{A.M.} St. Louis Park Newborn Photographer

Excuse me while I kiss the sky.
-Jimi Hendrix

Remember this post a few months back...

Since that time, he has decided that it was a good time to be born, much to the delight of mom, dad, big sister and the rest of the family.
At 8 days old I had the pleasure of spending a few morning hours with this family to record the memories of the first weeks of life.
A morning filled with comforting, feedings, love, and anticipation.
and some espresso.
I left as a new set of loving friends arrived to meet the new family member.
Blessed to have a spent a few hours experiencing the newness of life.
Curiously pondering where the journey might take this boy.
A successful businessman and talented musician like dad?
A successful businesswoman and talented artist like mom?
Rocker? President?
What's your guess?

{A Stroll with a Girl} Coon Rapids, MN Child Photographer

"There was nowhere to go but everywhere, so just keep on rolling under the stars."
— Jack Kerouac

I have photographed this lovely girl and her family since she was six weeks old. I have watched her grow and her family are special clients and people to me.
Her curiosity, awareness, and soulful beauty has been present since those first few weeks and has blossomed.
She doesn't ask much.
Just to stroll by her side and take notice
of life and all of it's beautiful simplicities.

{Lessons. Lived & Learning} Twin Cities Lifestyle Photographer

"Live a balanced life - learn some and think some and draw some and paint some and sing and dance and play and work everyday some."
— Robert Fulghum

Spring is here and it has been just beautiful in every way. I've been lucky to be quite busy personally and professionally and have found my blog to be slightly neglected.
Sessions to edit, previews to post, kids to kiss, calls to make...
Feeling blessed and loved.
With that being said, I share with you few of my favorite things....

{blossoms & tulips}

{pure delightful sweetness complimented by long days of beautiful light and rest}

{smart, beautiful and creative little girls who take after their mom}

{bear hugs from friends strong, comfy and the giggles and joy that ensue}
{there is so much more, but for now, that's all she wrote folks. lots of previews and updating to come}

{Sisterhood of the Traveling Sort} Farmington, MN Children Photographer

"Your life is what you see in front of you.

— Amy Tan {The Joy Luck Club}

Following these two sisters around to photograph their story took me back to mine. I have a sister. We are just us and have been close over the years, sharing the special bond and affection two sisters share as girls, friends, teenagers, girlfriends/wives and women.

Speaking to other girlfriends, I appreciate immensely that as women we learn and support each other in a unique way that speaks of the bonds of sisterhood that extends many times beyond shared genetics.

But even more so, as one part of a sister duo, there is rich story that is hard to put into words. Always a gentle grasp around your wrist, holding and supporting through life. For better or worse. Always.

These girls as unique individuals and sisters displayed energy, beauty and the special connection that warms my heart for them, their wonderful family and selfishly, for myself.

Thank you our time for inviting me into your home and sharing your special sisterhood, a brief glimpse for me, but a lifelong journey and connection for you both.

{Pandora} Elko, MN Children Photographer

{whole new world} St. Louis Park, MN Child Photographer

"When you are inquisitive, Jane, you always make me smile. You open your eyes like an eager bird, and make every now and then a restless movement, as if answers in speech did not flow fast enough for you, and you wanted to read the tablet of one's heart."
— Charlotte Brontë (Jane Eyre)

If I had to recall one of the sweetest times, as a mother to my own children, it was the age of six to nine months, when absolutely everything is a new discovery and elicits excitement and inquisitiveness that is akin to emotion when one is about to tear open a gigantic birthday present after much anticipation and longing. This is the time where the very sight of loved ones brings joyful expressions, adoration and hugs that are almost explosive. Even if gone only for a second, the moment mom or dad reappear relief, giggles and love abounds.
This small gentleman, at nine months, had exuberance and curiosity flowing from his beautiful blue eyes straight out his cute baby toes that was inspirational, natural and simply a pleasure to capture his story during this special time of life.

{this is two} St. Paul Children Photographer

"Poetry is the exquisite expression of exquisite expressions."
Joseph Roux

Two year old children cannot be more of an adventure to photograph. To me, they embrace everything that is true about life. Curious and cautious. Adventerous but needing security... mom and dad within eye shot. Smiles, Kisses, Hugs, Tears, Frowns spiced with Passion. So much Passion
Old and New Souls mixed up about perfectly.
Simply. Poetry. In. Motion.

{Bunny and Brunch} Kincaid's Easter Brunch Photographs

Guests from Kincaid's Easter Brunch can find the album to download their picture below. All photographs will be available for download by the end of Monday, April 5th.Also included is a gift certificate for 50% off a future child or family session fee. Coupon must be presented with Kincaid's photograph. Thank you for a wonderful Easter Day!

To download photograph:
locate photograph
move computer cursor to left side of picture
four icons will appear with four options
click on the disk icon that says "download original"
Download will occur
If you have any questions or difficulty please email me at cordesphoto@gmail.com and I can send you the original file over email

Easter Brunch Album