Brendan's Newborn Photos - Lakeville, MN

I think this first picture truly encapsulated Brendan's feeling about the photo shoot.  He wasn't lovin' the whole picture taking thing.   In his defense, we didn't really consult him about whether he wanted to participate......  I laughed so hard when I was editing. I didn't realize it happened during the pictures.   We got some other cute ones though of baby Brendan.  He's a sweetie!

Rochester MN Engagement Pictures | Karl & Daniel

Here are some of my favorites from Daniel's & Karl's engagement pictures session. The session took place at St. Mary's St. Francis Peace Garden in Rochester, MN.  The garden was beautiful and perfect for pictures. I had a lot of fun at this session. Thanks guys!

Daniel was making his serious face for these.  They turned out hilarious!

What to Wear for Senior Pictures

It is that time of year when you are thinking about your senior pictures and what to wear. It is important to put thought into your outfits ahead of time to get great images. The most important thing is to wear what you like. You want your senior portraits to capture who you are and your unique personality. Clothes do make a statement.

General Rules of thumb:

• Solid colors photograph better than busy patterns. Patterns, images, and text can be distracting.
• Long sleeves are better than short sleeves, and short sleeves are better than tank tops.
That doesn't mean tank tops and patterned outfits are off limits. It just means don’t do all of your pictures in polka dot sun dresses and leopard print pants.

Choose a Variety of Outfits:

Choosing a variety makes your images more interesting and offers flexibility for different locations and backgrounds.
• Choose multiple colors: Think about where you want to be photographed and what colors would go well there, as well as the time of year. Also, think about what colors you look best in.
• Choose different styles: You’ll want to have different outfits to capture all the different aspects of who you are. Casual, formal..even a prom dress or suit would be fun!

Tips:

• Choose Complete Outfits. Make sure you select outfits that are complete from head-to-toe. Consider what goes together. Try your outfits on the week before and make sure you like them in a full length mirror. Then if you don’t like them, you have time to fix it.
• Dress in Layers: Layers can be flattering and give your outfit a little flare. A cute coat or cover up can change the look of an outfit, and you can always easily add or subtract it from an image.
• Accessorize: Accessories are great not only to spice up your outfit, but they can be used as fun props. Hats are great, necklaces, sunglasses, or your favorite coat could all be fun additions. Boots, or funky shoes are great too and can make a picture more interesting. Coordinating your accessories well with your outfit will make the image more fun.
• Props: If you’re into sports, the arts, cars, or whatever…let’s photograph you with it! These special objects or clothing that are meaningful to you will make the images more about you and your favorite things. We’ll discuss this beforehand, and so we can choose the right location for it.

Ladies:

• Some special considerations to what you're wearing underneath: If you're wearing a short skirt, you might want to wear spandex or something underneath so that you’re comfortable doing a variety of poses without embarrassment
• Also consider your choice of bras and undies. Bra straps can be very distracting in an image, & bra / panty lines don’t look great in photographs.
• Makeup: You can go a little more dramatic than you normally would with your makeup. (I don’t mean going totally crazy, but a slightly more eyeliner and eyeshadow will really pop in your images.)

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Emily's Showcase Ice Skating Pictures

Emily just had her showcase ice skating show and wanted some images to capture that. We got some beautiful images at Lebanon Hills in Eagan. It was really, really cold, but she was tough. 

Thanks for a fun photo shoot! 

Abby's & Aaron's Wedding

Abby and Aaron were married June 18, 2011 at the First Lutheran Church in Lake City, MN.

Photos started at Patton Park in Lake City which was a beautiful location. The reception was at the DoubleTree Hotel in Rochester, MN.

The day went really smoothly and was a lot fun. Above are a few of my favorites from the day.

Congratulations to Abby and Aaron!

Jared & Christie

Jared and Christine were married June 11, 2011 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Adams, MN. The reception followed at the Holiday Inn in Austin, MN.

Jared and Christine had a beautiful day for their wedding, and everything went great! Above are a few of my favorite photos from the day.

-Wishing Jared and Christine many years of wedded bliss!

Nina's & Nate's Wedding

Nina & Nate were married at Woodbury Baptist Church with the reception to follow at Wildwood Lodge. Here are a few of my favorites from the day.

Jenny's & Sam's Wedding

Jenny & Sam were married October 16, 2010 at the Most Holy Redeemer Catholic Church in Montgomery MN, with the reception to follow at the American Legion Club. Here are a few of my favorites from the day.