closeI love seeing friends. We had the opportunity over July 4th weekend to see our very good friends Vince and Amanda. They met us in Milwaukee and not only did we spend great time together (short, but sweet!), but we were able to get some 9 month photos of their little guy. See HERE for his 3 month photos.
Kim and Kristine are from the Minneapolis area, but are both living out of state and very far away from each other. For sisters (twins!), I can only imagine that this is tough, especially when there are cousins involved! Kristine has been following me on the blog, and said she’d be up from Florida wanting photos of their families together. Kim’s daughter whipped up a batch of Cherry Blossom Pie for me as we went through the shoot. I was thrilled, not only with her creativity, but with the way this entire family welcomed me into their home.
And of course I could not leave without bringing in the grandparents with all their beautiful grandchildren!
Beautiful photos and beautiful idea. I wish more people did this kind of thing. Extended family all together. Love it! The pie sounds great too!
I will never forget that Cherry Blossom Pie…you have no idea how blessed I feel that you were able to capture moments of my kids and my niece and nephew that I wouldn’t have! With not seeing them very often, every moment is so important and every picture reminds me of something special that the kids bring into my life…thank you, thank you:)
Love the pic’s! My husband is cousins with Kim and Kristine…it’s so good to see them together with their families! Very beautiful familes! Great job!
Emotions. The word of this wedding day.
Mom weeping as her daughter emerges in her wedding dress. Dad wiping tears away from his eyes as he starts to walk his baby girl down the aisle. Bridesmaids tearing up as the couple says their vows to one another. The groom with tears streaming down his face as his bride commits her life to him. The bride wiping away tears from her own face and her husbands as they are now presented husband and wife.
Absolutely beautiful. I love photographing emotion. I have to admit my assistants and I were tearing up as the day progressed. It was absolutely beautiful.
Here are the vendors that helped make the day amazing.
Cake: Buttercream
Florist: Karen Meszaros
Ceremony: Historic Church of St. Michael
Reception: Edinburgh USA
DJ: Bellagala
Bride’s Dress: The Wedding Chapel
Bridesmaid dresses: David’s Bridal
Thanks so much Dan and Allison for letting me be a part of your day. I was truly blessed by both of you!
Yes!! These are so great 🙂
Love em! Love em! Love em! Made me tear up all over again!
These are terrific. Very cool!
These are simply beautiful!!!
The one of the bride looking out the barn door into the sunlight is amazing.
I love the pictures. They are awesome.
One word. Waterworks. Dan will forever be known as that. But your pictures are beautiful. You captured all the right moments.
Auwsum day & pictures. Just now starting to re-gain all my tears for my wedding!!
You guys look amazing together!!! I can just see the happiness that you two share. WOW!!!! Congrats…thinking of you
WOW!!!!
Red shoes. Pizzazz and punch! Best wishes for a long and happy life together.
LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE all of the great pics! Wow, you truly did an amazing job, Karen, and you are truly talented in your work. Keep up the great work and soo glad to be a part of your special day, Ally and Dan (AKA Waterworks)!!!!!!! ~Kate Steiner
WOW….what a fantastic day! There is no question that you guys are head over heels in love with one another!:) Beautiful pictures and beautiful moments! Congrats
These pictures are beautiful. Great photographer and great subjects!
I love girls weekends, especially with my girls from IOWA! The six of us roomed together our Sophomore year of college and since then we have all remained friends, which I am so grateful for. These girls are AMAZING. 10 years later we are still celebrating birthdays and taking road trips to see each other. Three of us live in MN and the other 3 live in IA. This time around we were celebrating Abbey’s 30th! She was so great and planned out the short weekend for us, which included a fun trip to one of our favorite spots, the farmer’s market, and then on to the wonderful sites of Des Monies.
We were also celebrating 3 new arrivals coming in the fall, and all 3 are boys!
I love girls weekends!
Nothing makes another year/ day/ hour/minute better than spending quality time with my girlfriends. I have been extremely (yes I am emphasizing this word a LOT) blessed in having wonderful women who are so uplifting and caring, not only to me my family, but to my spiritual and emotional well-being. (Like: “who can get coffee with me fast, so I can get out of the house and talk to non preschoolers for the day!”)
We all met in college almost 11 years ago and have been together through moves, husbands and children. Although there are about 15 of us (half living in the Cities and the other half over the rest of the country), we have all been able to see each other a couple times a year or more.
This is also the year of the big 3-0!
This time it was Sarah’s turn to go up in the ladder of years. For her birthday she asked if I would be willing to photograph as many of us girls that could come and we headed out to St. Paul to enjoy the afternoon and quality girl time.
( Disclaimer *** the models you see below are actually real, amazing, beautiful women and moms that I I have the privilege of calling friends. Love you all, and even those of you who could not have been there that day, I am so blessed! xoxoxo!)
Happy birthday my dear friend! Here is to a young 30!
No one said you had to do newborn photos inside! Taking lifestyle newborn photos outside and making them true to your style makes them even more meaningful and significant!!
“When should we schedule newborn photos?”
If you’re expecting (whether it’s your first baby or you’re adding to your crew), this is one of the most common questions I get
The sweet spot?
7–14 days after your baby arrives
Those early days are something special…
Your baby is still sleepy, snuggly, and curled up in that fresh, just-born way—and it changes so quickly.
But here’s what matters just as much:
You don’t have to go anywhere.
My newborn sessions take place in your home whether it’s a quiet morning with your first baby or a full, beautifully busy house with siblings running around.
No pressure. No perfect expectations.
Just your family, exactly as you are in this season.
If you’re thinking about newborn photos, I recommend reaching out during your second trimester so I can save space around your due date
I shared more about what to expect (and why timing matters) over on the blog link is in my bio!
If this season is coming up for you, I’d love to connect
On this gorgeous spring day, I find myself reliving Connor and Kristen’s wedding at Bavaria Downs.
An effortlessly timeless celebration layered with refined details, soft summer light, and a kind of beauty that never asks for attention, it simply exists. Every moment felt intentional, elegant, and deeply meaningful… the kind of day that lingers long after it’s over.
Truly, a wedding that defines what it means to be both classic and unforgettable.
If you’re envisioning a day that feels elevated, seamless, and entirely your own, I would be honored to document it.
Inquire through the link in my bio to begin.
Bride:: @krindii
Groom:: @c0nn0rn0rt0n
Venue:: @bavaria_downs
Hair and MUA:: @zielbridal_
Caterer:: @damicocatering
DJ:: @harmonydjentertainment @luckykmusic
Florals:: @kateelliscu
Sound Tech:: @bellagala
Video:: @wedoweddingvideography
Photobooth:: @bellagala
Shuttle Service:: @reneeslimos
Rings::@landmarkjewelersmn
Wedding Dress:: @callablanchedress purchased at @annikabridal
Menswear:: @atmosferempls
Groom’s Suit:: @martinpatrick3
Ties:: @etsy
Bridesmaid Dresses:: @Azazie
Shoes:: @ninashoes
my amazing Second Shooter :: @greggmedia
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