Cider Press Studios - Baby Childrens Family Wedding Photographer Minneapolis St. Paul MN

Elliette {three months}

noreply@blogger.com (Cider Press Studios) — Tue, 16 Aug 2011 02:52:00 +0000

Levi {nine months}

noreply@blogger.com (Cider Press Studios) — Mon, 15 Aug 2011 01:41:00 +0000

I love watching the babies I photograph grow and change over the course of their first year. They grow bigger, learn so many new things, and change quickly. Levi is no exception. Since I saw him three months ago, he has grown up so much. He is very curious and moving around all over the place now. I love how his smile lights up the room and his personality is delightful. Can't wait to see him for his one year session!

Calan: Take Me Out to the Ballgame

noreply@blogger.com (Cider Press Studios) — Tue, 02 Aug 2011 03:16:00 +0000

My cousin and his wife welcomed an adorable little man to their family about 9 months ago and last weekend I met up with them to capture all of Calan's cuteness. He gave us a few smiles but was all business for the rest of the session. I love his big smiles, but I also love the serious, meaningful faces he made. And I can't even tell you how much I love those big, pinchable cheeks. What a cutie!

Gwen: 2 Years {Minneapolis Portrait Photography}

noreply@blogger.com (Cider Press Studios) — Thu, 28 Jul 2011 05:50:00 +0000

Gwen and her family recently came to visit me at the studio. She recently turned two! What an adorable little girl! I love her bright blonde hair and curls. She has an absolutely infectious smile and laugh. Talk about photogenic! I can't believe I already forgot that age for Myles. I love how well she communicates, the way she loves to run and play and how inquisitive she is. Gwen was so much fun to shoot and she kept all three of us on our toes!
Enjoy this beautiful little girl!

Heaven: Little Miss Congeniality {Maple Grove Portrait Photography}

noreply@blogger.com (Cider Press Studios) — Fri, 15 Jul 2011 04:16:00 +0000

I met Heaven and her mom last week for a fun outdoor session at Elm Creek Park. We had a blast hanging out and Heaven was quite the model. No direction needed for this cutie, she knew exactly what to do in front of the camera. It was adorable. I love the images I got of her and hope that her mom does too!

Ben & Hannah: 6 months {Minneapolis Portrait Photography}

noreply@blogger.com (Cider Press Studios) — Thu, 14 Jul 2011 02:55:00 +0000

Lucky in Love: Jenna + Travis {Minneapolis Wedding Photography}

noreply@blogger.com (Cider Press Studios) — Sun, 10 Jul 2011 07:22:00 +0000

Please excuse the extremely long blog post, but I just couldn't get away with not showing so many images from Jenna and Travis wedding from a couple of weeks ago. It was truely a wedding to remember. Jenna and Travis have been friends of mine for many years and I was honored to be asked to photograph their engagement photos and their wedding. Their wedding day was filled with so much love and devotion. You could honestly feel the love that Jenna and Travis feel for each other, for their family and their friends. I was lucky enough to spend quite a bit of time with just Jenna and Travis that day. I cannot even begin to explain how perfect they are together. The way Travis adores Jenna and the way Jenna cares for Travis. It's clearly love they have found! I found myself lost in their affection for one another all day. I know you will feel these emotions in the images.

Jenna and Travis...I love you guys! You both are incredibly kind, generous, and giving people and I am honored to have documented your day. It was a slice of perfection and I felt lucky to witness your union. Jessica and I were blessed to be there surrounded by your loved ones. Enjoy being married!

Reese: nine months {Buffalo Baby Photography}

noreply@blogger.com (Cider Press Studios) — Thu, 07 Jul 2011 02:00:00 +0000

I can't believe that Reese is already nine months old. I feel like she was just born. She seems so much older than nine months too. Already such a gorgeous smile...take a peek!

Ethan: Newborn {St. Louis Park Newborn Photography}

noreply@blogger.com (Cider Press Studios) — Wed, 06 Jul 2011 03:53:00 +0000

Welcome baby Ethan! My great friend Anna just welcomed her 2nd baby boy into her family. Big brother, Gavin, was so cute around the new baby. He is going to make a great big brother, friend, and cohert to Ethan. Can't wait to see how much he has grown when I see him next.

