Beautiful and Meaningful – Anniversary Collage

Posted on February 4, 2012 by Dan Iverson

This weekend Anthologie celebrates its third anniversary! To honor this milestone we’ve come up with a unique product that shares your story in stunning style.

Prominently display our anniversary collage in your home as a daily reminder of your wedding day and your love for one another. Perfect for any couple marking their first year together as husband and wife, their 75th, or any year in between.

Photos from your wedding day and today are combined with meaningful quotes about your relationship. Don’t worry guys — we make answering the tough questions a snap and let you look like Prince Charming.

Anniversary Collage Details

  • Up to 11 unique photos can be used in your design (scans included)
  • Anthologie provides a brief interview to create the quotes
  • Fonts and colors are completely customizable
  • Standard sizes: 30×30 and 24×36
  • Materials include luster paper for enlargements, or fine art canvases
  • Use existing photos in your collection, or let Anthologie create new images for you (separate fee)

Standard pricing: $285 for 20×24 luster enlargement, $450 for a ready-to-hang, 30×30 gallery-wrapped canvas. Save 20% this week with introductory pricing in celebration of our anniversary (promotional pricing expires 5 p.m. Friday, Feb. 10). Is your anniversary months off? No problem. Pre-pay now to take advantage of our special offer and have your collage created any time before Dec. 31, 2012.

So what are you waiting for? Contact us to learn more or to reserve your custom artwork today!

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New Market, MN Family Photographer | cake reveal celebration

Posted on January 14, 2012 by Dan Iverson

A baby sister: How Sweet it is

Cari came before the crowd of friends and family gathered in her home and made her way to the kitchen counter. Only a layer of bright-red fondant separated her from her future. Cari, her husband, Eric; daughter, Stella; and the rest of the giddy audience were about to find out if that adorable bump on Cari’s belly was sheltering a baby boy or girl. The news was just the frosting on the cake.

This New Market, MN family is part of a growing trend of couples hosting gender reveal parties to add to the exhilaration for parents-to-be that are too excited to find out the sex of their child in the delivery room. To do so, couples have an ultrasound tech simply jot down “boy” or “girl” on a note and place it in a sealed envelope. The results are then passed on to a baker that creates a confection with layers of either blue or pink frosting to indicate boy or girl, respectively.

The contents of the cake are then shrouded in layer of decorative icing so that the mama and papa can cut into the cake and simultaneously discover their sweet, sweet news with all those in attendance. The event makes for an emotional display, and just the sort of true life I love to capture with my camera.

Through a conversational poll of those gathered, it seemed most believed two-year-old Stella would soon be welcoming a baby brother to her home. But as Cari passed her knife through the layers of marble cake and frosting, everyone soon learned Stella will be passing down her wardrobe, doll collection, and almost certainly, her spunky personality. A baby girl is expected in May. Thanks to Eric, Cari and Stella for allowing me to document this special day for their family!

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Northfield, MN Wedding Photographer | Rob and Felicia

Posted on December 15, 2011 by Dan Iverson

Since it’s so cold today in Minnesota we thought we’d take a look at a wedding that’s sure to warm you from the inside out. Rob’s and Felicia’s rustic nuptials at the Red Barn Farm of Northfield (www.redbarnfarmofnorthfield.com) were special for so many reasons.

We love the way the bride and groom made family the focus for the entire day, right down to couple’s children rounding out the roster for the bridal party, and providing readings during the ceremony. A portrait gallery of the kids was also installed inside the main barn.

The country and harvest theme was tastefully applied throughout the site without the treatment becoming too romanticized or corny. And the vintage details were a real treat.

Best of all, the day truly celebrated what the event was all about — bringing together two families. Sure, the wood-fired pizzas made with ingredients grown on the farm, and perfectly sweetened lemonade with fresh mint were fantastic, but the love Rob and Felicia have for each other and their children took center stage.

To view more wedding pictures from this event, visit our Facebook gallery.

