closeThose dog-days of summer have arrived. With tips to the cabin, visiting family and friends, or just being at home, summer is just a short month left. Here’s what’s happening this month. I’d love to get your family on the calendar for a session and can’t wait to see many of you again this summer and fall! Contact me for availability!
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Agh, I just love July. If you know me at all, you know I just love the heat, and with little of it throughout the year, July seems to be the one month that is the constant with it’s upper temps and sunshine.
I actually told my husband the other day, that I wish I had a July birthday. Think of all the water activities that could have been done and the party with your school friends you could have. November just seems to be the month its drab and cold and panning a birthday party outside in Minnesota is just a chance most aren’t willing to take!!
Not only are there numerous water and outdoor activities, can we also talk about the late nights spent playing outside, talking to neighbors, the smell of fresh cut grass and wearing flip flops all day long?!
But I digress.
So even though I will be working this weekend, you better bet, I will be out in the heat and sun doing it!
When Laura reached out over Christmas to purchase a gift card for a summer family session, I was thrilled. Not really knowing the Chaska area, she decided on the location, Chaska city square park. This sweet location in the middle of the historic portion of the city was all set with a pavillion, cobblestone streets and sweet giggles from the family!
I was blessed to do her senior photos, then their engagement photos, their wedding photos, newborn photos and now sweet Naomi’s one year session. Rachel and Jared made their way all the way up from Indiana and we put a family session on the calendar. Little Naomi was just about as sweet as ever, and was a complete joy to photograph. As this family and many continue to grow, I am so blessed to be a part of capturing these precious moments!
She laughed at his jokes, but when Mike asked Erin out, she really wasn’t interested. Sure, he was kind-hearted, witty, and loved golf, but she wasn’t looking for any type of relationship. It was her good friend that convinced her to go out with Mike for the first date.
”What’s the worst that can happen, she asked Erin? You aren’t planning on marrying him!”
Little did any of them know, but that’s exactly what would happen a few years later!
Mike has been so insistent on connecting with Erin’s dad to ask for his blessing, so when her father gave the ok, Mike set out to surprise Erin! Because they had picked out the ring together, Erin was anxious to have it on her finger. Mike completely surprised her and the two set out to plan their July wedding.
Their day was absolutely beautiful. The July humidity had gone down and the 78 degree temps with a slight breeze made for a gorgeous day at Hazeltine Golf Course.
Christina Anderson created the mos stunning white and green blooms that were accented by the navy Besoi gowns that the bridesmaids wore from The Wedding Shoppe. Erin’s beautiful gown from Essence of Austrailia from Luxe Bridal Couture was stunning and when paired with her long train.
The groomsmen’s gray suits were a perfect shade of gray to highlight the summer day.
Sterling Catering provided an incredible meal, while Buttercream and Muddy Paws Cheesecake’s brought in a sweet treat for the end of the evening.
Lori Cole brought in up lighting and draperies to add to Hazeltine’s already elegant ballroom and Jimmy from Instant request had guests dancing the night away!
Erin and Mike, it was an honor to spend your day with you! Many blessings to you as you start your new life together as husband and wife!
Vendors for the day included::// Ceremony and Reception:: Hazeltine Golf Course// Florist:: Christina Anderson// Wedding Dress:: Luxe Bridal Couture// Bridesmaids Dresses:: Belsoi from Wedding Shoppe // Men’s Ware:: Men’s Warehouse // Bride and Groom wedding rings:: Shane Co// Stationery:: Ivory Isle Designs // Caterer:: Hazeltine Golf COurse// Bride’s Shoes:: Badgley Mischka from Macy’s// Baker:: Buttercream and Muddy Paws Cheesecake // Chair coverings and Drapery:: Lori Cole – Illuminations By Cole // Dressing Room Decor:: Dream Day Dressing Room // DJ:: Jimmy from Instant Request
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
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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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