{Dusting} Edina, MN Fine Art Photography

“...most of the time, all you have is the moment, and the imperfect love of the people around you.” ― Anne Lamott, Traveling Mercies: Some Thoughts on Faith

{Family Fun} Minneapolis, MN Family Photographer

“What can you do to promote world peace? Go home and love your family.” ― Mother Teresa

{Prayers and Thanskgiving}

Lord, make me an instrument of your peace. Where there is hatred, let me sow love; where there is injury,pardon; where there is doubt, faith; where there is despair, hope; where there is darkness, light; and where there is sadness, joy. O Divine Master, grant that I may not so much seek to be consoled as to console; to be understood as to understand; to be loved as to love. For it is in giving that we receive; it is in pardoning that we are pardoned; and it is in dying that we are born to eternal life. Amen -Prayer of Saint Francis of Assisi

{Twirl} Minneapolis, MN Fine Art Photography

“I have been and still am a seeker, but I have ceased to question stars and books; I have begun to listen to the teaching my blood whispers to me.” ― Hermann Hesse, Demian

{Wishes}

{Field Adventure} Minneapolis, MN FIne Art Photography

“The real voyage of discovery consists not in seeking new landscapes, but in having new eyes.” ― Marcel Proust These were taken at the MN Arboretum. If you have never been, now is the perfect time to take a field trip and see all the amazing discoveries it holds.

{Blowing in the Wind} Minneapolis, MN Lifestyle Photography

“Two bubbles found they had rainbows on their curves. They flickered out saying: "It was worth being a bubble, just to have held that rainbow thirty seconds.” ― Carl Sandburg

{I'm a Nut} Minneapolis, MN Lifestyle Photography

“An optimist is a man who plant two acorns and buy a hammock.” ― Jean de Lattre de Tassigny Beautiful autumn day, hunting for acorns and soaking in the sun.

{Monday Wisdom}

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{What's Up} Minneapolis/St.Paul Lifestyle Photographer

“Autumn is the hardest season. The leaves are all falling, and they're falling like they're falling in love with the ground.” ― Andrea Gibson Autumn has arrived in Minnesota and it could possibly be my favorite time of year. We have been blessed to have the perfect weather this year. Leaves , pumpkins, apples, acorns and squirrels are around placing their mark on this beautiful season. This blog has been empty for awhile as it has been busy with official photography season in full swing and with fall family activities abound. This post is a peek of what has been going on in my neck of the woods. Enjoy the season. Drink lots of coco, eat them apples and as always love the ones your with...

{Autumn Mini-Sessions} Edina, MN Lifestyle Photography

Here is a link to examples of my work from full and mini-sessions: Portfolio

{Falling into Autumn} Minneapolis, MN Fine Art Photography

“Autumn seemed to arrive suddenly that year. The morning of the first September was crisp and golden as an apple...” ― J.K. Rowling, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows

{Grown Up} Inver Grove Heights, MN Senior Portrait Photographer

“The simple things are also the most extraordinary things, and only the wise can see them.” ― Paulo Coelho, The Alchemist Feeling a bit old when I showed up to photograph this senior who was a student of mine in 6th grade. It is true that the days are long, but the years are shorter. Standing in front of me was now a young man, wise, fun, laid back and great to photograph. It is moments like this that make my job incredible. Congratulations to Zach, Simley High School Class of 2013, may your year be filled with fantastic memories and the journey ahead full of great adventures.

{The Artist's Passion} Woodbury, MN Senior Portrait Photographer

“Art enables us to find ourselves and lose ourselves at the same time.” ― Thomas Merton, No Man Is an Island It was a great pleasure to photograph this senior, who is a fellow artist like myself. She is not only incredibly kind, easy-going, creative and fun but also a fantastic artist in many forms of mediums. We spent the afternoon, going from one location after the next. I left the session feeling inspired by a young artist and know that she will make her place in the educational and artistic world. Congratulations to Rachel, East Ridge High School Class of 2013, may the dreams you create in your head be only the beginning of the amazing journey ahead of you.

{His Turn} Plymouth, MN Senior Portrait Photography

“Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.” ― Nelson Mandela I visited this family before to do senior portraits for the older sister. Now, a year later it is the younger brothers turn to complete his educational journey and prepare for the next phase of his life. This young man will no doubt impact the world in great ways. He possesses a maturity, calmness, and intelligence that is rare for his age. Not only that but he is also a lot of fun. Congratulations to Lars, Wayzata High School Class of 2013. May the year be filled with wonderful memories and moments and may your future be filled with unimaginable joy.

{First Day Of School} Minneapolis, MN Child Photography

“Mom, is the world coming to an end?" Jonny asked, picking up the plate of cookies and ramming one into his mouth. "No, it isn'T," Mom said, folding her lawn chair and carrying it to the front of the house. "And yes, you do have to go to school tomorrow.” ― Susan Beth Pfeffer, Life As We Knew It

{Standing At The Edge} Southern, CA Fine Art Photography

“The sea is emotion incarnate. It loves, hates, and weeps. It defies all attempts to capture it with words and rejects all shackles. No matter what you say about it, there is always that which you can't.” ― Christopher Paolini, Eragon

{Schools Back for....Fall} Minneapolis, MN Child Photorapher

“Intelligence plus character-that is the goal of true education.” ― Martin Luther King Jr. Tonight was open house for my kids school. It's amazing to me, as their mom, that summer is over, school and Fall has begun and they are older. It was an overwhelming day for all of us but a good one. I am an educator, love schools, love my kids new teachers, their school {shout out to Wenonah Elementary} a great Minneapolis City School. May all you parents who have kiddos starting school have a smooth start. It was always and still is one of my favorite times of year. and p.s. to all you teacher and teacher friends....well...have fun, relax, and get ready!

{Autumn Mini-Sessions} Twin Cities Photographer

{Few Announcements} Edina, MN Photographer

First of all I want clients to know that my phone died on me this morning so please contact me by email if you have questions or need to get a hold of me. Last, I will be holding Autumn mini-sessions in September at my studio in Edina. I will post the dates soon. Hope everyone is having a wonderful end of summer! And since no post is should go without a picture...

{New Addition} Edina, MN Family Photography

“Love, Mercy, and Grace, sisters all, attend your wounds of silence and hope.” ― Aberjhani A preview of a wonderful family who just added another sister to their crew. All are beautiful, spirited, creative, graceful and lovely. Thank you for our time together and enjoy your pictures.