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New studio props & a blast from the past…
Posted on April 29, 2008
I have been looking for a while for a nice posing table for infants and came across a posting on Craigslist. A studio was going out of business in St. Paul and selling all of their stuff. When I called to ask about a posing table, they had one! So, I set up an appointment to come down and see the table and see what else they had to offer. When I googled to find out what studio it was, I discovered that it was where I had my senior pictures taken! I ended up finding a couple of other neat props that I can’t wait to use. It was such a strange thing to walk in there to pick out props for my studio that they probably used for me almost 10 years ago. I just thought I would share my “blast from the past.” 
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Chad & Tina – Married on April 26th, 2008
Posted on April 27, 2008
I commuted down to Albert Lea for this couple’s wedding this past weekend. What a fun-loving and happy couple!! These two were probably one of the happiest couples I’ve shot. “Bliss” was probably their most common emotion that they showed me that day. They didn’t even let the sudden shift in MN weather get them down. So, it’s the end of April… it should be around 60 degrees! Well, that didn’t happen, “but at least it wasn’t snowing!” Oh, and don’t get me started on the wind! Anyway, like I said above, these two didn’t let that phase them.
I shot Chad & Tina’s engagement pictures at Minnehaha Falls Park last fall. I was able to capture some of that same emotion on their wedding day that I encountered for their engagement pictures. Chad & Tina were both students at Minnesota State in Mankato when they met. They were engaged the winter before they graduated, and now they are married! Enjoy the blog sample from their day
Chad’s reaction to seeing Tina for the first time
Isn’t this portrait great?! The light was coming in just right.
Their card box… I love all of the creative ideas I learn from different weddings.
I thought this was a cute thing to happen during the processional.
Receiving line after the ceremoy…
Their reception was held at the Elk’s Club in Albert Lea.
Congrats, Chad & Tina!! Hope you have a great honeymoon in Miami!
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Amanda & Erik – Married on April 19th, 2008
Posted on April 20, 2008
What a wedding! It was a long day with Amanda & Erik, but boy was it fun. Every aspect was planned out very thoroughly and details were put together very well. Their ceremony was held at the Guardian Angels Catholic in downtown Chaska and their reception was held at the Oak Ridge Conference Center. I don’t usually head out that direction, so I’m not very familiar with the area. Downtown Chaska, the church, & the conference center were all gorgeous! Me and my 2nd photographer were so blessed to have such good areas to photograph! I almost filled up all of my memory cards, for a whopping 2300 pictures!!! The pictures below are just a taste of the great images I captured from Amanda & Eric’s wedding. I can’t wait to go through the rest of them!
Ok, I’ll admit… I set this shot up, which I don’t typically do. Amanda found her shoes, made the necklace, and bought this box separate from everything, because she knew that I would have fun photographing it. By, was she right!
Amanda used to be a professional swing dancer, so these “bloomers” had a special meaning for her.
This was a sequence shot of Amanda’s reaction when she saw Eric for the first time. I love it!
Having some fun with the cathedral-length veil.
It was windy down the alley!
They shared cards with each other prior to the ceremony.
Amanda and Eric are one of those couples who photograph really naturally, or at least work well with my style of photography. They just did this while waiting for me to get ready to shoot. Little did they know, I was already ready
Her something blue…
Queen of Cakes put this cake together. Can you believe it’s a red velvet cake?!
Their favors for the guests…
Eric hugging his dad after toasting the couple.
Both of them were emotional at different times throughout the day, so it wasn’t a surprise to me when they both teared up during the slideshow Eric’s uncle put together for them. It definitely took some timing on my part (and a little luck) to catch this winner!
Their first dance…
Whew! And, I narrowed these down from 60! Enjoy your honeymoon in Mexico… it’s finally here!