I had the honor of photographing Tori and Kyle’s birth announcement photos and maternity photos. I had also met most of Tori’s family at their wedding, and so when she reached out about extended family photos with her parents and siblings, it was an obvious “of course!”
Read MoreNatural Lands Stroll with the Ekern Family
During a unseasonably warm day in late October, we had the gift of sundress-level temps with all the colorful splendor of autumn putting on her last show for this family photo session. Angie is nothing but goodness and light, and so it was no surprise her family was warm, loving, and laughter-filled.
Read MoreEmily + Jonah's Northfield Wedding
Almost four months later, thinking about Emily and Jonah’s beautiful wedding day still makes me smile. Emily and Jonah met while students at St. Olaf College, so it was only fitting that we did their portraits on Olaf’s beautiful campus. To see their friends light up on the steps of Old Main as the couple approach was a highlight of the day. These two hold such good company, and are clearly beloved by everyone who was there that day.
Read MoreJonas's Senior Session at the Mia
We made a last minute pivot with Jonas’s senior photos, deciding to venture up to MCAD and the Minneapolis Institute of Art. It was a windy day as fall faded closer to winter, but despite the weather, we had a blast exploring different sculptures and murals as backdrops. The location suited Jonas: cool, complex, surprising, and architectural (his anticipated future career path). As a bonus, given the blustery weather, we nearly had the museum grounds to ourselves. Jonas and Emily, thanks for this invitation and adventure!
Read MoreMonte's Portraits at the Berry Farm
Of the many things I love about living in Northfield, our local CSA (community supported agriculture) farm community is definitely in the top 10. Every week from June to November, we drive or bike 5 minutes north of town to pick up our weekly produce. Our CSA farm shares land with Little Hill Berry Farm. Having grown up on a farm, I love how this tradition keeps me connected to the ups-and-downs of farming life, but mostly, I love how beautiful and vibrant these land plots are — native pollinator plants line the drive, hoop houses protect tidy rows of seedlings and berry bushes, and the all-you-can-pick flower fields are so textural and colorful.
Read MoreCassie's Senior Sessions: Downtown + Arb
It was a happy accident — a Google search error returning a different Kallie R doing photography in Minnesota — that led me to meeting Cassie and her mom. I love how vibrant this shoot ended up being, thanks to all the color and sparkle Cassie brought, plus the good benefit of a perfect August night. We wandered downtown Northfield, then caught the sinking sun out at the Arb.
Read MoreSculpture Park Senior Photos with Bridget
Bridget’s senior photo session in downtown St. Paul was filled with cool sculptures, late summer flowers, the most amazing outfits, and a lot of laughter. Her mom is one of my dearest former colleagues, and after photographing Bridget’s incredibly cool sibling a couple years ago, I had high expectations going into this shoot. Bridget is just as cool and sweet and smart as their older sibling, but with her own confidence and completely unique personality.
Read MoreRogers Family: Summer Session in Northfield
David reached out about family photos for a Mother’s Day gift and I was already a fan of this family. I love the opportunity to use a photo session as a special gift. As soon as I met Sophie, I knew it was going to be a fun night! She brought so much energy and laughter and joy. I also love how down-to-clown her mom, Katherine, was. Despite this being a HOT summer night, it was still a very chill session. These three have a really fun, easy dynamic, which carried through to these photos. I so enjoyed getting to hang with you all for an evening!
Read MoreMadeline + Cale first wedding anniversary at Red Barn Farm
Madeline and Cale are both teachers. And you know that they’re the fun teachers, the ones you’ll still remember into middle age, because you laughed a lot, while somehow still learning everything. But it’s also clear that as students, Madeline would have been the class sass and Cale would have been rolling his eyes at her to mask his huge crush on the smart, gorgeous girl a few rows over.
Read MoreSan Juan Islands
In March, we made a trip to see family in Seattle and tacked on a few days in the San Juan Islands. I’ve not spent much time in the Pacific Northwest, and as a person who doesn’t like rain, I was admittedly a bit nervous to go in March. When I found out the San Juan Islands are in the rain shadow of the Olympic Mountains, however, I started making plans. Plus, I’m kind of fascinated by island communities.
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