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Cora a Newborn Session.

Monday, May 20, 2013 Posted in Birth/New Born Photography

Newborns.

So in the past two years I have been photographing more and more newborns.

Every session is so different and comes with its great shots and not so great shots.

I don’t feel like I am a strong newborn poser. I like the more “lifestyle” type look.

However I always bring a few things with me in hopes for some great posed images.

Miss Cora was amazing. She was so sweet and sleepy the whole session that I ended up getting a lot of great shots!

Make sure you check out her birth as well.

Big Brother Finley, what a doll.

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The Birth of Cora 4-19-13 birth photography, birth, newborn, st.francis, MN birth photographer.

Tuesday, May 14, 2013 Posted in Birth/New Born Photography

This birth was such a privilege to me. (every birth is) I love being able to watch my clients grow their family. I was blessed to photograph Aaron and Ashley’s first child Finley and their wedding.

April 19th was a crazy day. I had started out just randomly texting with Ashley to see how she was doing. She had come back to say that she wasn’t feeling that great and that she was having a lot of back pain.

She decided to call her midwife just to let them know how uncomfortable she was and they wanted her to come in to check everything out. Sure enough she was in labor! So I grabbed my bags and off I went she was at a 4 when I arrived at the hospital and doing so awesome. Ashley was a rockstar all the way threw! Enjoy her beautiful photos.

I so loved this birth and as always love my job.

Aaron was a wonderful supporting hubby!

Beautiful baby Cora was born at 9:45pm weighing 9lbs, 2oz So much congratulations to Aaron, Ashley and Finley. I have loved watching your family grow.

Be sure to watch the beautiful video below!

Cora’s Birth 4-19-13 from Never Miss a Moment Studios on Vimeo.

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Our little Miss Paisley Irene is 2!!!!!

Friday, January 18, 2013 Posted in Personal

January 18, 2011 7:05pm
a healthy 8 lbs 6oz

I can’t beleive shes 2! When people told me that childhood would go by fast, I should have listened closer. It honestly feels like we just brought her home from the hospital. The past two years have been so wonderful, I never thought I would love being a mom as much as I do. Don’t get me wrong Iv had my days when I want to toss in the towel, but then again who hasn’t.

Paisley is such a wonderful little light in our house. She is a sweet and sassy version of me with all her daddies smarts, wit and determination. People like to call her “busy” we call it determined.

As I went through some photos for this blog I realized that I don’t take enough “none iPhone” photos, that’s my new goal for the years to come. I feel like a slacker photographer.

Anyway. We have had a lot of changes in the past few months from expecting baby #2 in February, and moving to a new house to Paisley sleeping a in big girl bed and talking so much more. We are currently working on potty training (slowly) and just playing. She loves to paint she calls it “bainting” and “caca with markers” singing and dancing, her newest thing is asking if were ok, its adorable. “Mama, Daddy, OK?” I’m so excited to see how she is a big sister, she loves babies so here’s hoping she likes this one even though it will be staying! We will be celebrating her birthday with family tomorrow so I plan on taking some good pics then, (today she has a very snotty nose) so for now I hope you enjoy looking over some of my favorite images from the past two years.

Paisleys 1st birthday party!

We are really missing the days when she used to fall asleep in our arms.

I love this photo so much I have it framed in our bathroom!

Our trip to the MN Zoo during the dinosaurs. She did not like the big ones.

Love this little face during our fall family session with Leann Manning.

The 4th of July with her best bud Micah!

Our family photos were taken by the awesome Leann Manning of Honeybee and Peony

Little Fashionista on our trip to Florida in October!

I am so in love with our little family and can’t wait for the new addition to arrive.

Playing on the beaches of Florida!

our sad faces for having to leave Florida.

She loved swimming lessons with daddy this year! She wanted to go of the diving board over and over! (Little daredevil)

We also tried out gymnastics, she likes it but I think I’ll wait another year to sign her back up.

Sledding with Grammy and Papa, along with our dog Sunny.

Happy Birthday my sweet girl. We love you so much!

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Kevin & Becky Winter Engagement Session!

Thursday, January 17, 2013 Posted in E - Session

Kevin and Becky!!! What a sweet couple! They wanted a winter engagement session so we did it. And it differently felt like winter that day. I have known Kevin for a few years now

through my brother. Its so great to see that he has such a wonderful girl in his life! The wedding will be next August I’m sure on a much warmer day.

We traveled to a few different locations for the session! Becky grew up on a farm with both sets of grandparents very close.

