I am so happy summer is here, as I am starting my families again.  As many of you know……  I adore family photography, and this family is one that I loved! The kids were so very nice, they giggled, laughed at one another and just made my job so easy. Mom & Dad were just as sweet, and did some awesome jumping. Hmmm……this may be one of my favorite jumping families yet??!!! Thanks for letting me take your family photographs.

I had the pleasure to photograph this very sweet family. Nothing makes me smile more than a family that loves one another and loves outdoor family photographs. We had a another beautiful day in Minnesota for this family. Complete with missing front teeth :)  I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again…I LOVE, love my job.

Spring is here, YES!  I am so happy to be out and about doing family photographs again. This sweet family was pure joy for me, as they were so at ease, and the little girl loved to have her photos taken.  Look at them…LOVE all over the place.  Thanks for the great session.

Can this little girl be any cuter?  Miss  Sophia was totally at ease in front of the camera and knew how it “work it”.  I totally enjoyed this session,  as she so funny and loved the camera. Enjoy!

Our faithful dog,  Humphrey Bogart, Bogie as we all love to call him, is gone. He was almost 16 years old!! A beautiful yellow lab. My youngest daughter says that Bogie is gone to meet Jesus, I love the way that she put that. Nothing ever prepares you for this, it was a long time coming, like a dark cloud looming overhead. I was not ready for the pain in losing him, as I long to still see his beauty, and pet his big ol head.  We Love you Bogie!

We Love You!

Goodbyes are not forever.
Goodbyes are not the end.
They simply mean I’ll miss you
Until we meet again!

This cute  young lady just celebrated her sweet 16th birthday, and her Momma thought it would be fun to get some photos. Miss Margo rocked her session, she brought along great clothes, and was up for anything. Which of course meant…outside! If any of you know me, I love, love natural light and even in these not so perfect weather conditions in Minnesota. We braved it outdoors, it was cold! But, so worth it, look at these great photos.

Go check out this blog for a great contest to win a free  photo session for your pooch(with me) and $100 print credit. It’s easy all you have to do is go to:

www.offcamerawithtrish.blogspot.com/2010/01/pooch-portrait.html

Just leave a comment about your pooch, that’s it!  I did Trish’s family session last fall, she was a wonderful person to work with, and I have enjoyed reading her blog, and I think you will too!

Since I have been so behind on blogging, I thought I would share some of my favorites sessions  I had during my crazy, busy season. Thank You to all of my loyal clients, friends, who support me!

This is an old neighbor from one of my favorite blocks to live on of all time! Linwood Ave, in St. Paul is the best place to live and raise a family. My friend Ann and her family have been there a number of years, and I miss all the fun times we had while I lived there. Spanish night, was one that I remember well. Ann has three beautiful daughters, a great family, and is truly a wonderful person. I miss living there!

I have been photographing this family for many, many years. I love to see them each year & watch as they grow into young adults. Their Mom has done a great job showing them the path to becoming what they are today.   Enjoy your little peek!

I know, I know, I said this before, but……..I get the most amazing families to photograph. I feel so blessed to do what I do. I love seeing my families from year to year, growing and the connection between them. This sweet family is another family that kind of melts my heart, look at these boys, so very cute!