Rylyn and her boyfriend Chris showed up at 7 am the morning after their Carleton College senior prom looking so fresh and put-together I was worried they hadn’t properly been celebrating senior week. But then Rylyn tried to say hello and her voice was gone from a week of yelling with friends at loud activities, and I was frankly relieved. In the rush of the last week on campus before heading onto the next chapter, it was nice to have a quiet morning on campus, just to ourselves.
Read MoreHongshen's graduation photos
Hongshen is off to the next chapter in Boston, but I’m glad we got this graduation session in before she flew off to Hong Kong for the summer. We strolled campus on the quiet Sunday morning following commencement, in the wonderful company of her parents. It was really sweet seeing their immense pride in their daughter.
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Los Angeles: An art + design trip
Since J had a work conference in Los Angeles this past May, I decided to fly out to recreate the LA magic. We stayed a couple of nights downtown in the weirdly disorienting but wonderfully photogenic Westin Bonaventure hotel. Then, we were graciously hosted by my friend in Long Beach, where he had just bought a house. We made it to The Broad, The Getty, Grand Central Market, ROW DTAL, Little Tokyo, Chinatown and more.
Read MoreNiemann Spring Photo Session
We kept the kids up just a bit past bedtime to take advantage of that glowy late spring sunshine, and these photos were so worth it! These were some of the first family-of-five photos of the Niemann family. Baby E was just 7 weeks old, and it was adorable seeing how sweet his big siblings were with him.
Read MoreHelen + Silas Senior Photos
I first met Helen and Silas while interrupting their Blue Monday coffee date. I was on a photoshoot for Carleton, and I needed some student models. They were a picture-perfect pair, and we definitely ended up using their photo of two students enjoying a beautiful afternoon in downtown Northfield in one of our admissions pieces.
Read MoreChristensen Spring Session
I love when high school friends slip into my inbox. I love seeing the partner they’ve chosen, the kids they’ve created, the interests they’ve pursued. It’s even better when I get to check back in on their siblings. Simon and I were in percussion together, so we spent a lot of time messing around with the other drummers when we should have been practicing our small group ensemble. We also went to college in Milwaukee together, and Milwaukee is the last time I’ve seen him. So, I was delighted to hear that he and his family were moving back to Minnesota after some time in the northwest. We had a lovely early morning with the fully crew!
Read MoreMove-in engagement session with Madeline + Cale
If I had a time machine, I’d go back and have someone get move-in photos of Jason and me moving into our first house together. It’s such a big milestone, and there’s something about the giddy possibility of empty rooms. When Madeline and Cale reached out about engagement photos and also told me they were about to move into their new house, they were gracious enough to go with my vision — despite it being a school night (they’re both teachers) ahead of a big life transition weekend.
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Mexico City // CDMX
On the plane home from Mexico City (CDMX), we were already planning our next trip back. The food was amazing, the neighborhoods vibrant and walkable, the art and design culture thriving, the weather was perfect, the dog watching was unbeatable, and the coffee scene on-point. We were here for Art Week, which was the cherry on top.
Read MoreNew Year Headshots with Kelly
Kelly is one of my favorite people. It was her own journey back to grad school to become a therapist that gave me the bravery to finally start down my own grad school path. She’s now actively working with clients and guiding them to embrace both the light and dark parts of themselves and of life. As she launches her new therapy practice, she wanted some fresh headshots. We had a lot of fun chasing the winter light around my home studio. If you need a therapist, I’d recommend reaching out to Kelly; she’s local in Northfield, but also does telehealth.
Read MoreAt-home session with Wilma
I met Wilma last year, right after she turned 2. She was very shy and very skeptical, but still such a sweetheart. It’s amazing how much difference a year can make. She warmed right up and happily showed me her stuffed animal friends, doll house, secret closet playroom, and all of her books. I really love home sessions, and this one was especially lovely because I got to see how much her older siblings love her, too.
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