{Back to School} Minneapolis, MN Child Photographer

First day of first grade. Excited about school. Less excited about me taking a picture before walking in.

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{Simply A Day} Twin Cities Lifestyle Photography

{Emma} Minneapolis, MN Child Photographer

Emma turned one over the summer is just a sweet as a peach. I wanted to post just a few. It was hard to choose. Those dimples and blue eyes are a photographers dream.

I started a new job this past week and feel a bit like the world is spinning super fast and I am at a standstill. I am behind answering email and phone calls but will be caught up soon. I appreciate everyone patience. Enjoy the last sweet days of summer!

{Entry} Twin Cities Fine Art Photographer

The future enters into us, in order to transform itself in us, long before it happens.
Rainer Maria Rilke

{Amy & Justin} Roseville, MN Wedding Photographer

"Sweet, crazy conversations full of half sentences, daydreams and misunderstandings more thrilling than understanding could ever be."
— Toni Morrison

Congratulations to Amy and Justin who were married last Saturday on a beautiful and hot August afternoon. It was a pure gift to spend the day with the couple, their family and friends. It was not hard to be inspired by Amy and Justin.
Their sense of humor, affection for others and each other left a mark on my heart.
Continual love, laughter and joy to you both forever!

{Sweet Slumber} Minneapolis, MN Newborn Photographer

Sweet dreams are made of this...
-Annie Lennox

Couldn't resist posting just one. I'll blog more later...

{Autumn Mini-Session Date}

I am excited to announce the mini-session date for the upcoming fall/holiday season. Mini-sessions are a great option if you are looking to have a family portrait done for your holiday cards or to update your personal or children portraits at a limited expense. Mini-sessions are held a few times a year and fill up quickly so please email me if you are interested.

Saturday, October 2nd 2010

Location: Outdoor Gardens in Shakopee, MN. Directions to be sent upon booking

Time: 9am-5pm

{sessions will be scheduled at 9am, 9:30, 10am, 10:30, 11am, 11:30, noon, 1pm, 1:30, 2pm, 2:30, 3pm, 3:30,4pm, 4:30, 5pm.

Cost: $150 plus MN sales tax and shipping

20 minute session for up to 4 people ($15 per additional person)

Ten high resolution edited images with printing rights on CD

Reservations will be accepted through email at cordesphoto@gmail.com

{Touch Down} Minneapolis, MN Fine Art Photography

Now my feet won't touch the ground
Now my head won't stop
You wait a lifetime to be found
Now my feet won't touch ground
-Coldplay

Cause I'm really digging this song right now with it's mellow acoustic guitar...

{Conner} Minneapolis, MN Children Photographer

"There are no ordinary moments."
— Dan Millman

After a summer photography break I had the pleasure of photographing this family over the weekend. I am short of words today but the session was inspiring, beautiful and just a delight. It had been a year since I had seen Conner and his family and he is growing into an incredible boy. I truly enjoy when clients return and I am able to capture another period in their lives.
It perpetually amazes me how time unfolds so simply and beautifully. Always as it should be.