Kate and Tony got Married on June 23rd

 If there was one thing I took home from this wedding, it was how everyone kept repeating how big Kate's heart was.  It was redundant how many photos we easily captured this true emotion.  It is obvious.  Kate not only loves others, but others lover her.

The picture below, Tony looks like he is saying, "Wow!  Look at my gorgeous wife!"

The Sand Vase of Forever Love

Tony and Kate came in from California.  The fun thing about this happy couple was the joy that trickled to the whole wedding party and family.  What I love about this picture is Kate's expression.  The forever vase had a small hole on the top and she realizes there isn't much room to poor the sand.  Also, they are running out of room and she still had sand left.  Their pouring of the sand makes me laugh every time I review this photo.  Are you smiling now, too?    

A Day with Brenda and Mike's family

The Mustache Family

Brenda and her family were amazing!  We were all sweating and this family handled this session with such dignity.  This family was a joy to work with and cannot wait until fall when it is cooler to take photos.  Even with weather against us their photos were wonderful!  Look at this picture... I mean really... what a fun family!  Thank you, Brenda and Mike, for making this a fun filled day.

Is it about her? Or is it about him?

"Okay, girls.  This is the way it is...  from this day forward he is going to know it is all about me!"

"Men... from this day forward I rule the house!"

March 15th, 2012

I drove to Cannon Falls, Minnesota to shoot Mike and Keri's engagement photos.  Mike was a formal model.  You could tell he was comfortable in front of the camera.  Yes, hot! hot! hot!  It did not hurt they were both extremely good looking.  I love the small town and the little hidden places to photograph.  I often have drove on highways and thought, " I wonder what secret beauty is hiding here?"  In this small town I found out.  A fall, bike trails, cemetery and old rustic buildings.  A photographers dream come true.  BTW, did I tell you how fun and cute these two were to photograph?

A Day with Mike and Keri

Do you feel the love?

Love in the country

Good looking couple

Save the Date!

How sweet is this?

The purity and blissfulness shows

A Day with Crystal

March 31st, 2012

This was the first time Crystal did a model shoot. At first I was a little concerned about her confidence. She was very sweet and I didn't want to close the session. I wanted her to see how beautiful she really was and limit she could go with herself. If you look at her first photos she is quite timid and by the end she pulled off three different looks. She went from innocent, wild-care-free child, playful and a rougher look. She was quite talented, I thought, and I hope she continues her dream.

The role is mysterious and dark

Coming out to play

Very Innocent

Wonderfully free

Crystal first modeling job

A Day with Gabrielle

March 18th, 2012

Today I met with Gabrielle and her mother.  I was frustrated a few weeks earlier.  A female model did not show up.  IMO, Gabrielle was far more beautiful and graceful.  See, God gave me something better in my disappointment.  What I learned about Gabrielle is she catches on quickly.  She was an extremely smart, beautiful and easy to work with. She knew how to pose and put the right make-up on with the right setting. The wind was blowing with much force and she was so graceful looking.  I soon learned the wind was our friend.  Her work-out photos looked as though she was a girl with strength and endurance.  Her long hair blew with an invitation as she curdled in a shell.  I could not be happier.

Intense Work-Out Look

Emotionally hiding and self protecting

Graceful beauty

Girls just want to have fun