Open Air Journal

12/09/2019

I must be the Grinch, because I’m pretty sure my heart grew a few sizes yesterday meeting these new friends. The part that nearly did me? Everyone waving from the window as I drove away... 😭😍

12/07/2019

Camille, getting some love (aka, belly rubs & pats!). Even though I’ve been photographing this family for the last 6 (7? I lose track!) years, this was the first time Camille got time in front of the camera. And we’re so thankful we did that, as less than a month later her health started declining. So glad we had this time together!

12/01/2019

This evening wedding meant no sun (hello 4:30 sunset) ... but fortunately the church’s stage lighting gave me a different style and really showcased and her Old Hollywood-esque glam next to her handsome new hubby. I’m forever a student of light, and of the people/stories in front of me 💕

11/30/2019

Celebrating this by finishing up this October wedding while listening to super sappy love songs. 😂
(And those glowing leaves are making this snow just a liiitttle bit - okay, a LOT bit - harder to accept....)

11/12/2019

Pure joy from these two.

11/12/2019

Just picked up my last-minute tickets to a fabulous event where I will NOT be taking photos! ;)

Tech Dump is so close to reaching their fundraising goal of $15K with their inventive party ! Join us in *not* attending their gala, but still supporting their social + environmental mission:

Tech Dump cordially invites you to our first ever fundraiser gala—and you don’t have to go! Please don’t attend the first ever Thank You for Not Coming: The Ultimate Zero Waste Event. That’s right: No searching for parking. No dressing up. No small talk. No cheesy swag bags. No live auction....

11/01/2019

The cure for yesterday’s grumps.

10/30/2019

This session, brought to you by Nutella-filled crepes and coffee from a top-notch barista. 💕

09/16/2019

Picking up that Magic Monday idea again... seeing all the colors and textures at the MN Landscape Arboretum 😍 @ Minnesota Landscape Arboretum

09/13/2019

Kylie’s only request for her senior session? Willow trees. Which means that yes, I showed up at a stranger’s front door and asked to use the gorgeous trees in their horse pasture. 😏

09/11/2019

Quick phone snaps from a fast trip up to see family. Food prep frenzy for twin nieces coming next month, playtime with littles, and a couple nephew football games. Didn’t take many photos, even though I had my “professional” camera with me. 😑 But you know what they say: the best camera is the one you use/have with you...