The Westrum Family :: Minneapolis Sculpture Gardens

I need to mark last weekend on my calendar for next year to remember how pretty the leaves were at the Sculpture Gardens. I wish I could have gotten my own family out for pictures this day!! The Westrum's little Lanie was so adventurous exploring through the leaves all around the park.

The Siek Family :: Minneapolis Sculpture Gardens

This adorable family made my job so easy! Such cute happy smiles from all.

The Helgerson Family :: Lake Harriet Gardens

Ugh...I could just eat this little guy up! Henry was so darling in his little bomber hat and vest!

Milliana :: Newborn Photography

I've been lucky enough to photograph this family several times. And now their newest member Milliana. What a sweet little baby she is!

The Martensen Family :: Lake Harriet

Despite dodging road blocks for a race going on by the lakes, we had a lovely morning of taking photos with the Martensen family. Noelle was turning 4, so we created a special photo session for her with a picnic theme. She was so sweet pouring tea for favorite dolls and stuffed dog in the beautiful Lake Harriet rose gardens.

The Foley Family :: Minneapolis Sculpture Gardens

We had a beautiful morning for Keira's 18 month family photos. It's always fun to figure out what will get a child to genuinely smile. For Keira it was seeing other babies. She'd say "baby" while motioning like she was holding a baby and smile really big. It was so cute!

The Boulos Family :: Lake Harriet Peace Gardens

Congrats to the Boulos family who are expecting! Leah looked so cute showing off her baby bump in these family photos.

The Ireland Family :: Irvine Park, St. Paul

I had never been to Irvine Park before. What a beautiful spot for family photos. We started out with some traditional groupings and ended the session with a few more casual at an adorable gazebo.

The Kerttula Sisters

These 2 beauties are so cute to photograph. Libby is such a great big sister. I'm loving their matching dresses!

Mother & Daughter Portraits :: Carver Park Reserve

So much fun photographing these two beauties. These photos really celebrate that one of a kind mother-daughter connection.

The Koenig Family :: Lake Harriet

I had the pleasure of meeting this adorable family through a photography session I donated to a charity auction for SIDS research. These two brothers were so adorable together & had their best smiles ready for me before I even had my camera around my neck. Made my job easy! Here are some of my favorites from this session at the parks by Lake Harriet.

The Hand Family

Our long time friends Jeff and Rhonda and their adorable kiddos Lauren and Braydon came for a visit all the way from Brainerd for family photos and to document Braydon turning 6 months! Braydon sure is a charmer, just look at those big brown eyes!

Elepano Family

Last weekend I got to photograph this beautiful family. I'm loving the color in these! Perfect for a Memorial Day post.

I've got major baby fever after hanging out with little Ara. My favorite is the shot of his little toes. So cute!

Playing Dress Up!

Kayde's mom had the cute idea of doing a photo shoot of Kayde playing dress-up in her wedding gown. What a cool keepsake idea! I love how the froof of the tool almost swallows her up!

Maria & Ryan Engagement :: Minnehaha Falls Park

With the warm winter we had we were lucky to get a day in December where the snow was still on the ground for Maria & Ryan's engagement shoot. I was nervous for the challenge of shooting in the cold, but the beauty of the falls and surroundings and the charm of this couple made it easy!

Lanie :: 6 month portraits

Had such a great time taking Lanie's 6 month portraits. Her adorable smiles and happy personality made my job easy. Here are some of my favorites from this session.

Sheila's Bridal Portraits

I did this bridal portrait session last fall. It was done a few weeks after Sheila's wedding. The nerves and wedding jitters are gone and it's all about the beauty of her in her dress & the beauty of the fall season with a fashion photography feel. Thank you to Sheila for being a trooper as there was a fall chill to the air and a little tromping through brush in her heels. I think it was well worth it!

Kiera :: 1 year photos

This session for Kiera's one year were so fun...I love her beaming smiles in these photos!!

My little guy

It's been a while since I did a shoot with my little man Colin. Ugh...I'm sure all mothers say this, but he's growing so fast. I can't believe he's a few months away from being 3.

Kerttula Sisters :: Newborn & 3 year photos

I enjoyed this session with the lovely Kerttula sisters, Libby and her newborn sister Evie. Libby was full of smiles and her little sis was quite alert for much of our session, but with some patience & milk, we got some of her sleeping & being held by her sis. They are so sweet!!

The Boulos Family :: Carver

It was a cold November day for this shot, but this family were such troopers. I think the cuddling close from the cold made the photos that much more cute!