9.27.2009

Kate ❤ Erik

It wasn't unusual for them to meet and go for walks in the Nerstrand Big Woods. What should have tipped her off was the nice button-up shirt he was wearing in place of the standard tank. Or that his sister canceled at the last minute so it was just the two of them. They made their way down to the waterfall and that's where he asked her to be his companion forever. To walk life's path as one. Always.

Kate and Erik,  you were so great and flexible and so obviously in love. Thanks for letting me play around with some new ideas and totally rockin' them. I can't say how thrilled I am to capture your wedding next year!!!!



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9.26.2009

Oasis

Figuratively, it means a pleasant or peaceful area or period in the midst of a difficult, troubled or hectic place or situation in life

Literally, it means I'm seeking safe haven in Buffalo Lake.

A place to chill, collect my thoughts, rejuvenate my childhood spirit and gain new perspective on life. 

Times right now are not difficult, nor are they troubled or overly hectic (bring on October then ask me again!). Homecoming, fresh coffee, volleyball, football and senior portraits brings me to this particular neck of the woods.

I give you a small piece of B town.


E playing some football
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Ash found a sweet caterpillar
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I am crazy aggressive about coaching, refing, playing, or talking about anything volleyball. It is totally my sport of choice and it, in my book, is numero uno. My cousin, Lilli, has been on the varsity team for four years (FOUR YEARS!!!). Being a senior and a captain I was so pumped that I was able to take a day to go and see her team totally demolish Sleepy Eye. Rock it.

Side note: Lilli scalped #2. And owns it. Completely.
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9.24.2009

Hailey Senior

I remember her as a skinny little girl, all bouncy red hair, green eyes and a wicked sweet grin. I feel like I'm dating myself when I say things like, 'it seems like just yesterday' and 'I can't believe she's already a senior' but it's the truth!

Hailey and Jessi-thanks for a fun afternoon of (possibly) trespassing, off-roading, good stories and amazing smiles. Good luck to both of you in your senior year--live it up (like I have doubts that you won't)--and have a blast at college next year!!!!! :-)




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They like to rock the straight-faced look...
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...but then there has to be the one with smiles for mom!! :-)
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9.22.2009

THIS JUST IN

October.

is.

booked. 

SOLID!!!!


Crazy, I know!! I have ONE singular day open from now until October 31. Any takers? Anyone want to schedule a session for Thursday, October 22? It will be really pretty and special and nice and everything fantastic and glowy about life. (Yep. It's true!)

November is as open as . . . something . . . that's really open. :-)
Think snow shots or bright sweaters against a fabulous natural brown backdrop.

Also, keep in mind that Christmas/New Years/Hanukkah is right around the corner! I do design custom greeting cards for the holiday season and guarantee that NOBODY will have a card that looks just like yours (sure beats Walgreens, eh?). Gimme a buzz or shoot me an email for specifics. All holiday card orders must be placed by Tuesday, December 8. 

If you're thinking that your beautiful face would really make somebody's Christmas extra special (which, to be honest, it totally would) order up some canvas gallery hangings (so beautiful and classic) or ask me about other print ideas. To ensure your print arrives in time for the holidays, all print orders MUST be placed by Friday, December 11.

Ahem...gift cards also make great gifts. Teehee. 


What a great plug this post is!


Have a super awesome Tuesday!!!

Since everything is better with a photo...Here's a little bite from Alicia and Josh's BEAUTIFUL wedding two weeks ago...



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Ahhh...I heart it.

9.21.2009

playing around

I met up with Kelly and her kids at Sibley Park in Mankato on a beautiful, sunny afternoon. Wanting more candids than posed, I set to work.

Honestly, could this family be more photogenic or awesome?

I think not! :-)


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9.19.2009

mini preview

This didn’t even make the ‘finals’ for Hailey's shoot, but I really like the clouds so I wanted to post it anyway!

 

Happy Saturday!!!!!




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9.17.2009

laugh

Yesterday after work, I arrived at my house in a funk. What kind of funk, I’m not entirely sure, but a funk just the same. I wasn’t sad/mad, nor was I happy/excited. It was one of those afternoons where a unicorn could slide down from the sky on a rainbow and jump out in front of my car and bleet and me and I would shrug my shoulders and think, ‘eh’. It wasn’t a particular stressful or unordinary day…just a blah afternoon, that’s all. Anywho, I walked into my garage and to the back steps, getting in the mindset to really dig in and get down to business, when I spied it. There it was—my Wednesday salvation! Leaning against the rail was my own personal brown paper package, sans string.

I have had a particular pose in mind for going on two years now, but have needed certain equipment to fulfill my imagined composition. This isn’t rocked science, and it may not even be that cool, but I’m still pretty jazzed about it—that and the fact that my partner-in-crimes-unmentionable (teehee) gets to be the little piggy I try it out on (next weekend, stay tuned). Somewhat stoked and feeling the fog lift from my brain, I basically skipped down the stairs to my basement dwelling. Now…I distinctly remember thinking to myself, ‘yay for Wednesday’ as I opened the door…and then just as quickly my hopeful, happy thoughts dissipated as my brain slowly digested the scene in front of me.

Now, usually I am all about spilling the beans and blogging my heart out, **hello online diary!**, but if this got back to my roommates, I believe it would be grounds for possible removal of my domesticated household friends and possibly myself, so I’m going to keep the lid on this one (ok, I’m totally over-exaggerating here, but play along with me). Let’s just say that all I could do was push my organizational plans off for about an hour and a half and get to work. Oh, yeah, I also laughed until I nearly had tears. Because in any situation, when you think you’re in dire straights and there is no way out, when you think the top of your head is going to fly off and steam come rolling out yours ears, you might as well take a big, deep breath, let it out slow and just laugh it off.

I did accomplish what I hoped to yesterday and then some. And finally, right before I went to bed in the wee morning hours, I remembered my lovely brown package. I carefully removed the packaging tape, lifted the flap, and shuffled amongst the plastic air-filled cushions…and had to smile.

Here’s to Thursday!! ☺

The culprits
Thor
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Thor stretched out in his usually position (on a Rubbermaid tub in front of the 1975 freezer—the lid is meant to keep his nosy self out from under there, where we discovered that he very much likes to chew on the wires)
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Kujoe
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9.15.2009

Yea, baby, she's got it

Whatever 'it' is, this chick's got it.

Like I said before, Kiersten is a beautiful individual. We met for the first time moments before these photos were taken and it was like hanging out with a good friend. As we enjoyed our nature tour (no joke, we saw squirrels, hawks, chipmunks, rabbits, and, yes, the occasional spider--sorry bout that one!) I got to know a truly unique person. 

Kiersten, sorry about the fence, those things will happen. ;-) I am super jazzed for your future, be it Brown, Yale, Gustavus or wherever! (I will SO hop on the bragging bandwagon). Enjoy your senior year, thanks for an awesome and laid-back afternoon! -T








Everyone has to have that 'one for mom'!!! :-)



9.12.2009

Seriously senior

Kiersten...wow. 

:-)

I'm heading up to Inver Grove Heights for a wedding today--yay, Alicia and Josh!-- but had to post a teaser of Kiersten's senior session. What a beautiful individual--will have more later, but for now... (this one is my fav)



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9.09.2009

sweet little ava

I started playing around with some new techniques and tried a few different tweeks with these images and I am so super stoked about the results!!!

If Ava were my first newborn shoot ever, I think I would be ruined. She spoiled me with her big, baby blues and sleepy ways. This little one is going to be a heartbreaker and a natural born poser...take a look...see what I mean?



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