Back from Iowa

I'm baaaccckk!! :) Ok so I know I have been blog slacking but this one will completely make up for it! I have been quite busy this past week. I flew in and out of Chicago in a day for my event management job, and just got back from a weekend in Des Moines for 15 portrait sessions! That is 15 portrait sessions in 4 days.... so I was basically out of control the entire time I was there. LOL. I had so much fun hanging out with Shani's family all weekend and LOVE all my new clients!!! I can't event stand how excited about all of these images and how many more I have to show my clients. I am pretty sure that there are so many that are my new favorites I have shot so far. I am so so blessed to do what I absolutely love!! Enjoy many many pics :)

This is Mena, Shani's younger sister. I tagged along to her "first look" (yes I said first look... apparently this is what they do for prom these days LOL) for prom. She looked stunning. And what was even more hilarious was that all the parents thought she hired a professional to come shoot...LOL. They are basically my family is what I kept telling everyone.

This will make a great canvas.

Dad and his boys

A little flirt

So I know most parents aren't happy when their child has a melt down.. but I LOVE it. It gives me the opportunity to catch great shots like this one.. full of emotion.

 Ahh.. to be two years old again :)

Beautiful Blues

The way I shoot business portraits... casual.

Yummy Light

To all my clients... thank you so much for putting up with the chilly weather. To Gloria & Curtis (Shani's parents) .. thank you so much for supporting my passion! I can't wait for everyone to see more!

Nick & Victoria

I got to spend this first amazing 70 degree Mn day doing what I love... and I got to share it with a rockin' couple. They were open for anything and really worked it. My favorite part had to be nudging Nick out of his comfort zone. I love that all of my clients are different... different comfort zones.. different looks... and personalities. So when I do get my clients out of their comfort zone, they might be embarrassed and laugh....but then they realize how much fun they are having. Thanks to both of you guys for trusting me today! Can't wait for you to see all the images. 
I think this is one of my absolute favorites from the day. 
Nick and Victoria met at Stella's Fish Cafe. So, we headed there at the end of the session for some fun street shots and then inside for a drink. 

Details, Details

I started working for an event management company a few weeks ago called EDG Productions. We manage large corporate events. This weekend was a fundraiser/gala for Children's Hospital. It took 3 full days to get this beautiful event ready.... and VERY late on saturday night to tear it down. All in all I think all of the decor turned out great and I was able to capture some great detail shots before everyone showed up.

The event was the most successful one they have had so far... they raised over a million dollars!!

Pup Pup

This is my cousin, John's, favorite pup girl. They used to live with me and every time he would go to work she became a serious pouter! So cute. Just wanted to say that I miss the pup girl.

There is hope!

Yesterday was beautiful for us "Minnesotans"....63 degrees... a high for the year! 

Woohoo... maybe spring is in sight!!!!

Although not having to wear a coat was a sign...this little sprout of green doing it's best to break through and enjoy the sunshine was what gave me real hope for the days to come.

Gimme More!

I wanted to share a few more portraits from the wedding I shot last friday.... and I know that Chanda and Malik are anxiously awaiting some more images..."gimme some more!!"

The best man looking sharp.

These are portraits of 3 of Chanda's kids. This little girl was the SUPER shy one from the first post. I told you she warmed up to me!

Aren't the boys handsome?

I hope you guys are enjoying your honeymoon!