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Aug 19

by admin in and then we snapped, project | 365 11 comments tags: 365 project, and then we snapped, chaska photographer, child photographer, lifestyle photography, twin cities photographer

and then we snapped wk 3

Welcome to the 3rd installment of my 365 project, and the 3rd week of my collaboration with an amazing group of photographers. This is a look at my week of July 20-26th….the heart of summer in MN. 15/365: When you slowed down for a few seconds to have a snack at the beech (lens baby sweet 35) 15/365: When I had to pause for a moment and look at your freckles….because I love them, and you get more every day <3 (freelensed) 17/365: When is was WAY too quiet upstairs and I walked in on you two partners in crime, who snuck in some unauthorized time on the iPad. 18/365: When we went on a walk on a hot summer day and I couldn’t stop taking pictures of the wildflowers, which are synonymous with our landscape in July. And also, I pretended I can create images of non-humans! 19/365: When you took a little longer than expected to brush your teeth, and I walked in to find you naked on the counter giving your self a bath in the sink. 20/365: When you were so proud of the self-portrait you made with chalk. And I was proud, too. 21/365: When […]

Aug 05

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project | 365 : week 1

So, I started a photo-a-day project at the beginning of July-on my birthday to be exact. And, I’ve been hoarding the photos on my computer ever since. And, I have decided to blog these photos of my daily life, hereby making this project “official!!” And, don’t be surprised if it looks like I took several pictures in one day…because I probably did…because I’m taking the advice of a fellow photographer and allowing myself to take 7 photos per week, versus strictly one each day (in hopes that this will be a successful 365 project). And, in another effort to be successful on this venture, while also supporting others on a similar journey, I am participating in a project|365 blog circle! So, I invite you to follow along on my journey, and also to follow the blog circle around to see the work of my fellow photographers. You’ll be glad you did….because they’re all incredible 🙂 Week one: July 6-12, 2014 1|365 when you ate your snack with an excavator 2|365 when the two of you decided you liked going to the dentist’s office 3|365 when you took off on a magical adventure on the trail 4|365 when you found a turtle […]

Jul 02

by admin in family, lifestyle 0 comments tags: chaska photographer, child photographer, family photographer, lifestyle photography, natural light photography, newborn photographer

3 month session with baby Z

I so enjoyed hanging out with and photographing three-month-old baby Z and her family.

Jun 28

by admin in children, My Minnesota 3 comments tags: black and white, chaska photographer, child photographer, lifestyle photography, monochromatic photography, natural light photography, twin cities photographer

my minnesota : june edition (water, water, everywhere!)

June was full of water, and it came in a variety of forms. We (finally!) welcomed the return of warmer days, which meant playing in the sprinklers, splashing in swimsuits, and visits to our local beaches and lakes. We also experienced heaps of rain, which actually caused some flooding, but at least it was was good for a little puddle-jumping in the rain boots! Here’s what our Minnesota in June looked like! Thank you so much for stopping by to see My Minnesota in June. You can continue the blog circle by visiting Tina Fisher’s blog. And, you can check out her Facebook fan page here!

Jun 23

by admin in children 1 comments tags: chaska photographer, landscape arboretum, light, natural light photography

butterflies & flowers at the landscape arboretum

We took our girls to the MN landscape arboretum this weekend to see the butterfly exhibit. Both girls loved the butterflies, as well as the other sights & sounds of the arboretum. The girls felt like princesses in their own secret garden (one even donned an “Elsa braid”!). They turned sticks into magic wands, splashed in the fountains, explored the gardens, and made plans for coming back to this magical land very soon!