He's four..officially

noreply@blogger.com (Cider Press Studios) — Sun, 03 Jul 2011 05:36:00 +0000

It's 12:31 am and I officially have a four year old. As many of you know, I have been wildly busy. So busy in fact, that I am way behind in blog sneak peeks and other things...but I just had to quick put up a couple of images of my little man who is turning four today! The time has gone by so incredibly fast and Myles amazes me everyday. He has a new best friend every hour, loves to play hockey in the driveway, is crazy about chocolate chip pancakes and asks to cuddle while watching a movie. I love being his mom and can't wait to see what year four brings his (and our) way. Happy Birthday Monkey Man! (oh and ps, watch for some great blog posts coming your way with some amazing people)

Abby + Brent {Minneapolis Wedding Photography}

noreply@blogger.com (Cider Press Studios) — Sun, 19 Jun 2011 08:04:00 +0000

Last weekend, I was honored to celebrate with Abby and Brent as they started their life together as husband and wife. We started the day at Oak Ridge Conference Center, which is situated on acres of beautiful rolling hills and a quiet lake. We had the perfect day to be outside for photographs so we defintely made the best of it. We then traveled to Gale Woods Farm and Pavillion in Mound. I enjoyed getting to know some of Abby and Brent's friends over the course of the day. And I can see already that Abby and Brent are going to have a lifetime of laughter and love. They spent most of the day laughing together and enjoying their day. Congratulations Abby and Brent!

The R Family {Minneapolis Portrait Photography}

noreply@blogger.com (Cider Press Studios) — Sat, 18 Jun 2011 13:45:00 +0000

First off, let me start by apologizing. I am still behind in blog posting and client deliveries. I am working hard to catch up but it's been a little challenging. Regardless, I am excited to introduce the R Family. They just welcomed their 2nd daughter and came to visit me at the studio. We had a blast and I am sure that mom & dad got a work out chasing around their cute 2 year old. I spent a lot of time laughing because this little 2 year is so funny and adorable. She had some of the cutest faces. Without further ado...the R Family!

Henley Cate: Newborn {St. Paul Portrait Photography}

noreply@blogger.com (Cider Press Studios) — Thu, 16 Jun 2011 04:53:00 +0000

I was honored to visit the wonderful S family recently and met their beautiful newborn daughter, Henley Cate. She was a tiny, gorgeous baby girl who was just a delight to photograph. I am so excited for their family and big sister, Nori!

AJ & Melissa: plus one {Minneapolis Portrait Photography}

noreply@blogger.com (Cider Press Studios) — Sun, 12 Jun 2011 16:59:00 +0000

I am so excited to feature AJ & Melissa on my blog. Melissa and I go back about 10 years as former city ambassadors for our respective home towns. She is now a successful producer for Twin Cities Live and is embarking on the journey of becoming a mom. In her spare time, she also is blogging about her pregnancy adventure and some great baby products. Check out her blog, Minnesota Baby. We got together to do a fun modern/organic themed maternity session recently. She looks absolutely stunning and glows as a mom-to-be. Check out Melissa and AJ's session!

Vinnie: 1 Year {Wisconsin Portrait Photographer}

noreply@blogger.com (Cider Press Studios) — Wed, 08 Jun 2011 04:01:00 +0000

Elliette: Newborn {Savage Portrait Photography}

noreply@blogger.com (Cider Press Studios) — Mon, 06 Jun 2011 03:33:00 +0000

OOOO, I just love new babies. They are so tiny and smell so new! Working with them is one of the things I love most about photography. I love how the baby's mom looks on lovingly, Dad stays back to play with big brother, and the new baby is a perfect little one. My session with new babe, Elliette (don't you just love her name) was no exception. My dear friend just added one more to their family. I was lucky enough to photograph their first little one, Benjamin at many of the great milestones of his life and now I have been invited to capture those same milestones for Elliette. I think we got a good start!

Max: 1 Year {Minneapolis Portrait Photography}

noreply@blogger.com (Cider Press Studios) — Fri, 03 Jun 2011 19:52:00 +0000

Yay! Max is 1 year old! It just floors me how fast these little ones grow. Max was born about the same time as my little Isla and I just am astounded that a year has already flewn by. What a personality little Max has too. I love the smiles his dad was able to coax out of him and the way he gave sweet smooches to his mom. So stinkin' cute!

Kix are for Kids {Ramsey Children's Photography}

noreply@blogger.com (Cider Press Studios) — Tue, 31 May 2011 03:47:00 +0000

I am a little behind on blogging, so my sincere apologies to my clients who are waiting to get a glimps of their session images. I will work to catch up this week and get everyone their images.
Two weeks ago, I met up my good friend and her family for J's 1st birthday photo session. Although her Mom thought that we didn't get any of J smiling, I think she will be plesantly surprised. J's grin was on display and I love the images that we captured. My favorite is the series with J's favorite, Kix cereal. Just love that little pumpkin! Enjoy!