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Montgomery, MN Engagement Photographer | Matt and Lori

Posted on December 3, 2011 by Dan Iverson

I first met Lori while she was being set up for a proposal and I was in on the scheme put in motion by her then-soon-to-be fiancé Matt. (See more photos from the event HERE). With Lori being such a good sport about the surprise, I knew working with the couple on engagement photos was going to be a breeze.

However, when Matt and Lori first suggested we use the Montgomery Orchard (www.montgomeryorchard.com) as the location for their engagement photos I was a bit taken aback. After all, they don’t have too many ties to the area. But I figured we’d have some great opportunities to photograph in the groves of trees ripe for the picking, and that it would make for an easy theme for the fall photo session.

What I completely forgot was that the orchard’s six-acre, Be-A-Mazed Corn Maze was also groomed and available to challenge all those who enter — including engagement photographers! Always up for adventure, Matt and Lori suggested we go for it. The eight-to-12-foot stalks would make for a good wind break and hopefully warm them up a bit from the chilly autumn air.

I’m used to working on the spot, and having to make do with whatever conditions are thrown my way, but I have to admit, I was a bit worried about photographing a couple in such difficult surroundings. There’s not much space for me to distance myself from the couple, the corn made tough lighting conditions, and honestly, it seemed as though there weren’t too many options for compositions to make when you’re surrounded by wall-to-wall corn!

Thank goodness for happy accidents, because I ended up being quite pleased with the results. Oh, and the maze is by no means simple. Be sure to stop by fall 2012 if you’re up for the challenge.

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Eagan, MN Family Photographer | The Christophers

Posted on December 1, 2011 by Dan Iverson

When the Christopher family first contacted me they had a dilemma: with triplets, they were often approached by photographers seeking to photograph their adorable toddlers, but they were never too pleased with the “cutesy,” posed shots. They had seen my work and wanted me to try a different approach, one that wasn’t so contrived.

I knew the perfect alternative was to call upon my background as a photojournalist and simply capture the entire family playing together. And, rather than focus on the triplets as a unit, observe and photograph their individual personalities.

For the Christopher family photo session, we simply used the family’s Eagan, MN property as the setting, allowing the children to feel more comfortable than working in front of foreign backdrops and unsettling studio lighting. At home, the children were able to romp in the leaves, start some new family traditions and even get some chores done in the process. Oh, and we were able to create some beautiful family pictures, too!

Thank you so much, Christopher family, for allowing me to document this wonderful fall memory for you!

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Minneapolis/St. Paul Cyber Monday photography event

Posted on November 28, 2011 by Dan Iverson

Reserve your “Let it Snow” mini photo session today!

Your stomach is full from Thanksgiving dinner and your patience is wearing thin after tangling with competitive buyers over the weekend – sit back, relax and let the simple shopping begin.

Anthologie announces a special event to cure your retail woes. Our annual “Let It Snow” photo collection now comes in a smaller package. And on top of avoiding the massive department store lines this holiday season, our “Let It Snow” mini session provides professional and creative photography with valuable extras the big box stores simply can’t match.

All of our photography collections include an image disc of all of the best pictures created during your session (not just a handful), and you can actually make high-quality prints from the files (not low-resolution, web-ready files). We work on location for a truly unique photo session and provide custom edits of your pictures. In addition, we work with you to create a fun and memorable experience catered to your family’s specific needs. Best of all, for the insanely busy holiday shoppers, you can order reprints directly from Anthologie via your online proofing gallery, and have us send your cherished pictures to the front door of your family and friends!

Included in the “Let It Snow” Mini Photo Session:

• 30 minutes of custom photography at an outdoor location of your choosing

• edits and enhancements of your best pictures (typically about 50 total images)

• online proofing gallery posted for 30 days

• image disc with copyrights to reproduce your photos up to 4×6 inches

• web-ready image files with studio watermarks removed for convenient online sharing

Total Collection: $100

* CYBER MONDAY ONLY! Reserve your session by 11:59 p.m. today and receive a bonus file of your favorite (1) image as a high-resolution file capable of making prints up to 8×10 inches when you want, wherever you want!

