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Wednesday, January 4, 2012

Isla | Birth

Births are my most favorite thing to photograph!  Everything about them is real – the moments, the emotions, the bonding… I love capturing that for a client!  It’s once in a lifetime experience and as life-changing as the day you get married (if not even a little more), so why not have it photographed, right?!  It’s not a concept that has completely taken off in the cities yet, but I’m hoping it will because those are precious moments that fly by and should be caught on film!

Isla was born to Jon & Sara (and proud big sister & big brother, Olivia & Sullivan) on December 28th!  My favorite things about the day were:

- They had a girl!  Which is what I guessed it was going to be!
- I ALMOST got to be in the Operating Room for the c-section, but one harsh nurse said “no” (how cool would that have been?!? Seriously).
- I was able to be with Jon & Sara before the surgery and then immediately following, go with Jon & Isla (while Sara was in recovery) and document that first hour of life between Daddy & daughter for Sara to see later:)
- When the big kids arrived to see their brand new sister, I could hear Olivia exclaim through the glass “It’s a girl!” and then followed by “Tasha! Sully, Tasha’s here!”….. Love these kids.
- When Sullivan hugged the baby warmer just so he could be close to his new baby sister.
- The “patient goals” the nurses would write on the white board like “have a baby” and “bond with baby”.
- How adoring Jon, Sara, Kristi (Sara’s mom) and the kids were with Isla…. So much love.
- Jon gave Sara a gorgeous sapphire & diamond ring.
- Sara knit both a little boy and little girl hat & brought them to the hospital.  You’ll see her lovely creation below.

Enjoy this sweet family!

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Monday, January 2, 2012

Custom Dresses & Gorgeous Blooms

One of my past brides (& now local photographer), Lauren, called me up a while back and asked if I wanted to go shoot at this gorgeous mansion in Minneapolis… Um, yes please!  So Lauren, Ashley, Christina (who also happens to be one of my past brides:)) and I collaborated to bring this shoot together – just for fun!  I loved working with these girls & have had the opportunity to work with some of them in the past.  Check them out here, here, here, here, here, here, & here!:)

Thank you to the incredible vendors who all donated their time and talents!

Home: Nicole Curtis of Rehab Addict on DIY Network
Flowers: Ashley Fox Designs
Custom Gowns: The Blushing Room
Hair & Make-up: The Blushing Room
Jewelry: Francesca’s Collections
Our two lovely models!

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Tuesday, December 27, 2011

Hanna Family

The kids were home from college, so we met up in Rice Park (St Paul) to grab some New Year’s pics for this beautiful family!

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Monday, December 26, 2011

Thank you!

I know I am not the best photographer in the world (despite what my mom or sisters may tell you), but I know that I am doing exactly what I should be doing.

Everyday, relationships are put in front of me and I snap a few photos… mom thinks its because Suzy turns 5 this week, but really its because they need to be documented & more so than anyone realizes at the time.  There are moments in every session that may not hold much emotional value to someone now, but in 10, 30 or even 50 years… it may just mean the whole world to them… in that small snapshot, you see who each person is in that phase of their life and the relationships that mean so much.  I don’t have to be the biggest or the best, I’m happy simply documenting moments that will, one day, be considered priceless.

This is what I do, this is what I am so blessed to do…

So as 2011 concludes, and another great year is put in our past, I wanted to personally thank my clients who allowed me into their lives this year! Thank you: Rachael, Scott, Hazel, Ida, Jenn, Michael, Dayo, Melissa, Brian, Lisa, Greystone Construction, Kelly, Matt, Sara, Ben, Tracy, Dustin, Mandi, Johnny, Jes, Andy, Christina, Justin, Mary Ellen, Gerardo, Tasha, Don, Sheena, Jason, Therese, Jeff, John, Kitt, By the Yard, Jessie, Andrew, Ashley, Tom, Tina, Jake, Heather, Derek, Lindsey, Ryan, Amber, Benn, Holly, Conner, Licia, Adam, Kami, Healthcare Academy, Jess, Adam, Jenny, Ryan, Terri, Brad, Bill, Corinne, Katy, Jacob, Terri, Tom, Sarah, Dan, Sharon, Paul, Sarah, Andrew, Mitchell, Rachel, Sara, Jon, Kari, Olivia, Andy, Amy, Michelle, April, Dan, Tiffany, Brandon, Sarah, Gary, Kelley, Andrew, Eva, Tim, Becky, Paul, Cleta, Laura, Rich, Kelly, Kim, Kurt, Cassie, Kristi, Teresa, Wade, Kendra, Dan, Lisa, Darryl, Jenay, Dave, Dani, Brian, Mary, Andy, Mary Jo, Craig, Shelley, Matt, Ansley, Jeff, Amy, Rich, Liz, Dave, Joannie, Robbie, Mandy, Chris, Jennifer, Brandon, Lisa, Leo, Ann, Dillon, Jen, Cullen, Michelle, Elena, Mike, Sandy, Nancy, Erin, Megan, Becky, Eric, and all the children of the parents listed above!

May your 2012 be filled with blessings! Love, Tasha

Posted in Births, Engagements, Fashion, Graduation, Personal, Portraits, Travel, Weddings

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Monday, December 19, 2011

Lofton | Newborn

Jennifer & Brandon were one of my first Red Bird Hills’ weddings so I was thrilled when Jen sent me a message saying they were expecting!  A few months later, I made the 1.5 hour hike down to their house to meet this little guy and spend some time photographing him and his best buddy, Bianca (the furry one):)

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