They grow so fast {Blaine Baby Photography}

noreply@blogger.com (Cider Press Studios) — Thu, 26 May 2011 02:29:00 +0000

I cannot believe how fast time goes by. It feels like just yesterday I was visiting Greyson as a newborn (well finally hitting his due date) and now he is growing and getting so big. He is 3 months old now and quite the little charmer. We got a few big smiles out of him. I can't wait to see him in August again.

Brent & Abby {Minneapolis Engagement}

noreply@blogger.com (Cider Press Studios) — Thu, 19 May 2011 00:07:00 +0000

Brent and Abby are hilarious. When I met with them a few weeks ago, they were so easy to work with and they shared an fun, carefree engagement session vision with me. I learned that Brent and Abby knew each other in high school but didn't start dating till after their college years. Together, they are preparing for a beautiful June wedding! I’m uber excited for their wedding at Gale Woods Farm and Pavilion. We’re going to have a blast and get some great images near the Arboretum. After walking around the St. Anthony/Main riverfront area for their engagement session, we sat down to talk about their big day and enjoy the beautiful spring weather. Thanks for a super fun shoot Brent and Abby, I can’t wait for the wedding day!

Yum...Cookies! {Excelsior Newborn Photography}

noreply@blogger.com (Cider Press Studios) — Fri, 06 May 2011 04:30:00 +0000

I am so honored to introduce this little angel to you all! My dear friend Katie and her husband welcome a sweet baby girl on Easter Sunday. Baby Emma is perfect and was the perfect little subject as she slept nearly the entire shoot, a photographer couldn't ask for better! My friend couldn't be more of a wonder woman...one week after the birth of her daughter and while I am shooting, she was making delicous cookies. The house filled with that sweet, fresh baked cookie smell and I just couldn't resist a bite or two of one. Yum!
Recker family, congrats on the birth of Baby Emma and thank you for asking me to document such a precious time in her life. I am excited to watch her grow.

6 weeks and counting... {St. Louis Park Maternity Photography}

noreply@blogger.com (Cider Press Studios) — Sun, 01 May 2011 05:42:00 +0000

For months I have been waiting to photograph this gorgeous momma and her family. She is expecting baby number 2 in a matter of weeks and I just loved spending last Saturday capturing their family. Big brother is a loving and fun little boy. He is going to make an excellent brother to look up to. I absolutely adore how the images from this session turned out (not too hard when you have such a beautiful family to photograph) and hope they like them as well. I can't wait to meet the newest member of the family in a few weeks.

A "Gem" {Shoreview Baby Photography}

noreply@blogger.com (Cider Press Studios) — Wed, 27 Apr 2011 12:04:00 +0000

I think I can sum up this shoot with three words, "what a hunny"! I recently visited my dear friend Sarah and now 6 month old Gemma. It was so much fun to see how much she has grown and changed. She hammed it up for me and I just love the toothless grin she showed off for her photos. She has a sweet, lovable disposition (a lot like her momma) that I just love. I hope you enjoy the photos as much I did taking them!

Waiting...For Baby #2 {Excelsior Maternity Photography}

noreply@blogger.com (Cider Press Studios) — Mon, 11 Apr 2011 03:24:00 +0000

My amazing friend Katie is just that, amazing. She is not only GORGEOUS but a fantastic mother, wife and friend. In just a few weeks, she is expecting her 2nd child. What amazes me is that big brother Austen doesn't even know if he will be getting a baby brother or baby sister yet. Katie and her husband have opted to wait till the birth of the baby to find out. As her friend, I am of course dying to know! I am not a waiter so it's just killing me. But I know that baby will be here soon and I can officially purchase blue or pink stuff. Either way, baby #2 will come into the world with 2 wonderful parents and a fanastic big brother to look up to.

Baby Blues {Buffalo Children's Photography}

noreply@blogger.com (Cider Press Studios) — Mon, 04 Apr 2011 02:46:00 +0000

This adorable 6 month old has big blue eyes just like her big sister. Everytime I photograph them I am just blown away with the way their blue eyes shine. I am also blown away that baby Reese is already 6 months old and that her big sister is going to be 2 in a few short months. I have truely enjoyed visiting their house and getting to know them and their gorgeous mom. I can honestly say that the M Family has warmly welcomed me and has become great friends of mine.