vikings Holiday Party to the Celebration of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, my approach to event photography is to document all aspects of the event, down to the very last detail. I love capturing the interactions between people whether its the speaker, such as Lily Tomlin, comedian and actress, speaking in front of a packed audience or individuals I do not know, sharing a laugh or embrace. My photography is a record of that moment, just as you wish it were to be remembered.
I am the official photographer for the City of Burnsville and have photographed events for them over the past nine years including the International Festival, Skate with Santa, the Tree Lighting ceremony and the ever popular annual Burnsville Fire Muster. The City has also hired me to photograph all of their staff photos/portraits.
- Other events I have photographed over the years:
- 80th and 90th Birthday celebrations
- Retirement Parties
- Confirmation and Consecration Class Photos
- Baby Naming
- High School Reunions
- 50th Wedding Anniversaries
- Birthday Parties
- Annual Galas
- Restaurant Openings
- Conventions
- Holiday Parties
- Corporate and Celebrity Events
- And So Much More!
Check Out These Preferred Vendors!
Banquet Facilities
Legends Club of Prior Lake
legendsgc.com
ssmeester@legendsgc.com
952.226.9990
Samantha Smeester will take care of every detail at this top notch facility to make your event picture perfect! Love the golf course for outdoor wedding photos.
Turtles Bar and Grill in Shakopee
turtlesbarandgrill.com
info@turtlesbarandgrill.com
952.445.9668
Bryan Turtle runs a one-of-a-kind facility; you will love the dark mahagony, old shakopee brick and antique type tin ceiling in their banquet room; great place for wedding ceremonies and receptions. Bryan will make sure your event is seamless!
Brackett’s Crossing Country Club in Lakeville
brackettscrossingcc.com<
952.435.7600
Gorgeous ballroom and views with many facilities for both large and small events. Not to be missed!
Videographer
Alan at On Location Video
onlocationvideo.net
763.550.9797
Call Alan Block, he has been in the business for 30 years. Does a lot of nonprofit work. He has done the video work for many Bar and Bat Mitzvah students where their parents had hired him for their own weddings. Alan does mostly corporate work now, but has been known to take on the occasional bar/bat mitzvah event.
Catering
Spirit of Asia
spiritofasiacatering.com
612.724.4056
David Hill and Sue Morales provide outstanding food and service — they are an absolute joy to work with. Book them early because they are in high demand!
Event Coordinators
Fusion Events and Expos
Sharon Heywood
FusionEventsandExpos.com
Sharon is wonderful to work with and works at all price points. She has been in the business of planning for travel and events for over 20 years. Sharon offers you phenomenal attention to all the details of your event to save you the time, stress, headache and worry when making decisions. Let Fusion events alleviate your stress for a successful event.
Do Good Events
dogoodevents.com
Kalsey Beach
Kalsey@DoGoodEvents.com
952.212.9731
Kalsey is an event planning junkie! 🙂 She and her team of experts offer creative planning that elevate your business, relationships and community. Do Good Events specialize in business and nonprofit events. Kalsey has a staff of experts that allows her to plan for, and attend, many events, in different states at the same time. It is a work of art watching her and her team in action, attending to every detail. It has been my pleasure working with her and her team, on events, as the photographer on the scene.
DJ’s
Howard at Total Entertainment
TotalEntertainmentDJ.com & kidsdance.com
952.933.8558
Howard Walstein is the DJ we used for both our daughter’s and son’s bat and bar mitzvah celebrations. Howard offers the “Total” package– so even if you are a boy and you do not like to dance, he has the best games and prizes to entertain everyone. Howard is also the best in the twin cities at the hora, most likely due to his Jewish roots. 🙂 Total Entertainment has been serving families for over 30 years running! Kippahs off to Howard and their crew for 30+ years of phenomenal service in the Twin Cities Jewish Community and beyond!
Florist
RJKramer
rjkramer.com
mail@rjkramer.com
651.227.7091
One of a kind in floral design! Robert Kramer and his staff provide stunning floral arrangements throughout the Twin Cities area. Ask for Kate Abbe; tell her Sue Lund sent you and I promise you will not be disappointed but rather awed and amazed! Gorgeous work! I honestly believe that every bride should use RJKramer for their wedding flowers and beyond!