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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.

Lifetime Fitness Triathlon

Posted on July 11, 2009 by waynem

Lifetime Fitness Triathlon Originally uploaded by !!WaynePhotoGuy. My brother participated in the Lifetime Fitness Minneapolis Triathlon 2009. We needed to get out and shoot the event! ;-D Great job Keith and friends.

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Eagan Community Theater Presents: Fiddler On The Roof

Posted on July 10, 2009 by waynem

Eagan Community Theater Presents: Fiddler On The Roof Originally uploaded by !!WaynePhotoGuy. My daughter will be in this play. She has been working very hard and is very exicited about it… Eagan has an incredible reputation for theater. You may … Continue reading →

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Taste of Minnesota 4th of July

Posted on July 5, 2009 by waynem

Taste of Minnesota 4th of July Originally uploaded by !!WaynePhotoGuy. Tboard inspired me yesterday so I had to get out and try to capture an interesting shot of the fireworks last evening… Hope you enjoy, I know the kids did.. … Continue reading →

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The Stoning of Soraya M.

Posted on June 24, 2009 by waynem

With all the turmoil going on in Iran right now, this movie might be one of the most important movies of a generation or even a life time…
This is a must see movie..
http://www.thestoning.com/
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Michael and Danae

Posted on June 9, 2009 by waynem

Michael and Danae Originally uploaded by !!WaynePhotoGuy. My son asked me to go out and shoot he and his girlfriend Danae. I gladly accepted… ;-D for two reasons. 1. To have fun with them.2. To try to figure out the … Continue reading →

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South Dakota Badlands – The Landscape

Posted on June 4, 2009 by waynem

South Dakota Badlands – The Landscape
Badlands National Park
So this whole purpose of this trip was…
1. To get away from normal life and to get refreshed a little bit.
2. To hike.
3. To learn some new techniques…
4. And to capture a certain picture that I had in my minds eye.
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Twin Cities Staycation Solution!!!

Posted on May 28, 2009 by waynem

Have you ever wondered what in the world is there to do in and around the twin cities that is new and interesting and fun? Has the terrible recession got you thinking that you will not be able to take a vacation this summer but instead you will have to take a stay-cation instead to save money?
Well I have the perfect solution for you!!
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Moon Minneapolis & St. Paul

Posted on May 27, 2009 by waynem

My picture of the Minneapolis Stone Arch Bridge was chosen for the cover of a new Minneapolis and St. Paul Travel book from Moon Metro Publishing.
This week it has been released from the publishers and it is available for purchase.
If you would like to purchase it, you can find it here…
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South Dakota Badlands – The Landscape BW

Posted on May 23, 2009 by waynem

South Dakota Badlands – The Landscape BW Originally uploaded by !!WaynePhotoGuy. South Dakota Badlands Landscape Badlands National Park So this whole purpose of this trip was…1. To get away from normal life and to get refreshed a little bit.2. To … Continue reading →

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First Presbyterian Church Interior South Dakota

Posted on May 21, 2009 by waynem

First Presbyterian Church Interior South Dakota Originally uploaded by !!WaynePhotoGuy. First Presbyterian Church Interior South Dakota Badlands National Park So this whole purpose of this trip was…1. To get away from normal life and to get refreshed a little bit.2. … Continue reading →

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South Dakota Badlands – Beautiful Afternoon

Posted on May 15, 2009 by waynem

South Dakota Badlands – Beautiful Afternoon Originally uploaded by !!WaynePhotoGuy. Badlands National Park So this whole purpose of this trip was…1. To get away from normal life and to get refreshed a little bit.2. To hike.3. To learn some new … Continue reading →

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Badlands National Park Road Trip 2009

Posted on May 2, 2009 by waynem

Badlands National Park Road Trip 2009 Originally uploaded by !!WaynePhotoGuy. So this whole purpose of this trip was…1. To get away from normal life and to get refreshed a little bit.2. To hike.3. To learn some new techniques…4. And to … Continue reading →

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Ghost Town Okaton SD in BW

Posted on April 26, 2009 by waynem

Ghost Town Okaton SD in BW Originally uploaded by !!WaynePhotoGuy. Four guys from the Twin Cities of Minneapolis and St Paul, went to the SD badlands for an early spring adventure. The guys were Dave Parker, Bob Martin and Barry … Continue reading →

