Next Top Model! - Prior Lake Newborn Photographer

Welcome to the world Mr. P.!! This morning I had the pleasure of meeting this handsome little guy, and lots of his family members too! Wow, he sure has lots of people to love him! He was such a champ during his first photo shoot and was for sure supermodel material! He slept so hard at first, he was even snoring! Gotta love that! I hope you love your preview. I had so much fun photographing him this morning, and it was great to meet you H family!

Love this in daddy's arms

The standard "smooshy face"

And I got a new hat just for my Minnesota babies! Looks like he should be out ice fishing! :)

Big, beautiful eyes!

Love both angles on this one, so am sharing both because I can't decide! Love how this shows just how tiny and precious he is.

Thanks again..I had a great time meeting you :)

Happy (Almost) Valentine's Day!

So I'm a bit early, but I had a session get rescheduled for today, so I took advantage of a free morning, and took a few pics of my little one to make Valentine's Day cards for her friends!  I just wanted to share my little love, because I just don't do that enough on here.  I should also note, at nearly 27 months, I think this is the first time I've gotten consistent smiles and eye contact!  Either I just got lucky, or she now truly understands bribery! :)  Whatever it is, I'll take it!  Stay tuned to my blog, because tomorrow I will be photographing another beautiful newborn!!  LOVE those little ones!

Beautiful Girls!!! - Chaska Family Photographer

Well we have an extra large blog post, but that is because I can't leave out any of these beautiful girls!  This morning I got to hang out with  new baby sister K, and her 3 big sisters.  All I can say is hold on Dad, because in about 7 years you are going to have your hands FULL with these beautiful girls!  While I was there doing the newborn photos, we had to sneak in a few of the older girls.  I hope you love your preview.  Miss K was 17 days old, and made me work for it today.  I was just too much fun and she didn't want to go to sleep.  But eventually she gave in, and I won!  Thanks D family!  I had a great time with you this morning!

Beautiful baby sister K

In Daddy's arms

Sweet baby toes

And the big sisters - Miss B

Miss L

Miss J

And all of the sisters - oh how much fun these girls are going to have together.  I love it!

Thanks again D Family!

Brand New Little Man! - Chaska Newborn Photographer

This handsome little man is just 8 days old.  It was so much fun to spend the morning with him and his mom and dad.  He was such a great little baby model and let try lots of fun things!  Newborns don't come much more perfect than this that is for sure.  He is just a doll.  Congrats to you and your new miracle N family!  It was so fun to see you and meet Mr. R!  I hope you love your preview!

His mom teaches at Chanhassen High School, and she got this hat as a gift and it is their new school colors!  We had to try it out!

Love those big eyes open..I love getting that eye contact from newborns!

6 Month Old Beauty - Minneapolis Child Photographer

Meet Miss A!  She is just 6 month olds, and I got the pleasure of hanging out with her and her mom this morning to get some photos of her.  What a beauty she is!  I just love 6 month olds because they are SO expressive, and she was no exception!  She was full of smiles for us, and even managed to squeeze a quick power nap and bottle break during her session, wake up, and was ready for round 2!  That was a first for me.  My kind of girl :)  I had a great time meeting you both this morning.  Thanks so much for having me up, and I hope you enjoy your preview!

So pretty here..I love those eyes!

Caught this one during an outfit change.  Loved how she was grabbing her toes, with that perfect skin, laying on  that red couch!

Such a sweet expression

Thanks again!

$50 Free Photos - Thank You!!!!

I had the best intentions of getting a special thank you sent out to all of my wonderful clients of 2009, but here it is, January 11, 2010 and I don't have it done!  So I decided to do it this way instead!  I am so thankful for all of you who welcomed me into your homes and your families and let me capture your special moments.  I have so enjoyed getting to know all of you.  I feel so blessed to be able to do what I love.  

As a part of my thank you, from now until February 1, those who reserve sessions in 2010 will receive a $50 gift card to use towards prints or digital files from your 2010 session. All you have to do is a pick a month from now until December 2010!  Your session fee will be due at the time of booking, but you don't even have to choose an exact date in 2010, just the month and I will pencil you in!  We will chat as the date draws closer.  If you already know of a little one's upcoming birthday, have a little coming into the world in 2010, or know that you will want some family photos, or a senior session this summer or fall, this is an IDEAL time to get on my calendar.  Send me an email with any questions or to take advantage of this awesome offer!

Thank you all once again, and Happy 2010!

Go Big!

So one of the things I love about being a location photographer and getting to come into your homes, is seeing photos from previous sessions up on display in your home!  Yesterday at a session, I saw this in the office and just LOVED it!  We did these photos at his 9 month session, and the mom did a gallery wrap and 2 8x10 photos and it looks so great displayed on her walls.  Another option for a photo like the middle one is a standout, which is a bit cheaper then a gallery wrap, but gives a similar effect.  These are both such great ways to display photos on their own, without a frame.  I do have samples of each, as well as other items I offer, that I will be bringing with me to sessions from now on so just ask to see them if you want!

One thing I've really grown to love since starting to take photos, is LARGE photos!! I used to be stuck in the school picture photo package mindset, where I though an 8x10 photo was huge.  Now, I use those photos as accents with larger photos and they just seem small anymore, when displayed individually on a wall.  Another photographer from Rhode Island, Amy Ro Photography, recently posted THIS article on her blog, about big prints, and I thought it was really interesting.  I actually found this post from another photographer which I adore, Amber of Little Moon Photography.  She is amazingly talented, and her newborn photos are truly works of art.  You should take a second to check both of these ladies out if you get a chance and want to see some beautiful photos.

Just wanted to take a second and share these with you.  After seeing those photos displayed yesterday at my session, it just made me thing about this and though it was worth sharing!

Happy Birthday Handsome!!

This little man has just recently turned one, and I got to go hang out with him this weekend for some 1 year old photos!  The frigid arctic air kept us stuck inside, which can sometimes prove challenging with busy little ones on the move, but we sure made the most of it and got lots of fun shots!  I think the temp in my car said -19 when I got there!  I've had enough of this freezing MN winter already.  I had a great time seeing you this again this morning H family.  I always have so much fun with you guys!! Thanks again!

Love the big eyes here

So cute in his little hat

On the move

Looking so GQ

Happy 2010!!!!

Happy New Year!  I know I'm a few days late, but I just wanted to wish all of you a very Happy New Year and wish you all of the best for 2010.  I also wanted to say thanks for making 2009 so wonderful.  This business has taken of more then I could've hoped and I am just loving every second of it.  I am so excited for what 2010 holds in store!   Keep checking back because I've got a lot fun new plans, products, and things coming up in 2010!!  I'm starting back up with sessions again this weekend after a really nice few weeks off to enjoy the holidays with my family.  I am SO excited to get going again!  I can't post without a photo, so here are a few of my daughter from this Christmas at my parents' house.  My mom's tree is always so pretty and I can't resist the toddler/jammies/Christmas tree pics!!!  Happy New Year!!!!