Mini sessions must be completed by Friday, Dec. 16, 2011

Contact us to reserve your session today!

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Elko New Market pet photography | Rebecca and Zoe

Posted on November 17, 2011 by Dan Iverson

Running around campus, playing in the leaves, visiting a park and exploring new places — it sure made for an exciting photo session. Oh, and the dog had fun, too : )

Zoe and Rebecca chose a perfect autumn day for their Fall Colors photo session. Photographing a tireless canine is in many ways like photographing children, though sometimes it’s difficult to say who’s better behaved.

I loved working with Rebecca and Zoe, because it put me in my comfort zone, photographing moments as they happen rather than posing, because, try as you might, a puppy just won’t sit still for too long! Instead, we just let Zoe do her thing and created some semi-formal groupings along the way. The rest of the time Zoe was just busy meeting new friends at the Dundas, MN dog park, or surveying the landscape near Big Woods State Park near Nerstrand, MN.

Thanks, Rebecca and Zoe, for choosing me to photograph your fall trip to the park! I had a wonderful time photographing at so many locations in the Northfield area. If we didn’t have such a good time — and loose track of time — I wouldn’t have been able to see this golden pastoral scene (below) as the autumn sun set.

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Celebrate fall colors with Anthologie

Posted on October 6, 2011 by Dan Iverson

It’s our favorite time of year at Anthologie! It’s time to don your favorite hoodie, grab a hot cup of apple cider and bask in the brisk autumn air. Fall is the perfect time to celebrate family traditions (or start some new ones), like picking pumpkins, navigating corn mazes and collecting beautiful foliage. And now is the time to have us preserve those memories for a lifetime.

While you’re out enjoying the fall festivities with your family, let Anthologie do the work of capturing all the emotions of the day. Reserve your one-hour, on-location photography session by Oct. 7, 2011, for $150 and receive an image disc with copyrights to reproduce your images up to 5×7 inches (a $275 value). You’ll also receive the edits and enhancements of your best images — a mix of black-and-white and color processing — plus an online proofing gallery with no purchase requirements. All sessions must be completed by Oct. 31, 2011, and promotional pricing is valid for groups of up to 5 individuals. Please request a quote if you have a larger group.

Contact us to reserve your place today!

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Hastings Senior Photographer: Marissa

Posted on September 21, 2011 by Dan Iverson

I love whenever I get the opportunity to explore new places, especially when I’m working! That’s why when Hastings High School senior Marissa suggested we create her senior photographs at Spring Lake Regional Park I was super excited! I was even more amazed when I arrived to discover such cool structures present on top of the beauty of the parks natural environments.

We finished off by visiting Hastings’ historic downtown and waterfront as the backdrop for many of Marissa’s images. I always like to showcase places that help my clients to remember where they were in their lives when their images were made. Now, Marissa will always remember exactly how her hometown looked during her senior year of high school — right down to the bridge construction taking center stage downtown!

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Hometown Love Affair

Posted on July 19, 2011 by Dan Iverson

Engagement Gallery: Erin & Charlie

Erin and Charlie grew up just miles apart, and even went to the same high school. However, it wouldn’t be until after the two left their hometowns that they would come together. To honor their roots, we chose the downtown and surrounding rural areas of Dundas, MN for the couple’s engagement photos.

What’s always fun is discovering what’s hidden in plain sight. Though Erin had grown up mere blocks from where the bulk of the engagement pictures were made, she and Charlie had never explored some of the locations where we held our session.

Erin and Charlie might want to switch careers to become models. Throughout our time together it seemed as though the couple does this sort of thing on a daily basis! They were so at ease and had such wonderful expressions. That being said, capturing the emotion of their wedding day will be even more exciting and is sure to lend itself to creating even better photos. I can’t wait!

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