Family photos at the MN State Fair

On planning for Family photos at the MN State Fair and getting your summer portraits happening! I look out the window, and it is currently snowing (Ah, April in Minnesota, you trixy imp!). But summer comes on hard in Minneapolis, and every year we rise to the occasion – taking weekends to enjoy the lakes, camping up north, perhaps the occasional drink in the backyard, and strolling around the chaos and food-scape that is the Great Minnesota Get Together. So, before summer is in full swing, I’m going through some of my favorite portrait sessions from last summer. (And I’ll…

Mid Century Modern Engagement in Vintage Theater {Molly & Andy}

Molly and Andy took a big leap to have a themed engagement session – they wanted something with a 60s feel, inspired by the album covers of Sharon Jones & the Dap Kings – and it takes a lot of effort to pull that off! I was so impressed that they really committed to the theme – Andy got a new suit, Molly broke out that fabulous dress and matching clutch, and I coordinated the locations. The best part about this engagement session is that, even though it has a specific style to it, Molly and Andy really make it…

Wedding fashion shoot in Wisconsin Cranberry Bog {something different}

I am so very excited about these photos! Growing up, my mom always bought a freezer full of fresh cranberries in the fall to eat all year round. It wasn’t until I was an adult that I realized how unique that was, but now it is as much a part of my childhood as fresh baked bread or the occasional microwaved dinner – fresh cranberries are like home. And it wasn’t until I moved back to the Midwest that I realized that Wisconsin makes the majority of all cranberries in the US. Do you hear that Massachussets?  Of course, the Cranberry marshes…