You can always bet if I am writing a post about a senior session, some where in that post I will be talking about confidence. It's not that I want to inflate their egos, but I am huge believer in self-confidence, in owning your skills and abilities and loving what makes you unique, strong and WORTHY of self love.
Read MoreYesterday I was talking with my friend about the expectations vs reality of motherhood. Our conversations came around to me sharing a comment I had received while about and about.
"You don't look like the haggard mom of three boys!"
Wait, what? My minds said. My mouth said. ""don't be fooled, I can clean up nice when I get the time." Win for being mildly passive aggressive.
Read More"Your work is amazing. But I was only looking at spending $50-$100."
I am going to be honest. Every time I hear this its like getting kicked in the gut. But it also kicks me into full drive to work even hard to achieve my dream of owning a successful small business.
Read MoreI love my job of being a photographer. While its definitely doesn't carry the same responsibility as being a parent or paramedic, it has its own responsibilities when it comes to enriching lives.
I know you may think that statement might be taking it too far. But I don't.
Read MoreThe other day my husband ask me "how are you going yo survive raising this much testosterone?" Most days I don't have a friggin clue. They confuse me and astound me at the same time. And right now they're still into smothering me. Sitting right under my arm, leaning into me, getting as close as possible.
Read MoreI leave 2015 with so much gratitude for the inspiration that presented itself to be capture and look forward to putting that inspiration to work capturing simply authentic families, seniors and love in 2016.
Read MoreIn these moments I found myself, I found a new style. I found that I love regular moments that tell a story of a life; of celebrated relationships; fun activities. I bonded with unexpected details that make a story warmer, more real. An expression of concentration, or the spirit of how a child plays, or simply the comfort of two people in love holding hands. And I found I wanted to capture perfection in moments, not in poses.
Read MoreEach year I look for new ways to grow my business. This year I choose to focus on networking, collaboration and building bonds with other creatives in southern Minnesota. That's how I came upon the lovely lady below.
Read MoreEarlier this year I had an idea to run a spring mini session giveaway. The weather was still cold, but spring was just around the corner. Well, now that we have our feet firmly planted in summer (humidity, heat and all) I am finally getting around to sharing this lovely early May riverside family mini session I had with Kate and her gorgeous little family.
Read MoreWhat if your greatest moments where your first? The moments when you were your most vulnerable, were the moments you gave someone the best you had to give. And you made some one stronger..better...more worthy; without even knowing it. That's what capturing your newborn within his first two days of life is like.
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