Category Archives: urban

freaky friday the 13th deal/minneapolis natural light, senior and model photographer

Here is the deal…next Friday I need to head to the studio anyways so I am opening up this special, freaky offer to any model older than 18…   one hour shoot, 2 outfits…come dressed all ready to go in one pre-chosen outfit… $150 gets you the best 3-5 images custom edited in color and...

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high school senior rep program/ female seniors 2013/minneapolis natural light, senior and commercial photographer

I am currently interviewing for the ONE more high school senior rep from orono 2013 and I will be choosing a second female to represent my business.  I need one additional day to complete all of the interviews and make my final decision…I know I told a few girls that I would be making the...

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i love working with models/minneapolis natural light, commercial and senior photographer

good morning to everyone out there!  it looks like a gorgeous day outside and i hope to sneak away from the laundry, cleaning and editing and go for a walk at least!  i edited a few more of miss jennifer/wilhelmina model this morning, i edited a few bonus shots for her as i am in...

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wilhelmina/minneapolis natural light, senior and commercial photographer

good morning!  i announced on facebook that i met with wilhelmina on tuesday and i passed the “test”…and my official first shoot for them is today:)  i am really enjoying the whole modeling side of photography, and i am learning many new things along the way as well.   very excited that they have chosen...

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she’s got the look/jennifer/wilhelmina model/minneapolis natural light, senior, modeling and commercial photographer

jennifer came back for more today…this time with straight hair for a different look!  one sneak peek right here, right now!  

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more of gracie/minneapolis modeling, natural light and commercial photographer

i had a blast with gracie and her mom at and around my studio in minneapolis…here are just a few more of my favorites from her wilhelmina mini with me:)  gorgeous…gorgeous and her dress/boots was our favorite outfit on her hands down!              

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we’re back home/minneapolis natural light, senior, and commercial photographer

Just a quick good morning to all of you that read my blog…to let you know that i am back home and back to work!  I will be catching up this whole weekend-returning all calls, emails and approving orders:)  I had a fabulous time at the Barcelo in Ixtapa with my family.  As many of...

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my life/minneapolis natural light, senior, boudoir and commercial photographer

Just a friendly fyi this afternoon…I will be away from my computer 3/22-3/29 enjoying some much needed family time.  I will be returning all phone calls/emails on 3/30 and 3.31.  And because I don’t like to post without a few images…here are two more for your viewing!  wilhelmina mini shoots with me…like i promised earlier,...

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just a sampling for now/wilhelmina mini shoots/minneapolis natural light and commercial photographer

i just have a minute right now but want to post a sampling of what i have worked on in the last 24 hours.  i will do a big post real soon as well:)   here is carissa…     here is angelo…     here is jennifer…she is signed on as a wilhelmina model:)...

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jillian/wilhelmina modeling mini shoot/minneapolis natural light, senior and commercial photographer

okay i lied…one more sneak peek before i head to the grocery store to take my dad groceries…and then jump in the shower and head to dassel, mn for the afternoon/early lunch!   here is jillian…an 8th grader…crazy, right?  love her coloring and her red curls are totally to die for:)  

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more model images/wilhelmina modeling agency/minneapolis natural light and commercial photographer

today i am headed to my dad’s as he’s not doing well at all.  it is so tough to see your parents suffer due to illnesses/age/depression that goes along with it all.  i am plugging away as fast as i can on the wilhelmina edits and for those that know me i typically beat a...

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carri/minneapolis natural light and commercial/modelingphotographer

one sneak peek this morning…here’s gorgeous carri, my second model last weekend at the mill city museum when i was shooting for wilhelmina modeling agency.  i just love her coloring and her dress was perfect for an urban setting, don’t cha think?  i am honored to call her my friend and i am extra lucky...

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jody/minneapolis natural light and commercial photographer

jody visited my studio for new head shots…and she wanted a more contemporary look so i was all over that:)  as those that follow my blog know, i always edit in color and bw. i have hung out with jody on the sidelines at basketball as our boys were on the same traveling team this...

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alexa/minneapolis tween/minneapolis commercial and modeling photographer

Miss alexa is signed on with one of the modeling agencies in the area but also came to the Wilhelmina Minneapolis mini’s last weekend at the Mill City Museum .  She was my first model of the day and here is just a sneak peek:)  

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commercial mini’s/i threw this up on facebook minutes ago as well/minneapolis natural light and commercial photographer

commercial mini’s-portfolio building purposes special pricing. here is the deal: on april 3rd I will be at my studio from 10 am -2 pm. i will promise my models one head shot digital image for $75.00, i will edit the best image in color and bw…no sitting fee on these, no prints, i will put...

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more of cute carli/minneapolis natural light, kid and commercial photographer

honestly…one of the easiest kids i have ever had the pleasure working with and i mean it hands down. carli did whatever i asked of her, no questions asked.  and my camera loved her, i think you will agree!                      

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carli/minneapolis natural light, kid and commercial photographer

miss carli visited the studio and she was so adorable and so cooperative:)  here is just one sneak peek from our time together!  such a fabulous smile…      

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brittani/minneapolis natural light and commercial photographer

i feel so blessed to have some strong relationships among those that get me and understand me and how important my work is to me, etc.  Brittani’s friendship is one of my newer ones…but one that has grown strong in the past 6 months-even though i am basically double her age:)  she is so easy…so...

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seniors of 2013/minneapolis natural light and senior photographer

I am so stinking excited to get back on the streets this spring/summer for my seniors.  I am sad to hear that some of my favorite walls/locations near Riverplace are boarded up more than ever with no trespassing signs for us photographers.  This just means that I need to find some new locations:)  It truly...

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the many expressions of max/minneapolis natural light, kid and commercial photographer

I spent at least and hour with max and i honestly think i took 30 images total.  he was a wiggle worm and interested in just moving around.  but, we got some keepers and some fun expressions for sure.  he sure is cute and full of personality!  he is the youngest of 5 boys and...

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MMMM/more modeling mini’s monday /minneapolis commercial, kid, natural light and modeling photographer

okay…one more stab at these modeling mini’s.  what did i learn from this past week?  i ended up needing at least an hour with each of the small kiddos to get any keepers.  each kid was very different from the next and i am really fussy with my work:)  i was soooooo grateful that i...

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liv/minneapolis natural light, kid and modeling photographer

a little bit timid…tons of sweetness… and loads of cuteness:)  here is a sneak peek of what is next to come!  here is miss liv…check out those eyes:)  her mom dabbles in photography as well and just wanted to see how she’d do in front of my camera!  

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addison/minneapolis natural light, kid and modeling photographer

miss addison does a little bit of modeling…and her mom dresses her well:)  on these mini shoots i promised 3-5 and with addison her mom chose to pay more when i told her i had a few more keepers…and as a photographer she trusted my opinion.  it was fun to catch up with christina a...

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addison/minneapolis kid, natural light and modeling photographer

addison’s mom is a fellow photographer and we shared my first studio together in hopkins.  i was oh, so tickled when she signed up for these mini sessions as i hadn’t see her or addison for years. sad, but true.  i follow their life a bit on facebook though:)  anyways…she is stinkin cute and came...

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mini shoots tomorrow update/minneapolis natural light and kid, and modeling photographer

I am back in town and I am back on my own computer:)  yeah!  We were in Rochester at a basketball tournament this past weekend and I was unable to edit my blog via my phone and there were only two computers in the lobby and someone was always on them.   Logan’s team had...

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