Last Senior Guy O' the Season | Minneapolis Senior Photographer

Spent a lovely evening with this guy and his family last weekend.  We couldn't have asked for better weather (I can't say as much for this week.)

and his beautiful sister who LOVES the camera (my new BFF)....

Thanks guys, it was fun!

At long last... | Twin Cities Family Photography

Wow....long time no blog.   Why does life have to be so busy?   When am I moving to an island?

Well I am forced to blog because this family is too awesome not to share.   They were so fun and so nice (and sooo patient).   I had a great time!  Thanks guys!

UTAH!

Andy spent last week in Utah for work and I few out to meet him for the weekend.  What a cool place! I may have to learn how to ski.   Na.  I can enjoy the winter view from in front of a fireplace while reading my book.

Check out this cool library in Salt Lake City...

Temple Square

One of the many cool views on our hike up the mountain in Brighton.  This is what it looked like on the way up.  On the way down it thundered while we were pelted with hail.  

There is a person standing on that peak....that is where we were headed.  When we took this picture we'd already been hiking for a couple of hours.....up.

We made it.  3 hrs of hiking.  10,500 feet (or something like that.)  

Andy could not resist feeding the overly friendly chipmunks and now he may or may not be infected with the plague.

Did I mention overly friendly?

Next week took a very scary and dangerous road which took us to Park City where we spent a night.
I also enjoyed a Polygamy Porter here after my long day of hiking.   Not sure why I didn't take a picture of it but they have multiple slogans including "Why have just one?" and "Bring some home for the wives".   Very witty.

a cool fence

The Great Salt Lake....well a very small part of it at least.

Andy with his aunt and uncle who live in Salt Lake City.

Fall Mini Sessions | Twin Cities Family Photography

Fall  mini sessions are here!    A "mini" session is a 20 minute session perfect for people looking for a few good shots for a holiday card or gift.   See details below.  Please email  or call me to reserve your spot! 

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Resuts from the South | Minnesota Family Photographer

A fun shoot with lots of old friends and cute kids...
Stay tuned for the Fall minis.  I will have several 30 minute session packages to offer at various locations starting in September.

 

Ketchup

or catch up...whatever you want to call it.

Some recent favorites.   Many more on facebook.

 

Can't ....stop.....

macro is addicting....

Macro | Jessica Hislop Photography

Our Family Photos | by JuMP Photos

I am so excited!!  I just ordered this collage of our family from the shoot that my friend Jenay did.  She's an awesome photographer.  If you can't use me, use her.  I highly recommend it!  Thanks Jenay!

Facebook, Blog, Both??? | Twin Cities Family Photographer

I just can't quite figure out the balance....do you blog, post on FB, both?  I guess I'll do some of each but add some different stuff to keep it interesting.   Here are a couple more from recent shoots.   I get such nice families... Don't they just look nice?

So many more pictures to share.....so little time...

Daycare part #2 | Lakeville Photographer

While the last picture is cool and all you can't see all the sweet little face.  So here they are...

  

You'd never even know that just hours later most of these kiddos were tossin' their cookies.  Would ya?

 True story.

My Daycare Rocks! | Lakeville Child Photography

It is now officially a tradition.  This is the 3rd year that I've went to my daycare to take pictures of the kids.  It is so much fun!   I have lots of pictures to share but for now I want to post this one.  I can't believe we got 11 kids to stand on this hill and hold hands!  Seriously...that is impressive....and I LOVE how it turned out!  I also LOVE my daycare,  and all the families that go there.  We are so lucky. 

More to come...

NEW PRODUCT! Name Art Mini

Adorable NAME ART MINIS -  5x10 prints mounted on 2mm thick sturdy mounting board.  They  come with a 6 inch high black mission style easel.   The PERFECT gift for a teacher, wedding, or daycare provider.

 Add the quote of your choice for free!

The name art mini is $30  (includes the easel)  plus tax for any number of letters (max. 10). 
To order email me the name and a quote if you want one.  I will email you a proof of the name for your approval before an order is placed.

Happy Mother's Day

It was a good day.  Starting out with my first 5k ever.  I got to see some friends I don't see very often and run for a great cause...

...followed by some time with my Mom (Dad, kids and Andy too) on our first boat ride of the season.

Happy Mother's Day everyone!