Jun 09

by admin in children, personal 1 comments tags: chaska photographer, child photographer, family photographer, lifestyle photography, natural light photography, twin cities photographer

april showers bring…may dandelions

We had lots and lots of rain in April….and in may we got lots of dandelions. Fortunately (??), my girls are expert dandelion pickers. We found these “flowers” everywhere…at the lake, at our house, on walks, in parking lots….My daughters put them in bags, in their pockets, in vases, in their hair….you get the point. Let’s just say I’m glad June is finally here 😉

May 04

by admin in children, lifestyle, personal 0 comments tags: black and white, chaska photographer, child photographer, lifestyle photography, monochromatic photography, natural light photography

april favorites, part 2

More parks, swings, dirt & golden hour goodness, plus the season’s first popsicles….here’s a little peek into what the end of the month of April looked like for us!

Apr 27

by admin in children, lifestyle 0 comments tags: black and white, chaska photographer, child photographer, family photographer, lensbaby, lifestyle photography, light, monochromatic photography, natural light photography, sweet 35

april favorites, part 1

April’s melting snow and warmer temperatures made way for trips to the park, puddle jumping, and muddy adventures. We had so much outdoor fun, that I’ve decided to share our shenanigans in two parts. So, here are some of my favorites of my silly girls from the beginning of April.

Apr 21

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scrub-a-dub, sisters in a tub

Well, the spring weather came for a couple days and then it left again :(. We got another snowstorm last week, and in an effort to keep things positive, I let the girls go swimming…in the bathtub! They were very excited to get such a treat, and stayed in the water well past the raisiny-finger stage. I had fun watching them “swim” and play, and was so intrigued at watching them interact with each other. They are close in age, but have starkly different personalities. My little one is fierce and independent, observant and a real dare-devil. But, as I watched through my lens, I noticed she’s still very much in awe of her big sister, imitating her at every chance. My first-born is gentle, cautious, emotional and kind-hearted. Can you guess who each girl is?

Apr 16

by admin in children, family, lifestyle 0 comments tags: black and white, chaska photographer, child photographer, family, family photographer, lifestyle photography, natural light photography

mornings with the ‘r’ family

I had so much fun spending a morning following around these sweet children! Books, wrestles, legos, giggles, plush toys, cuddles and little feet…that’s what these mornings are made of.

Apr 02

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it’s melting!!!!!

We were soooo happy that it was warm enough to get outside (without coats 🙂 ) last weekend! We took a little walk around the neighborhood and even made it to the park. It’s always exciting to find some of nature’s “treasures” when we’re out.

Mar 31

by admin in children, lifestyle 0 comments tags: chaska photographer, child photographer, natural light photography, winter

in the cold winter light

It was SO nice to have a touch of real spring temperatures this weekend! I can’t wait until it’s here to stay for a while. In the meantime, here’s a collection of images I took in the beautiful (but freeeeezing!) golden hour light this winter. My daughters are not exactly in love with the frigid temps. My oldest even commented during one of our outings, “mom, you can take as many pictures as you want when its warm out!” Glad she’s on board. And, don’t worry, they actually fight over who gets to go out on photo excursions with mom! Once again, I must give a nod to the talented Summer Murdock, instructor of The Magic of Light workshop at Bloom Forum, who provided much inspiration for these images.

Mar 26

finding light in the darkness

Here are a few more images I was inspired to take while participating in the Magic of Light workshop at The Bloom Form. This is a series I shot in my basement using only window light. Oh, and pardon the dust 😉

Mar 22

by admin in children, family, lifestyle 2 comments tags: black and white, chaska photographer, child photographer, family photographer, lifestyle photography, monochromatic photography, natural light photography, twin cities photographer

a girl and her blankie

It’s her cape, her dress, her comfort. It’s pink, it’s soft, it’s tattered. This girl with her mess of curls loves her blankie.

Mar 20

by admin in children, lifestyle, personal 0 comments tags: chaska photographer, child photographer, lifestyle photography, light, monochromatic photography, natural light photography, twin cities photographer

the magic of window light

I just loved participating in the Magic of Light workshop at The Bloom Forum. I learned loads of great information, and enjoyed connecting with other photographers!