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WELL, HELLO!

I love when you love on each other.

Whether you are newly engaged, a new mother and your day old baby, or a couple exchanging vows.

I love capturing love written all over your faces.

Love for life.
Love for each other.
Love for your passion.

This is where I find the real you. Where the the giggles come out. I’ll meet you there.
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G Family

12.20.2011 | Family Photography | 6 Comments

You know when you are somewhere that you just don’t want to leave? Like when you were on the playground as a kid and you were like, “PLEASE Mom just ten more minutes? That is how I felt the whole time during this session.

I had the privilege of shooting the G Family while I was in Arizona visiting the Norton Crew. We found a big open space and we just had fun and watched the beautiful sunset. Seriously can they get any cuter? You might have recognized the lil’ adorable girl from this post of her on her phone. SO cute!

 


 

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  • april (12.21.2011 12:14am)

    Love love love! What an adorable family :)

  • Liz (12.21.2011 03:28pm)

    Yes, yes, yes!! I love these! SO good, Gina!

  • Victoria Derrick (12.22.2011 05:08pm)

    You even make dry lands look beautiful, plus it doesn’t hurt the family is totally adorable. :-) And the little guys smile, gasp…LOVE IT!

  • christina moodie (12.29.2011 04:36pm)

    Love this session Gina. Super cute.

  • Natalie Norton (01.03.2012 06:13am)

    Gorgeous. Every single shot.

  • Alexandra {Heart Love Weddings} (01.07.2012 03:52pm)

    Beautiful family! Beautiful photos, G! Just gorgeous!

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Our Instax Tree

12.19.2011 | Authenticity | 7 Comments

Meet our goofy lil’ Christmas Tree.

Now, note. I love clean. White, bright blues that are grounded with a lil’ earthy feel. Our almost pure white upstairs is a good example (yes I know I will probably eat my words when our young ones arrive with Crayolas galore) Yet, I just love the feeling of organization and clarity. Which is completely what my Christmas Tree this year is NOT.

Honestly, I had a hard time actually putting these photos up to post. See there is this curse that some photographers have called…..perfection. ESPECIALLY over your own personal photos. We want the perfect shot, the prettiest of pretty. Sometimes wanting the perfect shot, trumps the memory. Sad, but true. Now…Did I think about perfectly straightening each branch? Perfectly draping or re-pinning the instax? Sure, maybe like 300 times. But while all those things were pondering through my head, I had my camera in hand and decided to let all that stress go. I chose to be grateful that I didn’t have the time, nor energy to do those things and having a perfectly lined up Christmas tree isn’t at the top of my priority list. I realized that our life is full and this tree was representing that.

So everytime I walk up the stairs, I peek at the tree, all the memories in those two years of instax and……..

LOVE the imperfect that we are in right now.

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All you need for your own lil’ goofy Instax tree is ::

  • -Twine (which I look for at 5 stores before realizing the only local place by us was Home Depot)
  • -Mini wooden clips (Which I got at Michaels)
  • -Gold Ribbon (or any ribbon of that matter, I used 3 rolls. Probably could have had 4)
  • -Lights (any kind)
  • -Instax (Wide or mini, we used both throughout the tree)

Also, this was an awesome Pinterest idea that I saw and I just LOVE LOVE LOVE the results. We already have 4 cabinets covered with cards and more to do! I love being able to see these photos every time I prepare a meal or just walk through. It is definitely one of my favorite things to see my clients cards and what their favorite photos were that they chose!

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  • Megan Floyd (12.19.2011 09:55pm)

    That was almost too much goodness for one post, lady! I’ve got to say that the good thing about having rowdy boys and living in about 800 square feet is that I’ve GIVEN UP on my personal photos being perfect. And our tree this year is Leyland cypress so there’s no rhyme or reason to the branches or the lights or the ornaments, ha. It’s a mess and I love it. :) love you!!

  • Emily steffen (12.19.2011 10:01pm)

    Looooooove this idea of the Instax tree…..it’s perfect and full of life! :)

  • Erin Davenport (12.19.2011 10:35pm)

    How awesome! Both projects are fabulous, I want to do the cards on the cabinets for sure next time! On another note, I am so with you with the perfection curse…but that’s one of the things I have been working on letting go of, too. Thanks for sharing, Gina :)

  • Kate (12.19.2011 11:37pm)

    Your tree is perfectly imperfect. Is there anything better? Love it!

