Mindi and Mike | Excelsior, MN

Mindi and Mike had a beautiful summer wedding at a private residence on Lake Minnetonka. I love how each and every wedding is different and seeing how each couple chooses to add their own personal touches. This wedding was especially different as it took place on a Thursday. It was perfect for this laid back couple to celebrate with their family and friends.


It was a beautiful day to be on the lake!











Thanks Mindi and Mike for allowing me to be a part of your day!

February 2nd! | LOST

I'm SO excited!

Studio rental | Lonsdale, MN

Since I won't be using my studio much over the next few months, I am open to renting it out to other local photographers in need. Check with me for rates including per session and all-day usage. The storefront space features seamless white background, use of soft boxes w/remote trigger, client meeting space, private bathroom, natural light, different flooring surfaces, antique furniture, props, and refrigerator/microwave.

MN winters are long and cold so if you're in a bind and need an indoor place to shoot keep me in mind!

Last chance photos!

I have decided to book one more day of sessions before the baby comes as I have had inquiries for this month yet.

When: Saturday, January 16th
Cost: $200 for a one hour session and a CD of 12 high-resolution images
Time: Contact me to book a time slot
Who: Anyone! Maternity, newborn, birthday, family, head shots, boudoir, etc.
Where: My studio

I will start to book a session or two here and there sometime in March so this is your last chance until then!

Tiffany and Paul | MN Landscape Arboretum

I am finally getting around to blogging some weddings, yay! It's feels weird to blog work from 6 months ago but I am also really bummed that I fell behind on all of it.

Tiffany and Paul were truly a photographer's dream. The couple and wedding party were so beautiful, the location was gorgeous, and the two families were close which made the day full of laughter and good times. I have a zillion things that I would change about my own wedding 8 years ago but the main thing would be to make the day more about me and my husband and not about what everyone else wanted and expected from us. Tiffany and Paul did just that, they were so into each other that day and really stopped to cherish each and every moment.

Here are some of my favorite images from the day:




Wouldn't you give anything to have this weather and these flowers right about now? It has been below zero all week in MN!

I was LOVING the yellow!




Tiffany's family and friends worked hard on decorating the reception site. She got a sneak peek before the ceremony and was very emotional about how beautiful the room turned out.



The ceremony, which was performed by Tiffany's father was so touching and meaningful. There wasn't a dry eye in the house!
Thank you Tiffany and Paul for allowing me to be there with you on your special day!

Happy New Year!

Wow, my little business had its most fabulous year to date! It really is hard to imagine that just 4 short years ago I was just starting out. I am so proud and grateful to my clients for where I've ended up!

I hope for lots of new changes in 2010! Pricing structure will change and I will be accepting only a limited number of sessions per week. Things got a little carried away this year and I always felt overbooked. I am so excited to welcome this new baby, and my New Year's resolution is to enjoy him this year and not spend the first year of his life in front of my computer. Every parent knows just how fast that baby phase goes by and I can't wait to cherish every moment, even the sleepless nights. :)

I was hoping to put together some fancy slide show or collage of all of my work from 2009 but who am I kidding? I didn't even get a Christmas card out this year and I still have 15 weddings to blog! I thank you all for continuing to follow my work and read my blog.

Here's hoping for a fabulous 2010! Enjoy your time with your family, friends, and loved ones.

Laundry Monster | Etsy

Check out these ADORABLE burp cloths on Etsy. I just love when artists have a good eye for fabrics. Now the tough part is narrowing it down to just a few...

A little behind... *chuckle*

I found this on eBay to use for my own baby, but I couldn't resist using it at a recent newborn shoot. More of baby Adrian soon!

Kenley | Newborn Studio Session

Jamie and I have known each other for 10 years and met working at Ameriprise. We've been through a lot over the years, marriage, buying houses, and kids (me). Jamie recently welcomed her first child Kenley! I am so excited for her to be a mom.

Kenley was pretty serious during her first photo shoot but we managed to get a few smiles out of her.


Big sister Lucy came along and enjoyed a little nap between outfit changes.


Congratulations to the new family!

Katie | New Prague High School Senior

I love this girl. I had such a great session with Katie! She "warned" me as we started, saying that she was the least photogenic person and that she ruins every photo that she's ever in. The second I started shooting her I couldn't wait to show her the photos and how naturally GORGEOUS she is! She's one of those girls that has no idea how beautiful she is, not just outside, but inside as well.

Katie you are ridiculously beautiful! One of my favorites...



We headed out to a local farm that Katie is involved with. She is a regular horseback rider and introduced me to all of the resident animals. As I was shooting this series, I was getting nudged by the donkey!

I always feel the need to shoot a few "traditional" photos for the parents, but they're definitely not as fun or interesting as the fashion-inspired ones.
Thanks for working with me Katie, I had a great time!

Holiday crunch time

Sorry for the lack of photo posts lately, but I'm just trying to stay caught up and get some of my holiday shopping done just like everyone else. I've almost given up on trying to do a personal Christmas card this year, but who knows, miracles have been known to happen! If you normally get one from me and don't this year, now you know why!

Stay tuned for two different senior sessions with horses... oh yeah, then there's this guy:

Kicky Pants

I know there hasn't been much on this blog lately besides products but tis' the season for shopping and I came across these today and had to rave about them. I am so in love with Kicky Pants! Kicky Pants are made from 95% bamboo and have such a soft, luxurious feel to them. The photos are extremely cute but you really need to feel these to know what makes them so wonderful! It's almost like comparing 1,200 thread count sheets to 200. They're soft, thin, and silky and I love the colors. If you're interested in a little splurge, check them out here. I also found a small line at Von Maur.

You know it's been 6 years since I've been baby shopping so it's so exciting to see all of the new products and clothing lines that are out there! I especially love these coveralls with the little butt flap. I love that they're fitting and hate when babies drown in their clothes.