closeWow! My weekend was packed with seeing old clients and meeting new ones. I had so much fun! Mini sessions this weekend were a huge success and despite the downpour on Saturday afternoon (which thankfully we were indoors for!) the weather was beautiful! Here is one of my favorites from the weekend! More fun families to come as the week progresses! Hope your weekend was just as fabulous!
For a while now, I have been following a wonderfully talented photographer, and I know soon to be friend, Gina Zeidler. She is a huuge part of an amazing group called Making things happen, which pushes all creative minds to get fired up about what they do and get on a powerful path to helping to make big things happen in life and business. Today I am piggy-backing on a post Gina did on their blog about choosing joy. The 5 things that get me to smile and produce JOY are :
1: Flowers and warm spring air. Last night Kevin and I sat out on our patio after the kids had gone to bed and marveled in the spring time air, the moon and the fragrances. Chatting and just relaxing without the distractions of any media also aided in my Joy!
2: The purple plastic pool. Every summer we pull out a $10 purchase I made when Lydia was 6 months old and just old enough to splash in the water. 7 years later, we still have that pool and the kids still play in it. The joyful memories I have from that pool bring a smile to my face. It is still bringing me joy because now all 3 kids are trying to fit in it at the same time!
3: Morning Coffee. The small joys, but just sitting at the table with a cup in the morning eating cheerios with my family reminds me how blessed I am.
4: Folding Laundry. I know this is super crazy, but usually I am able to do it alone and think and pray. Because it is a relatively mindless process (and because we have piles upon piles!) my mind is usually clear and it is in a way therapeutic.
5: Body Pump. A class at my gym that I have been doing for over 4 years. I am never excited to get there, but the feeling of strength and energy that comes after the class is finished is refreshing!
Now you. Can you continue this? As Gina asked in her post….What brings you joy today? Happy Friday!
He smiled and tenderly watched her as she pinned his boutonniere on him. His Bride, his wife. Max was so excited to be marrying the girl of his dreams. After a night of soft candlelight and spaghetti, Max reached into his pocket and proposed across the dinner table to Carissa. Smiling she accepted and the two began planning their April wedding.
After a wonderful March in Minnesota, the weather could not have been any better for this beautiful couple. Tulips, Lilacs and Daffodils were in full bloom, a month early. And the day held a beautiful sunny sky and a warm breeze.
Thank you Max and Carissa for including me in your day. It was as beautiful as the both of you. Many blessings to you both as you start your life together!
Here is your slide show!
This weekend we were so blessed to have some great friends of ours come visit from Chicago. Thus, this Monday’s sneak has turned to Tuesday! I am so excited to share more of these sweet little boys with you!!
Max and Carissa’s day could not have been any better! The April weather was perfect and so was the day! Many thanks to all the vendors that helped make this day beautiful.
Dress: The Wedding Shoppe
Carissa’s hair: Katie at Studio 4 Salon in Eagan
Jewelry (necklace, earrings & bracelet) were gifts
Rings: Jarrod and Kay Jewelers
Tuxes: Men’s Warehouse
Bridesmaid dresses: David’s Bridal
Florist: Dakota Floral
Ceiling draping, lights and table linens: Illuminations by Lori Cole
Cake: Taste of Scandinavia
Desserts: Sue Bernlohr
Chocolate fountain: Chocolate Cascade Heaven
From their engagement session, to their wedding, to the birth of their first daughter and now to their second, it’s been a joy and honor to be able to photograph couples like the Wargo’s as their life changes.
It’s what makes my job so meaningful and fulfilling! Congratulations Hannah and Jake, your family is beautiful!
Including siblings in your newborn session… yes or no?
My answer is always yes.
It might feel a little chaotic in the moment, but those are often the images you end up treasuring the most—the real connection, the tiny interactions, the beginning of a new family story.
I’ve loved watching the Luong family grow through all three of their children’s newborn sessions, and those sibling moments are always some of my favorites.
If you’re wondering how it all works (and how we make it easy), I wrote a full blog post about it! Check it out in my stories
#newbornphotography #minnesotaphotographer #familyphotography #siblinglove
NEW WEBSITE. SAME HEART.
After a long time behind the scenes… it’s finally here.
And I want YOU to be one of the first to experience it.
So I made it a little more fun 👇
✨ I’m giving away TWO mini sessions for 2026 ✨
How to enter:
• Visit the new website (link in bio)
• Look around
• Enter the giveaway
That’s it.
If you’ve been thinking about booking photos this is your sign!
Tag a friend who should enter with you below and add to your stories for another entry!! (Make sure to tag me!!)
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!!
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