Loving the studio...

It's toasty inside! I love, love, LOVE the studio when things are not so great outside! Summer is definitely over and now is the time to shoot indoors. This precious little girl never stopped moving! Photographing children on the white hi-key is a perfect solution to the busy, active child. No worries! Can't do this at the mall or the big-box store portrait studio. I can take the time to work with your family to get the images you desire. Book your session today!

Last senior before the holiday

Had Miles in for his senior portraits on Thursday night. Fun session and made some interesting images!

Testing... one... two... three

Doing some model testing in the studio prior to the grand opening. Loving this place!

Studio Grand Opening - July 2009!!!!

I am pleased to announce the grand opening of Prairie Grove Studio, a special place for portraits. I and my studio partners Grey Oaks Photography will be sharing this beautiful location that is just off Interstate 94 on Highway N. Watch the progress on this blog and elsewhere!

Jenny and Phil

Saturday's wedding was a joy to witness. More images to follow...

Engagement Shoot!

Finally a break in the rain on Thursday allowed for a afternoon engagement shoot with Jenny and Phil. Watch for wedding images soon... wedding is at this month's end. Can't wait! What a wonderful couple!!

Classic Diner of Classic Diners

Mickey's Dining Car in St. Paul Minnesota is not just a classic diner... it is the reference standard classic diner! Built in 1937 the diner has been operated continuously in St. Paul 24 hrs a day since 1939! WOW! My Burger, a 1/2 pounder with cheese, lettuce, tomato and mayo was just fantastic, the fries were good and the service was just excellent. Our visit was a wonderful ending to a terrific day at the Minnesota Children's Museum. More on that in later posts.

Wohlheter Mansion

This has to be one of the most impressive private homes I have ever seen. The Wohlheter Mansion in Fairmont, MN was built in 1899 and has always been a private residence. I would love to tour this home someday and see the 3rd floor ballroom!

Ho-Ho-Ho Green Giant!

Finally got off the road a piece to see the "60 foot" Green Giant in Blue Earth, Minnesota. Had to call my friend and co-worker Gregg for directions. "Take the Blue Earth exit off I-90 and go towards town, it's right across from the Wal-Mart!" He was right... you can't miss it! Had to drag Isabelle away from the DVD player in the van to get her to climb up the steps onto the little platform. I think it was more fun thinking about finding the thing than actually doing it. It did signal the beginning of the vacation phase of this trip though. Pass the trail mix!

Cheers!

What were you doing in 1971?

So I was five years old in this picture and it is amazing how even a snapshot can take you back to the moment in time that it captured with a click. I remember that windmill clearly now, though I had forgotten about it entirely before I came across this snapshot. I can feel the texture of the legs. I can smell the paint. Take a moment to look at some old photographs and see if the images have a similar effect. See you in the time machine... Good day.

Ice Fishing on Rock Lake

So I'm not an outdoorsman... but I have to say that ice fishing looks like a lot more fun up close than it does driving by on John Nolen Drive on a workday! Thanks to some great guys my boys and a number of other kids got to play on the ice and learn a bit about ice fishing. It was cold but not unbearable and several nearly-big-enough-to-keep game fish were pulled through the ice this afternoon. Here are a few photos from the day.

Lifestyle portraits in the cold

Today's shoot with recording artist Felicia Alima and Saleem was a blast despite the biting cold! That latte sure felt good going down later! Thanks guys!