Jill & Tom: the Engagement Session

March 27, 2012  •  Leave a Comment

I have to tell you a secret.   I'm pretty weird.  It's true.  Quirky. Eccentric. Outgoing.  Weird.  If you know me, this may be why you love me.  If you don't know me, and we've only emailed and never had a conversation on the phone and then we meet at Country Kitchen in Redwood Falls and you bring your mother with you....BREATHE, CAT!   Whew.  Anyways....

You just might find out first hand that I am a goofy girl.

And you just might find out you're completely okay with it, too.

Jill did a Google search and found me.  I like that.  A lot.  But you know what else I like?  Small worlds. I actually know Jill's cousin, Sarah, through Crystal & Francios.

Anyways, Jill is from Redwood Falls and Tom is from Indiana, but now they live in Arizona together.  August 18th is their big day, and while they were back in Minnesota to plan the wedding, we did an Engagement Session as well.

We visited the fairgrounds and represented Minnesota.  

 

We then went to the first motor lodge in Minnesota.  It was build in the 1940s and it was the first motel that you could drive right up and park in front of your room.  When I asked the construction workers if I could take some pictures there they were pretty...uh, shocked.


 

 
 
 "You've gotta be ^&(^#$^ me!"  
 
Nope.  No, sir, I am not.  

Yes, that is their reflection in the mirror propped up against a mattress. 
 





The construction worker asked if I actually just put the ring there.  When I showed him the shot he said, "Oh, that's actually pretty nice!"  Thank you, Sir.
 
When we drove out to  Alexander Ramsey Park, I finally got to walk across the bridge.  Um. Finally.  I hate heights.  Or falling from heights.  Or thinking about falling from heights.  But I also love cool shots.  And trying new things.  And pushing myself beyond where I've been before.  So, yes, I tackled the bridge.  I am alive, and it wasn't so bad.  Kinda.  On the way back I got motion sick and started hyperventilating, but....I'm okay.  They were super cool about it.  Maybe they laughed at me later, I know I sure did!
I love moss.  :)

 Well, all in all, it was a fabulous day.  And you know what?  I know I'm going to really enjoy August 17th & 18th.


Lilyanna Beth is HERE: the Hospital Shoot

March 13, 2012  •  Leave a Comment
Lilyanna has come!  What a beautiful girl!  Her parents are beaming, and her extended family is thrilled. What's even more special is that she was born on the same day as her cousin was all the way around the world in South Africa.  That's a special bond right there!
 
 







Becky & Paul's Maternity Shoot

March 12, 2012  •  Leave a Comment

I'm still trying to figure out if I can call it a maternity & paternity shoot.  I have always felt like it's for both people, if they both want to be a part of the shoot.  Hmmm.  I would love any comments on that.



Becky has been my friend since we were in Kindergarten.  I love her, pretty sure she loves me.  :)   This is her first baby.  A lovely boy that will be named Rohn, after an Iditarod racer's son, and a town in Alaska (their favorite place to go).  For all that are wondering, Rohn rhymes with phone.


Rohn is my golden child and I cannot wait to meet him.



 




Love, love, love this shot.  This is an old one room school house on their property!

This cool truck?  Yep.  Love it. 

Pretty sure this may be my favorite.  I love this natural moment.  


 
 
Until then, I got his Mama to wear a skirt for her maternity shoot.  If you don't know the significance of this....well, Becky doesn't do skirts.   We have had a crazy winter here in Minnesota, and our spring is proving to be just as crazy.  It was a gorgeous day and I am in love with the images I captured of my dear friend.


Auntie Heather is Excited, Too!

February 29, 2012  •  Leave a Comment
A couple of days after Crystal & Francios' maternity/paternity (I just typed that, not sure if it works) shoot, Crystal asked if we could do one more.  Her sister, Heather, is super excited about baby Lilyanna coming, too!   

What do you think I said?

OF COURSE!



 These gorgeous ladies have so much love for each other, I just know that baby Lilyanna will be spoiled beyond belief!




Francios & Crystal are SO Excited!

February 26, 2012  •  Leave a Comment
Frankie & Crystal are eagerly awaiting the arrival of their first baby. 
 

 

 

 
Francios is from South Africa.  Crystal bought this lovely dress when they went to visit last year.  I thought it was a perfect way to show some heritage in this portrait!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
 
 Lilyanna Beth is pretty cute already!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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