It’s no secret that winter in Minnesota is the wedding photography off-season. It’s also been too cold the last few weekends to shoot outside for long, but this past weekend was different. For the first time in a month it got above 32 degrees! I took the opportunity to rent a lens that produces some cool effects and used it to shoot some Twin Cities landmarks. I hope to use this fun lens in the future for engagement or portrait sessions — I’ve seen it produce amazing images. Here are a few of the pictures I took!
Lunch in St. Louis Park at Yum!
Walking around Lake Harriet. I think all of Minnesota was out by the lakes on this beautiful Saturday:
A walk through Prospect Park and the Witch’s Hat water tower. I love how this lens can make people look miniature (second photo from left):
I saw this photo on flickr and just had to go find these skis. There were lots of other cool things nearby.
Then I stopped to catch a few pictures of one of my favorite sign, the Ideal Diner:
And then I drove home to St. Paul through nordeast:
And dinkytown:
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Sarah…I came to you blog today to see if you posted images of the 85 tilt. They are beautiful! I am anxious to hear how you liked it!
Melissa
Great colors in this set. I really love the diner pictures & the cupcakes.
Did you rent a tilt shift? I really want to try one of those.
Hi
I see you said you rented a lens. I have been thinking about renting a lens but wish I could find a place local, rather then playing the mail a lens game. Are there places in the twin city , mn area were one can go rent a lens pick up and when done drive it back?
Thanks in adavance
Rob
Love these shots of the city! So cool to see these everyday landmarks through someone else’s creative eyes! Absolutely love em…
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