Inspired Portrait Photography

Class of 2009

It’s not too late to have your class of 2009 Senior Portraits taken. Just last week Chelsea came to visit us at the new location. We created both in studio and outdoor images. Here is a peak at what we created on a beautiful spring day.

Greetings from Breezy Point Resort, Minnesota. I am up north (it’s still very cold here and there is ice on the lakes) for the regional Northern Light Convention. It is day two and so far things have gone great. We are just getting ready to sit in on some great programs provided by photographers from around the nation. HAve a great Monday!

Jump & Jive Session

I met this little girl when she was three months old, it’s amazing how fast children grow. She is now past her second birthday and on her way to being daddy & mommy’s little princess. She likes to say “Let’s go racing” (her family big racing fans). Her simple little sentence touched my heart, and she had no idea why….below I’ll share the story. When not at the race track, her mommy works in the floral department at Drummers Garden Center, check it out next time you need some sweet smelling flowers.

“Let’s Go Racing” A bit of a tribute

Growing up in southwest Minnesota (Fulda) there wasn’t much to do, but go to the speedway on the weekends. One summer when I was about 15 my aunt Sandy was in charge of the concession stands underneath the seats at the local track. I was hired to work with her most weekends. It was a thrilling place to be, as we’d race up the grandstands to see who had just won, covering our popcorn as the muddy cars flew by. There was a smell in the air that can’t be matched and a joy in the crowd I’ll never forget. It was one of the best jobs I’ve ever had. I share this story with you because my aunt Sandy is in need of prayer. She is one of the biggest racing fans I’ve met to this day. Right now she is facing some challenges. Her kidneys have been failing her for quite sometime and she is regularly on dialysis, as well as medications and life style changes. There may be no cure for her sickness, but I have strong faith that with prayer from all of us she can be healed. So keep Sandy in your thoughts this week as you run about your normal routines, or attend the race nights this fall. Thanks

“It’s never too late to be the peson you were meant to be”

George Elliot

Regional Print Competition 2009

It is time once again for the Northern Light Regional Print Competition (and convention….but more on that later) held once a year in April. I’ve geared up for it by selecting some of my 2008 images. Print comp takes place this Sunday, I’ll be sure to post if I receive any awards. I am permitted to enter four images here are the four I have selected

“Up, Up and Away”

” The Waiting”

“Emerald and Gold”

“Perseverance ”

Love’n Life

I am completely in love with our new studio location. There are endless possibilities right here in our own studio yard for great portraits. This engagement couple came to visit me (all the way from Worthington) for a session recently. When they showed up, I informed them that we’d be spending part of the session outside in the yard, because I was itching to photograph in the nice weather. Here are some of the images from the session.

There is much to be planted, picked and, many weeds to be pulled,  but I am eager to photograph your family or children here! Schedule your outdoor sessions soon!