garden wedding :: minnesota wedding photographer

July 1, 2009

Few things in life are more beautiful than a backyard garden wedding, and this was no exception. Meet Amy and Tom. Amy is my step-sister, and I was *so* honored that she asked me to take her wedding photos. Their backyard was just stunning - they live on a lake, the absolute perfect setting for a summer wedding.

Except…

It was about 47 degrees below zero.

well… maybe not quite. but it sure felt like it.
raining and cold. to the bone.

But Amy and Tom weren’t going to let the crummy weather ruin their day. The ceremony went on as planned, although with a few added umbrellas! I must say, the umbrella shots are among my *very* favorites…

Thank you so much Amy and Tom for letting me share in your beautiful day. I wish you all the best in your new life together!

Feel free to leave them some love in the comment box below!

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by gwendolyn

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July 1, 2009 - 9:42 pm Rocco - I really love the black and white photos! And the ones of both Amy and Tom are a real treasure!!

zoo hullabaloo :: minneapolis children’s photographer

June 29, 2009

More from my nephew’s session at the Minnesota Zoo.

Love this little guy - spunky, loud, and FAST!!!

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by gwendolyn

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June 30, 2009 - 2:52 pm Wiff Harmer - I love these, as well as your new newsletter1 They are great. You've been busy!

June 30, 2009 - 10:13 pm Jane - Love the colors on these Gwen!

ice cream social

June 23, 2009

One of my favorite toy stores in town is having an ice cream social this Thursday - just thought I would pass this on! Free ice cream, face painting, and games - sounds like a blast! Here are some details: http://www.creativekidstuff.com/icecrsothju2.html

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by gwendolyn

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octo-shoes :: minneapolis children’s photographer

June 20, 2009

These just make me happy.

Very happy.

This is my sweet-n-spunky nephew - I took his 3 year photos last weekend at the Minnesota Zoo and this is one of my favorites. More soon!

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by gwendolyn

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June 29, 2009 - 9:33 pm christine - awww his shoes are adorable! :) great photo and dof! :)

the hug

June 18, 2009

fantastic friends. beautiful children. many many good times.

These are some of our dearest friends from college. I didn’t get to spend nearly enough time with them when I stayed with them in Chicago - I barely saw the kids, mostly in passing. We were able to get in two teeny tiny sessions - one in their back yard, and one in a cute nearby Chicago suburb. To say that the kids were uninterested in taking photos is putting it mildly. It just wasn’t on their agenda. But look… we got some sweet shots.

I love love love this first one. It might just be an all-time favorite.

Parents often worry after a session about not getting anything. But it’s never happened - there’s always moments of calm. Of stillness. Of beauty.

I love you guys. Wish you lived closer. I can’t wait for our week together in August!

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by gwendolyn

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June 19, 2009 - 12:56 pm Michael Van Krey - This is a testimony of Gwen's ability to capture shots of children who just won't cooperate. Gwen is putting this mildly! Our little girl was strangely shy when she is usually a ham in front of the camera, but this shot of "the hug" is something that I've tried to capture for 3 years and haven't managed yet. Gwen got it in one short session early in the morning before her other shoots. We agreed to meet later in the day in a location nearer the airport. After a 45 minute drive, there were skinned knees and stubborn attitudes, such that I really don't know how you got those single shots of the kids. I certainly didn't see them. Thanks Gwen, you are awesome.

June 20, 2009 - 5:09 pm gwendolyn - Thanks so much, Mike. I can't wait to see you and the kids again in August.

June 20, 2009 - 9:08 pm Wiff Harmer - These look fantastic! I love them all!!!

June 23, 2009 - 3:43 pm Ed Jenkiins - These three shots of Kieran and Zoe are some of the best I've seen. I agree that the first one is an all-time favorite for me, too. Thanks for recording these moments. I get to see them so seldom, I have to live vicariously.