Thursday, May 5, 2011

Como Session with E + B

I met up with E & B at the Como Conservatory in St. Paul for another faux spring session.  I need to express my love for the Conservatory.  It is a fantastic and beautiful place to shoot; HOWEVER, I am highly anticipating getting outside for some actual spring sessions!!  I write this holding back tears as I watch the rain drizzle down my window.  Again.

The obvious must be stated, by the way, that these two adorable kids have way more style than I do.  I'm not ashamed to admit it.  They are snazzy little dressers!  We had a lot of fun running briskly walking responsibly around the Conservatory and even got outside long enough to lose the feeling in our fingers and toes.  Thanks for a fun morning out with me E & B and Mom, too!


Wednesday, May 4, 2011

Weddings: Jessica & Toby

As I was making the drive up to my hometown of Pine City, MN for a wedding this past Saturday, I couldn't resist channeling Alanis Morissette and belting out the lyrics, "it's like ra-i-ai-nnn on your wedding day!".  I've been singing lots of songs with the word "rain" in them this spring, mostly "rain, rain, go away"...and also too many songs with the word "snow" in them.  I have no business singing "White Christmas" in April.  Oh well, at least the mosquitos aren't out yet!

Jessica and Toby were married on a rainy day at the Lighthouse Church in Pine City but the weather certainly wasn't dampening anyone's spirits. There were many thoughtful and personal touches throughout the day.  Like when Toby delivered a wedding day gift to his bride before the ceremony.  Note to all grooms: Bride + Wedding Day Gift = Melt into a puddle.  Then, to my surprise (and utter thrill) the church doors opened after the ceremony to sunny, blue skies.  A good day!

Here's a preview of some of the love and fun from Jessica and Toby's big day!

Wednesday, April 6, 2011

Previews: Bunnypalooza 2011

What a weekend it was!  Two days, three rabbits, and 26 children.  I'm still recovering.  Special thanks to Pleading Paws Pet Rescue for letting us enjoy their rabbits for the weekend.  Honey, Harley, and Bailey were the best bunny models I could have hoped for.  And a HUGE thanks to my assistant, Andrea Wiener, who wore many hats during our marathon of mini-sessions.  She was my rabbit wrangler and clown...and she was fantastic.  Here are some pictures from our first day of mini-sessions.  Enjoy!