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Paul & Kelli – Married on September 25th, 2009
Posted on September 27, 2009
Paul & Kelli were my first Friday wedding of the 2009 season. It was really strange heading home after their wedding thinking I still had the whole weekend ahead of me! I do love to work Friday weddings, since things really move along. There isn’t any time to dawdle. 
We originally had planned to meet at the park on White Bear Lake to take some photos prior to the ceremony, however the rain got in the way of that. It doesn’t rain here for over 3 weeks, and then it rains for the first time on their wedding day. It was disappointing for them, however we managed to get a couple moments outside when we caught a break in the rain. I loved the lighting when we did head outside, so all we needed was a few minutes to get some great shots! I was also able to work a reception for the first time at Edinburgh USA in Brooklyn Park. I’ve heard great things about this venue, and they didn’t disappoint. Kelli did a fantastic job with the decorations for the wedding. I thought the reception hall looked amazing!
The bride’s father holding the bouquet 
The florist said there were 75 roses in her bouquet… 75! She was definitely working those arm muscles to carry that thing around all day.
The bride is a flight attendant, so the priest made a joke to start out the sermon about where the exits were located.
I think this was arguably one of the best meals I’ve had at a wedding. It was delicious!!
I thought the lighting was really cool when Kelli went to help herself to some punch. It also made me really nervous that she was doing that in her white dress!!!
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Tessa & Drew
Posted on September 25, 2009
I was really looking forward to this session for a number of reasons. First one was that this family’s session last year was amazing! I got fantastic shots almost the entire time. Secondly, this was my first time shooting a session out at Holz Farm right here in Eagan. Tessa went on a field trip here with her class, and Nicole thought it might be a good idea for doing their session. When I went to check it out about a month ago, I knew it would be perfect. I definitely plan on doing more sessions here for sure, especially since it is in Eagan!! Tessa was always ready to whip out the classic, cheesy, 4-year-old smile. However, all we had to to was get her to tell us a joke to get the real, natural smile and laugh out of her. Drew, on the other hand, was a little tougher. Being at the perfect age for not sitting down and taking photos, he was certainly challenging to even get a glance at the camera, let alone smile. He was set on running around, doing his own agenda. It was certainly alot of work for all of us, yet I think Nicole and Dave will be pleased with the results!
And, this was the last time we got the kids to sit still
I thought this was a cute picture with the chickens.
We couldn’t get them to walk and hold hands, but I caught this little moment when they were running off to play.
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Gift Cards!
Posted on September 24, 2009
Christmas is closer than you think! If you are trying to find a good gift idea for family and friends, a photo session is the perfect gift. This is a great group gift for Mom & Dad or Grandma & Grandpa. Keep this idea in mind while you are Christmas shopping this year!
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