{there you go lookin' all cute and such} Eagle Bend, MN Photographer

Miss Sabrina is not only a cutie, she is sweet, she is funny, she has style, she is smart, and she is talented. Waaay more than a triple threat. At her senior session last fall, she told me how she is looking into a career of cosmetology, has a cute boyfriend, works at Caribou and loves photography. I mean who doesn't, right? ;) And I have seen her work....Miss Sabrina, if your path towards cosmetology includes photography either as a hobby or for an earned living, you will be one busy young lady.

I love, love, love her selection of outfits! Especially her hat, from someone (me) who is hat challenged (aka I have ONE hat that actually looks just, "eh" on me) I am jealous of anyone who can wear a hat and look this stinkin' adorable.

My absolute favorite image of her session.

Best of luck Sabrina....you have a bright future ahead of you.

{On a roll} Alexandria MN Senior Photographer

Hey, look....two days in a roll blog post! Miss Emalee's session took place last fall and I believe was one of the last of the season. And I tell you it was FRRRRREEEEEEZZZZING! So much that snow began to fall while on her session. I actually needed to Photoshop random snowflakes from her images! So this is the little Public Service Reminder if you love the fall look for your session, it books really fast. The peak time for really good fall color for your photo session is last week of August first week of October. And it books up NOW. However like with Emalee's session...we still found color late into middle of October. And to remind you, we live in Minnesota, it could be freezing cold or crazy warm. You never know!!

Hope your year was great Emalee! Good luck with your plans for next year and beyond!!!!

{MIA} Alexandria MN Senior Photographer

Seriously, I was asked if I have a blog anymore. That is how bad it has gotten. My last post was February...my excuse? Busy, just plain busy. I really don't know how to remedy it, I mean it is a good thing to be. I have soooooo many sessions that I haven't shared, I am embarrassed to tell you how many, so I won't. :)

Hard to believe the school year is coming to end. I think I hear a collective cheer from parents and students alike....and teachers!!

Here is Miss Heidi's session from last early summer. She is a true country girl...complete with belt buckle, plaid shirts, cowgirl boots and all.

I hope your year was awesome and full of fun memories!! Best wishes for your bright future Heidi!

{Happy Balentimes Day!} Central MN Photographer

Don't you love it when kids mispronounce words....and you don't correct them cause it is just that darn cute? Yep, me too. So when my oldest daughter was about 3 she proclaimed at the top of her lungs with an uncordinated jump and arms in the air (obviously I can still see it in my mind) "Happy Balentimes Day!" And just like that, it just stuck with us.

There is still time to get a V-day Session in and have adorable custom Valentine's to send your sweethearts. I have a couple of sessions open for January.

Cause really...how stinkin' cute are these kiddos?

Blow a kiss!!

Here is an example of those adorable custom Valentine cards I was talking about.

So ready, set...get your Balentimes on! 320-815-8174

{Family, Stories, and Faith} Alexandria, MN Family Photographer

Well this story goes back a long time ago. Shawn and I are cousins, our mothers are sisters. Most of our growing up we were BFF's. And honestly many thought we were dating as well, so there probably put a damper on our dating lives. We were born 3 months apart, he is older than me! Of course I have to say that even if it is just a measly three months, he is still older.

We were in Kindergarten together and apparently caused such a ruckus that we were never placed us in the same class for the next 12 years. We spent a lot of time together, had most of the same friends, and lived 1/16 of a country mile from each other. Biking, building forts inside and outside, playing at the farm, playing in the golf course, jumping old snowmobiles on said golf course, watching "In Living Color" and the "Aresenio Hall Show" (can you believe he is back?!), listening to music everything from Crystal Gayle to Michael Jackson and New Edition. Seriously. So many great memories.

Here is us...a long time ago at the family farm.

And their story begins a long time ago as well. Shawn and Lori met in 7th or 8th grade which was about the time I moved to VA with my family for the next two years, so details are fuzzy. What started out as friends grew into the love they have today plus two adorable little kiddos, well they aren't little anymore. They are hilarious together, kind to each other, and never take each other too serious or for granted.

For the past year and a half, things in their life has turned upside down. In 2012, Lori was diagnosed with ALS and last year was also diagnosed with Lyme's disease. Her faith is strong and steadfast, she believes in God and know that He will walk with her, help her and create a miracle for her health. Her body may be faltering, but her spirits and positivity isn't.

Lori knowing and unknowingly of what may lie ahead for her future wanted to capture her family before the affects of the disease would take ahold of her body. So the fall of 2012 that is what we did. The day was gorgeous and sun was shinning, perfect for this beautiful inside and out family. So the natural place to do their session was our family farm. I do a lot of sessions there, but this one means something. Growing up there is memories around every corner for all of us.

And right now Lori and her family is in the need for assistance. She has been on medical leave from her job since November. Getting around has become increasingly difficult for Lori. And really this family is about as proud as they come and to ask for help isn't the easiest thing in the world for them. But they need to get a handicap vehicle for Lori and to help with medical expenses to remain in their home.

Here is the link for you to give if you so choose HERE Please keep Lori, Shawn, Elisbeth, and Ian in your prayers.