Chris + Brit were married today on a beautiful day. With not a cloud in the sky, these two were married at a nature center underneath a big beautiful tree. This couple has the “look” they are both so genuine and so sweet. Their wedding party also knew how to have a great time. Chris and his groomsmen share a love of football, so we had to add a ball to a couple of the pictures. I loved every piece of their wedding, especially the flowers. Liz from Holly Swift Floral did amazing job on them again. She never ceases to amaze me. Congrats to you both, enjoy your time on the beach !!
Mini Sneak Peek | Minneapolis St. Paul Wedding Photography | Wedding Photographer
Darcy + Dan. Here is a mini, mini sneek peek. More to come this week from this amazing wedding.
Thankful Thursday
I am starting a new tradition. Thankful Thursday. I really want to slow down and to start notice the little things, that I have been blessed with. So, I will be posting what I am thankful for with a picture and some words each Thursday. Enjoy and join in if you would like and post yours in the comments section. It was a great idea that another photographer Tara Whitney passed on.
Today, I am thankful for this beautiful lady below. Michele is a good friend and also is my massage therapist. I met Michele about 3 or 4 years ago at Lifetime Fitness while she still worked there. Michele can light up a room with her smile and has such a caring attitude towards everyone person she meets. Now she does massage out of her home and it is always a treat to go see her. Not only cause I am going to leave relaxed, because Michele is a beautiful person inside and out, and I appreciate her opening her heart and her home to me. Love ya girly!
Adi + Darren | Engagement Session | Minneapolis St. Paul Engagement Photographer
Meet Adi & Darren. These two are total high school sweethearts. I was so excited when they asked me to shoot their wedding. I have known Adi and her family since I was a little kid. Her parents always would throw an amazing Halloween party every year. We reminisced through the entire session about little kid memories, like my favorite treat her mom had at the Halloween party. 🙂 We also talked about the first couple dates that they had and one happened to be the first movie that they saw together was Remember the Titans. What a good movie! I cannot wait till their wedding in September!
My favorite of the day..
Salley Family | Lifestyle Family Photography | Minneapolis St. Paul Photographer
This little family was such a blast to photograph and be around. They wanted me to pick a location and after driving around for about an hour, I came up to this amazing field that seemed too perfect. We started the session around this area and shot until the sun went down. It’s amazing how small this world really is, we had many connections as we kept talking. These two make beautiful children, why do I say so? Take a peek at their daughter Olivia! I cannot wait till I can shoot their next session.
Etsy Edition: Bridal
Etsy is one of my favorite places to shop on the web. This place is place where people can sell their own homemade items, or collector items worldwide. It’s such an inspiration bucket for me. I love to come here and browse when I am in a funk. Anyways, I always find things that I think my clients would love. I will be having different Etsy Edition posts on the blog, based on the category. Here’s to my first Etsy Edition: Bridal. P.S Click on the photos to visit the Etsy Store. P.S.S All photos are directly from the Etsy Sellers
Birdcage Veils + Hair Clips: I have a small obsession with these. Brides I love them. Like, I love, love, love them 🙂
Megan + Jonathan | Wedding Photography | Minneapolis St. Paul Wedding Photographer
Remember Megan & Jonathan? They had the most beautiful June day for their wedding. We started the day at a family members house that couldn’t have been more perfect for pictures. Megan’s choice of dresses (including her own) was impeccable. The colors all flowed together so well. Also, Megan chose bright blue shoes for a pop of color. Brides-to-be this is always fun for a photo opportunity or two, and usually you can’t even see them under your dress. Jonathan is also a fireman and so we couldn’t resist but to do some pictures in front of the local police station and with the fire truck. Congratulations Megan & Jonathan, you two are so perfect for each other.
Rachel + Eric | Wedding Photography | Minneapolis St. Paul Photographer
Meet Rachel & Eric. I went to high school with Rachel. This little lady is a big time news anchor in Rochester, MN. She is amazing at her job, you should check her out. We have kept in touch and I was able to take their engagement photographs this last fall. We had so much fun, we ended up scheduling a bridal session. Rachel and Eric were married in Jamaica this June. These two have the most amazing serious/sultry face look. They both could be models and make every photo easy peasy. Readers be ready for some major hotness…
Katie + Bode | Wedding Photography | Minneapolis St. Paul Photographer
My great friends Katie & Bode were married in Jamaica in April. Life has been so busy lately we were not able to attend the destination wedding, but I really wanted to capture them when they returned. They brought some really fun props and we spent an afternoon shooting. I especially love the shot of their shoes, these two have a bit of a shoe fetish and have the coolest pairs I have ever seen.
My 2nd favorite of the day…
Brianna 1 yr | Lifestyle Photography | Minneapolis St. Paul Child & Family Photograper
Brianna hit a big milestone this year. She is 1! She has grown up so much. Her eyes were so beautiful in each picture. We also were able to get some great shots with the whole family. I can’t believe we didn’t end up with any ticks from the field.
Zachary | Newborn Photography | Minneapolis St. Paul Newborn Photography
Meet Zachary. I got to meet the lil’ man when he was about 1 week old. I cannot stress how important it is to capture newborn photos within two weeks of them being born. The babies are always sleepy and all curled up during these times. Newborns become much more alert around two-three weeks, so mothers to be contact me before your baby is born and we can plan ahead to capture these precious moments. Zachary was such a great baby during this session and he even let out a couple smiles for me.
Chris + Brit | Engagement Photography | Minneapolis St. Paul Photographer
Meet Chris & Brit. These two are the cutest couple! They are such a blessing to work with, I remember I walked out of my first meeting with them with a huge smile on my face. Britni’s smile and eyes will just light up a room. They way that they look at each other is also to die for. They were so relaxed and really had fun with their engagement session. I cannot wait till your wedding this July!
Isaac | Newborn Photography | Minneapolis St. Paul Newborn Photographer
Remember Leah & Tony? Now it is Leah & Tony +1. I got to meet adorable little I today. He was a vibrant, gorgeous boy. It was a relaxing evening taking pictures in his soon to be nursery. Leah and I went to neighboring high schools, and probably played many a soccer games against each other. What a small world. Leah & Tony are both so relaxing and calm, and so cute together. The little guys is super strong and can already lift his head for a couple seconds at a time. I can’t wait to see this little pumkin again!
And now some pictures with the “first” baby of the family.
Megan + Jonathan | Engagement Photography | Minneapolis St. Paul Photographer
Meet Megan and Jonathan. Megan and I lived together for a short summer during college. I had heard of Jonathan then, but never got to officially meet him until this year. She couldn’t have found the more perfect guy. These two are such a cute couple and have so much in common. It was so fun to hang out in my college hometown and capture their adoration for each other. Who knew RF had so many amazing photo locations?!
Isaac | Newborn Photography | Minneapolis St.Paul Newborn Photographer
Isaac was just a mere 10 days old when I was able to capture his newborn shots. He was such a doll, and slept through most of the session. We took a couple of breaks to feed and relax. I had a fabulous morning trying out some new props and taking this little man and his new family. Note to new mothers: I love the glow that radiates from each of you, so even if you don’t feel your best, know you are beautiful and don’t miss out capturing these precious moments between you and your newborn. Mom in these photos was no exception.