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Lauren and Wade: the real deal

After being married a while, that lovin feelin we had so strongly in the dating years, tends to get squashed with the stresses of job, family and just plain life.  It is easy to get caught up in the every-day routine and forget the butterflies that we had for one another, and rush out the door without a kiss good-bye.  ( Speaking from experience!)

I was inspired.  Lauren and Wade are the real deal.  I know this because I know them.  Lauren is one of my good girlfriends from college.  I get to know the ins and outs of her life, as she knows mine.  I am truly blessed by this couple because they are so genuinely real.  They know the stresses of life and marriage, but they also know how to love and be loved through it all.

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This shoot was extremely selfish on my part.  I asked Lauren if she and Wade would be my models so I could use them for some new ideas that I have been dying to try out to show some clients.  Of course she graciously agreed.  And here are some of my new ideas!  (eeekkk)

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And… they even brought along Daisy.  Bless her little puppy soul for being our prop on such a cold day!

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We also hit up the Christmas tree lot at the farmers market for some really fun photos.  Something that I would recommend to any family still wanting their photos taken (I am still shooting until Dec 11, so let me know if you’d like to book one of those last sessions!)

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Then we took a turn to the actual farmers market, and yes even on a 30 degree day in November, they were still selling fruit and super sweet bouquets of flowers.  This is actually where I really wanted to do an engagement session during the summer, but it is WAY too busy on a Sat. morning.  But during the week… hummm, any 2010 brides wanna hit that up?

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We then headed over to one of my favorite locations, and I took out some props that I have been dying to use; an old suitcase, and old camera (it was my grandfather’s who was a photographer in the 40’s!)  Lauren and Wade did not let me down, these are some of my favorites from the session.

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And here are the rest from the day that are my favs from various places.

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As we were doing a bunch of fun feet photos (does every woman totally wants a pair of bright RED pumps, or is it just me that is totally obsessed with them?!) Wade gave me the wonderful foot pose to end with.

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Drop me a line.  I’d love to know what you think about the props/ locations/ poses!  Thanks again Wade and Lauren.  You guys made my month!

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  • Jamie

    I love Lauren & Wade’s pictures, Karen you did a great job on them! Lauren’s great outfit changes and the fun you all had was definitely caputured in this session! Nice work!

Lauren and Wade… sneak peek

This past weekend I was able to do some photos of one of my best friends and her hubby.  Here is just one of many that I am in love with.  More to come later this week!  So excited to show you, stay tuned before the big turkey day!

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  • Sarah

    looking forward to seeing more of these fun shots of lauren & wade!

I heart faces- week 45

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Autumn beauty is the theme this week.  In the 20+ shoots that I have done this fall, this engagement photo stuck out to me.  It was on one of those cloudy days that I did not expect to see the sun, and when it appeared the lighting and colors were FABULOUS! It’s days like this that I am thankful to live in MN and have the seasons!

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  • Beautiful!

  • That tree takes my breath away. Great composition!

  • Wow! Lovely color!! Love the light, love the composition.

  • Beautiful picture. It tells a beautiful story.

  • Very nice. I love the light coming through the trees and the shadow and the compositions and… ok i love it all!! Great photo!

  • nice post. thanks.

  • Wow! Such beautiful colors!!

Dan and Allison

It is amazing how many people I have reconnected with on Facebook.  Allison and I went to high school together and have not seen each other since graduation.  It was extremely fun to reconnect with her and meet her amazing fiancee Dan.  We hit up Elm Creek Park reserve in Maple Grove on yet another cold day in Minneapolis finding some great places to explore.  I can not wait to chat more about her upcoming wedding in June!

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    Joe and Karna, waiting for March

    Karna and I went to college together and met our freshman year.  It is crazy to think that we have known each other for over 10 years.  I am so thankful for her and her amazing abilities, she wow’s me every time we chat up the news (she works for WCCO),  hang out for coffee, or spend times together with our girlfriends.  When the mention of Joe came up, I knew he must be different.  He is genuine, sweet, cares for Karna and for so many others that he meets, I am just so excited to see what God has planned for these two.  During our session, I got to know the 2 of them together and fireworks flew as we hit up the James J Hill Library and Rice Park in St. Paul.  I simply can not wait for their March wedding, to be there shooting and be an attender! Much love to you both! (PS I have to mention that the day we shot in was the COLDEST day yet so far this fall, there was even snow on the ground!!  Props to them for withstanding the 30 degree weather!)

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    We ended the session at one of Joe and Karna’s favorite places, have to say we were all thankful for the warm drink at the end!karna and joe 15

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