St. Paul Photographer / The Potter

These are some recent photos I took of Steve Rolf at work in his pottery studio. I've known Steve since grade school, long before he started pottery, and I've seen his work grow and he has since become a known potter.  It was very interesting to watch him work and how he could take a lump of clay and form it into a beautiful work of functional art.  As I was photographing him, I noticed he did everything with such ease.  He knew exactly how to shape his fingers and move his hand to form each item he was making.  His work is all fully functional so you can use it for every day use and not just put it on a shelf and collect dust.  I have never tried to put a hunk of clay on a wheel and see what would come out, but I'm sure it wouldn't look anything like a bowl or a plate.  If you are interested in his work or would like to find out when he is showing his pottery, see him at http://www.scrolfpotter.com/.

Cottage Grove Photographer/ Capture Minnesota II Book Release

This past Saturday was the release party for the Capture Minnesota II book.  They kept us is suspense on which photo(s) they chose for the book until the release party.  When we received our book, everyone quickly paged through their book to find their photo(s).  The picture they chose of mine is "Fresh Raspberries"(pg 54).  Congratulations to everyone that had their photo(s) chosen for the book.  Capture Minnesota II should be available on April 26.  You can purchase a copy of Capture Minnesota II at Barnes and Noble or visit http://www.captureminnesota.com/.

Cottage Grove Photographer/ My photo(s) in Capture Minnesota Book II

I have been honored by Twin Cities Public Television (tpt) to have my photo(s) published in the Capture Minnesota II book to be released on April 26.
Hundreds of photographers sent in their beautiful photos of Minnesota for everyone to enjoy to Twin Cities Public Television (tpt) website, http://www.captureminnesota.com/.  Judges and the public voted on these photos to be published in the book.  This year they had 222,705 photos submitted with only 200+ making it to the book. They keep all the photographers in suspense on which photos they have chosen until the release party which will be on April 20th.  When I know which photo(s) they will use, I will let you know.  You can purchase the book online or wait for it at B&N. Visit http://www.captureminnesota.com/users/russstoeckelphotography to view more photos and feel free to vote for any of my photos (hint, hint).

Cottage Grove High School Senior Photographer / High School Senior Photos

It's that time of year to have your High School Senior Photos taken.  Why stand in front of a boring backdrop when you can have your photos show who you are.  Book now for this Spring and Summer!

St. Paul Wedding Photographer / March Special

Receive 10% off any Wedding Package if you book your wedding before March 31st.

To see more, visit http://russstoeckelphotography.com/

St. Paul Portrait Photographer / Samien and Jason

This past fall I took some portraits of Samien and Jason and their kids.  Samien and Jason had a lot of fun with these photos as you can see from the looks on their faces.  Thank you Samien and Jason and your kids for taking a cold afternoon and making it warm.