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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.

Master Lighting Guide to Flash Photography: Scott Robert Lim

Posted on July 28, 2010 by waynem

Scott Robert Lim, the creator of the phenomenally successful website www.strobist.com that is “the source” for all things related to minimalist lighting tools and techniques has an incredible electron book on lighting “Master Lighting Guide to Flash Photography.” This is a must have resource for anyone serious about improving their use of small mobile artificial lighting equipment.
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Maggie Benson: Super Model

Posted on July 27, 2010 by waynem

Maggie Benson: Super Model Originally uploaded by !!WaynePhotoGuy. I was able to get out for a photo session with the up and coming beautiful super model Maggie Benson. Look at that smile!! This was her first model session and she … Continue reading →

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Red Bull Flugtag : Harriet Island : Minneapolis/St Paul

Posted on July 25, 2010 by waynem

Over 90,000 people were present at the 2010 RedBull Flugtag event at Harriet Island in the Twin Cities of Minneapolis and St Paul, MN to witness a new world record of 207 ft flown. It was an awesomely fun event and a perfect day for it.
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Maggie Benson: Super Model ;-)

Posted on July 24, 2010 by waynem

Maggie Benson: Super Model 😉 Originally uploaded by !!WaynePhotoGuy. I was able to get out for a photo session with the beautiful Maggie Benson. Look at that smile!! This was her first model session and she did a great job. … Continue reading →

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Maggie Benson: Super Model ;-)

Posted on July 22, 2010 by waynem

Maggie Benson: Super Model 😉 Originally uploaded by !!WaynePhotoGuy. I was able to get out for a photo session with the beautiful Maggie Benson. Look at that smile!! This was her first model session and she did a great job. … Continue reading →

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Maggie Benson:Model Session

Posted on July 21, 2010 by waynem

Maggie Benson Originally uploaded by !!WaynePhotoGuy. I was able to get out for a photo session with the beautiful Maggie Benson. Look at that smile!! This was her first model session and she did a great job. We had a … Continue reading →

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Maple Grove Days: Car Show

Posted on July 18, 2010 by waynem

Maple Grove Days: Car Show Originally uploaded by !!WaynePhotoGuy. These are some of the best of the best from the Maple Grove Days: Car Show. It was a great day for an awesome event. If one of these are you … Continue reading →

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Maple Grove Day : Car Show : First Time

Posted on July 18, 2010 by waynem

Maple Grove Day : Car Show : First Time Originally uploaded by !!WaynePhotoGuy. This was a great story. The owner of this car entered it into a show for the first time. Apparently it was his daughter that convinced him … Continue reading →

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Maple Grove Days: Kids Fun Run

Posted on July 17, 2010 by waynem

Maple Grove Days: Kids Fun Run Originally uploaded by !!WaynePhotoGuy. Wayne Moran Photography Maple Grove Days: Kids Fun Run It was a warm awesome day.Fun for everyone. When the race started, I was in the center of the course thinking … Continue reading →

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Summer Joy: Minneapolis Loring Park Fountain

Posted on July 3, 2010 by waynem

Summer Joy: Minneapolis Loring Park Fountain Originally uploaded by !!WaynePhotoGuy. Summer Joy: Minneapolis Loring Park Fountain Gosh I love summer.Recently, I have been able to walk by this fountain in Loring Park in Minneapolis. I get a feeling of happiness … Continue reading →

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WACO E Bi-Plane

Posted on June 21, 2010 by waynem

WACO E Bi-Plane Originally uploaded by !!WaynePhotoGuy. RC Airplane for sale. Hey, trying to raise money for a wedding! ;-D You can check out the details here. minneapolis.craigslist.org/dak/for/1721335194.html

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Stars and Stripes and Lines and Squares: IDS Tower

Posted on June 18, 2010 by waynem

Stars and Stripes and Lines and Squares: IDS Tower
This flag hangs inside the IDS Tower in downtown Minneapolis. Just walking through this place always intrigues me and makes me want to find new ways to capture it.
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Doing what you believe to be right even at a cost

Posted on June 15, 2010 by waynem

So today I received a call from AARP (Yes the huge senior’s organization). At first I was thinking I was getting old and they were calling to offer me a membership. But alas, it was something else. They were calling to request that I would be their photographer at the Minnesota State Fair. I would get all kinds of press coverage and get links to my web site and all that stuff bla bla bla…
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Minneapolis Skyline: Morning Springtime

Posted on June 12, 2010 by waynem

As I walk around Minneapolis I continually see views that interest me and I think of new ways to shoot them. Nicollet Mall in Minneapolis is a place of continual surprise. From all the great lines and curves of the architecture, to the music, food people and action on Thursday’s Farmers Market, then you add on top of that the new Twin’s stadium; the place is often abuzz with life.
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Working with off camera lighting: Canon 5D Mark II, Cybersync, and various Nikon and Canon Flashes.

