Tag Archives: Eagan

Hoar frost Minnesota Morning

Posted on February 12, 2012 by waynem

Many of you who do not live in Minnesota may think Minnesota is a frozen wasteland much of the year. It may even be true that as I get a little older there are more and more reasons to agree with that description of this place. But even a frozen wasteland has its advantages. Once in a while we in Minnesota get to experience the amazing spectacle of God’s creation in the magic of hoar frost. Continue reading →

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Hoarfrost, Eagan Minnesota

Posted on February 4, 2012 by waynem

We sure had some amazing hoarfost in Eagan, MN today. And then it stayed for hours and hours.
I was able to capture quite a nice little collection of images today. Continue reading →

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Dakota Valley Choral Festival 2011

Posted on October 31, 2011 by waynem

The amount of creative and artistic talent south of the river is quite amazing to consider sometimes. In this case I am thinking about the vocal talents of the students in school district 196 and this even includes younger children. So what am I talking about? Well on Sunday evening Oct 30th 2011 at Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church in Apple Valley, MN the Dakota Valley Choral Festival was held. This was apparently the 35th year of this festival and the church was packed for very good reason. This festival is so well run and the level of talent is so high that the show gives the listener the impression that they are listening to a college choir. Continue reading →

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Cool Sr Portraits in Minneapolis

Posted on October 2, 2011 by waynem

This past week a woman contacts me with an emergency email, “Help this is an emergency.” “Senior portraits are due on October 14th and I do not have them done yet. Can you help me?” Well luckily I had Saturday morning open and I knew it was going to be a gorgeous fall day so I was all over it. Continue reading →

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Sr. Portrait Session: Krista from Eastview High School

Posted on August 22, 2011 by waynem

Some moments in life seem almost perfect. For a sr. portrait photographer that often time means having the opportunity to work with a handsome young man or a charming young lady. Especially when that person really has that spark of live, that enthousiasme pour la vie. Well I had that opportunity recently and Krista is such a person. Continue reading →

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Senior Portrait Shoot: Evan

Posted on July 11, 2011 by waynem

This weekend I was out on a Senior High School Portrait shoot with a great young man from Burnsville Highschool, Evan. Evan is a huge sports kid, so much of our task would be to capture his athleticism and his masculinity. Continue reading →

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Eagan Art Festival 2011: More Images

Posted on June 29, 2011 by waynem

I had so much fun at this years Eagan Art Festival and the weather was soooo great on the second day that I ran around most of the day capturing many more images. I just wanted to share a few more with you.
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These are the first images from the Eagan Art Festival 2011.

These are hand sculptured, hand painted dolls From Joan Rydberg. These were just amazing to me. It was like they were alive. They were so full of life and energy. Great sculpture work Joan, These dolls stole my heart.
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Posted on June 26, 2011 by waynem | 4 Comments

Eagan Art Festival 2011

Posted on June 14, 2011 by waynem

It is time once again for the Eagan Art Festival. This is the 17th Eagan Art Festival and it has grown to be one of the best in the state with over 100 artists, youth events, music, assorted entertainment and of course great food. Continue reading →

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My State Rep takes up life issues

Posted on March 15, 2006 by waynem

I knew there was a reason why I liked this guy…. With heated debate reflecting a deep social divide over issues of life and death, a Minnesota House committee on Tuesday passed a bill that would require health-care professionals to … Continue reading →

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