Warning! You ** MAY ** want another baby after seeing this post!
Mama reached out months ago to set up this fresh 48 hospital session so I've been anxiously awaiting sweet Nora's arrival!! She was born just a few days early and is about the most perfect baby I've ever seen. She's got the sweetest coloring in her lips and cheeks and a little heart shaped patch of hair on the back of her head. She also looked pretty adorable in all the swaddles and headbands mama brought with! I can't tell you how many beautiful embraces were exchanged between this new family of three. No surprise but this daddy was a big old puddle of mush for his two best girls and I am so thankful I was able to capture this sliver of time for all of you. Congrats on your sweet little lady! xoxo Maggie and Colin met me at at the Interstate Park in Taylors Falls for their romantic engagement session!
Maggie and Colin met in the 7th grade and he asked her to a school dance. Unfortunately, Maggie said no as she was not allowed to date. After being friend zoned for years, Colin got up the courage to ask her out again two years ago and they've been inseparable since! Congrats Colin! You're an inspiration to all "friend-zoned" people everywhere! :) I am honored to be your photographer! I had THE BEST time with Alicia and John! We met at Theo Wirth Park for their summer engagement session and they laughed, a lot! Alicia and John are undeniably an attractive couple and have such beautiful love for each other. They started on land and ended in the water like all fabulous couples should! When she said, "can we jump in?!" I was like, GAWD yes. What took you so long!? :)
I use a little trick called promptography with all of my clients. I ask them to say silly things, throw out random facts, act out a particular scene, etc. so they are less likely to stand around feeling awkward and worrying about their hands. It's hilarious and interesting to see which direction my clients take things. For example, during their session, we found out Alicia could not accurately state John's birthday. I laughed HARD and he looked appalled as she threw out random months and dates. To be fair to her, I did throw her a curve ball but I'm happy to report she finally got it right! : ) Congratulations on your engagement! I'm honored to be your 2019 wedding photographer! It's always such a pleasure to capture couples and one of the biggest milestones of their lives! These two and their families were welcoming, kind and it was pretty obvious they have strong supporters who will encourage them in their new life together.
From getting ready to final dance, their day was filled with laughter, sweet embraces, excitement and true love. I thought it was absolutely fabulous that TJ didn't see his bride until the moment she walked down the aisle and it was a moment of tears and goosebumps for everyone! They exchanged vows in an intimate ceremony and celebrated like they meant it throughout the evening! Edgewood farm was a beautiful venue and their vendors were absolutely fantastic to work with! Congrats to the happy couple! I'd wish you happiness and good luck but you've already got more than anyone I know! xoxo Venue // Edgewood Farm Caterer // Hy-Vee Cake // Real Butter Bake Shoppe Photographer // Emily Theisen Photography Wedding Dress // Bridal Aisle Bridesmaid Dresses // David's Bridal Men's ware // Khol's DJ // Studio Veil Florist // Bride Hair + Makeup // VLK Cosmo WOW! What a difference 2 years makes! The last time I saw this family, they were just a trio + a bump. Now, they're rocking life with two young kiddos! I just loved strolling around St. Anthony Main with them for their August Mini session. The kids are so full of energy (until they weren't :) ) and were like walking emojis! I totally forget how many expressions an 18 month old has but I LOVED it!
Thanks for allowing me to spend the morning with you, Rashid's. You're such a fab family! xoxo |
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