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Sara's Family

2012-01-22T11:28:00.000-06:00

3 generations on a beautiful fall day...

Sarah's Family

2012-01-21T11:26:00.002-06:00

Sarah and her family are some of the most genuinely nice people you will ever meet. ANd their kids are incredibly smart! Taken back in October...

9 months

2012-01-19T16:21:00.000-06:00

As promised, at 9 months, and still very smiley!

6 months

2012-01-18T16:18:00.002-06:00

She is the most smiley little thing. Taken in September. I will post her 9 month photos tomorrow.

Curt & Brad - Seniors 2012

2012-01-17T21:30:00.000-06:00

Not just seniors, but twin seniors. How lucky am I that I got the chance to photograph them?

Michelle's family

2012-01-15T21:25:00.000-06:00

Taken this fall at a local park...

Jenni's Family

2012-01-14T21:23:00.000-06:00

Jenni had her siblings come visit her in October, so our annually scheduled family session became and extended family session. She is always great about making all the colors of the clothing going together and they are all so attractive its hard to have a bad session, though the wind gave us a challenge.

Beth's Family

2012-01-14T17:36:00.000-06:00

My session this morning with Beth's youngest was rescheduled to sometime later this week. He is turning one, but these were taken when he was nine months, along with the rest of his family.

She was giving me her best "modeling" poses...

Capri - Senior 2012

2012-01-12T15:49:00.000-06:00

Capri's shoot was a lot of fun and easy for me. She was a little nervous at first, but very quickly bacame comfortable and trhowing out lots of ideas. I can tell she and her mom really thought about what they wanted to get out of her session and they were prepared wih great clothes and even her dogs!

We had the most magical light!

Courtney - Senior 2012

2012-01-10T20:09:00.000-06:00

Melissa's family

2012-01-09T18:13:00.000-06:00

Melissa wanted to give her parents portraits of their large family (all 29 of them!) for Christmas. I actually have a lot of people do this a a gift to parents or purchase gift certificates to use the following spring or summer when the weather is warmer.
Well, we had a nice warm day all picked out, but then one of the kids got sick. We ended up taking these in late November on a cold, drizzling day. But I am very happy with how they turned out and I love the grey and purples they wore and how the colors complimented the orange and faded yellows of the nature in the park at that time of year.

Mr. & Mrs Brown

2012-01-08T15:22:00.000-06:00

On a very chilly day in November, I was able to shoot the wedding of Justin and Pam. I had so much fun with them, their familes, and their friends. They are definitely surrounded by love from all sides! They were mairred at a small church south of Owatonna and their country wedding had sweet and perfect decor that fit their farming lifestyle.

Pam really wanted photos in front of the red barn across the street from the church. It was a great backdrop, complete with chickens in a few of the photos! .

Keeping with tradition, there were serendade first by Pam's sorority, then Justin's fraternity. I have photographed other weddings of people in these groups, and it is always one of the highlights of the weddings, seeing the sisterhood and brotherhood carried on through song.

Goodbye 2011

2011-12-31T20:03:00.000-06:00

One photo from each of my sessions in 2011...

Becky - Senior 2012

2011-12-10T22:27:00.001-06:00

Carla - Senior 2012

2011-12-07T16:47:00.000-06:00

Carla is not only a senior, but she is also and exchange student from Brazil!

Carissa's Family

2011-12-01T17:19:00.001-06:00

The little guy turned 1!

Carson - Senior 2012

2011-12-01T17:17:00.001-06:00

Amanda & Eric - Engaged

2011-12-01T16:24:00.001-06:00

My little brother, Eric, called my one day in June 2009. He had just graduated college and was visiting some friends in Omaha when he met Amanda. His question to me was "How did you know John was the one? Because I think I met the one."

He has been in love ever since. And I couldn't be happier for him and Amanda. He picked an awesome girl, who I can't wait to call sister. Eric asked her to marry him in August. And when we were coming home from out trip out west, we stopped in Omaha so I could take their engagement photos.

Changes

2011-11-28T22:49:00.001-06:00

This post marks some changes for me. I have had an absolutely wonderful year in photography. I got to photograph some old friends, and make lots of new ones. I photographed 73 sessions, 6 weddings, 2 Bat Mitzvahs, 3 anniversaries, and a quincenera. I also did some commercial work. I have completed almost every session on my 2011 calendar and am not currently booking anymore for this year.
After all those sessions, I realize, not only am I getting good at portraiture, I really enjoy it.
But, alas, I have come to a crossroad. I need to make some changes. As much as I have enjoyed it all, I am at a point where I must make more money to continue as I am. So, I have decided to increase my rates for 2012. I raised them almost 3 years ago when I upgraded equipment and knew I had made a measurable leap in ability. Now it is time to do it again. I will be raising my 2012 regular session cost to $130 per session. I always tell people I would never charge more than what I could afford or think I am worth. I try my absolute best to deliver quality photos and experiences. My hope after every session is that you had a fun time and want to have your portrait taken by me again.
Another change I need to make is cutting out slide shows. I really enjoy making them, but cannot continue to make them for every session without charging for them. I will make them upon request for a fee.
I also am not taking on more than 6 big events during the 2012 year. This will include weddings, anniversary parties, etc. I currently have 2 booked for 2012. As much as I love spending the day at the these events, I cannot bring myself to really charge what I need to make a decent hourly wage, and they always seem to give me lots of editing headaches. I have decided a want a piece of the party pie, just not a big one.
I decided to have a sale, though, for those of you who have been wonderful to me this past year (and many years past for some of you). I am offering nine session gift certificates at this years rate to be used in 2012. They will sell for $100 each. I will start the sale at 7 am tomorrow when I will post the sale on Facebook. The certificates will be first come, first serve. Just leave a comment for me on my Facebook post to reserve yours. Certificates must be paid for within 7 days by cash, check, or PayPal. These will make great Christmas gifts!
And, lastly, I want to thank everyone who made this a great photography year. I am always touched by your comments and feedback, your willingness to have me "shoot you" over and over, your praise when you tell others about me, and your kindness always.

Big Green Tractors

2011-11-21T23:47:00.001-06:00

Carrie had an idea for a shoot involving her family's John Deere tractors and around a farm.We shot these in early October on a Sunday morning. The light was magic and the kids were awesome. I love how every shot turned out and I think it really tells the story of their farm life.

Ruon - Senior 2012

2011-11-11T23:27:00.000-06:00

Lynn + her man + her doggies

2011-11-09T22:42:00.005-06:00

Taken in late September...

Trevor - Senior 2012

2011-11-07T22:26:00.001-06:00

Peter - Senior 2012

2011-10-01T19:51:00.001-06:00

Diane's Kids

2011-09-28T12:27:00.000-06:00

From our session at the end of August...