  • Victoria Derrick (12.20.2011 06:28am)

    The purest beauty lies in imperfect. :) Great find with the cabinets, and tree is beautiful.

  • Sara (12.20.2011 06:10pm)

    I love this idea!! So clever and fun!! Thanks for letting go and sharing it :)

  • Gina (12.20.2011 09:00pm)

    Oh… so charming, so loving, so pretty! I loved this idea! Bravo!

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12.19.2011    Authenticity    Life
 

Winter White

12.15.2011 | Wedding Photography | 2 Comments

This was one of the most intimate weddings I have ever shot. It was crazy beautiful on a freezing windy day like today. Coral’s details and bouquet were so unique and totally her and her beau. Their love is SO evident in their excited expressions and sweet embraces.

I love Coral’s smile and even looking through these photos now, seeing her just enamored makes me teary. I would DIE to have an image like her laying in her dress. It brought back the memories of the hour I got “put away” at our wedding close to 5 years ago. Guests were arriving and how I laid down on the floor with my dress around me like a cupcake and only got point and shoot photo of this. Enjoy this crisp & clean beautiful winter wedding!

 

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  • Liz (12.17.2011 02:55am)

    Beautiful!! It’s funny – I went dress shopping with a friend last weekend and she was looking at a very similar dress. You make all your brides look amazing! :)

  • Natalie Norton (01.03.2012 06:15am)

    Some of your best work.

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12.15.2011    Wedding Photography    Weddings
 

Let’s Bake a Cake

12.14.2011 | Child Photography | 1 Comment

Why not bake your first cake, then enjoy your first taste of cake ever all in the same day?

Taylor did just that as he is celebrating the big number 1 this week. Oh the days where you could wear no shirt, eat with your hands AND it would be freaking cute? Those were the days.

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  • Liz (12.15.2011 03:03pm)

    Was this your idea? I love it!! Very different!

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12.14.2011    Child Photography    Family Photography    Just because Photography    Lifestyle Photography
 

Paper. Rock. Scissors.

12.12.2011 | Wedding Photography | 2 Comments

On a day like today, all I want to do is curl up by this reception’s fireplace and read a good book.

I’ve had a little break from blogging and I am back! Up until mid November my schedule ran like a freight train moving faster than fast. Thanksgiving and on has been a great blessing to rest, regroup, have time to put my house back together and spend time with missed family and friends. My work/life balance was way more productive than last years fall, so I am grateful to be growing and learning.

This wedding was my last wedding of the fall, but not of the year. I have a beautiful New Years Eve wedding lined up and I am so excited to share that special day with them and toast into the new year. This wedding,  Amy & Mike’s wedding was such a highlight to the year. Walking into Amy’s room as I got there I was greeted by a hug and beautiful excitement at all the awesome details she put together. Amy looked stunning and so did the rest of her day.

I would have to say one of my favorite parts of the day was when it was time to give thanks to the guests at the reception. Amy and Mike played Paper. Rock. Scissors. for who had to give the speech. I laughed so hard as they did best out of three, until I was put to tears as Amy thanked me in front of the guests. Goodness girl, I am so thankful for you. Blushing still and thankful. I will never forget your words.

Now cozy up and picture yourself in front of that beautiful fireplace……and the cupcakes too

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  • Amy Paulson (12.12.2011 09:49pm)

    You would have clients who play rock, paper, scissors. One more reason I adore you… And these photos…

  • Liz (12.13.2011 01:34am)

    Just LOVE! Welcome back G – your blog posts have been missed! :)

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Perspective

11.29.2011 | Authenticity | 6 Comments

One of my favorite, favorite things about traveling is that I love seeing that there are so many other people on this earth. Tons of unique faces in the airport, on the plane, in the destination city and I’m almost inspired more while walking to baggage claim here in Minneapolis. I am just bewildered at all of these people that I don’t know, that are going places. Tons and tons of others visiting family, work trips, vacations, just living their lives. It’s a beautiful perspective, that there is so much more to this world that just my small surroundings.

