Monthly Archives: October 2008

A Snowy Morning at the Como Conservatory

Monday, October 27, 2008 Posted in Family Photography

If you’re a loyal blog reader, you’ll know that one of the many things I do outside of photography is training with the Minnesota Chapter of Team in Training, fundraising to raise money for the Leukemia and Lymphoma society and training to do triathlons.  As part of my fundraising last summer, I donated a portrait session for my team’s silent auction.  The session was purchased by one of my teammates, for pictures of her beautiful girls.  We did this portrait session at the Como Conservatory, because it started snowing just minutes before the session!   Here’s your sneak peak:


Good to meet you girls!

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Engagement Photos: Tiffany & Drew

Saturday, October 25, 2008 Posted in Engagement Photography

We eeked out one more beautiful Saturday this fall, although I fear our string of luck won’t continue for long.  I met up with Tiffany and Drew at Minnehaha falls for an engagement session.

The falls weren’t really running, but there was beautiful color to be found:

I’m really looking forward to their wedding in April!

Thanks for being flexible, you two!  April will be here before you know it.

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Hannah & Eric: An Autumn Wedding on a Farm

Sunday, October 19, 2008 Posted in Iowa Wedding Photography

{Warning:  Very long, image-heavy post ahead!}

Hannah & Eric were married yesterday in the Church of the Land at the Living History Farms in Des Moines, Iowa.  This was a “destination wedding” for me, but not for the couple.   I cannot imagine a more perfect day or a more perfect setting for an autumn wedding.  Check out that blue sky and the rustic chapel.

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There were beautiful autumn decorations everywhere, including these sunflower wreaths on the doors.

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And gorgeous bouquets in shades of orange with turquoise accents.

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Here’s Hannah’s dress:

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And Hannah getting into her dress, with the help of her bridesmaids:

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Eric was nervous and so excited to see his bride:

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I love this picture, mostly because you can see Eric’s sister Rose peeking through the window:

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Eric & Hannah walked through the Living History Farm’s replica town from the year 1875.  There were so many great places to take photos, and many people wishing them well along the way.

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Then we rounded up the bridal party for some casual and fun group portraits outside.

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The sun was bright and lower in the sky, so I used it to our advantage in lots of the pictures.  Isn’t it so pretty?

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We also did all of the family formal portraits inside the beautiful chapel, including ones with the cute ringbearer and flowergirl.

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Moments before the ceremony started.  You can see some of the guests mingling at the front of the church, while Eric and Hannah hide out back.

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The wedding rings and part of the program:

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Here’s the flowergirl dropping silk leaves instead of petals:

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Hannah and her dad walking down the aisle.  You can see the shimmer in her eyes at the full resolution.

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Lots of beautiful singing:

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A packed house:

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The exchange of rings:

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A dramatic exit, with rose petals flying!

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The reception was held at the nearby Des Moines Golf and Country Club.  We took advantage of the golden hour and the beautiful fall foliage for a few more group pictures:

Then it was on to the reception!  There were so many little details at the reception, including a tower of delicious cupcakes in all sorts of flavors, instead of a wedding cake:

And still a beautiful cake for the traditional cake cutting:

The newlyweds first dance:

And lots more fun dancing.

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I’ll post a few more photos over the next week or so on my Facebook page, so if you’re not a fan, become one to get my updates!

Hannah & Eric:  Congratulations on your marriage!  Enjoy your Hawaiian Honeymoon!

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Catch Up!

Monday, October 13, 2008 Posted in Announcements

I missed last Monday’s blog post, so now I’m playing catch up!  And boy do I have lots to report.  Two Saturdays ago, I was able to second shoot with the fabulous Becca Dilley, at a cool wedding and reception on the Harriet Island Showboat.  You’ll have to check Becca’s blog in a few weeks for the wedding photos.

On Sunday, my family portrait session had to be rescheduled due to the rainy weather.  I’d also hoped to be able to post photos from the Twin Cities Marathon (I went to cheer on my Team in Training teammates!), but it was still too rainy to pull out my camera.   Fortunately, the rainy weather didn’t last all week.  I was able to get out after work one day and take photos of my neighborhood, Prospect Park, Minneapolis.   Here’s the Witch’s Hat water tower surrounded by autumn leaves:

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And a really cool mural I found on the side of the former Tower Grocery:

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Then this weekend, I went to New York City, to surprise my sister on her 30th birthday!  Because she lives there, I get to visit often and we’ve hit all the major tourist attractions.  Now we just hang out and have fun.   This trip, we visited the Brooklyn Brewery for some Octoberfest and other yummy beers.

We also had a great brunch at the Central Park Boathouse and walked through the Rambles in Central Park.

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Next weekend, I head down to Des Moines for a wedding at the Living History Farms.  I’m so excited!  I think it’ll be my last wedding of the season, but I’m booked with portrait sessions right through the middle of November.

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