Stone Arch Bridge engagement!- Nathan and Lisa

It was so much fun to photograph Lisa and Nathan's engagement! of course puppy stella too! we became good friends in the car. and nathan said i could've taken her home! :) i saw a few friends of theirs say of course Stella was included, so my question... IS she in the wedding!? 

I grew up next door to Lisa, so after some years of not seeing her, it was great to catch up and meet her fiance too. As soon as we started Lisa was all giggles, anything Nathan did. i loved it! so here's a few for a sneak peek! 

i had a fun time photographing you both and all the cute laughs going on! can't wait until your beautiful wedding day! 

Memorial Hill Park- Brown eyed girls

i was more than excited when Asheley told me she was in Minnesota the same time i was! we both grew up in the same small town, but have moved away in the past years, and since she moved i've seen photos of her absolutely beautiful girls and always wanted to photograph them! We went up to Memorial Hill Park and spent a little time up there before it got too chilly. It was so cold, but the girls did great! so here's a sneak peek of Teagan & Karragan! 

i had to add the one in below. beautiful mama reaching out to her baby girl. 

we got a few just "mama and me" type photos, which i loved! 

i couldn't not fall in love with them right away! adorable outfits, beautiful girls and put up with the camera! thank you Asheley for letting me photograph your girls, and some with you too! (and Aubrey and Ethan for helping with those smiles we got) ---- two of asheley's siblings. 

you all were fabulous, and it was so great to catch up with you all again! but now, i miss those sweet girlies already. 

Family Farm engagement in the rain!- Ashley and Scott

Watching Scott and Ashley together makes you feel instantly at ease and at home. it was the first time i had the chance to meet scott, ashley and i grew up in the same small town and together they're so happy! 

Right away they were both laughing, teasing each other, and loved all the kisses ;) And when one had to run somewhere, i always enjoy hearing how they talk about each other. they have a loving relationship, and it just makes me more inspired during the shoot! 

They were good sports.. it was actually lightly raining almost the entire time, and so foggy! but i think it made for some fabulous photos! 

Then when Ashley brought up that she wanted some photos on a hay bale, i almost flipped out, i've been wanting to do so, and it was a perfect time for it!

the moments like the one above is what i LOVE! i won't tell you what we were talking about, but those who know me well.. it's a common and likely subject.. and i'm not even the one who brought it up, needless to say, we had such a fun time! 

There are lots more photos, but this is just a sneak peek of our time together. We started at Ashley's parents farm, and then over to lake city to finish up. Almost right when we got back, it started pouring rain. i'd say we had some perfect timing! 

Thank you both for a fun day. i can't wait for your wedding, it's going to be amazing! Ashley, you're going to be stunning as always, and you had perfect ideas for your engagement photos! 

Stone arch bridge Christmas photos- sarah and tyler

i don't know where to start! there are so many things i want to say about Tyler and Sarah. it was such an incredible morning, even though it was pretty chilly. As soon as i jumped in the car on the way to the Stone arch Bridge we didn't stop talking. Sarah and i were close when we were younger, so there so many things to catch up on! It was only the second time i met tyler, so i was able to see really how these two interact, how they love on one another and have fun tougher. And it was perfect. 

They told me they haven't had photos really taken since their wedding, over 4 years ago! Tyler did an absolutely amazing job at making Sarah laugh, even without instructed, in other words… a perfect model. So here's a few sneak peek photos of our time together capturing photos for Christmas! 

Sarah and Tyler are adopting two kids from Ethiopia, and they're ready for their little ones to come! They started the adoption process thinking it would take about 2 years and hoping to have then in their arms by this Spring! Wanting to include the little ones, we decided on some cupcakes representing both of them. they were so beautiful, i hated to have the cupcakes ruined, but they did a nice little smash! followed by a car ride with sarah not having wiped off any frosting… it was awesome. 

It's such a wonderful time catching up with childhood friends, meeting their spouses and seeing the incredible things they're doing to serve. i had such a great morning, feeling completely refreshed, encouraged and it began a day that i felt so blessed full of joy from these two. Thank you both! i can't wait for part two.. when the kids are here! 

Maternity photos in St. Paul- Sarah

I met sarah through my friend Rachelle, and actually next summer we're both in her wedding! Sarah is due next month and wanted to get in a few photos before the day baby arrives. our first plan was to go downtown Minneapolis, but it was sure cold out this Minnesota morning so we stayed around the apartment area, and it worked perfectly! we had a little caribou  coffee before starting out inside the apartment, which are a few of my favorites from this session!

Brooklyn (sarah's daughter) got more involved as we went outside, and it worked great for me! ;) she wasn't into photos until i let her use the reflector and "blind mom" this instantly made her more cheerful and then we snuck her in a few photos too! 

 

Sarah did so great, and looked adorable! it makes me think i'll have to get maternity photos done too.. someday! I'd love to hear what you think about showing off that sweet baby bump, if you think you'll get some done when you have the chance.