{Rubber Bands} Minneapolis, MN Lifestyle Photography

“Blessed are the hearts that can bend; they shall never be broken.”
― Albert Camus

{family matters} Elk River, MN Family Photographer

and this one I could not resist posting with those wonderful lashes, baby toes and chubby cheeks:)

{one} St. Paul, MN Child Photographer

{Rachel & Paul} Minneapolis/St. Paul Wedding Photographer

Wanna pack your bags, Something small
Take what you need and we disappear
Without a trace we'll be gone, gone
The moon and the stars can follow the car
and then when we get to the ocean
We gonna take a boat to the end of the world
All the way to the end of the world
-Dave Matthew Band

It was a privilege spending the day with Paul, Rachel and the many friends and family who love and care for them as they were married last Saturday. The energy of their love and commitment to each other was beautiful to witness and record. Thank you for allowing me to be a part of your special day and much love and happiness to you now and forever.

{Snapshot} Twin Cities Family Photographer

"What matters in life is not what happens to you but what you remember and how you remember it."
— Gabriel García Márquez

{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

{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

{Union} Twin Cities Wedding Photographer

To get the full value of joy
You must have someone to divide it with.
-Mark Twain

{Maren and Dan}

July 24. 2009

St. Louis Park, Minnesota