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About waynem

As a Minnesota based photographer and artist I have been greatly influenced by the Upper Midwest. I focus my skills and energies on portraits, landscapes, cityscapes, architectural and fine art work. My best work comes from images first painted in my mind. I mull over a prospective image for weeks or months, seeing it from different angles and perspectives, then finally deciding what to capture. The result is images that deeply touch people's emotions and powerfully evoke memories and dreams. My images are used commercially by companies and organizations ranging from Financial Services firms, mom and pop Ice Cream shops and The Basilica of St Mary to communicate their shared vision and values. Book and magazine publishers have featured my images on their covers. My photographs also grace and enhance the decor of many fine homes.

Oh Christmas Tree…

Oh Christmas Tree…, a photo by !!WaynePhotoGuy on Flickr. Staring to get ready for Christmas. This is a continuation of the “Real Meaning of Christmas” in Pictures project. Christmas is the time of year that we gather together with our … Continue reading

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Marjorie Mcneely Conservatory – Como Park – Poinsettia Christmas

Marjorie Mcneely Conservatory – Como Park – Poinsettia Christmas, a photo by !!WaynePhotoGuy on Flickr. Today I was able to sneak away in middle of all this Christmas busy-ness for a little photo outing with friends. We went to the … Continue reading

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The Angel Declares to Mary You are to be with Child

The Angel Declares to Many You are to be with Child, a photo by !!WaynePhotoGuy on Flickr. Part one of the Christmas Story in Photography Project. An angel visits Mary to tell her that she will have a son named … Continue reading

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The Influence of the Chief Tecumseh Poem

The Influence of the Chief Tecumseh Poem
You may recall sometime back we had posted about the Chief Tecumseh poem that we had become aware of from the Act of Valor movie. Well we just recently received a note from an active duty soldier that I had to share with you. Continue reading

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Frederick R. Weisman Art Museum

Frederick R. Weisman Art Museum, a photo by !!WaynePhotoGuy on Flickr. One evening several years ago, I had the awesome opportunity to get out shooting with an up and coming photographer Ava www.flickr.com/photos/brownigrl23/ The top location on our list was … Continue reading

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Autumn ~ Lebanon Hills

Autumn ~ Lebanon Hills, a photo by !!WaynePhotoGuy on Flickr. “You expected to be sad in the fall. Part of you died each year when the leaves fell from the trees and their branches were bare against the wind and … Continue reading

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Autumn ~ The End of Summer

Autumn ~ The End of Summer, a photo by !!WaynePhotoGuy on Flickr. Join me: Website | Blog | OxRun LLC | Google+ | 500px | FaceBook | Twitter | Pinterest All of my work is copyrighted by Wayne Moran Photography. … Continue reading

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Senior Portraits – Brenna

Senior Portraits – Brenna, a photo by !!WaynePhotoGuy on Flickr. Super fun photo session with Brenna. Time sure goes by quickly when you get to do what you love. This session sure was enjoyable. Join me: Website | Blog | … Continue reading

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Anne Yetzer ~ Eagan Senior Portrait Session

Anne Yetzer ~ Eagan Senior Portrait Session, a photo by !!WaynePhotoGuy on Flickr. We had a ton of fun photographing a senior portrait session with Anne. You could tell she is a natural and she was really enjoying herself. I … Continue reading

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Eagan Sr Portrait Session ~ Lily

Eagan Sr Portrait Session ~ Lily, a photo by !!WaynePhotoGuy on Flickr. Eagan Sr Portrait Session ~ Lily I am so sorry to blast you with so many images here but frankly, they turned out way too good for me … Continue reading

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Best Senior Portrait Photographer Session ~ Mallory

Many may ask who is the best senior portrait photographer in Eagan or their particular city. My answer is always the same. The person who you can enjoy working with and the person who is able to capture the personality and the essence of the senior being photographed is the best photographer. That is a grandiose way of saying, it depends. Continue reading

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Senior Portraits Eagan : Alyssa Oakman

This week I had the opportunity to work with a delightful young woman in an effort to capture her personality and maybe even a part of her soul for her senior portraits. Alyssa is charming and witty person, she happens to be my daughter’s (and my photographic assistant) best friend and she is a natural in front of the camera. Continue reading

