Keeping up with Catherine and Nicholas!

The last time we photographed Catherine and Nicholas, Catherine was twirling around the studio in her tutu, Nicholas was riding his motorized jeep and Zac the dog was not a part of this super fun family!!  Fast forward a few years and we were delighted to have them back in the studio.  Catherine had been a part of our ZOOM Photography Camp for kids last summer so we have enjoyed keeping in touch.  This year it was time to update their portrait wall in their home with new portraits of the kids plus Zac the dog!!  It was a fun spring morning and one of our first times photographing outside this spring.  Ahhh!  It was heartwarming capturing brother and sister together and witnessing the special bond between Nicholas and Zac.  We can't wait to see these images displayed in their home!

PhotoStyled Fun!

An early summer morning, a fabulous family of 5 and perfect Minnesota weather (with no bugs!!).  Who could ask for anything more?!? Add to this combination two big brothers who simply adore and dote on their little sister and we had an awesome morning!! This family also was one of our Photostyled sessions which we launched last fall.  PhotoStyled sessions are for clients who want even more help in putting the finishing touches on clothing coordination and also for clients who "want it all"!  The cool thing is the styling process is still a completely collaborative experience.  We actually have two options for your styled portrait experience.  ClothingStyled provies additional help with clothing choices.  A stylist actually comes to your home and coordinates your family's outfits.  PhotoStyled takes this another step further marrying visual design with relationship photography to turn your session into a conceptual masterpiece (think magazine ad).  Not only do we provide a stylist for clothing design and extra help during your session (the stylist came to this family's session to help!), we also complete an in-home consultation to discuss unique portrait display options and ultimately hang your art for you while you ohh and ahh over your new art piece.  It's for when good enough, just isn't!  

Twin Cities Live!!

Many of you were able to catch Melissa on Twin Cities Live yesterday - the hottest day of our Minnesota summer!  Looking cool and composed on camera as always, Melissa talked about taking summer pictures around water and avoiding some of the common challenges associated with that.  The sun, water,  overexposure and squinting can work against you capturing those awesome summer memories! Melissa gave some super helpful tips on taking the perfect picture so click on the link below and take notes!


http://twincitieslive.com/article/stories/s3099222.shtml?cat=10692

All round good Sport!!!

A few weeks ago we were lucky enough to spend the morning with Megan, a University of Minnesota veterinary student, and her lovable rough collie named Sport.  Megan is a sweetheart and Sport is a gorgeous boy who absolutely adores Megan.  Seriously, he could not take his eyes off of her!!  Sport had fun running and leaping on the grounds of the U of M St Paul campus.  We couldn't resist capturing Megan and Sport among the stunning late spring flower beds.  Honestly-we hardly wanted to return to the studio that day!!  Megan fell in love with these images and the fact Melissa captured Sport's personality!  We look forward to having Megan's family enjoy viewing these images on the blog from afar and having them come by the studio when they visit later this summer!!!

10 years of wedded bliss!

When Jared contacted us about surprising his bride of 10 years with an anniversary photo session, we were more than delighted!!  Not only is this the sweetest thing for a husband to think of on his own, we also just happen to adore this family whom we have been photographing since their oldest was a newborn (Sam is now a big 6 year old!)  And we love surprises!!!  Jared brought Kathryn to the studio to surprise her with the planning session with Melissa ( and there may or may not have been pinot grigio involved!) so that Kathryn could be involved in the planning process!  Boy, was she surprised!! The photo session took place a couple of weeks later on a beautiful spring morning in nearby historic Stillwater, Minnesota!  It was so refreshing to focus on this lovely couple  and capturing small moments that morning.  10 years married is a great milestone to be celebrated and we can't wait to capture another 10 years!  Congratulations, Jared and Kathryn!!  We are so happy to have been a part of another one of your family's special memories!!