Alex & Ellie | Hudson Family Photographer

June 28, 2009

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Back in October when I photographed Ellie for the first time, I said she’d probably be all grown up by the next time I got to see her. Not quite, but darn close!

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My cousin and family were back in town for a bit so we met up in Hudson to do some updated photos of Alex and Ellie. These are two active monkeys, lemme tell ya.

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Not only did it rain, but there was a bulldozer on the beach where we were going to shoot. We still managed some brief time on the waterfront in between the hauling and the thunder.

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Then we headed back to Grandma and Grandpa’s to check out the toys and read some books.

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Everyone doing their surprise face. :)

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Kellie: That diptych with the foot is seriously adorable. Nice processing on it

LK: Nice job capturing their personalities, despite the speed at which they move!

~SarahInParis~: Very cute kiddies. The feet ones are TOO sweet, but I think the walking on the beach one is my fave!

juliek: Mandy, I love the pix. My fave is the one of Ellie witha frown or quizzical look. Of course I thenk they are adorable JAK

johanna: Great shots MK! Looks like you got quite a workout! I love the one of the little guy with a big grin rounding what looks like a lamp post. I too love the feet images. Feet are so telling of age! Nice work!

Emma | Minnesota Senior Photographer

June 27, 2009

This week I got to one-up my trend of photographing other photographer’s families. In this case, not only is Mom a photographer (she’s got an account on Flickr which is where she found me), but daughter is, too! We met downtown this past week to do some senior photos for Emma who will be graduating with the Class of 2010 and then heading to MCTC to pursue a career in fashion photography.

It was definitely fun for me to do something a little different, discover a couple new shooting places and work with someone who knew how to strike a pose. She’s ready for the fashion world already.

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Maria Hays: These rock, and such cool locations! I LOVE that last one and your processing.

Jennifer Chaney: LOVE the one outside the blue doors... what great locations - The last one has such great contrast between her/flowers and the rocks/chair.

Kellie: I think you should rock hair like that. Sweet shots!

Vanessa Lam: These are so cool! She's rockin' it, love her attitude. LOVE the shot with the blue top and the blue doors. Awesome!!

~SarahInParis~: LOVE these images. You did a fabulous job and the different locations are just super! Looks like loads of fun!

tara k: wow, love these! such vibrancy and life in that girl. fabulous images!

christy: Wow!! These are amazing! Love your processing in all of them!

Lisa: I love love love these!! Really wonderful! Can't wait to see the rest!

Matt: Great stuff here Mandy. You sure know how to rock the camera, and I'd say your model sure knows how to rock a pose. Good stuff as usual!

allison parker: Oooh - how fun! i love 2, 3 and the last one! What a cool family. Great shots.

johanna: Really cool shots. Love the b/w and the pp on the last one - so dreamy. So fun to be able to shoot in so many different settings!

Sara Montour: I lovelovelove these!

Cass | Woodbury Kids Photographer

June 20, 2009

Six months later and Cass is one! He’s grown a lot since our last session but still has those beautiful blue eyes. It’s so much fun to have repeat sessions because I love seeing kids as they grow and getting to hang out with people I already know. Besides, any family who wants to do a session in flip-flops is definitely a family I want to see again!

Not only did Cass’s family pick a fun spot for our session, but I got to accompany Cass on his first trip to the beach. Sand is never so exciting as when you’re one and seeing it for the first time.

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At first he wanted to eat the rocks. Then he just wanted to pretend to eat the rocks and snicker while we tried to stop him.

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Don’t they look like a perfect magazine family?

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And a little something different…the soft sand and creamy baby skin was just calling for some lighting processing.

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I thought it was especially cool to find out that Cass is already taking swimming lessons. I foresee lots of trips to the beach for this family this summer. :)

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Maria Hays: What a happy little guy with such beautiful blue eyes! These are wonderful! I love the processing in your last two.

Jennifer Chaney: Oh those blue eyes are beautiful! What a great session - the little nakie shot in the water is my favorite. Lovely work!

LK: Super photos - and what a beautiful family!

rob: OMG, that's some crazy hair. he's an awesome kid!! The shots are gorgeous, like always!

mk: Isn't the hair awesome? I loved it...and it was windy so that helped even more.

Joseph Alawode: Your studio name is really catchy,different in a way and vey unique. talkless of your work, you've got beautiful work... good job.... it's such a joy when you see those little ones, expecially when you photograph them...

Everett | St. Paul Newborn Photographer

June 13, 2009

Jen is a photographer friend of mine who recently gave birth to this darling little boy. She brought him and her mini-assistant Princess Deliah over yesterday so that we could both get some shots of him and I could benefit from her professional Mommy experience. It was so much fun and definitely easier with a baby handler – you may see her at my future newborn sessions!

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Kellie: Really, really, REALLY cute!

Nick Dawson: The wooden bowl shot is unique! Love that idea, nicely done

Orange Ruffy: I love the close ups. I wish the pictures had scratch and sniff because I know he still has new baby smell.

cassie: I Love these, they are all beautiful, but the third one is priceless!

misty: Love the close ups!! Very nice!

LaurieK: So sweet and so peaceful! I just love them!

Rachel: Oh my good heavens. The lips picture KILLS me! These are gorgeous. Way to rock the baby!

Kathryn Pierce: These are all just gorgeous. I love the closeups, but the last one is just priceless.

Schedules, Magazines and Babymoons | MN Editorial Photographer

June 12, 2009

With school ending, the summer sessions have hit with a rush. I am thoroughly booked for June and am now booking mid-July and August quite steadily. If you’re thinking of doing a session this summer – newborn, family, senior or otherwise, please be in touch soon!

I got a fun “gift” in the mail the other day. The Alliance for Children & Families sent over some copies of their magazine which features some photos that I took quite some time ago. Fun to have your own work sent to you in magazine form. :)

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Alliance for Children & Families Magazine

And, unrelated, I read a blog entry on the Swell Pregnancy blog the other day about “Babymoons.” I have never heard of such things but apparently Cabo, Mexico has because you can book a fabulous sounding Babymoon package at The Westin Resort & Spa. I just wanted to mention that if any Babymooning couples have a desire to have their luscious Babymoons documented, I am quite happy to be flown in for such occasions. :)

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(I didn’t take those photos. But I could.)

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LK: Dream on! And congrats on being published!

sarah: congrats on the mag exposure! and thanks for making me drool with jealousy over the babymoon getaway... sounds so perfect!

Mooch | Minnesota Pet Photographer

June 10, 2009

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Anyone who knows me knows I have a big soft spot for animals and especially for kitties so when I heard Dan was going to lose his feline friend to spinal cancer, my heart hurt. He’d done a good job of documenting Mooch’s life but I went over to get a few last images of them together. I was glad I could do it but man, it was tough. The emotions in the shots below almost killed me but at the same time, I was happy to be able to capture them. That’s a cat who’s had a good life.

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Dan wrote a touching goodbye tribute to Mooch on his site.

(And while it obviously won’t fix things, I bet it wouldn’t hurt if you wanted to buy one of his fonts.)

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Bree: What lovely photos. Good job, MK.

Buglady: You made me cry.....