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waynem

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.

Hoar frost Minnesota Morning

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

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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Wells Fargo Center Minneapolis

This is another fine example of the best camera is the one that you have with you. I shot this with my Samsung Galaxy IIs phone camera. I must admit I was shocked how this tured out. What fun. So get out and shoot with your camera phones.

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Portfolio of portraits

I was asked recently if I had a portfolio of my portrait and people photography. I knew I had not compiled such a collection in a while so I was going to have to do it soon. So I took the time to go through my images and attempt to grab what I think are some my best images of people. They may not be the most popular and the most beautiful or anything like that. What I was actually looking for was the images that moved people the most. You know, they have had some kind of emotional connection with people either the person being photographed or people who have viewed the images. Continue reading

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A year end Christmas note 2011, from our family to yours

My the blessings of the season be with you and yours for Christmas and all yr long! Continue reading

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Hennepin Avenue United Methodist Church Minneapolis

This is one of those places in Minneapolis that can make you say, is this really in Minneapolis? It is that spectacular! Continue reading

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Fashion Photographers MN – Diana Giebler Session

Recent Fashion Photo session – Last week the phone rang and I heard a young woman’s voice on the other end. She says hi my name is Diana and you know my father. It turns out I worked with him years ago in a prior life and I remember clearly the warmth and happiness that he brought to my days. He was a constant source for smiles and I remember those days fondly. Continue reading

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Diana Giebler

Tweet Diana Giebler, a photo by !!WaynePhotoGuy on Flickr. This morning I experienced the pure joy photographing Diana. She is a complete natural in front of the camera but she is also a photographer and a makeup artist. What a … Continue reading

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Hennepin Avenue United Methodist Church Minneapolis

Tweet Hennepin Avenue United Methodist Church Minneapolis, a photo by !!WaynePhotoGuy on Flickr. This is a quick share of a little beauty for the day.. More to come with a complete write up of this project..

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License Minneapolis Stone Arch Bridge Images

Many of you continue to request the rights to use various selections of my Minneapolis Stone Arch Bridge images. With this in mind I have decided to set up a little micro stock capability where you can go ahead and license any of these images for a set fee. Continue reading

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