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There is so much such incredible talent out there among local photographers, so when a family or couple calls me to photograph the special moments in their lives and relationships, I am nothing short of completely honored…  I have to say that honor takes on a whole new level when a photographer you respect and appreciate calls and asks if you would photograph their newly expanded family.  Erika McCauley is a friend and phenomenal photographer here in the Twin Cities and she knows one of the reasons I treasure her friendship and feel a bit more connected to her and her family (*insert wink that Erika would recognize*).  When I got the email from Erika asking if I would photograph their family after sweet Alex was born, I was at a loss for words!  I loved capturing the love between Eric, Erika & Alex and documenting such a wonderful new time in their lives!!!  Thank you to EVERYONE who has me photograph their life stories… I can never tell you the joy I feel from the relationships I’ve witnessed!

Sullivan’s mommy and daddy are some of my very closest friends, so when we do photo shoots, it’s a fun get-together too!  I can honestly say that I love these kids!  Sullivan turned 6 months a while back (yes, I have been slacking on blogging…) and he wasn’t feeling very well that day.  We did, however, we still got some cute images of him and his big sister, Olivia!  Sullivan will be back on the blog again in a month or so showing off how big he is at 9 months!  Stay tuned!

My family has known the Fredrickson family for years, so it was an honor when they called to have me photograph their family!  Nichole (mom) also surprised her dad, Bob (my dad’s good friend) by including them in the session so He and his wife could have some fun photos together, too!  I love when my subjects have personality to show because it makes the session all their own!  You’ll see below… these guys had just that!  The kids kept wanting to show me all the tricks they could do, be it a funny face, riding on shoulders, catching a fish or doing a hand-stand!

Sarah contacted me a few months back and asked if I’d be up for a little different portrait session.  She wanted me to photograph her grandparents being who they truly are and doing the things they love to do!  She wanted pictures to remember her grandparents by!  Needless to say, I was thrilled at the opportunity!!  When I arrived at G&G’s home, dinner was on the table and a place was set for me…. Isn’t that the sweetest thing you’ve ever heard?!? They had never even met me but assumed that after my long drive to Green Isle, I’d be hungry for some dinner.  Sarah’s grandmother loves to cook, quilt and garden while her grandfather loves to read in bed, play cards, and watch the happenings of the little town of Green Isle.  The first part of our session revolved around simply G&G being G&G, and then Sarah, Gary and I went out around town for a portrait session of these two love birds.  They were so sweet and generous… this session will always hold dear memories for me because its a wonderful reminder of all the beautiful & cherished people I have in my life!  Sarah and Gary… it was a true honor – thank you!