May Wedding at Como Conservatory

Lijuan and Xin were married at the Como Conservatory sunken garden in May. The flower girl and ring bearer almost stole the show. Photos by Patrick O'Loughlin of Sandhill Photography now in transition to it's new name Patrick Photography. Check out Patrick Photography's new website at www.patrickforphotography.com

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Jodi and Jerry’s wedding at Rush Creek Golf Club, Osseo Minnesota

It's been way too long between posts here at Sandhill Photography. The biggest news is that I am changing the name to Patrick Photography. You can find Patrick Photography's website at www.patrickforphotography.com and on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/PatrickPhotography1 I am doing most of the photography in the family now but Margie will still keep her feet wet and join me now and then. Sandhill Photography will live on for a year or two while we transition to Patrick Photography.

In the meantime some 2013 Weddings..........

Jodi and Jerry were blessed with a beautiful spring wedding day and I was privileged to cover it. The golf course offered us quite a few lovely backdrops that we took advantage of, both in midday sun and at dusk. It’s always a relaxed affair when wedding and reception are held on the same site and we had a lot of time to devote to fun and photography. 

It's New Year's Eve and time to start posting 2012 Wedding Photos

Detail photo from Emily and Steve's wedding at the Woman's Club in Minneapolis

The Woman's Club in Minneapolis is perhaps my favorite venue to shoot in. Every space offers something special whether it's the antiques, the view, the lighting or just the overall ambiance.

Emily just before the formal shots in the women's dressing room. Photo by Pat O'Loughlin of Sandhill Photography in Minneapolis, MN.

Emily and Steve in the library at the Woman's Club. This was the first time I posed the formals in the library, but certainly not the last. A fun couple in a great space. — at The Woman's Club of Minneapolis.

Detail of some of the delights at Emily and Steve's wedding in February of 2012. Wedding photography by Sandhill Photography of Minneapolis, Minnesota. — at The Woman's Club of Minneapolis.

I'm not sure what they officially call this space ballroom, bar, lounge, whatever it's called it's a great space with a wonderfull views of Loriing Park, downtown and the Cathedral.

A selection of engagement photos from the last few years

Jane and Geoff also chose the Stone Arch Bridge for their engagement shoot. Both sides of the bridge offer old mills and industrial backgrounds like this.

Kelly and Drew out for a late autumn stroll on the Stone Arch Bridge in Minneapolis. Many of our couples specifically ask for their engagement session here. — at The Stone Arch Bridge.

Kelly and Drew's engagement shoot included sites on both sides and here in the middle of the Stone Arch Bridge. Minneapolis wedding photography by Sandhill Photography. — at Stone Arch Bridge, Mississippi River,Minneapolis, MN.

Jane and Geoff also chose the Stone Arch Bridge for their engagement shoot. Both sides of the bridge offer old mills and industrial backgrounds like this.

A different perspective on the Stone Arch Bridge. Jane and Geoff's engagement shoot was part of their wedding package with Sandhilll Photography of Minneapolis Minnesota.

Fall Weddings 2011

Only a year behind in posting wedding photos. I'll post 2012 weddings in the weeks to come, but here is a sampling of how the year ended in 2011

Amanda and Ryan at Boom Island Park in Minneapolis just before embarking on their floating service on the Mississippi River. Wedding photography by Pat O'Loughlin of Sandhill Photography

Katie at Lake Como in St. Paul Minnesota. Wedding photographer Pat O'Loughlin of Sandhilll Photography

Detail from Katie and Aaron's wedding at the Lake Come Pavilion in St. Paul Minnesota.

Another detail from Katie and Aaron's wedding at the Lake Come Pavilion in St. Paul Minnesota. Photography by Pat O'Loughlin of Sanhill Photography Minneapolis.

Katie and Aaron. Photo by Sandhill Photography Minneapolis MN.

Kim and Alex celebrating post ceremony at the Lake Harriet Peace Garden in Minnneapolis MN. Sandhill Photographer Pat O'Loughlin — at Peace Garden Robert Bird Santuary Lake Harriet.

Stephanie and Josh's New Year's Eve wedidng in Minneapolis MN. Photos by Sandhill Photography Minneapolis MN.

Cake detail at Stephanie and Josh's reception in Minneapolis MN.

Flower detail at Stephanie and Josh's reception in Minneapolis MN.

