closeKim totally blew my socks off. We had been trying to set up a session for about 3 months. When she called to try once more, she said; “We are moving to Arizona on Friday, can you do a session for us on Thursday morning? I’ll set up child care and everything for you and I found a site that is only 5 blocks from your house!” How could I pass it up? So Kim, here are a few for you. Thanks for your encouragement! Blessings to you as you travel to AZ!
Gen’s family is truly amazing, or should I say she and her husband are amazing! They not only have 2 beautiful doggies, but 2 children that are 10 months apart! (I thought I had it hard!) It was wonderful to watch them in action, the love for one another emanates through them. We had a wonderful time perusing through father Hennepin park in Minneapolis, and her children were awesome! They laughed at all my quirky 3 year old jokes. (Helps to have a 3 year old at home to test these jokes on!) It was a pleasure working with this family!
There is something particularly special in the relationship between a mother and her son. Growing up in a house full of sisters and then having 2 girls, I never knew what this relationship entailed…until I had a son! I only have 1 eighteen month old son, but he is SO EXTREMLY DIFFERENT than my girls. It is a love/ hate relationship. Love when he kisses me with and comes running for a hug; hate when he climbs on my table and BREAKS my coffee pot in the morning (and then cheers for himself!) Megan and her sons were a breath of fresh air to me in the world of sons. She has a 2 and 4 year old, and they are BUSY and so FUN! I loved getting in the middle of these mom tackles and watching Megan just love on them. She is an amazing mom (and first grade teacher!). I was so glad to be able photograph this busy season of her life.
Amanda is a good friend of mine. She has been such an encouragement to me as I have gotten to know her over the past two years. It was such a pleasure to photograph her beautiful family. Her little girl Addie, is a joy and delight, always keeping them on their toes. This first photo is one of my very favorites from the session.
Thanks McAlpines! It was a treat to work with you!
17 kids, 9 couples, 2 dogs, 2 bubble machines, 3 balloons, 2 trucks and one perfect day made for super fun photos. I love my job!
Hill Family
Crowsen Family
McAlpine Family
McKensie Family
Lee Family
Dyrud Family
Collingham Family
Servi Family
Hey Karen,
Great shots!! My husband said he would gladly do pics with you again and you’ve been the best so far with the kids and dogs:) That’s a real compliments since we have had many photos taken. Can’t wait to see the rest of the them!
John said you were the best photographer we ever had, and he is picky! Said he’d use you again for sure:) Can’t wait to see the rest of the photos! -Gen
Celebrating Sidney and Ryan today!!
Happy one year anniversary to you both!! What an incredible day we had, I hop your year has been just as amazing. Many blessings to you both!
Well… that sure went fast.
It feels like just yesterday we were dropping Lydia off at the University of Wisconsin–La Crosse, wondering what these next few years would hold for her. Today, we’re celebrating her graduation with a degree in communications.
Watching Lydia grow into such an incredible, Godly young woman has been one of the greatest gifts. Through her time serving students with Cru, she has poured so much love, encouragement, and faith into the lives of others. She leads with kindness, serves with humility, and cares for people so deeply.
We are endlessly proud of the woman she has become and so excited for this next chapter as she begins working in HR with Mayo Clinic in Wisconsin. There’s no doubt she will continue making people feel seen, valued, and cared for wherever she goes.
God has been so faithful through every step, and we can’t wait to see what He has ahead for you, Lydia.
Becoming an entrepreneur wasn’t easy. It took a lot of hard work in understanding what I wasn’t good at before understanding what I was good at. I failed a lot in the process.
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We often only see the good things and success stories on social media, but getting to the point where we are confident in ourselves and our work takes time and lots of failures. Trust me. 25 years and still working at it!!
Spring at Lake Harriet gave us the dreamiest backdrop for Lindy + Arend’s engagement session. The blooms were at their absolute peak, the flowers were full and vibrant, and every corner felt like something out of a painting. These two made the whole evening feel effortless as we wandered through all the beauty that comes with Minnesota spring.
Now we’re counting down to their September wedding, when the scenery will look completely different filled with rich autumn colors and falling leaves but just as beautiful. I cannot wait to celebrate these two in a whole new season of life together!
If you’re recently engaged and dreaming up your own engagement session or wedding day, I’d love to connect
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