My guys in fall. {Minneapolis St. Paul, MN | Child and Family Photography}

I had a very small window of opportunity and I decided to take my boys out for some fall pictures.  I am SO glad I did.  Not because I got perfect shots (my own kids are my toughest customers by far), but because we had a nice time and because I am so happy that I got photographs of them as they really are, to me - my boys as I see them every day (only dressed a little nicer, and fighting a little bit less).

The first part of our session took place during a lovely evening, when the forecast called for a zero percent chance of rain.  Imagine my surprise when, fifteen minutes in, it started pouring out!  So I decided to go for Part Two a few nights later.

Here they are: the Dreamer and the Clown.  My sweet guys.

Sweet and Simple. {Family Photography | Burnsville, Twin Cities, MN}

I just love this beautiful family.  I was so happy to get to see them again this year.  And I love toddlers.  Toddlers are just so... real.  So funny, and sweet, and honest.  And cute, no matter what they are doing.  This little sweetie was such a doll (again!) - it's so fun to see her growing up.  She is so adorable!

It's pretty much fall, now.  And I love fall, too.  This time, for their family portraits, we decided to keep it simple and sweet.  And simple and sweet is my favorite.  They came to my studio and we frolicked in the field out back.  The outfits she chose were just so perfect!

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Nature Girl. {Child and Family Photography | Burnsville, Minneapolis St. Paul, Minnesota}

This was such a pretty night.  I absolutely love how the out-of-doors looks in early September.  There is still some green on the trees, and flowers are still in bloom, but the grasses are giving way to gold, and there are hints of browns and reds sprinkled around.

And what could be more perfect on such a night than to photograph a beautiful, nature-loving girl and her equally beautiful, nature-loving mama?  We had so much fun together in and around the studio.  And get a load of her eyes (that's natural, people)!

Here is a sampling from our portrait session.  I had a hard time narrowing it down.  Again.  (I should just stop writing that in each blog post, shouldn't I?  OK, from now on, just expect a great big pile of pictures each time.)

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Light and Love. {Family Photographer | Minneapolis, Minnesota}

What a beautiful evening this was.  Beautiful light, and family love - the perfect combination.  We took a wonderful walk together through the woods and over Minnehaha Creek, a really special spot for this family.

We started out at home.  Brother and sister posed for me on their special fuzzy rug.

Then... out into the sunshine.

Over the creek.

Snuggles in the meadow.

A lovely glow by a very special footbridge.

And then it was time to head back home again.  Good night!

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Mothers and Daughters {Family Photographer | Twin Cities, Minneapolis St. Paul, MN}

Once again I had a wonderful time doing a portrait party for a mother-daughter retreat with The Soul Sisterhood.  Such a lovely group of mothers and daughters - there was a lot of love, laughter and... some fabulous chicken.  Chicken like I've never tasted before - I tell you, I get treated WELL by these folks!

Here is a sampling of images from my time with these beautiful families at South Fork Farm in Lester Prairie, Minnesota.

And the amazing, beautiful staff members who fed me great food and helped me find my glasses when they fell off my head and I didn't even notice... thank you for a fantastic evening!

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