When you’re between the ages of about 2 and 12, is there really anything better than playing with your brother or sister in the leaves? Fall is such a beautiful time in Minnesota. Sadly, all the wind we had last week knocked down so many of those gorgeous, colorful leaves. I’m so glad we captured these photos just in time. Three things about this session: 1. These photos make me want to be 9 years…

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I love wedding photos as much as the next person. Well actually, I might love them just slightly less. Wedding photos are incredibly special, don’t get me wrong. I adore weddings. But personally, I’d take a photo of a sweet family cuddling in bed together over a photo of a bride and groom dressed up in something they’ll only wear once. I love the everyday. I love the normal life moments. The ones that happen…

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they met in the fourth grade. the bridal party was made up of long time friends. and the wedding ceremony took place at his family’s cabin. to top it off, the weather was perfect. and yes, that’s my brother in law, and new sister in law. ;) xoxo, donya   ps. I took nearly 2 years off of weddings (towards the end of my pregnancy, up until this one), but I am opening up my…

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Last week we experienced some interesting weather, to say the least. With one of the deepest extratropical low pressure systems on record for the lower 48 states, situated in northern Minnesota, we experienced rain, a little snow, colder temperatures and WIND! And it wasn’t just your average windy day. We had gusts exceeding 60 mph in some parts of the Twin Cities! Suffice it to say, it wasn’t the best picture taking weather last week….

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