~M~ Family Newborn Session {Southern Minnesota Family Photographer}

I don't normally shoot newborns. I have a wonderful friend in Windom, MN who is AWESOME (Red Barn Photography). However, I won't pass up an opportunity to work with new little bundles especially when they are a returning client. 

~M~ is so precious! You forget how tiny they are when your own grow so quickly. I had many ideas but we were fighting the weather. A storm was trying to come and there was a breeze. But we made it work and got some really precious shots. I don't shoot the "normal" posed newborn shots. I like to incorporate the whole family and do more of a lifestyle shoot. The family interacting with their new member. 

I love this scarf! 

Oh how I love little baby fuzz

It's the details...

Lovely family!

Proud big sister 

He was getting hungry and was not happy toward the end...

I was so happy to work with this family again! I love watching their children grow! I am looking forward to capturing little ~M~'s first year of life!

Remember returning clients you receive 10% off sessions fees ALWAYS! 

Sometimes just for fun...{Southern Minnesota Portrait Photographer}

The thing I love about photography is learning. There is always something to learn! I am a natural light photographer and seek out beautiful light. However, when I shoot weddings sometimes the light isn't ideal in churches so I decided to purchase a softbox and learn how to use my speedlight (off camera flash). I posted a model call for a fun short shoot and this lovely lady's mother contacted me. I am so glad she did! Though conditions weren't what I wanted we still made it work and I now know how to use my flash!

Thank you ladies! I had so much fun! I hope to work with you again!

 I like this one both in black and white and color

She does fierce well!

July is almost here and I have limited availability! July Minis are on! Contact me to book!

~S~ Family {Southern Minnesota Family Portrait Photographer}

I love living in an area where there are so many fellow photographers. That may sound funny to you, but to me it is a big support group. We talk to each other, we bounce ideas off of each other and refer clients to one another. It's best to work together for success, I say!

One of these wonderful photographers I have met here is Heidi Swanson of Heidi Swanson Photography. She and I have a similar eye and she has the personality that I love to be around!

 I am always behind the camera it would be nice to have a family portrait with my newest addition, our daughter. And Heidi was in the same situation. Why not swap? Heidi was up first!

These kids aren't used to the camera or anything ;-)

My favorite!

Such a sweet family!

I had so much fun with this family and I know my family portraits will be fantastic!

Thank you Heidi!!

It isn't too late to take advantage of the June Special! 5 edited images on a disk with a basic session!! 

D&G She said YES!! {Southern Minnesota Engagement Photographer}

I love it when I show up to do a session and things are automatically comfortable. This is how I felt with these two. I was able to be goofy, and show my silly side and they were willing to show me theirs. They were so sweet too! When I ask a couple to kiss and I don't have to tell them to stop, it makes my job super easy ;-) 

Again, Garvin Park is quite possibly my favorite spot to shoot. You can walk just a few feet and get a completely different backdrop. 

Both of them have amazing eyes! 

I noticed her tattoo and LOVED how it was showing for this shot!

Those eyes....

And this is how I know we will get along swimmingly!!

I love getting this shot.

Real smiles, gotta love them!

They asked if we could do a fire. Of course I said yes! It wasn't as dark as I would have liked, but we still had a blast and got some fun shots! I always try to deliver for my clients! 

Swoon. That is all. 

I just know we are going to have a blast at the October wedding! Not only is the venue beautiful, but with as many laughs as we had at their engagement session, I just know we will have fun on their big day!

It isn't too late to book your 2014 wedding! I have a few openings left! Now booking for 2015! Contact me today to find out how you can SAVE $!!

~A~ 2014 Senior {Southern Minnesota Senior Photographer}

I held a giveaway at the Prairie Women's Expo in Tracy, MN last month. It was for a free mini session and a 2014 senior won! She hadn't had photos done so it worked out perfectly!

We met up at my in law's farm (love, love this location) on one of the hottest days of the year so far. It was a tad windy, but we definitely made it work! ~A~ was a good sport and we got some really fun shots!

Love how her eyes popped...

Lovely smile

Her boots were way too cool!

So glad I was able to capture ~A~'s senior year for her!

Remember if you signed up for the giveaway you have a discounted session waiting for you!! Contact me soon! And Spring Minis are still available until May 31st!