Kimmy's Belly Pics

I shot Kim and John's wedding back in June and now they are expecting! They are due to have a baby girl or boy in May (they aren't going to find out beforehand because they want to be surprised). Kim is a beautiful person and did a great job modeling for the shoot. Congratulations Kim and John and I can't wait to meet your little one!

Kim's sister, Denise, jumped in for a couple:

Crystal and Jon: Sweet Valentines

Crystal and Jon were married at their favorite hang-out spot (Moe's) on Valentine's Day. It won't be hard to remember their anniversary! ;) Surrounded by family and friends, they had a great day celebrating their lives together.
Crystal was a beautiful bride!
The first meeting:


The ceremony:
It was pretty chilly, but we had to run outside for a few pics!




Their best friends:


Time to party!
This is Crystal and Jon's adorable daughter, Emily. She loves to dance (especially hula) and clap to the music!

Congratulations you guys! :)

Tania and Matthew: A Perfect Winter Wedding

Tania and Matthew had a joyous wedding on December 13, 2008 right between two cold fronts in the state of Minnesota. They had the perfect day for a winter wedding: no blizzards, no freezing rain, no brown snow. It was one of those bright, comfortable days; the snow looked beautiful and the sun even made a brief appearance. They got married at the Excelsior Covenant Church and held their reception at the Gale Woods Farm in Minnetrista. Tania and Matthew are very sweet people and are surrounded with loving friends and family.
Their first meeting:
We got to go outside for some photos.

I loved the details of this wedding! They had little cardinals on white branches in the church and on birch bark candle holders at the reception. Tania's mother can take credit for that project - it was such a great idea and very creative.

About to give his first daughter away:



Love!!
This is the Gale Woods Pavilion. It was definitely fashioned after a red barn, which worked well for the square dance lessons that were happening inside! :)

Dosey doe!
The night ended with a kiss under the mistletoe...
...and some words of wisdom.

Baby Sophia

This is my cousin's adorable baby Sophia. As little as she is, she is now twice the size she was when she was born. The little wise one is smart and strong and extremely lovable.