27 August 2010
Wedding Photos
I loved working with Julia and Ryan. They were wonderful “in the moment” people. We first took photos by the grain elevators by the river. Then we rode in style from Nicollet Island Inn to United Church of Christ in New Brighten in Ryan’s uncle’s vintage pink and white car. It was a super hot day so we rolled down the windows the old fashioned way and enjoyed the humid air. After the ceremony we headed back to Nicollet Island Inn for some more couple photos, cocktail hour and a sit down dinner. The food was delicious! Here’s a glimpse of their beautiful day .
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14 July 2010
Special Events
My cabin neighbor, Mary St. Onge, is a fabulous yoga instructor and therapist who instructs in Des Moines, IA in the winter at fitnessbydesigndm.com (see also her upcoming fall retreat listed on this site) and Lake Vermilion, MN in the summer. In the summer, she teaches classes week days on either her double wide dock (heaven) or in her unbelievable yurt (more heaven). Am I the luckiest girl in the world? Yes.
Here are some pictures of Mary and fellow teachers visiting in June. The tri yoga poses are really fun and beautiful (and challenging). Take a look!
Mary St. Onge (far right) owner Twin Pines Yoga
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21 May 2010
Flowers, Wedding Photos
Ah spring! The sounds and smells come alive. The birds sing their songs and flowers blossom with their profusion of scents.
May is a great wedding season because there is never a shortage of backdrops. One of my favorite attractions is the Crabapple tree. This shot was taken at the entrance of Edinburgh Golf Club. I love the white blossoms against the feminine gathering. It totally lights them up.
Do you like this image better in color or sepia?
Here is some more spring. I took this years ago at Lakewood Cemetery and I’ve sold it as a card many times over at flower shops and gift stores. I’ve given it a twist here with a antique finish.
This image is what you call a picture within a picture. I was driving through Tangletown in Minneapolis after an evening photo shoot and the pink flowers drew me in. I took many shots but this particular background in one of my images spoke to me, so I cropped it. There is an interesting play of complimentary color and balance and the image also has a yummy painterly effect.
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20 April 2010
High School Seniors
Below is the flyer my talented designer friend Kelly Verbrick of Picturebook in Minneapolis put together for me. You will find many of her designs at tinyprints.com.
I look forward to doing Senior pictures throughout the summer and will be mixing in a little Annie Leibovitz style portraiture for interested students to keep as a 5×7 on giclee paper. Such a treat. All that’s needed is a place, persona and props!
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