Monday, August 22, 2011

Great Locations for Photo Shoots: {The Sculpture Gardens, Minneapolis, MN}

If you're looking for somewhere just a little bit different for your next photo session, the Sculpture Garden is a unique spot. Besides being a beautiful park nestled in between uptown and downtown Minneapolis, the garden has just a bit of edginess to it. Perfect for high school seniors, teens, or even a family session. With all of the interesting sculptures, this would also be a good spot to keep the interest of a curious and active toddler or preschooler.
One of my favorite aspects of this location is the wide variety of backdrops in such a small area. Check out these photos from a recent session. In just an hour, we covered a lot of ground!

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Monday, August 15, 2011

Product Showcase {Wall Collage}

Have you ever been faced with a large wall to decorate and not know where to begin? My new oversized wall collages are a great solution!
Collages come in a variety of designs and sizes. Simply select your design, select your prints, and your collage will arrive ready to hang. Prints are mounted on thick styrene, so no framing is necessary. Your collage comes with a grid to make installation easy, or you may choose to have me install it for you.

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One of my favorite features of the collage is that it's easy to add or replace a single photo as your family grows or as you update with new pictures.

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Here is a close-up showing the thickness of the print and backing:
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These are just a few of the designs available:

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Message me for more info on design options and pricing.  Or, better yet, send a photo of your wall and I will suggest a collage design especially for you!

Wednesday, August 10, 2011

Ellen's One Year Portraits | Minneapolis Baby Photography

This family session took place at a beautiful park tucked away near the Mississippi River in Brooklyn Park. Baby Ellen just turned one, and was ready to show off her new walking skills.

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Along with having the prettiest reddish-brown hair, one-year-old Ellen has such a sweet smile and energetic personality. She also loves her her mom and dad, as you can see here!

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I took Ellen's newborn portraits a year ago, and this was one of the favorite shots from that session:
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I thought it would be fun to have Ellen's dad hold her in the exact same pose and see how much she has grown, a year later. Great idea, right? Well, Ellen didn't agree. Here's what she thought of that idea!
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Back at their house, Ellen took a break to catch up on some reading:
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And here's Ellen sprinting across the living room floor. Sometimes crawling is just faster than walking!
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Wednesday, August 3, 2011

Outdoor Portraits | Minneapolis Portrait Photography

This lovely gal recently got engaged and I was asked to snap a few photos to share with relatives who live overseas. I love how these turned out - she has such a natural smile!

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Tuesday, August 2, 2011

Product Showcase {Storyboards}

A storyboard is a wonderful way to tell the story of your session or a special day through a modern photo collage. So, what exactly is a storyboard? A storyboard is a print that is adhered to a 2mm thick styrene board.
The two boards that are pictured here are the 10"x5" size. This size is perfect for propping up on on a desk, or adding to a photo collection on a shelf. I offer a variety of sizes, with varying amounts of photos. Larger storyboards are great for displaying on an easel or for hanging on your wall. (no frame needed!)

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