US Bank Stadium Photographer ~ US Bank Private Tour Photographer ~ Chandra & Robert’s Tour

Chandra & Robert’s Tour

US Bank Stadium Photographer

US Bank Private Tour Photographer

I have been having a blast this year as a US Bank Private Tour Photographer! This is my second one of the year, and it was in honor of Robert’s birthday. Chandra and Robert have been lifelong Vikings fans, so when Chandra asked me to document their private tour, I happily accepted! They also had the honor of attending the game the next day, which was an awesome game. They had amazing seats right behind the goal post, so of course we had to take photos of them in their seats!

Location: US Bank Stadium

Private Tours: US Bank

Photographer: Courtney June Photography

Bloom Lake Barn Wedding Photographer ~ Barn Wedding ~ Emily & Reid’s Wedding Photography

Emily & Reid’s Wedding Photography

Bloom Lake Barn Wedding Photographer

Barn Wedding

Emily and Reid are one of the sweetest couples I have had the pleasure of photographing! I photographed their engagement session last year and I was able to get to know them better. They included their dog, Bauer in both the engagement session and the wedding, which I absolutely LOVE! They treat Bauer like he is their “baby”, but I would too if he was mine! These two both love the outdoors; going for walks, hiking and fishing! Reid actually proposed to Emily on the first lake that they went fishing on together. Who know that a hangout with friends at Taco Bell, back in 2011 would end up being the start of true love?! This was my first time as a Bloom Lake Barn Wedding Photographer, and I can’t wait to photograph at this amazing barn again!

Location: Bloom Lake Barn

Photographer: Courtney June Photography

Videography: 218 Visuals

DJ: Pro Sound

Catering: Unique Dining

Wedding Cake: Cakesmith Bakery

Floral: KMB Floral

Make: Winter Artistry

Hair: Natalie Lanners Makeup + Hair

Wedding Dress: The Dress Shoppe

Staring Lake Park Photographer ~ Real Cool Cooking School Eden Prairie ~ Eliath’s Fifth Birthday Photography

Eliath’s Fifth Birthday Photography

Staring Lake Park Photographer

Real Cool Cooking School Eden Prairie

I have been photographing this family for a couple years now, and I was glad to be a part of this fun birthday! We started out at Staring Lake Park with individual portraits of Eliath and some of her with her family. Then we headed to the Way Cool Cooking School for a Unicorn themed party with her friends! I absolutely love Staring Lake Park, it is such a great location and I love to photograph there!

Locations: Staring Lake Park

Way Cool Cooking School

Photographer: Courtney June Photography

Elm Creek Chalet Three Rivers Park Wedding Photographer ~ Maple Grove Town Green Wedding ~ Elaine & Mark’s Wedding Photography

Elaine and Mark’s Wedding Photography

Elm Creek Chalet Three Rivers Park Wedding Photographer

Maple Grove Town Green Wedding

I was so excited for Mark and Elaine’s wedding. I had shot their engagement session almost exactly a year prior, and I really enjoyed getting to know them! Anyone who knows these two can say that they are definitely made for one another. They are both extremely thoughtful and have funny quirks that include quotings movies and tv shows. Mark and Elaine had one of the most unique things have yet to see at a wedding, Mark actually took Elaine’s last name. Elaine knew she always wanted to keep her last name, and after some talking Mark decided he would take it too! I absolutely can not wait to be a Elm Creek Chalet Three Rivers Park Wedding Photographe

r again!

Location: Elm Creek Chalet

Maple Grove Town Green

Photographer: Courtney June Photography

DJ: Complete Weddings & Events

Wedding Cake and Cupcakes: Nadia Cakes

Florist: Forever Floral

Prior Lake Wedding Photographer ~ Spring Lake Township Hall Wedding ~ Wendy & Matt’s Wedding Photography

Wendy & Matt’s Wedding Photography

Prior Lake Wedding Photographer

Spring Lake Township Hall Wedding

Wendy and Matt had such a fun, laid back wedding. It perfectly reflected their relationship, the decorations were black and orange and shouted out their love of Harley Davidson’s. Spring lake Town Hall was such a great venue! With Fish Lake in the background and the blank canvas for them to decorate the space and make it theirs. As a Prior Lake Wedding Photographer I love being able to photograph at new places that have great potential for photography.

One thing that Wendy told me, that I couldn’t even believe – her dress from JJhouse.com was $200! It fit her perfectly and I was amazed at the quality and style for the price. Other than the fact that you can tell they are meant for each other, just by being in their presence is their biggest quirk in their relationship. Their “hates” offset each other, one hates dishes and the other hates laundry!

