Lodermeier family on the Farm

Such a wonderful morning, although it was pretty cold! I had the chance to go out to Brent and Christie's farm and photograph around their lovely home! i absolutely love going back home to Goodhue and photographing farms that i used to drive by without a thought, they're beautiful. 

so here's a few from our chilly morning together! Finn and Sofie did so good! And once Sofie warmed up, she was a complete ham for the camera. loved it!

Finn got some pretty big smiles too, once we found out, he loved the stairs the best! and mom and dad making him giggle behind me :) 

 i wasn't used to all that 30 degree weather, it's been two years since i left las vegas during a colder season. i basically was a big baby. but i had such a fun time photographing your family and your adorable kiddos!  

sidenote!: don't forget about the contest going on click on the link HERE to enter a frame contest going on, until nov 15! valued at $40. and super cute for any 5x7! 

Organic Bloom Frame Giveaway!

GIVEAWAY IS COMPLETE. 

So for my birthday, on November 15, i decided to be nice, and i'm giving away a frame that i adore! i'm doing a 5x7 frame giveaway from organic bloom. want in on the contest!?

here's what to do!

1- leave a comment below on this post telling me why you deserve one of these frames. that's all! so hop to it! (do not comment on the fb post, but right below.. where it says.. post a comment!) 

 (this part is not needed, it's extra!) but would love help getting the word out there!  

tweet "i want to #win a beautiful organicbloom frame from the #giveaway @shannamagnuson"

Curvy, spunky, and elegant designer frames by Organic Bloom! Great for ANY photo!

What you get! - The winner will receive a 5x7 single frame from organic bloom, your color choice, your style choice! a $40 dollar value! how the winner is picked- a third party will come in and pull at random.  

so here we go, good luck! 

Contest rules: ends 11:59 pm of November 15, and winner will be announced by that weekend! No purchase necessary to enter, U.S residents only 18 and older. After winner is announced, they have one week to claim prize (for online contest this means, to let me know what frame they choose style, color and where to send it) if they don't claim within one week, another winner will be chosen. VOID WHERE PROHIBITED BY LAW Please include email and name right in entry so i can contact you, and i will also be announcing this in a post. if there is a dispute, or issue a third party provided by me will step in to oversee. i am not responsible for time it takes organic bloom to send frame, only to update you with when it'll be ready. (as they are a busy company) with posting a comment below, you are agreeing to rules. 

Floyd Lamb Park- David and Nicole!

I couldn't ask for a better couple for this maternity shoot! Nicole is absolutely stunning, and her puppies (big sisters!) were ready to play! Right away i knew David was a was more of the manly type and wasn't into doing too many traditional "cutesy" photos, but when he did them.. it was perfect! huge smiles from both of them. You can tell he's in love with Nicole if he's willing to do these shots! :) So here's a few from our time together! 

see the one below! he did such a good job, and i can't get enough of nicole's laughter here! 

it was such a perfect morning, the light was great, and we got some fantastic shots! but it's easy with a couple like this :) 

a minnesota country engagement!- keisha and brent

the only way to start this, is to say that i'm so blessed to photograph couples like Brent and Keisha! She is absolutely stunning, outgoing, crazy, fun and with one of the most soft-spirited and loving people i know. and i miss her doing my hair so we can catch up! we grew up in school together and has always been the amazing person i explained before. in fact, i once sent her a note i middle school saying so :) 

so hearing about her, you have to know she deserves the best! I had the chance to meet Brent about a year ago at another friends' wedding and he was outgoing and crazy about her too! yup, he passed! 

i had so much fun photographing these too and all of keisha's giggles.. so here's just a few! 

it was absolutely perfect! she had gorgeous fun outfits that shows off her personality and all her cuteness! and it only started getting chilly and windy during the end. it was a wonderful (early) morning! 

i'm so glad i got to spend some time with the both of you, and i can't wait to see you again! your big day is going to be wonderful! love you keisha girl! 

catching the morning light on memorial hill- Sharece

can you believe this beautiful girl is a senior already!? Sharece, my best friend's sister and amazing woman! We got up early to catch the beautiful sun up at Memorial Hill park in Red Wing, and it was worth it! Though it was about 30 degrees, She made it look like we were warm.. okay so i was the cold one. The first photo remains my favorite but as i edit there are so many that are gorgeous. 

So here's a few more of our time together! i didn't put the embarrassing one up.. sharece, i'll leave that up to you! :) 

There are so many to share, and she always has a huge smile on her face, but i couldn't resist putting up more of her serious look.. she has got that DOWN! plus it makes her eyes pop! It was so fun photographing Sharece!