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Child Photo Session, Owatonna, MN

Spring fever has hit me hard! Since we’re not going anywhere warm, the next best thing is looking at photos from a child session on a warm day! Last summer I had the sweetest girls travel all the way from Dakota, Minnesota to see me for some princess time. We started by trying on and selecting dresses at the studio. Then we ventured to Leo Rudolph Nature Reserve in Owatonna,

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Selecting a Wedding Dress, Owatonna, Minnesota

Congratulations! You have met the person of your dreams and you’re ready to tie the knot. It’s time to figure out what you are going to wear on your wedding day. Finding the perfect wedding dress can be overwhelming and even a bit frustrating. Know Your Venue Are you having a beach wedding or a traditional church wedding? It’s important to remember that many churches will have their own rules

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Bucket List for 2019

2018 is nearing its end, which means it’s time for reflection and goals. This year will mark the end of my first full year in business as a photographer. I have been challenged in ways I never imagined. In my most wild dreams, I never thought I would photograph a wedding. This year alone, I photographed four of them! I enjoyed each and every one and can’t wait to shoot

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Family Photo Session, Waseca, Minnesota ~Family Photographer

This has to be one of the most fun and light-hearted winter family photo sessions that I have done this year! I just love everything about this family! Just check out how sweet this family is when they interact with each other. The Engstrom family did a great job thinking about how to coordinate their outfits. Kelley & Zach chose focal color and used neutrals to pull all their outfits

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Jordy, Pet Photographer ~Owatonna, Minnesota

We finally took our 7-month-old golden retriever puppy, Jordy to the vet to be spayed. It seemed like once she was old enough to have the procedure done, I always had an excuse not to make the appointment. She was in puppy obedience training, it was the busy season for my photography business, it was close to Thanksgiving…basically life was an excuse. When we had a family member’s male dog

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