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Ten things you might not know about me

Ahhh, Wednesday. The middle of the week and a day that seems to drag on. So here to brighten your day is a blip in the workday about me.

  1. I take a bath every night.  It is a crazy part of my wind -down routine and something I inherited from my own mom.  I remember as a kid falling asleep to the bath water running, so I am pretty sure that is why it has become so routine. My college roommates can attest to this habit, for it has been around for years!!
  2. I LOVE watersides.  And the month of July.  And Wisconsin Dells. And how they all go together!
  3. My best friend and I met in 5th grade and have been friends since.  Our first born daughters are only 6 months apart and I am SO thankful to have a friend walking through the tween years with me!
  4. I cross country skied competitively in high school.  Two of my toes got frostbite during one race my senior year, which is now why I dispose the cold and do not ski anymore!
  5. The Minnesota State Fair is something I look forward to every year, and over the years I have trained my kids to do the same.  Since they were babies, I have been taking them. Every year our goal is to stay longer than the year before. We are up to 12 hours….
  6. My husband and I met because he fell off a building.
  7. In 8th grade I won first place at the Minnesota State Fair in a photo contest which I can thank to the igniting the beginning stages of my photography career (and another reason I probably love the State Fair!)
  8. I do not like talking animal movies.  At all. Cartoons are ok, but those movies where they make dogs and pigs talk, that is just not my thing.
  9. Before I went full time into photography, I taught preschool to 4 and 5 year olds.
  10. I got married when I was 22 (yes, a mere baby!) and have no regrets!

Can you relate to any of these?  Drop me a comment so I know I’m not alone in my quirky traits!

Photo by Gina Zeidler

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  • Annette

    More reasons we are friends!!! I to take a bath nearly every night, love the Dells, and am a fan of the State Fair!

  • Angie Jakubiec

    Fun tidbits, Karen!

    I met my two best girlfriends in grade school (kindergarten), I was married young (23) and have no regrets either and before I began refreshing furniture I too was a teacher (special education).

  • Love these fun facts about you! Frost bite !?!? No fun! 😳
    Husband fell off a building??!! ok, I have to hear that story on your blog soon!😉

Green Acres Event Center:: Kelly & Brian wedding

After a long day working as an accountat at Virtual Radiologic, some of Kelly’s co-worker’s invited her to happy hour.  Needing the break, she agreed to go.  Brian, working at the same company as a software engineer was also invited to that same happy hour where he met a very sweet and independent accountant.  Through the course of a few more happy hours the two exchanged numbers and eventually Brian asked Kelly to dinner.  Being busy with grad school, and hoping to use it as a deterrent, Kelly kindly declined. Knowing he had found a catch, Brian was determined to take Kelly out and continued pressing Kelly to go out with him.  She finally “gave in” and went to dinner with him to the Wildfire on a snowy night.

The two hit it off immediately finding so they had many similarities including their love for animals, the Humane Society, their sense of humor, and work stories.

After two years of dating, three cats and a dog later, Brian lined the entry way of his home with dozens of roses and chocolates.  He waited for Kelly to come home from work and when she arrive at the scene, Brian got down on one knee and asked her to marry him.

Their wedding day was filled with joy and love with close friends and family.  It was an honor to celebrate with them!!

Vendors for the day included:

Ceremony & Reception: Green Acres Event Center
Hair and Make up:: Sarah Norris of Sanctuary Salon
Caterer:: Sterling Catering
Florist:: Jen D- Bellagala
DJ:: A guy named Mike
Stationary:: Kristina Brown
Wedding Dress Designer:: Maggie Sottero from the Wedding Shoppe
Bridesmaid Dresses:: Mori Lee from the Wedding Shoppe
Men’s Designer:: Men’s Warehouse
Shoes:: Jimmy Choo
Rings:: Kay Jewelers
Bride’s necklace:: Great grandmother’s pearls
Earrings:: The Wedding Shoppe
Gold Linens:: Festivities 
Baker:: Queen of Cakes

And here is your slide show!!

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    May Mini Sessions!!

    So excited to finally be thinking about Spring!!  I love doing these sessions every year, so join me for great and affordable sessions for families, kids, maternity, graduation, pets, etc!!  Slots book quickly, so e-mail me if you are interested and I can send you times that are available!!

    federphotography@gmail.com

    Disclaimer****( E-mails that were sent out on Friday March 7th had the WRONG amount!!  Above is the correct amount for the session!!  I think I was too excited for spring to begin!! Thanks in advance for your understanding!!)******

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      Fall “flash sale” mini sessions

      I have been so blessed this season and have had an overwhelming number of clients still contacting me for family sessions.  Because time and light is so limited, I have decided to offer one day of mini sessions.  Your files will all be ready to go within two weeks! Grab your spot while they are still here.  This is a first come first serve basis, and please e-mail me directly with your top 3 choices!

      Details::

      Date:: October 6, 2013

      Fee:  20 minute session for $50; 15-20 images available for $100 plus tax (total with tax $157.28); $25 deposit due to hold your spot

      Location:: Otsego Park, Otsego MN

      Times::

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      • Julie Newson

        Karen
        I am interested in the 5:30 mini session for my sisters family.
        Please let me know if this time is still available.

        You can reach me at Julie@dakcs.com or 801-726-8152

        Thanks in Advance.

      Real life:: week 11

      Another week has passed and my, has it been a busy one!  Busy, but great!  Not only did I have a weekend of shoots, but we were also able to take a hike and have a family day, head to fireworks, start a week of routines, harvest my first batch of cilantro, enjoy the sun and the rain, and enjoy our neighbors.  Today I head out to Iowa to spend part of the weekend with some girlfriends from college!!  Hope your weekend is filled with joys and celebration of your dad!

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