When I return home and get back in the swing of things I so often find myself losing that perspective. Losing patience, getting frustrated about what I don’t have or where I am not. Overwhelmed or stressed and I seem to act like God can’t handle my problems, when the truth is. These things are so trivial and that HE is so much bigger. A friend recently recommended to put a silent alarm on my phone that said “grateful for?” that goes off once a day and I either write a word or two down or think on it and it really does help bring me back to earth.

Back to the perspective of being grateful, content and serving whole heartily with what I have in the present moment.

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  • Holly (11.29.2011 01:26pm)

    Wow. I love this image and love the writing even more. The two are beautiful together. Funny thing – I went to bed thinking about you, like I wanted to pick up a phone and call and get some more of you in my life. And then I woke up to this. :D I think I’m going to go ahead and set that phone reminder…

  • donya (11.29.2011 02:03pm)

    What a fantastic idea!! I get that same ‘perspective’ feeling when I travel. I think it’s why I love traveling so much. Airports are great for people watching.

  • Annie Johnson (11.29.2011 02:56pm)

    This is awesome G!!!

    You are one talented chica!!

    xoxo Annie :)

  • Char (12.04.2011 07:28pm)

    Love this, I am always so blessed, challenged, and inspired when I stop be here. Perspective is reality…ya know? I have been thinking about this a lot lately. I also think your perspective on life is quite beautiful!

  • Natalie Norton (12.13.2011 05:41am)

    I think you are exceptional. I love you.

  • People don’t talk | Gina Zeidler People don’t talk | Destination Photographer based in Minneapolis, MN (05.16.2012 02:30am)

    [...] People don’t talk about how they walk through life looking for something. How they don’t feel. How the wish they were something else.   [...]

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Un-Gift Guide

11.28.2011 | Authenticity | 4 Comments

In the craze of this holiday season & gift shopping. I encourage you to think about the gifts that you can give your loved ones everyday. 

            • - A phone call or visit to a family member or friend.
            • -Your time
            • -A post it note on the mirror
            • -Homemade treats
            • -Serve your friends for dinner
            • -A hand made craft (Like this awesome idea :: A jar of appreciation)
            • -Sitting down and get goofy with photobooth or take pictures with your phone.
            • -A hug

 

You might just be surprised at how your loved ones react when they see the thought and love that went into it. So this year instead of gauging the value of your gifts by the price tags, let your gifts be inspired by intention. 

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  • Liz (11.28.2011 08:48pm)

    Why do I see myself in these poses? :) Thank you for the timely post Gina.

  • Lauren (11.29.2011 03:52am)

    Yes yes yes! Well said Gina!

  • Victoria Derrick (12.09.2011 08:22pm)

    Perfection! Great ideas :) and the girl is a doll!

  • G Family | Gina Zeidler G Family | Destination Photographer based in Minneapolis, MN (12.20.2011 09:52pm)

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Radiant

11.18.2011 | Lifestyle Photography | 19 Comments

Natalie. Natalie. Natalie.

This woman and my dearest friend is pure radiant. From her heart for her kids that is never failing, to her goofy dance moves, to her dedication to her family and her love for each person she comes in contact with. Natalie is radiant. Seriously. Any of you know who read her words, or have heard her story. Every word and photo she puts out there changes you. She has changed my heart and challenged me to my core over and over again.

I am so so so utterly grateful to have her in my life. Now get some of her in your life too.

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  • Mariana Herrera Mosli (11.18.2011 02:18am)

    I love every one of these images. I feel like I can hear her laughing. She’s so beautiful & inspiring. Both of you, actually. Miss you G, hope you are doing well. God bless! Xoxo!

  • Brit @ Landlocked Bride (11.18.2011 02:23am)

    Stunning. She’s so beautiful! Miss both of you!

  • Amy Paulson (11.18.2011 02:35am)

    Teary speechless awe. Of her and how beautifully and brilliantly you captured the beauty of all that God has made her to be. You captured essence in a way I didn’t know was possible.

  • Aileen (11.18.2011 02:47am)

    I cannot say enough how beautiful this session is. Your photography shines Gina. Your heart is so present. Natalie is just that ~ radiant. This is pure magic.

  • Kara Wieler (11.18.2011 02:53am)

    Gorgeous, gorgeous, gorgeous!! Beautiful girl, beautiful light!

  • Victoria Derrick (11.18.2011 02:54am)

    Gina, Gina, Gina! …as I finish picking my jaw up off the floor. So very stunning, every one of these needs to be on a billboard! Both of you are amazing!

