Strauss Family- Memorial Hill, Red Wing

I was so excited to photograph Andy, Kelsey, and baby Ellouise. She's such a perfect blessing and a complete doll! It was such a wonderful time, i was able to see their gorgeous little family at a wedding too, so i got double time to see Ellouise! 

i love how much Andy and Kelsey are absolutely in love and adore her. It's beautiful, and you're such wonderful parents! 

Kelsey.. ADORABLE.

it was a bit windy that day, but it always just adds more adventure and plus..  i don't have to worry about plugging in a blow dryer like i prefer ;) so it was a lovely shoot and i'm so blessed to know such a fabulous family. 

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! 

Alex, Kristina, & baby Connor (family photos on a hike!)

These two are just so cute together! i can't say enough about how fabulous Kristina looks after having baby Connor! 

I grew up in school with Alex, and i love seeing friends becoming fathers. it's beautiful and crazy. Alex and Kristina have been together since our senior year in high school and they're crazy for each other! I had to add the first photo, after i found out alex isn't much for PDA so after that..... i made them kiss a lot. That explains most of the cute laughs between the two of them. 

Alex found this perfect spot for his gorgeous wife and adorable baby boy, and it was a good 15 minute hike up a hill to get there, and it was completely worth it. we ended just in time before the poured and stormed. go us! 

so here's a few of our session together! 

it was such a fun shoot, so thank you both for letting me photograph your growing family! and this last photo right above.. seriously kristina, you're kicking it! perfect. 

i loved being able to see your beautiful home, and spend some time with you, catching up and of course meeting Connor. he's absolutely precious. There are more photos of just him, so you'll see those soon!