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Josh | Minnesota High School Senior Photographer

Shaina — Thu, 26 Aug 2010 21:08:52 +0000

Josh is a soccer player at Jefferson High School and for the city of Bloomington. He’s the oldest of three siblings in his family and is looking to attend college to pursue engineering following his senior year. Something tells me that with his quick smile, outgoing personality and sharp wit, he’ll have no problem getting where he wants to go. Enjoy your senior year, Josh!

Alone

Shaina — Sat, 14 Aug 2010 07:30:48 +0000

I read this post today that reminded me of me, of the me I used to be and still very much am.

It made me recall days spent on my parents’ roof with a journal or a book, of all the times I locked myself in my room to avoid the six other people living in the house.

I thought of how I would skip lunch so that I could sit in the stairwell of my high school without any of the 3,000 other people around, as they were all either in class or at lunch. By the math classrooms where the light comes in from the west-facing window.

Reflecting on that nasty habit I have of pushing people away, I remember the desire to be accepted is strong, but the freedom that comes from being me by myself can fuel my spirit.

And as I type this, I’m secretly happy that my children are all sleeping soundly, my husband off playing for the weekend, and I am allowed to just be here tonight as myself. Just me. Alone.

Christina | Twin Cities Senior Photographer

Shaina — Wed, 11 Aug 2010 19:26:21 +0000

When I look back over the last six years of my life, how much things have changed is rather amazing. Six years ago I still only had one child. My husband was in graduate school. I had just started working from home after leaving my career. Fast forward to the present and suddenly here I am, still working from home, but now with four kids, a different career and in a completely different space.

I wonder where Christina will be six years from today? Right now she’s entering her senior year at ILC High School in Eau Claire, Wisconsin and then will be headed to college next fall. From college where will she land?

I felt honored that I was able to capture some of these transitioning moments with Christina before she heads to Eau Claire at the end of the month. I can’t wait to see where she’ll six years from now, what she’ll be doing and who she’ll be doing it with. I hope you have a fantastic senior year, Christina!

Dreamy

Shaina — Sun, 01 Aug 2010 00:26:16 +0000

What I’m working on right now. I have so many more of this lovely lady to share.
The day is gorgeous. I hope you’re enjoying it.

Baby Henry | Minneapolis Newborn Photographer

Shaina — Sun, 18 Jul 2010 06:02:05 +0000

This little man joins his adorable big brother. He was a bit reluctant to fall asleep at first, but once he drifted off, there was no waking him. I think a train could have come through the living room and little Henry would have kept on sawing tiny little logs. In fact, I think a few trains and trucks did run right through our little area.

Congratulations, Andrew, Amy and Big Brother Gavin! Thanks so much for letting me come capture this special time for your family.