{December 17th} December Photography Project

In the sky, there is no distinction of east and west; people create distinctions out of their own minds and then believe them to be true.”
~ Gautama Siddharta

{Santa Pictures} Twin Cities Child Photographer

Guests that attended the buffet with Santa at Kincaid's resturant in Bloomington can click on the link below to locate their Santa picture. Once you locate you picture in the album, open the picture, move your cursor to the left side of the photograph and click download. You are free to as many downloads as you like. The album will be active for 10 days. If you would like to order prints please contact me at cordesphoto@gmail.com. Also, if you have problems or any questions feel free to contact me. Happy Holidays and thank you for a wonderful day!

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Kincaids

{December 12} December Photography Project

In the depth of winter I finally learned that there was in me an invincible summer.
-Albert Camus

Ok. Just a bit behind with the one a day photo thing but who said I ever liked living in the box. So today I give you two!

{Up} Twin Cities Lifestyle Photographer

Your work is to discover your world and then with all your heart give yourself to it.
-- Buddha

As I mentioned before, I will be taking a small break for the next month to spend the time enjoying the holiday season with my family and friends.

I would love to thank all my clients this past year for the pleasure of working with you. I am truly humbled by how many people have trusted me to capture their memories and how the business has grown way past what I could have thought possible. I am lucky to say I love my job. It inspires me and challenges to grow individually, professionally and spiritually. Thank you.

A few notes before break.

2010 will be an exciting year for Stacey Cordes Photography and at the beginning of January I will be announcing changes, contests, plans and modeling searches. All these activities promise to be exciting, fresh and creative. Please stop back after the start of the year to see what is in store.

There will be a change in pricing structure for 2010. Clients who have booked a session for next year and paid the session fee have been locked into last years pricing. However, if you have not made your deposit by December 20th you will be held to 2010 pricing. This is true for portraiture and weddings.

I will continue to check email, do periodic photo of the day, return calls as I wrap up the holiday season. If you have questions or concerns please feel free to drop a line.

Happy Holidays. Enjoy the people you love and keep warm-
Stacey

{December 8th} December Photography Challenge

Snow day!

{facts of life} Twin Cities Family Photographer

Ya Take The good
ya take the bad
ya take em both and there ya have
The Facts of life, the facts of life

There's a time ya gotta go and show and grow
And now ya know about the Facts of life
the facts of life

When the world never seems
to be living up to your dreams
and suddenly your finding out that the facts of life are all about you...

{The Facts of Life TV Show}

Bare with me as we wander through childhood nostalgia. I could not figure out what part of this song, from one of my childhood favorite tv shows, to put as my quote so I put the whole darn song and it probably will now be stuck in your head all day. My apologies. It just seemed fitting for this lovely family shoot with such a genuine and loving family of five. Anyone with family, family with small children, family with lots of people....Ok just family in general know that the facts of life involve simple pleasures, getting through your day, sniffles, tears, running to work and praying your kids don't miss the bus and realizing you have pj and j on your nice work t-shirt after you drop them off and walk into work. Yup. Sigh.

....and then at the end of the day, flopping at the couch, staring at your own facts of life and realizing as you trace through your day {the parts you can remember} that it is all about you. A bit philosophical? Zen? I guess I used to be a counselor so you can frame it in your own way. For me, this family was flat out fun to photograph. Not only are they simply beautiful, but the love they have for each other was not hard to capture. That fact of life cannot be faked. It is a blessing and I simply feel so lucky to be able to document these moments for life and print. It was simply wonderful to see you again Jen. Thank you for bringing your family to the studio and spending time among the love, laughter and chaos.

{December 6} December Photography Challenge

I spy with my little eye....a messy entryway, a tiny pup obsessed with wicker, an abstract painting by Picasso???

{December 5th} December Photo Project

Neighborhood Holiday Light Bokeh. I love my 85 mm & my neighborhood.

{enduring} Twin Cities Family Photographer

"There is no remedy for love but to love more."
-Thoreau

I've been meaning to post this preview for awhile now. On the tail end of the holidays {and the middle of achoo/h1n1/fevers/sniffle season} I'm afraid I got behind. Too bad it took so long. This session was a true blessing to photograph for myself. Over Thanksgiving I had the honor of celebrating the life and love of beautiful spirit Patricia and her family. This session was a gift to all involved as they gathered together and surrounded her and each other with celebration and memories. Thank you all for inviting me to your home and to share in Thanksgiving weekend. It was a joy to photograph and I left filled with gratefulness and a bounty of joy, laughter and love.

{December 4} December Photo Project

i wish we could open our eyes
To see in all directions at the same time
Oh what a beautiful view
If you were never aware of what was around you
And it's true what you said
Like I live like a hermit in my own head
But when the sun shines again
I'll pull up the curtains and blinds to let the light in
-Death Cab for Cutie {marching bands of manhattan}

{Dec 2nd} Decemember Photo Project

What wondrous life is this I lead! Ripe apples drop about my head; The luscious clusters of the vine Upon my mouth do crush their wine; The nectarine, and curious peach, Into my hands themselves do reach; Stumbling on melons, as I pass, Ensnared with flowers, I fall on grass.

-Andrew Marvell

For the month of December I am taking part in the December Photo Project found here. For each day in December I will take a photograph and post to my blog. A fun challenge to reflect on the month, get creative and challenge myself to grow as a photographer. Feel free to check it out. All are welcome.

{dedication} Twin Cities Pet Photographer

"Are you upset little friend? Have you been lying awake worrying? Well, don't worry...I'm here. The flood waters will recede, the famine will end, the sun will shine tomorrow, and I will always be here to take care of you."
-Charlie Brown to Snoopy”

Wow. I just realized how neglected my poor little blog has become now that I am rounding down the holiday season and up to my ears in editing and packaging. I thought I would take a break to show off the new 5lb bottle of energy bouncing around the Cordes household. I hold the Klopp family (see blogpost below) responsible for this rash decision. I am normally so cool, concrete, rational and collected:)
I hope everyone had a great Thanksgiving. I am excited for this month of holiday gathering, joy and spirit. This weekend, December 5 and 6, will be the final weekend for sessions for the month of December. I will be taking the remainder of the month off to celebrate the season with loved ones and recharge for the exciting new year ahead. If you are interested in a session please contact me as soon as possible. Until then, keep checking back. It has been a great year. I feel truly blessed to have such a wonderful job and for all the clients who have joined me in this journey this year. I promise a wonderful New Year to come!