Location: Spring Lake Town Hall

Photographer: Courtney June Photography

DJ: Ideal Entertainment

Catering: Mr. Pig Stuff BBQ

Cupcakes and Cakes: Hyvee

Officiant: Crown of Glory

Wedding Dress: JJ House

Minnesota Orchestra Hall Photographer ~ NACE Twin Cities ~ South Asian Weddings

Minnesota Orchestra Hall Photographer

NACE Twin Cities

South Asian Weddings

This NACE meeting was so informational! Hana Chughtai of Mani Mela gave such a great presentation on South Asian Weddings. Minneapolis is a melting pod and it’s so wonderful to be able to learn more about the different cultures. We enjoyed some wonderful Indian Cuisine, henna tattoos, a wonderful dj/ who also performed. All while enjoying the beauty of Orchestra Hall! I absolutely cannot wait for the next time to be a Minnesota Orchestra Hall Photographer.

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Location: Minnesota Orchestra Hall

NACE Twin Cities

Photographer: Courtney June Photography

Decor: Apres Event and Tent Rental

Catering: India Palace

Speaker and Event Designer: Hana Chughtai of Mani Mela

Garden Room of Eden Prairie Wedding Photographer ~ Barb & Jack’s Wedding Photography

Barb and Jack’s Wedding Photography

Garden Room of Eden Prairie Wedding Photographer

Barb and Jack had such a beautiful day for a wedding! There were even wild turkeys that made a visit, which everyone thought was so cool, because Jack is a hunter. Barb and Jack met like everyone does in later in life (late 60s, early 70s) on Match.com. Barb’s Mom even asked if Jack was a serial killer when they first met! Barb wrote on her profile that she wanted someone who loved Jesus more than himself and Jack responded. If that isn’t a man after God’s own heart for her, than there isn’t anyone! The Garden Room was beautiful as always, and it’s such a joy to be a Garden Room of Eden Prairie Wedding Photographer.

Location: Garden Room of Eden Prairie

Photographer: Courtney June Photography

Catering: Mintahoe

St Wenceslaus Catholic Church Wedding ~ New Prague Wedding Photographer ~ Claire & Chris’ Wedding Photography

Claire and Chris’ Wedding Photography

New Prague Wedding Photographer

St Wenceslaus Catholic Church Wedding

Claire and Chris first met at a friend’s house, He winked at her from across the backyard. When Claire smiled in return, he walked over and they talked all night long. The 24 karat rose that Claire used for her “bouquet” has a lot of special meaning behind it. After Christmas Eve mass they were opening presents and Chris said his present had to be the last. Claire ripped the present open to a fine leather box, within it was the rose. Claire thought Chris was going to say something but then Lisa, her mom was crying. Chris was down on a knee. They were both so speechless they just hugged and celebrated. A formal “yes” wasn’t even necessary, Chris knew. Chris and Claire had their wedding reception in Claire’s parents backyard. Their families mean everything to them, so what better way to celebrate and combine a family than at home?! It’s been many years since I photographed a St Wenceslaus Catholic Church Wedding, but it’s always great to be a New Prague Wedding Photographer!

Location: St Wenceslaus Catholic Church

Photographer: Courtney June Photography

Band: Radioactive

Catering: The Rack Shack

Florist: Posy Floral and Gifts

Hair and Make-up: Cole’s Salon Burnsville

Hilton Minneapolis Photographer ~ Twin Cities NACE Food Photographer ~ NACE 2018 Experience

NACE 2018 Experience

Hilton Minneapolis Photographer

Twin Cities NACE Food Photographer

As I mentioned before, I am the official NACE Minneapolis Photographer. This is such a great experience for me, because I get to show off my food photography! As a Hilton Minneapolis Photographer, I was able to showcase the hotel, the amazing dinner and document an even at their downtown location. This NACE event was a recap of the NACE 2018 Experience in Palm Springs. It went over food through the decades and the different types of dining and catering trends. It’s always great to be there to capture the event and see familiar faces!

Location: Hilton Minneapolis

Association: NACE

Photographer: Courtney June Photography

Catering: Hilton Minneapolis

Decor: Event Lab

Stationary: T. Aletta Stationary

US Bank Stadium Photographer ~ US Bank Stadium ~ Nicole & Tyler’s Save the Date Photography

Nicole and Tyler’s Save the Date Photography

US Bank Stadium Photographer

US Bank Stadium

This Save the Date session was such a blast, Nicole contacted me to photograph them when they were on a private tour of the US Bank Stadium. The best part was: Tyler had no idea about the tour, or the session. Tyler has been a Minnesota Vikings fan his entire life and Nicole wanted to surprise him with a once in a lifetime opportunity. My husband and I were on the tour, and Tyler thought we were just a part of the tour group. Half way through the tour, Nicole let him know that I was actually there to photograph them! Tyler was so taken back, not only was the tour such a surprise and awe for him, but now it was going to be photographed! I photographed the first wedding at US Bank Stadium right before it opened and I was thrilled for a chance to be a US Bank Stadium Photographer again.

Location: US Bank Stadium

Photographer: Courtney June Photography