Natalie | Shattuck- St. Mary's Senior Photographer

I really enjoyed talking with Natalie and her friend! They are both boarding students there and their families live in another state or country. I think that must be hard at a young age to be away from your family during high school but what awesome experiences they have to look back on! I also love the diversity of their school with everyone being from different states and different countries. It must build some great people that are very open and tolerant unlike the "small town" mentality where often people that are different are rejected and bullied.

Congratulations on your senior year Natalie- I just know you're going to be a superstar!






Natalie- I tried to text you... in case you didn't get it, your gallery is ready!

2010 Holiday Cards!

I know all of my clients have been on pins and needles waiting for their photos. I'm still working at them as fast as I can. I have 29 sessions and 2 weddings from October to get through so keep that in mind! Eeek, just saying those numbers makes me want to hyperventilate. :) I'm going to get right back at it but wanted to finally post the new holiday cards designs since I just got them purchased and designed.

There is one more design that I have available, but it is the template that I am using for my family's card so I don't want to post it here and ruin the surprise for everyone before they have a chance to get it in the mail. If you're interested, you can contact me and I will email you the design. It is a 5x5 tri-fold card and will run $95/set of 25.

You may notice the card prices are a bit higher than in years past. Folded cards cost more to print but also have the ability to feature more of your family photos! Just think of the impact they will make in comparison to the traditional glossy photo greeting cards from the chain stores. I broke it down to price per card so if you think in terms of gifting 5x7's of multiple photos, the prices can't be beat! In case you needed help justifying it. :)

I still have 5x7 flat cards available from year's past. Just scroll to the bottom of my blog and search "holiday cards" to see previous posts. Prices run $50/set of 25 w/envelopes.

I will post an ordering form soon.

How does this happen???

I feel like I am going to cry. :(

Oliver | Halloween

Halloween is always so fun with a new baby! My older boys are pretty set in their ways with what they want to be for Halloween (a ninja and Jango Fett), but it is free reign with Oliver!
I am the photo mama that tortures her poor child, all in the name of photos! I wanted to get "the back seat" shot like in the movie but Oliver had enough.
Since he can't wear his Hangover costume trick-or-treating this is his warm costume. Can't beat $10 at Old Navy!

Back to work!

Hey everyone! In case you're wondering if I fell off the face of the Earth... I'm still here! Last week, there was no school, so in between working, shooting, and having the kids home I didn't have time for much else, especially blogging. I know there are LOTS of you waiting for photos so this is an update. I have the entire week off from shooting this week (yay!) so now I am chained to my computer playing serious catch up! I was hoping to keep up on sneak peeks but there is just not enough time in the day and I had soooooo many sessions in October up to now.

I did manage to sneak in a day off or two last week with my kids while they were home. It was great, I saw my mom for the first time in months and we hit up an apple orchard. The weather has been so wonderful, I hope everyone had a chance to enjoy it! Now back to work...

Oliver | 8 months

It's hard to believe Oliver is 8 months old already! It's all happening too fast again... I just know he'll be walking before he turns one, he is already trying to pull up on anything he can get his hands on. When I realized it was his 8 month birthday, I took him outside for a quick impromptu shoot. This was one of the boys hats I grabbed out of their hat bin.

Recent Cuties | Children

I feel like it's been awhile since I've posted any kids on here (other than Oliver). So much to do, so little time, but I just had to post these recent cuties. I am always confused as to what my favorite subject is to shoot. Children can be the most challenging... I think photographing kids can seem so easy for someone just starting out, but there are so many factors that go into it. Everything has to come together just right and when it does... man there's nothing more rewarding!

Cassie and Brad | Engaged!

Cassie and Brad chose to shoot their session in Northfield and I couldn't be more happy with the results! We had so much fun and the perfect warm autumn evening.







Cassie has the best smile ever!





What better way to end the night than a cold beer?
Thanks guys! Can't wait for your wedding next summer!

Heather, Travis, Emily and Lucas | Family

This is a bit of a special post... Travis has completed his training and is being deployed to Afghanistan next week. They have never taken any lifestyle type portraits so I was so happy to capture these for their family during his short visit home. The last time he was home he saw Lucas being born and the next time he will see him won't be until next year some time. :( I know Heather didn't think the session went well so I wanted to get these up to show her my captures.
Best of luck to your family and a BIG thank you to Travis for serving our country!

October is booked.

October has been booked yet I keep taking that "one more session" and the requests keep rolling in so I am putting it out there that I AM OFFICIALLY BOOKED. Hopefully this will stop me now.

Now I need to schedule myself two months of vacation to recover from all of these sessions.

What should Oliver be for Halloween?

Leave a comment below if you have a suggestion! Check out all of the options here.

Haley | Mankato West Senior Photographer

A beautiful senior on the blog for this week.

I am currently working on August weddings, and sessions from the 2nd and 3rd weeks of September... so yes, I am very behind! :( It doesn't help that I am shooting almost every day/night so I don't have many full days in the office and it also doesn't help that Oliver is now CRAWLING! :P I haven't fully baby proofed the house yet and I am constantly sweeping and cleaning the floors scanning for Legos and other little things he could eat. To say I am busy is an understatement that's for sure.

I am loving the weather though and am so glad for all my clients that are scheduled this time of year. Thanks for hanging in there and being so patient!