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Lee Family: Minneapolis Family

Soon to be Cincinnati Family, which actually makes me very sad.   Julie and I met long ago in a mom’s group and since then have remained friends.  She is such a wonderful example to me a shining, glowing, patient, and kind mother of 3 under 3.  May she be blessed!

She bought bright yellow balloons and surprised the kids when we started the shoot.  (A great idea for future families!!)  We had a wonderful time downtown and her kiddos were so excited.  Best of luck to all of you as you continue on in life’s journey, you will truly be missed!

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    Friday Fun: things I love

    I thought I’d do a themed day, just to make the blog more alive.  At times, I have brides as well as photographers asking me questions on a spew of different things.  Hopefully this can help the bride, family and photographer in the future.  And look for more Friday Fun as the year progresses!

    This blog is dedicated to the things I love:

    1) Great and fabulous wedding sites.  One that I recently stumbled upon is Utterly Engaged.  It is actually an on-line wedding magazine (Great way to go green!)  I love looking through the pages at the variety of different weddings all over the country.  They are great about showing a real wedding and then posting the budget to that wedding.  Check them out for more planning advise!

    2) the Farmers Market!  In Minnesota summer is a very short season and heading out to the local Farmer’s Market to support local vendors is one of my favorite places to spend my money and my time.

    3) White House Custom Color.  They are truly amazing at what they do.  The turn around time is fast, they deliver to my door (great perk with for photogs with kids!), and a blow pop comes with each order!

    4) Details of the wedding day.  One of my favorite things is when there are these wonderfully small, but very much thought through, details that just make the wedding day more unique. 

    And 5) The exit!  No greater joy to a couple than being pronounced husband and wife.  The looks are priceless.

    Have a great weekend!

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      Knutson Family: Minneapolis Family

      I met Melissa and Matt at a wedding back in April.  My husband I sat at a table with them for dinner and hit it off right away.  Matt had all these crazy kid stories that he was telling us, which got my husband rolling.  They were a great couple to connect with.  They shared photos of their precious Bennett, and Melissa called in May to set up a session for his 1st birthday.  We met up again, this time downtown to get some family photos and 1 year photos.  Here are the results!

      And many thanks to the kind soul who stood and made faces to make Bennett laugh which is where I’ll end today!

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        Peters Children: Minneapolis family

        My very good friend Angie works weddings with a good friend of mine and videographer,  Chuck Goldman.  She told me about this little nook in Edina called Arneson Acres.  I just had to check it out, and do a session there.  Rachel and her kids were due for a session, so I asked if they’d be up for trying something new.  It was the perfect night for a session, especially one with a fountain.  Her youngest begged to go in the fountain, and as cool of a mom as she is; she promised after the session there would be a bit of adventure with water.  They were not disappointed and neither was I.  To all my photographer friends, check out this beautiful hidden nook, it is wonderful!

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        • Karen! I LOVE the fountain photo where they’re playing in the water:) And all the others of course. You are so talented!

        • Rachel Rueckert

          Karen, my children loved spending time with you that night! You have such a beautiful way of getting kids to do what you want. (Can I take lessons?) The pictures are beautiful! My mom saw them and cannot wait to get her hands on them! She is raving to everyone what a great job you did! She wants them all! OH! Thanks for calling me a cool mom! I need a “Shot” of coolness (even if its just the thought that I might be cool)every once and awhile! 🙂

        Dan and Allison: Minneapolis wedding

        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.

        CakeButtercream

        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!

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        • Allison

          Yes!! These are so great 🙂

        • Margaret

          Love em! Love em! Love em! Made me tear up all over again!

        • Julie Bucknam

          These are terrific. Very cool!

        • Dawn

          These are simply beautiful!!!

        • The one of the bride looking out the barn door into the sunlight is amazing.

        • Oleta

          I love the pictures. They are awesome.

        • Kelly

          One word. Waterworks. Dan will forever be known as that. But your pictures are beautiful. You captured all the right moments.

        • Phil

          Auwsum day & pictures. Just now starting to re-gain all my tears for my wedding!!

        • Kim

          You guys look amazing together!!! I can just see the happiness that you two share. WOW!!!! Congrats…thinking of you

        • Stephanie

          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

        • Kristine Jungels

          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

        • Norma Schuldt

          These pictures are beautiful. Great photographer and great subjects!

        Happy Easter!! He has risen indeed!!
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