{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.

{Full of Fire} Edina, MN Child Photography

“The inner fire is the most important thing mankind possesses.” ― Edith Södergran

{Fine Art Prints For Sale}

I am happy to announce the re-opening of my Etsy store where you can purchase Fine Art Photography for your special spaces and places. Please take a visit. More items will be continually added,including cards, book marks,canvases and other wonderful prints. Below is an example of one of the prints currently for sale. Shop can be found here: Etsy Store

{Orange Fire} Whitter, CA Fine Art Photography

“As if you were on fire from within. The moon lives in the lining of your skin.” ― Pablo Neruda

(Spirited Six} Minneapolis, MN Child Photography

"Mom I like bugs. And you are the most beautiful mom in the world"-Henry And here is my wonderful, cuddly six year old who is the man in my life. I was happy to get great pictures of this bundle of spunk and love.

{All About Eight} Minneapolis, MN Child Photography

"Yes mom, I would love to pose for you"-Eleanor I claim this one as mine. Every year I attempt to do my own children's portraits and up until this year I have gotten every goofy, eye roll back in the head, I think you stink mom pose. Well, six and eight are magical years. No bribing involved. Thankfully nice portraits and a happy mama. Tomorrow I will show off my six year old boy who took a few minutes off goofy before he settled down.

{Pretty In Pink} Whittier, CA Child Photography

“The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams.” ― Eleanor Roosevelt This little beauty just turned one. Within her carries endless dreams, giggles, love and joy.

{Without An End} Southern California Child Photography

“hark, now hear the sailors cry, smell the sea, and feel the sky let your soul & spirit fly, into the mystic...” ― Van Morrison

{Angelic Sky} Southern California Fine Art Photography

“Are you a lucky little lady in the City of Light? Or just another lost angel... City of Night? ” ― Jim Morrison I had a wonderful trip West and back in the Cities rested and ready to dive into official busy season. If you are interested in a session in August, I have only two spots left. Please contact me as soon as possible. Enjoy the fleeting days of summer before we welcome a beautiful Minnesota Autumn!