closeIt is always a gift to see past clients, especially the where you know their heart story about their family. I absolutely love the Lang family, their hearts and their baby! It was a gift for me to document this beautiful stage for them, and they are even so kind and brought me a coffee to end my session with! Loads of heart eyes for this family!
Before we had kids, Friday nights were so much fun. We would grab dinner somewhere in the city, trying out a nw restaurant, walk around talking about our day, stay in for a movie night or just shoot the breeze.
These nights completely changed once we had kids. We struggled to find a baby-sitter or even find the energy to go out and stay awake!
Now we are slowly able to get back into enjoying Friday nights again as our kids become teenagers. Sometimes we all as a family head out to eat, or Kevin and I get a date night in while our oldest baby-sits. It is crazy to think that we are at this stage of life, but let me tell you, it is pretty great.
Happy Friday to you in whatever you are doing!
The Stone Arch Bridge.
Iconic of Minneapolis and a beautiful place for engagement photos. Getting there on a cold day where nothing is happening downtown is even better! Less people to deal with and a completely free bridge and downtown area to walk around!
For Marisa and Nate, this was the perfect day! They brought along their pooch and together we explored our favorite city! I simply can not wait to photograph their November wedding, who knows, we may get a day just like this one, or one with temps in the 60’s! Either way, I can not wait to document their day… you may also see their pooch making a debut there too!
It is coming.
I promise, spring is on its way! With that, comes the beauty of everything new and GREEN!! Spring can be a beautiful, but a tricky time to photograph in. As a photographer, I have trained my eyes to see colors of light throughout the year. The colors of the sun and all things during the months of March, April and the first part of May have more greenish- yellow and pastel tone to them.
This is because there are no green leaves or green grass for the light to reflect off of. There are also no leaves on the trees, so less shade to be in when the sun is shining, which in turn can create squinty eyes and shadows everywhere.
Spring is still a beautiful season to photograph in, but knowing where and when to be photographed can make photos even better. So here are some of my suggestions::
Some great spots that I can recommend in the Cities::
Hope that helps, bring on SPRING!!
The inspiration for this styled shoot started with the Pantone Color of the Year – Greenery and new beginnings. Weddings are definitely a new beginning for couples – starting your life as a team, looking forward to the future and the growth that goes with that. Along with the greenery came the idea of a springtime backdrop for a wedding in Excelsior, MN – a town that really comes alive in the spring and gets really lively during the summer!
It was the perfect location for such a shoot. Pique Travel provides a historic look at the small town, giving lots of natural colors and details. The wood from Lyman Lumber built in the 1940’s provided a warm but urban feel. All the touches from the original metal rooftop, wood floors and rolling buffet were brought in to make the whole building feel cohesive. Using local vendors was a must, as each of the creative spirits from around the small town brought their own artistic abilities to the collaboration.
Pique Travel Wedding Images copyright of Karen Feder Photography 2017
Vendors::
Planning:: Megan Mary Events // Florals: Soul of the Rose // Venue:: Pique Travel // Drinks:: Coalition // Bakery:: Patisserie Margo // Hair:: Bella on the Bay // Make-up:: Brooke Anderson // Rentals:: Lake Minnetonka Party Rentals // Stationary:: Ink Drops and Roses //Wedding Dress:: Wedding Shoppe // Jewelery:: Style by Cia // Getting Ready:: Bird House Inn
What a joy it was to capture Lizzy and Ryan and their now family of five! Adding these two sweet twins to the mix definitely brought life and so much joy to their session! Congratulations to you both!!
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!!)
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