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Today, I'm taking a trip in my time machine to this month about 7 years ago to 2005... In January 2005, I was a second semester freshman just getting my feet wet at Concordia University, St. Paul as a...
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Happy Monday, loves! Welcome to a new "section" of the blog: All that Glitters! This label will be used to designate announcements, both personal and business-oriented. Things like mini session dates,...
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Jessi + Peter are really good at being in love. Like REALLY good at it. From the minute I met them, I knew this and I crossed all fingers and toes that they would pick me to document their story! They...
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[Side note: this Monday begins a series on this cute little blog called "Mitzvah Mondays," where I'll post anything and everything Mitzvah-related! From my favorite vendors, to trends, to families...
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This blog is all about dreams: mine, yours and the ones we make come true. When we talked about this rebrand last year, I wanted the blog to be a place for sharing, learning and growing. Of course,...
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I heard Jen before I ever met her. This woman? POWERHOUSE. She is fierce in everything she does - her job, her family and the things she loves. Fierce as in sort of a Mama Bear you don't wanna mess...
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I met Claire and her family at their home about nine months before her Bat Mitzvah day and I fell in love with them instantly - Claudia's hospitality, Wayne's humor and big sis Anna's advice were all...
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Meaghan + Sam are getting married! YAY! When I think about September 2013, I do a little happy dance in my apartment, thinking about how fabulous their day will be! I first met Meg + Sam last fall at...
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Fall is my all-time favorite season. Like of ALL TIME. So much so that once the weather starts to turn just enough, I'm doing a happy dance 24/7 until the first snowflakes fall. I put my hair in top...
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I've been holding tightly to these images for almost six months, showing them to everyone and anyone but except on this blog - for reasons why, I'm not exactly sure. Maybe it's the emotions and events...
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Doesn't your heart just MELT looking at this sweet face?! Boston visited me at the studio a while back and even though he was unsure at first, all it took was a little cookie to get him to warm up! He...
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As promised, Boston is back! But this time, he brought a friend - and no, not his donkey, but HIS LITTLE SISTER! Finnley Kate arrived a few weeks early, much to her parents' surprise, and of course,...
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Popcorn + bowties + red glitter shoes in the studio - can't think of anything better! The Levad family joined me at my last mini session day in February and brought with them the most amazing family...
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On Martin Luther King Jr. Day this January, I trekked to the Mellins' home on what was honestly the most bitterly cold day we had this winter. You remember? The winter that never left? As in, the one...
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I met the Sommers family pre-twins at a baby shower hosted by my lovely designer Rae. Kate and I bonded over wedding photographer stories (she's one too! yay, friendworking!) and she was at that...
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It's been exactly 365 days since I walked out of a full-time "real" job and into my DREAM LIFE! I'm celebrating this milestone by photographing some fabulous families in sunny California - but really?...
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Sarah + Mike are the PERFECT example of why this dream life keeps on growing big and strong: REFERRALS. People all over are spreading the love and I couldn't be more grateful! After meeting these two...
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In November 2012, I packed up my gold heart chocolates, pricing guides and album examples and had a table at the JCC Celebration Showcase. I arrived without any expectations but dreams. A dream I...
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2013 has been a banner year so far and I've been oh-so-blessed by all of your support and love. Thank you! About three months ago, my bestie and coffee guru Marissa asked me if I had any work to show...
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11 days. Less than 264 hours until I cross the finish line near the St. Paul capitol building and have that shiny medal placed around my neck. That's right folks! The Twin Cities Marathon is almost,...
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