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How to save your marriage! Love Path International

Posted on April 6, 2009 by waynem

Joe Beam, founder of Love Path International, is a world-renown marriage
expert who has been featured on The Montel Williams Show, Good Morning
America, The Today Show, The Mike and Juliet Show and Focus on the Family
Radio.
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It Is Finished – Cathedral of St Paul, St Paul MN

Posted on March 30, 2009 by waynem

It Is Finished Originally uploaded by !!WaynePhotoGuy. Listening to: The Gaither Vocal Band: It is Finished "It is Finished" is one of last seven phrases that it is recoreded that Jesus said while on the cross. Find more details here … Continue reading →

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God Bible and The Death Penalty: Capital Punishment

Posted on March 20, 2009 by waynem

Many people with kind compassionate hearts are appalled at the concept of capital punishment. The idea that we as a government would take the life of someone that has committed a heinous crime is in conceivable to then and they think it is against God’s law or against the will of God somehow. I often hear the arguments like
• as the person is alive, they have an opportunity to repent
• It is not our place to kill a person. The is to be left to God
• The ten commandments say “Thou shall not kill”
These are common thoughts and common misconceptions so let’s try to sort these issues out.
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Kindle 2: Amazon’s New Electronic Book

Posted on March 12, 2009 by waynem

If you are anything like me, you like high tech stuff, you are very connected to the internet, and you love to read all that great online content and resources. But you also like to be able to physically carry your book around that you are reading. And, you also want to have a huge library available at your fingertips. Oh and you also want news resources to be instantly available to you and access to your favorite blogs all done without wires.
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The Best Digital Photography Book

Posted on March 10, 2009 by waynem

Scott Kelby in his book The Digital Photography Book covers it all in his expert teaching style that will get you up and running capturing images in no time that look totally professional. His style is not heavy theory, but instead his style is much more down to earth with great step by step examples… Whether you want to shot family events, sports photography, flowers, landscapes, weddings architecture, cityscapes and night life, Scott shows you how to do it.
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Mill City Minneapolis Moody

Posted on March 7, 2009 by waynem

Mill City Minneapolis Moody Originally uploaded by !!WaynePhotoGuy. Minneapolis is often known as the Mill City. This name comes from the grain mills on the mighty Mississippi that helped to produce much of the wealth of the city… Names such … Continue reading →

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Cossettas – Classic St Paul

Posted on February 28, 2009 by waynem

I had seen a painting that had Cossettas and the St Paul Cathedral in it…It was a winter scence that was just beautirful.. It inspired me to get out and try to capture the shot… When I got there I … Continue reading →

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My Picture is on the cover of a Book!! – Moon Minneapolis and St. Paul

Posted on February 21, 2009 by waynem

I am so excited… One of my most popular pictures, the Minneapolis Stone Arch Bridge  is on the cover of a book that is coming out in June.  The book, Moon Minneapolis and St. Paul (Moon Handbooks) is a Minneapolis and … Continue reading →

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Minneapolis Stone Arch Bridge: Night

Posted on February 14, 2009 by waynem

Minneapolis Stone Arch Bridge: Night Originally uploaded by !!WaynePhotoGuy. The Minneapolis Stone Arch Bridge is one of the most recognizable landmarks in all up the upper Midwest. Build by the great railroad baron James J. Hill, the bridge was needed … Continue reading →

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New General Store

Posted on February 13, 2009 by waynem

I am playing with the new Amazon.com store front capability.  Now this is pretty darn cool!  It allows you to create your own store with the products that you want to make available to your readers and visitors.  I just … Continue reading →

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Getting started with Photography Lighting

Posted on February 10, 2009 by waynem

If you are anything like me, you have been involved in photography for a few years now and your skill level has been building on a pretty steady basis and people are noticing that you are producing some pretty good … Continue reading →

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St Paul Winter Carnival – Ice Carvings

Posted on January 31, 2009 by waynem

St Paul Winter Carnival – Ice Carvings Originally uploaded by !!WaynePhotoGuy. St Paul Winter Carnival – Ice Carvings Listening to Joshua Radin: Winter People in Minnesota do some of the strangest things. This strange thing just happens to be amazingly … Continue reading →

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