closeKelly and Matt were married on a March day, and I was there photographing it! Little Joshua was was born in mid-March, and I was able to photograph him as well. Just 4 days old, Kelly was awesome to have me in her home! Here are some of my favorites from our time together!
We are city girls….
We like our Starbucks within walking distance, we like boutiques, non-beige walls, the mailman coming to our door, being cramped together in the same room with our family and the city being only 10 minutes away .
… living in the country.
We have both gotten used to the quiet days, beige walls (now splashed with color!!), mailman drive -by’s, the Starbucks in Target (I guess that will have to do for now, right Stacie?!), 40 minute commute to the City, and smells I did not even know existed from the nearby farms.
But in this season of life, it is where God has placed both of us, and I am so glad. Stacie and I connected right away when she and her family started coming to our church. Her family has been such a blessing to ours, and we all connect on many different levels! It was an honor and a privilege to photograph her beautiful family! Here are a few shots from our windy time together!!
About 3 months ago, I was photographing this little one. Amazing how fast they grow. Amy and Jeff’s little girl is a beauty! She was all smiles for her session and I could not get over how much she had grown since the last time I was with her! Can’t wait for our next session together!!
Love the pictures so much Karen! Amazing work as always 🙂 🙂
What do you get when you put 2- two year old twin girls together, a sweet Grandma and Grandpa, loving parents and an auntie that knows how to cater to girl’s needs? The beautiful Hilger family! It was so much fun seeing these two in their element! They would find a place to sit and the rest of the family would crowd in around them. My favorite part of the day was when Aunt Heidi pulled out a purse with lipstick out for the girls to use. They had more fun putting chapstick on each other then they did themselves! It was awesome! Thanks so much Hilger Family, it was wonderful to see you all and capture you as you are now!
She has come a long way. From 1 pound 7 oz to a whopping 9 pounds, this little girl is truly an amazing gift! from God It was a joy and blessing to be able to see her smile and coo at her moma. Be sure to check out Sarah’s blog and her journey HERE.
Wow, at 9 mos Elora is almost to Mariah’s birth weight – 9 lb 1 oz. She is beautiful. I love the large B&W close up of her face! Fun shoot.
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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Nice photos, Karen! It’s always a double bonus when you can get the pups looking, too! That last photo is great. Such a sweet baby boy.