devon + andrew: winchester, va wedding photography

geez, what do i write about this wedding? my little brother. married. *sigh* my little brother is six and a half years younger than me (to the day, thank you very much), and in my mind he will always be 9 years old. i left for college when he was 12, and we see each other [...]

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fall 2011 mini sessions: saint paul

this year’s mini sessions are coming in october! these sessions are great for family portraits, maternity photos, or to document a child’s milestone and are just in time for the holidays.  a mini session is a quick 30 minute session for up to five people that takes place at an outdoor location in saint paul. if you’d like [...]

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emily + zach: minneapolis wedding photography

wow it’s been a busy month! august has FLOWN by! these are photos from the end of july when i second shot again with carissa. i’m still getting my feet wet in this whole wedding photography world … still haven’t made up my mind as to whether or not i want to pursue weddings as the head [...]

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the andersons: eagan family photography

the andersons told me they hadn’t had family photos taken in six years! so much has changed in that much time i’m sure. they were a blast to work with and brought along their two little pomeranians for the session at lebanon hills. such a beautiful family…and they make me want to have all girls.  

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go, riley go!

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during our recent trip to virginia for my brother’s wedding, i was able to catch up with an old high school friend and her family during a session. jenn and i used to ride to school together blaring music and singing at the top of our lungs. or maybe that was the ride home…i was [...]

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please don’t say cheese

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during a session with me, you may notice that i never tell your family to “say cheese” i will tell couples to either smile or be serious, but when it comes to kids – you won’t hear any smile coaching from me. i strive to evoke and capture natural smiles. allow me to demonstrate using [...]

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minneapolis newborn photography: leo

i’m playing catch up on lots of long overdue projects, but i had to share this little one today. little baby leo. he’s blessed with two wonderful parents and a supportive extended family…which includes two cousins that will be born within the same month – how fun will that be as he grows up?!

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baby charlotte: saint paul lifestyle newborn photography

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i love how God knows the perfect timing for our little ones to enter the world. it’s hard for mamas (myself included) to trust that timing, but He knows what he’s doing. charlotte’s mama and daddy were  in dana and brent’s wedding, and after all the excitement of the big day was over for the [...]

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beach bound!

this morning (at 5:45 am – which is WAY too early) i boarded a plane headed to fort myers, florida! just me and my little girlie. we’re headed to my aunt’s condo to spend time with her and my parents who haven’t seen mariah since christmas. i’ll return on the 29th (hopefully with a nice [...]

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