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!












More from my nephew’s session at the Minnesota Zoo.
Love this little guy - spunky, loud, and FAST!!!





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

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!

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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