Stephanie and Josh's first dance on New Year's Eve 2011 and first dance as a married couple. Photography by Sandhill Photography of Minneapolis MN.

Summer Weddings 2011

Here are two weddings shot in 2011 both of which were a short trip to the East. Ashley and Jordan were married near Ashley's family cabin in Wisconsin. Katrina and Matt chose our former hometown of Stillwater Minnesota. Both were outdoor ceremonies on exceptional days.

Katrina and Matt were married at the Stillwater Library on the rooftop terrace. Much of their wedding photography was relaxed including the family dog.

The library was open when we began shooting, but we were allowed to wander the stacks. Katrina and Matt taking a well deserved rest in the children's section.

Those are some big sunflowers in that bouquet.

Flower girl and ring bearer doing their job of looking very very cute. It's a wedding photographer's job to make sure he/she doesn't spend more time on them than the bride and groom.

The rooftop terrace on the new addition to the Stillwater Library.  This pergola is a nice touch and is a great frame for a ceremony. The spires of Stillwater in the background are sites of many other weddings that we have shot in this lovely river town.

Katrina and Matt at the gazebo on the riverfront in Stillwater. We got about town in one of the trolleys that Stillwater is known for. Plenty of site in town for great backdrops for the wedding photographer.

Ashley at the family cabin preparing to get dressed. Sandhill Photography has been there for many of Ashley's family occasions and portraits.

Ashley's wedding dress laid out. Sandhill Photography will provide plenty of detail shots such as this.

Ashley and a passing raincloud. The weather cooperated when it mattered. Sandhill Photography  is willing to put in the extra time to cover preparations and multiple locations for your wedding photography.

Ashley and the ladies at the cabin prior to the ceremony.

Ashley and Dad starting down the aisle. Formal photos were to come later after the ceremony by the lake. Sandhill Photography Minneapollis MN.

String quartet through the tent window.

More 2011 Wedding Photography by Sandhill Photography of Minneapolis

Here are three more weddings from 2011. Sandhill Photography had the pleasure of being the wedding photographer for two couples with Minneapolis connections and one in  Stillwater Minnesota. We got our start shooting weddings in Stillwater and enjoy returning there whenever possible. The Schmloke family makes that easy for us as Joanna is the third Schmolke that we've photographed. Now that we live in Minneapolis Minnesota, it's a little more typical for us to be shooting closer to the center of the Twin Cities. Kristine and Phil chose Minnehaha Park in Minneapolis for their outdoor wedding, while Jo and Tim's reception was at the Woman's Club of Minneapolis.

Jo and Tim outside the Woman's Club of Minneapolis. With Loring Park right across the street and this lovely colonnade on the back of the building, there are many indoor and outdoor wedding photography possibilities.

Jo and Tim taking a quiet moment to enjoy the sunset over Minneapolis. The Woman's Club of Minneapolis offers it's rooftop patio as a location for a unique view of Loring Park and the Basilica. Truly one of the premier wedding photography venues in the Twin Cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul Minnesota.

Jo and Tim about to cut the cake.  They along with their families we so much fun to work with. The Woman's Club of Minneapolis has great banquet and reception facilities plus a spacious dance floor.

Joanna taking a break during her  Stillwater Minnesota wedding photography session. Daughter number three for Sanhill Photography now of Minneapolis.

Joanna and John post ceremony, strolling down to their reception at the Grand in Stillwater Minnesota. Things are nice and compact in downtown Stillwater, so on a warm summer afternoon why not just walk to your reception four blocks away.  Wedding photography by Pat O'Loughlin of Sanhill Photography Minneapolis, MN.

Kristine and Phil strolling through the arbor at Minnehaha Falls Park in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

Kristine and Phil live in the neighborhood as do I. The wedding day was our second shoot together near the Mississippi, with our first being their engagement session at Hidden Falls Park in St. Paul MN. Sandhill Photography includes a relaxed engagement shoot in most  wedding packages. It's at the engagement shoot that we establish the rapport that translates into natural shots for the wedding photography.

The John H. Stevens house in Minnehaha Falls Park makes a great backdrop for wedding photography. Great fall colors didn't hurt either. The Park is a great location for an outdoor wedding in the Twin Cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul Mn.

Kristine and Phil post vows and on their way to the reception.

Kristine and Phil with that special embrace just after their ceremony. Thanks you two for allowing Sandhill Photography to be your wedding photographer.