  • Christie (11.18.2011 02:55am)

    Oh my gosh, Gina! These images of Natalie are absolutely stunning! Natalie, you are truly beautiful inside and out. Miss both of you amazing ladies!

  • Kailey-Michelle (11.18.2011 04:17am)

    these are SO beautiful! on both your ends!

  • Kent West (11.18.2011 04:49am)

    Incredible shots. Seriously, well done.

  • Emilie (11.18.2011 05:55am)

    Natalie is gorgeous! I’ve met her 5 minutes at WPPI this year and I still remember her smile and her beauty! She is a pure soul!

  • Liz (11.18.2011 02:22pm)

    Real. That’s all I can say about so much of your work lately. You highlight and bring people’s real selves to the world through beautiful images. Love the warm tones – much needed on a cold day like today :)

  • Kelsey (11.18.2011 05:59pm)

    Effortless. That is what I think these pictures are Beautiful and effortless. She is radiant, and you capture not only her physical beauty but her inner beauty too. You have a way!

  • April (11.18.2011 06:44pm)

    You both are absolutely amazing! These are stunning, xoxo

  • Marissa (11.18.2011 06:49pm)

    Seriously!?!? G, I might have favorited every single one of these images! N, you are might beautiful my friend! I love you both!! xoxo

  • Marissa (11.18.2011 06:50pm)

    ** MIGHTY. Mighty beautiful! Not might! : )

  • stacy k (11.18.2011 06:56pm)

    Beautiful! Love the feeling in theses :)

  • Rachel Boatright DeVault (11.18.2011 07:22pm)

    GINA! You are amazing. You captured her beautiful spirit and contagious joy–I love, love, love these!!

  • Lara (11.18.2011 09:51pm)

    Oh this makes my heart so happy! I love you both so much and miss you more than words this week!!!

  • Caitlin Sullivan (11.22.2011 04:11am)

    Why, I think radiant is the perfect title for this post. Love that you can take N out to the middle of nowhere and capture this.

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YES

11.14.2011 | Engagement Photography | 2 Comments

YES! I am so excited about this couples upcoming 2012 wedding. These two light up a room when they walk in, and they always leave me laughing or with a crazy huge smile! From singing karaoke, to getting our hair did or working out. These two are everywhere  in our lives and really making things happen. It’s so inspiring to see others live their passion, like we try so hard to do.

Matt and I are blessed to have both of them in our lives!

PSS. Luke is the best Chiropractor and Sports Performance training guy there is around here in our opinion. He will fix you right up! & Lauren rocks hair here. Check them out!

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  • Victoria Derrick (11.14.2011 04:13pm)

    Smiling oh so big!!! Congrats Luke and Lauren!

  • Kelsey (11.18.2011 02:28am)

    I LOVE the b/w image! These are so beautiful! Love the ones with the hazy glow. You are superb.

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Here

11.11.2011 | Authenticity | 6 Comments

Lately, I have been working at shooting tighter with my clients. While I love seeing full frame and the environment around my subjects, I have discovered a new found passion of the simplicity of closeness. The way it eliminates distractions and brings you in.

Immediately.

In = Fully Present + Aware. Which honestly I think is a hard place to get to. We live in such a fast paced world where we are going a million miles a minute and most often coasting. Yet think of the times where you are this close to someone. Your husband, your child, your puppy. Time seems to stop.

I want to live here. I want to create here.

Today let’s find the simple acts of love, that will bring your heart here. Simple. Beautiful. Here.

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  • Victoria Derrick (11.11.2011 01:32pm)

    oh my goodness, gina!!!! warmth and love just flowed right through me! this couple and these shots are beautiful. bring on more of this type :)

  • leah (11.11.2011 02:01pm)

    Love the intent as much as the images!

  • Brooke Courtney (11.11.2011 03:50pm)

    These are beautiful! Stay up close, I like it. :)

  • Jill (11.11.2011 06:50pm)

    I love this. Makes you really feel the emotion and connection with these two… verses distance. Great shots!

  • Erin Davenport (11.11.2011 07:17pm)

    Love this sentiment. Beautiful images.

  • Amy Paulson (11.15.2011 03:23pm)

    LOVE. Accompanied by a breath full of awe and gratitude…

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