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Yearly Archives: 2008

squirrel-monks :: lakeville children’s photographer

Yes, squirrel-monks. Monks, as in monkeys, not trappists. They were living in my camera. And on my head. And in my pants. Have you ever tried photographing a 2 1/2 year old with a squirrel-monk on your head? Now just to clarify, squirrel-monks are 100% imaginary. No stuffed animals balanced on my head. No sir. These parents have a had a tough time getting smiles on film, so I knew I was up for a fun challenge. We had a BLAST!!! Ok, I looked a little ridiculous, but little [R] got so into the squirrel-monks that he was finding them all over me. What a sweetie.

How about this smile? Love this little guy.

Here he is doing his Abercrombie pose… love it.

And here is their new one – those big blue eyes just melt me.

Congratulations on your new baby. What a beautiful family you have.

gift certificates :: minneapolis family lifestyle photography

Want a gift? Need a gift?

I am offering a special on gift certificates during the month of December.
20% off any denomination gift certificate

Purchase a gift certificate for $175 or more and you will receive a $25 credit toward the recipient’s order, and with the 20% discount, a $175 certificate will only set you back $140.

or how about this…

Purchase a $500 gift certificate for $400 – this would include the $175 session fee and $325 in print credits.

or this…

Purchase a $1000 gift certificate for $800. That’s the $175 session fee and $825 in credits. Sweet deal.

You get the idea.

Get one for yourself. Or a loved one. Or drop a hint and forward this to your partner, husband, fiancee, rich uncle… Maybe you’re expecting and would love a newborn session. Or a belly session…

The fine print: Gift certificates must be purchased by December 31st to get this fantastic deal. Sessions must take place January through September 2009. Email or call me to purchase! 612.747.0372

And of course here’s a photo – my own kids jammin’ at the pumpkin patch. Seems like so long ago now…

sleepy newborn :: edina newborn photographer

Newborns are my absolute favorites to photograph, and this little guy was just a dream. We photographed him at his home in Minneapolis, and he slept beautifully and was open to all kinds of my crazy ideas. Since he was born a week before Thanksgiving, we just had to dish him up on a platter! SO delicious… I just LOVE that fuzzy newborn back…

You might remember the belly session I shot of his mama, along with his big sister. Such a beautiful family! Congratulations [O] family!

learnfest ’09! :: edina family photographer

So it’s Saturday night (well, technically Sunday morning – 2am!) and I’ve been lying in bed for almost two hours, wide awake. I’m totally jazzed, because I just signed up today for learnfest ’09 – a workshop put on by four most amazing, talented photographers. Audrey Woulard, Tamara Lackey, Laura Novak and Lena Hyde. It takes place in April, at Château Élan Winery & Resort – just outside of Atlanta, Georgia. Three days and three nights. No kids. At a winery. And surrounded by people who are every bit as passionate about photography as myself.

sigh.

I’m on cloud nine.

December 14, 2008 - 9:54 pm

Lauri - Hi Gwendolyn! I found your site through the giving is awesome website and am going to learnfest too! I live in Mpls and if you ever want to meet up before April, let me know. And your photos are amazing!!

December 5, 2008 - 11:26 am

gwendolyn - Thanks Lisa! Can’t wait to meet you too!

December 5, 2008 - 11:24 am

Lisa - You have a beautiful website. Can’t wait to meet you in Atlanta!

December 2, 2008 - 2:16 pm

Jessica James - Gwendolyn your work is beautiful and I can’t wait to meet you at Learnfest. It’s so much fun to see who is going to be there beforehand. Amen to the no kids and winery part! Woo-Hoo!

November 30, 2008 - 2:41 pm

gwendolyn - Thanks for commenting Maria! Can’t wait to meet you too. It can’t come soon enough, can it???

November 30, 2008 - 1:25 pm

Maria - And to think I thought I was the only person who stayed awake that night for the very same reason….
Look forward to meeting you in April!
I wish we did not have to wait so long…

November 22, 2008 - 7:26 pm

gwendolyn - Thanks Tracy! Looking forward to meeting you too!

November 22, 2008 - 10:42 am

Tracy - I’m going too! Can’t wait to meet you. :)

November 19, 2008 - 10:06 pm

Rachel - See you there!! ;)

November 16, 2008 - 8:58 pm

gwendolyn - Thanks Sharyn! I know, I’m so totally excited. It sold out in four hours, so I’m so lucky to have gotten in!

November 16, 2008 - 5:32 pm

Sharyn - Wow, I am so excited for you! And only just a little bit jealous. :-)

November 16, 2008 - 11:47 am

gwendolyn - Can’t wait to meet you too!

November 16, 2008 - 10:08 am

Vanessa - I know exactly how you feel!!! I got in too. It is going to be amazing. Looking forward to meeting you!