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Friday Fun: My favorite places to shoot

Often when talking to clients, I am asked: “Where would you recommend we do the shoot?”  Although there are so many places in the Twin Cities to photograph, here are 3 of my favorites and why.

1) Mill City/ Stone Arch Bridge area.  You want urban, you got it.  You want park, its here too.  You want unique, let’s find it!  I have to say that this is one of the MOST popular ares in the Cities to shoot at.  Every time I am down in the area, I kid you not, there  is at least one other professional down there with a family, senior or wedding party.  And there is good reason for it… there are so many places to shoot in all within walking distance.

2) Loring Park/ Sculpture Gardens/ Walker.  Another place that has so many different areas all within walking distance.  Every time I go, I try to find another location to take my clients to, and I have not been disappointed yet.  It has an artsy feel, and there is an indoor conservatory and a the General Mills Hall in the Walker to go in just in case there is rain.   Plus, this location is about 10 minutes from my house.  LOVE it!

3) Your home.   When a child is in his/ her home environment they are just so much easier to photograph.  They want to show you their toys and their room and the cute little dress or animal that grandma just bought them.  Plus trying to get out the door keeping everyone clean and neat for photos is sometimes very difficult (we have 3; been there, done that ).  Couples are sweet and beautiful in the space that they created and more of their personality shines through. Basically it is YOU!  and that is what I love photographing.

I’d love to do a shoot for you in one of these locations.  Let me know, especially while the Fall sale is going on!

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    Fall discount (only available through July 31st!)

    Book your fall session (9.1.10-11.1.10) and receive $25 off your sitting fee and $25 off your CD! E-mail me (federphotography@gmail.com)  if you are interested! Offer lasts until July 31, 2010!

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    Invitation, Heels and Little People

    When I got the invite, I was floored.  I envisioned myself and my husband all dressed up in our cocktail attire stepping into the clean fresh smelling car by ourselves, relaxing as we mingled and chatted with people.  A time to soak in the last rays of the sun and enjoy a meal together.

    Alas, that is not the case.  And I am sure if you are as busy as we are in the summer time, it is far from reality!  What I had envisioned might have happened about 5 and a half years ago, but not the case today.

    Today my reality consists of:

    Jumping in the shower while naps are being taken, trying to get my hair and make up to look half way decent.  Stopping at my sister’s to get some of her cocktail attire, because not only have I not had time to shop, I need her help telling me what is in style! Rushing the kids in the mini-van with pizza in hand, praying that nothing spills on my dress because it is the ONLY thing I have.  Thanking my good friend Sarah for watching my kids for 2 hours and whizzing off to the event with a good friend because my husband has to work.

    And to be honest, I love my reality because I know it will be gone in no time.   I will want the tugging at my dress, kisses at the door, and long good night stories about all the pretty ladies in their dresses.  So these days I will take great wedding events even if they get me out of the door for 2 hours and back home to the little people I love most.

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    • Allison Schultz

      You ARE the BEST, and we have been BLESSED to have you for our wedding! Good Luck!

    • Lisa Bush

      Congrats Karen!! You deserve it, you are the BEST!

    • What a beautiful post!

    Jen + Alex = Adriana

    In August this little baby girl will make her appearance.  I can not wait to do more photos of this beautiful family.

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      Lundeen Scene: Minneapolis Family

      Spunk, independence and excitement were on the menu for the Lundeen family shoot.  Angie wanted some photos of her family before baby boy Lundeen makes his entrance into the world next month.  Little Nora did not disappoint!  She was strictly on her toddler schedule and we stuck to it, and laughed!I love how toddlers think I’m so funny, when really I’m not.

      The ultimate bribe: a rig pop.  Angie you are so wise!

      And I am just in love with the photo below.  Independence and confidence; a girl and her doggie.

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      • beth johnson

        can you come to colorado and shoot my family????? please????? miss you.

      • I’ve been searching for month for a photographer just like you. You’re work is absolutely beautiful. Unfortunately, I’m in Minneapolis, but my family is in Phoenix. Maybe, someday I can get everyone here and hire you.

        Once again, beautiful family photos!

        T

      • […] had the great privilege of photographing this little man’s profile a few weeks back (see HERE) and on Monday, little Levi entered this great world.  I had my baby fix for the day.  My only […]

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