Posted on June 10, 2010 by waynem

So I received my new (used) nikon sb 24 flash (yes I know I am a canon guy), and the Cybersync transmitter and receivers , the light stands and umbrellas etc so last night I had some time to work with them and try to get the whole package working.
To my surprise, it was easy to get the Nikon firing with my canon 5D Mark II. I even was able to fire the Nikon light with my light meter hoocked up to the radio transmitter.
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Carlson Family Photo Session

Posted on June 5, 2010 by waynem

Carlson Family Photo Session Originally uploaded by !!WaynePhotoGuy. The Carlson family in Eagan, MN were going to have a graduation therefore having much of the family in town for the celebration, so they decided to capture a large family photo … Continue reading →

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Minnesota Spring Sunset

Posted on May 30, 2010 by waynem

Spring Sunset Originally uploaded by !!WaynePhotoGuy. Spring Sunset So my daughter comes running in the house screaming… "Dad you have got to get out here and see this sunset, it is in credible." Thinking, she had been right before I … Continue reading →

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Eagan High School Theater Presents Pippin

Posted on May 26, 2010 by waynem

Eagan High School Theater Presents Pippin
Spring 2010 Theater Presentation
This young man Javier Ferreira is one gifted entertainer. You will see much more of him.
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Lilacs, the flowers of spring

Posted on May 25, 2010 by waynem

Lilacs, the flowers of spring Originally uploaded by !!WaynePhotoGuy. Lilacs, the flowers of spring Rush Creek Golf Course: Morning Shadows Join me on FaceBook Twitter Gosh I love spring…I wish I would have been able to get out in it … Continue reading →

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Picture of the Day: Graci: Senior Portraits

Posted on May 16, 2010 by waynem

Graci: Senior Portraits Originally uploaded by !!WaynePhotoGuy. Graci: Senior Portraits Join me on FaceBook Twitter Wayne Moran Photography I was given the joy of photographing the lovely Graci E for her high school portraits. We got out for an evening … Continue reading →

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Rush Creek Golf Course: Morning Shadows

Posted on May 11, 2010 by waynem

I am shooting a project for the townplanner guys and they wanted me to photography Rush Creek Golf Course for next years calendar. It turns out Rush Creek is the last place I had ever golfed because I gave the sport up in frustration years ago, so there was a certain sense of nestagia that I had to for the place. The course is certainly gorgeous and I ended up with some great sunrise and sunset images from this early spring outing.
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Rush Creek Golf Course: Evening Sandtraps

Posted on May 8, 2010 by waynem

Rush Creek Golf Course: Evening Sandtraps Originally uploaded by !!WaynePhotoGuy. Rush Creek Golf Course: Evening Sandtraps Join me on FaceBook Twitter I am shooting a project for the townplanner guys and they wanted me to photography Rush Creek Golf Course … Continue reading →

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Rush Creek Golf Course: Bridge over peaceful waters

Posted on May 3, 2010 by waynem

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Rush Creek Golf Course: Sunset Shines Through

Posted on May 1, 2010 by waynem

I am shooting a photographic project for the townplanner guys and they wanted me to photography Rush Creek Golf Course for next years calendar. It turns out Rush Creek is the last place I had ever golfed because I gave the sport up in frustration years ago, so there was a certain sense of nestagia that I had to for the place. The course is certainly gorgeous and I ended up with some great sunrise and sunset images from this early spring outing.
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Rush Creek Golf Course: Sunset in Golfer’s Paradise

Posted on April 29, 2010 by waynem

I am shooting a project for the townplanner guys and they wanted me to photography Rush Creek Golf Course for next years calendar. It turns out Rush Creek is the last place I had ever golfed because I gave the sport up in frustration years ago, so there was a certain sense of nestagia that I had to for the place. The course is certainly gorgeous and I ended up with some great sunrise and sunset images from this early spring outing.
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