closeI met Amy because she was a winner at a silent auction that I was involved in to help raise money for a preschool! I loved connecting with her animated family and honestly loved the dresses she picked out for her spunky daughter from Trish Scully Child and Mustard Pie. Head on over to their sites to see more of these sweet dresses!
During the fall there is very little time for me to play and create just for me, but I had one weekend free in October and had been toying around with the idea of trying a milk bath. If this is a new concept to you, basically a milk bath is exactly what it sounds like… a bath full of milk!
When I was researching the idea, most of the milk baths I saw were for maternity sessions. While I love this idea, I wanted to go a different direction and use a milk bath as more of a backdrop for a newborn session. Thankfully I had a friend who had just had a baby and my girls had been on me about going to meet her. When I asked her to help me style and create this kind of session she joyfully agreed.
If you are looking for something new, or just something to try for your next session, here are a few tips and tricks I learned that made my vision move forward!
Since we didn’t have a bathroom with a window, we decided to get a clear tote to use as the “bath”. I went to the grocery store and picked up a pack of flowers and 1 gallon of whole milk. If you are using a small container like this one, one gallon should be all that you need. If you are filling a bathtub, I would suggest 2-3 gallons. We started by placing the flowers in the tub and then pouring the milk over them, but after doing this, I would suggest to start by pouring the milk and adding the flowers where you would like them. When using flowers or greens, we found real flowers work better than fake ones as they tend to float.
After you pour in the milk and add the flowers, you will probably want to add water to create more of a translucency. This is where some of the creativity comes in as to how watery you want your background to look.
We cut down the stems and added greenery to get the look that I liked. My dear friend also created a headpiece by using a cloth headband and then hot glueing some flowers to the headpiece.
After working for a while to get baby to sleep, she just held her over the milk bath to get the desired look we both liked, and I just love the outcome!
Of course we had to do some basket shots (My sweet daughter helping soothe baby back to sleep!)
And some with her sisters
I just love the way these turned out and hope to be able to offer more of these types of sessions in the future! If you are interested, please let me know, I’d love to make it happen!
Happy Monday to you! I love seeing this family each year, they always come with great energy and love that I can not help but smile when I see them. I have been photographing Liam since he was a baby, so naturally I love seeing him as he grows as well as his big sister Maddie!
It’s here!!! A great gift!!! As 2017 comes to a close, and we start celebrating and thinking of others, I have chosen again to gift one family with two full sessions!! Last year that was a huge success which is why I am love doing it again!! Every year I am completely blown away by the amazing clients I get to meet and share life with. So many of you have blessed me beyond belief this past year, and now I am so excited to be able to give back and celebrate with one of my favorite things, a GIVE-AWAY!!
On December 19th I will be giving away two full sessions along with images to one lucky winner! This give away will run from today (December 12- midnight CST on December 18th) with the winner to be announced and contacted via Facebook on December 19st!!
How to enter:
1) Like Karen Feder Photography
2) Share with your friends
3) Comment on this photo that you did all three
Bonus Entries (one for each!):: Follow me on Instagram, comment under this same photo, and tag a friend http://instagram.com/federphotography/
Details:
These two full sessions must take place within the 2018 calendar year.
Sessions must be shot in the Minneapolis/ St. Paul area. Dates are subject to my availability and may not be combined or modified. Winner is responsible for scheduling sessions with Karen Feder Photography in the 2018 year. Sessions can be gifted to one family, but only immediate family (up to 6 persons and the same persons) will be photographed for the two sessions. Gift Citificate will be given to the winner who then can gift it to another ONE family who may use both sessions, or winner may keep it for his/ her family. Newborn sessions are not available for this give-away.
Winnings are redeemable for two full sessions and approximately 50 images. They may not be used as cash or cash value toward any other session or product from Karen Feder Photography. A full session and images are valued at $400 per session.
I am pretty sure it is the year of boys! When I looked back at all the newborn sessions I did for the year, there were only 3 girls and the rest boys!! Larkin was one of those sweet baby boys to be born this year, and I could not be more thrilled for his parents. I shot Jake and Jess’s wedding almost 10 years ago, and last year they were kind enough to let me use them as models for a styled shoot (hello horses and farm wedding!!) I loved Jess’s decorating style in the way she used some of her own travel photos from Africa above the crib as well as DIYing the dresser and feather mobile. I loved this adventure themed navy and gold nursery and am hoping I might be able to have her give me some decorating tips for my own home! 
Spring soirée perfection.
Rob and Sarah’s wedding day was a beautiful blend of faith, family, and thoughtful design. Inspired by Monet’s garden paintings, their celebration was filled with soft spring colors, meaningful heirlooms, and intentional details at every turn.
After a joyful ceremony at Eagle Brook Church, surrounded by family and friends, they celebrated the night away at Silverwood Park with beautiful florals, heartfelt speeches, lakeside portraits, and dancing.
One of my favorite details? Sarah changed into her mother’s wedding dress for the reception, while flowers made from that same gown were sewn into her veil.
Congratulations, Rob and Sarah!
Ceremony:: @eaglebrookchurch
Venue:: @silverwoodpark
Planner:: @eventsbyjess
Caterer: @chefjeffmpls
Photographer::@federphotography
Florist:: @malanasophiafloral & @merci_garden
DJ:: Will @midwestsounddj
MUA:: @thebeautycollectivellc
Her Ring:: @princessbridediamonds
His Ring:: @embellirgems
Jewelry:: @helzbergdiamonds
Suit:: @stateandliberty
Baker:: @siftglutenfree
Linens:: @festivitiesmn
Video:: @gadescreativefilms
Wedding Shop:: @flutterbridalco
Wedding Designer:: @colbyjohnbridal
Welcome, to the world sweet Julia! It was such a blessing to see Travis, Marisa, and Jalen again! What joy Julia has brought to this family! Congratulations!!
A quick look at Sarah and Robert’s beautiful garden soirée themed wedding day! I love catching these behind the scenes moments!Congratulations Sarah and Robert
Watching families grow over the years is one of the greatest joys of my job.
I recently photographed sweet baby Noah’s newborn session, and it was so special getting to capture this season for Sarah + Brandon after photographing their engagement, wedding, and growing family through the years.
His big sister absolutely adored him, and those sibling moments melted my heart
I shared more from their session on the blog today! If your family is growing and you’re looking for newborn or family photos in Minnesota, I’d love to connect.
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