Category Archives: Guest Photographers

Guest Photographers

Bike around Boot

Posted on June 21, 2016 by Ryan Ahrendt

Michaela recently took a bike ride around the lake and took a few pictures of the sunset and wild flowers. There are some rolling hills along the ride that are beautiful, especially when the sun dips below the horizon and … Continue reading →

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Northern Lights

Posted on September 17, 2015 by Ryan Ahrendt

Michaela captured some great photos of the northern lights over the beach this past week. We don’t see them like this too often, but when we do it’s a real treat! We have been busy with the fall routine this … Continue reading →

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Gardens

Posted on July 26, 2015 by Ryan Ahrendt

Our gardeners hard at work…;) We are very thankful for these ladies and all they do for the gardens. The gardens are in there prime this time of summer and look amazing! Special thanks to mom for all the hard … Continue reading →

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Summer’s Coming!

Posted on March 3, 2013 by Dave

Here is a reminder that summer is coming!  George Pfoertner likes to shoot from a kayak and this is one gem from an earlier trip.  Thanks George.

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Amazing Night Photography

Posted on January 13, 2013 by Dave

Every year George Pfoertner spends part of his vacation shooting Boot Lake at night.  Obviously, with so little light, he must use a tripod and very long shutter speeds.  One of his tricks that I find fascinating is when he … Continue reading →

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Melanie Mahonen Photographs

Posted on July 17, 2012 by Dave

Here are a couple more photos from Melanie Mahonen,  a graphic designer who stayed with us in June.  http://www.melaniemahonen.com/

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Carpetball

Posted on July 12, 2012 by Dave

This unusual perspective of the carpetball table was taken by Melanie Mahonen, a graphic designer living in Minneapolis (melaniemahonen.com).  She recently sent us a couple of her favorite shots from her family vacation in June.  The subject of this photo, carpetball, is … Continue reading →

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George Pfoertner Photography

Posted on June 14, 2012 by Dave

George is here this week, looking for those great opportunities to add to his portfolio.  Today I have included several photos from Monday night.  He stayed up all night to shoot these impressive images.     This last image was taken … Continue reading →

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Sarah Neighbors: Resort Photos.

Posted on June 3, 2012 by Dave

Yesterday Jeff and Sarah Neighbors, and their son Eli(4), checked in for the week.  Sarah is one of two professional photographers that trade a Half Moon Trail vacation for resort photos.  We feel like “a kid at Christmas” when we … Continue reading →

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Activities Video.

Posted on March 27, 2012 by Dave

Today I have the opportunity to introduce our videographer, J.Morgan Legreid.  This talented young man created our first resort videos while still in high school.  Dave has produced a couple of simple videos, but most of our projects have been created by … Continue reading →

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Introducing our photographers.

Posted on March 22, 2012 by Dave

I woke up this morning to a robin singing outside our window.  This spring is shaping up to be the earliest I can remember.  The kids and the neighbors are taking their best guess at when the ice will go … Continue reading →

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