Some of you may remember the newborn baby who gave me the “o.k.” signal when I asked if he was ready to have his picture taken. Well, he’s 4 months old now and something tells me he might just be a natural in front of the camera. We started the session in his backyard where the sound of rushing water distracted him momentarily, but he quickly found the camera again and started doing his thing. What fun it is to watch these little ones grow…especially when they love the camera as much as this little guy!

Ahhhh…boyhood!  Tattered cowboy boots, wranglers, the big ol’ belt buckles and hats.  You’ve gotta’ love it, right?!  The taller of the two cowboys even tipped his hat to me when it was time to go…what a little gentleman.

The boots:

The buckle:

All in all…classic cowboys!

Last year I received a call from Rebecca who was planning her Minnesota wedding all the way from her residence in Boston, MA.  We chatted several times on the phone but never had a chance to meet in person until the wedding day.  As soon as we arrived at the venue I knew we were in for a treat.  They planned such a beautiful event from beginning to end and it was truly an honor to be a part of it all.  Rebecca and Gintas, thank you again for inviting me to share in your very special day and I hope you enjoyed your trip to Italy!

A few of the “getting ready goods”:

Father of the bride:

The girls had me giggling here too…

And the adorable niece/flowergirl carefully analyzing the “bling”:

And last but not least…the very happy bride and groom:

Growing up in Nebraska I spent my fair share of time surrounded by farmland.  When I arrived at this session I was immediately reminded of my childhood days when I could look out the window and see green fields for miles and miles.  It’s crazy to me that such a place exists within a few short miles of the St. Paul/Minneapolis metro.  The story behind the location was fascinating to me…so rich in history and still going strong after all these years thanks to a crew of very hardworking people.  Annie is one of them and what a treat it was for me to photograph her in her element.  After the horses made their debut Annie took me around and gave me a tour of the grounds and the old farmhouse, all of which served as a perfect spot for her senior pictures.  Annie, I wish you the very best as you head into your senior year and good luck with your upcoming competitions!  Your horses are beautiful.

It’s hard to believe a year has gone by since the last time I photographed this adorable little girl.  She recently celebrated her 2nd birthday and her parents invited me out to capture her at this very busy age.  What fun we had exploring the yard looking for bugs, watching airplanes fly overhead, and even visiting with the puppy next door.  It was all so very “2″.  Happy Birthday “A”!

Here is an example of one of the many holiday cards I’ll be offering this year.  More to come in future posts.