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Senior Portraits – Alyssa Oakman

Senior Portraits – Alyssa Oakman, a photo by !!WaynePhotoGuy on Flickr. These are from the very successful senior portrait session the other night with Alyssa Oakman. Gosh, there are too many great ones it is hard to choose. Join me: … Continue reading

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Photographic Journey – Rocky Mountain National Park

Let’s be honest, nobody really wants to listen to your stories of what you did for your summer vacation. I am just being honest here. Once in a while you will be able to corner someone and sit them down and get them to look at your pictures. But for the most part that are just being nice. Continue reading

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Elk – Rocky Mountain National Park

Elk – Rocky Mountain National Park, a photo by !!WaynePhotoGuy on Flickr. Elk – Rocky Mountain National Park Believe it or not I was really about 15 ft away from this majestic animal. It kind of scared the heck out … Continue reading

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On Top of the World – Rocky Mountain National Park

On Top of the World – Rocky Mountain National Park, a photo by !!WaynePhotoGuy on Flickr. On Top of the World – Rocky Mountain National Park This is from our photographic adventure out to Rocky Mountain National Park. This particular … Continue reading

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Dream Lake – Rocky Mountain National Park

Dream Lake – Rocky Mountain National Park, a photo by !!WaynePhotoGuy on Flickr. Dream Lake – Rocky Mountain National Park Dream lake on a calm early morning has one of the most spectactular views in the park. We were blessed … Continue reading

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St. Malo Old Stone Church – Rocky Mountain National Park

St. Malo – Rocky Mountain National Park, a photo by !!WaynePhotoGuy on Flickr. St. Malo Stone Church – Rocky Mountain National Park Colorado This is the old stone church in Rocky Mountain National Park near Estes Colorado. We drove by … Continue reading

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Faerie House Surprises – Eagan Arts Festival

Faerie House Surprises – Eagan Arts Festival, a photo by !!WaynePhotoGuy on Flickr. I love going to the Eagan Arts Festival. Were you there? Faerie House Surprises – Eagan Arts Festival We find all kinds of surprises at the 2012 … Continue reading

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Don’t Brag!!! A story from a proud Papa

You and I have both been told it’s not good to brag. Well I’m going to break that rule today because I have a good reason to brag at least just a little. You see my daughter Nicole Rose Moran is a gifted and talented singer. While it is true her abilities are a natural gift, she has also been working very hard to own her gift and bring it to the level of that now. Continue reading

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Memorial Day – US National Holiday Weekend

Memorial Day
“It is rather for us to be here dedicated to the great task remaining before us – that from these honored dead we take increased devotion to that cause for which they gave the last full measure of devotion – that we here highly resolve that these dead shall not have died in vain – that this nation, under God, shall have a new birth of freedom – and that government of the people, by the people , and for the people, shall not perish from the earth.” – Abraham Lincoln Continue reading

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Flowers in the Park – Lebanon Hills Regional Park, Eagan MN

Flowers in the Park – Lebanon Hills Regional Park, Eagan MN, a photo by !!WaynePhotoGuy on Flickr. The other day I was out for a photo walk in Lebanon Hills Regional Park in Eagan, MN with Kristin Tintor from the … Continue reading

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Spring Flowers – Lebanon Hills Park Eagan

Spring Flowers – Lebanon Hills Park Eagan, a photo by !!WaynePhotoGuy on Flickr. Spring Flowers – Lebanon Hills Park Eagan Lebanon Hills is my favorite local park in Eagan. It is easy to get to and huge and I hardly … Continue reading

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Mark A Quinley Model Portfolio Session

Last week I received a call from a young man. He said he was way up in White Bear Lake and he was wondering if we could do a photo session to help him work on his modeling portfolio. I said sure, it sounds like fun. In my mind I was wonder how in the world did he find me. Continue reading

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How Bad is the US Debt Problem?

Do you have any idea how bad the US debt problem is? Does it matter at all? I had those exact same questions so I set out to do a little research to try to figure this out and satisfy my curious little brain. This paper is the result of that search. Continue reading

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