You both were such troopers on this very windy day. I am so looking forward to the wedding!

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Birth Photography! Welcome Baby Keira!

Wednesday, December 5, 2012 Posted in Birth/New Born Photography

I have said before how much I love photographing births. But I’m going to say it again I love photographing births!

The birth of baby Keira was so beautiful. Every families wishes are different when it comes to welcoming baby into the world, with Keira’s birth

I stayed with them until it was time to push then came back in after she was born. Natalie and Erik are adoring parents and it was so cool to watch them swoon over there beautiful baby girl.

Beautiful is also an understatement for baby Keira, she is gorgeous. I hope you enjoy this post it will be my last birth until after the birth of our little guy or gal. Be sure to also see there Video posted below.

Many blessings.

Erik was such a good daddy this is how he kept track of the contractions before they arrived at the hospital.

I love Natalie, she is such a fashionista even in labor, beautiful girl.

being a good coach and bringing Natalie more ice water.

Congratulations Erik and Natalie! She is perfect!

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Ryan & Jackie

Thursday, November 1, 2012 Posted in E - Session

Such a perfect engagement session!

Everything was in our favor this day! Jackie and Ryan are such a sweet couple. As you can totally see in there photos!

I have to say I get really excited about sessions with a little bit of flavor! Something new, and when the couple brings in some fun ideas and locations.

Remember the more you personalize, the better!

Congratulations Ryan and Jackie I am so looking forward to your wedding in June!

I loved this yellow scarf on Jackie!

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Birth Photogaphy/Cinomatagraphy – The Birth of Adeline Grace

Tuesday, July 17, 2012 Posted in Birth/New Born Photography

July 7th, 2012 @ 6:07pm Dave and Deanne welcomed baby Adeline Grace into the world.

I got the call from Deanne the night before that her water had broke and that they were at home waiting for contractions to get closer together. I told them to call me on the way to the hospital and I would meet them there.

When I hadn’t heard from them all night I figured that baby came fast and that mom and dad were enjoying some rest time. However that was not the case, I found out at 6am that labor was moving slowly. At around 11:30 Deanne was at a 6 so I packed my things and headed over to the hospital. Deanne was absolutely amazing, things were still progressing slowly for her so with the help of her midwife and the nurses they tried a few other techniques to get things moving for her. I’m not really sure what happened, it all went so fast but all of a sudden it was time to push. And not even 15 minutes later baby Adeline was here.

Dave and Deanne had decided not to find out the sex of the baby until they had her. The reaction was priceless. So many congratulations to the happy Mom and Dad! Adeline is a true beauty.

I love every single birth story, every one is different and unique and all beautiful. I hope you enjoy these images and be sure to watch the sweet video at the end.

I love the smile on Dave’s face as he spreads the news of Adeline’s arrival.

Such a great moment to capture, Grandma holding her for the first time.

first bath!

The Birth of Baby Adeline Grace from Never Miss a Moment Studios on Vimeo.

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Baby Avery’s 3 month session video

Tuesday, June 12, 2012 Posted in Family, Video

Baby Avery 3 months from Never Miss a Moment Studios on Vimeo.

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Why Boudoir?????

Tuesday, May 29, 2012 Posted in Boudoir, Personal

“Why would anyone want to have photos taken of themselves in their skivvies?!” is the question I often get asked when I tell people I do Boudoir sessions.

Boudoir sessions are actually becoming a very popular thing to have done these days. At first it may seam a little intimidating and scary to be in front of the camera in whatever outfits you may have picked out. But just remember: the photographer has probably done this before and, in my case, I also photograph births so I truly have “seen it all”. Also, if you want to be a little more comfortable, hire a WOMAN to photograph your session.

A boudoir session makes for a great gift for your husband-to-be or an anniversary gift. It’s also just plain fun to have the photos to look back on when you’re older and say… “Dang, I look good!”

So stop thinking about it, channel your inner goddess for an hour, and do it. You will not regret it, I promise!

And summer is such a fun time to book this session: there are so many awesome, beautiful, and private places to take your photos!

The photos below of the gorgeous Marisa are just a few examples of a session I recently did. We did the shoot at Minnesota Harvest Apple Orchard.

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Brad + Stephanie Married

Tuesday, May 15, 2012 Posted in Wedding

Brad & Stephanie were married May 6th! There wedding was held at Illumination church in Savage during Sunday service! It was a surprise to the congregation! Brad & Stephanie’s story is very unique and I hope to have Stephanie tell it to you soon in her own words. For now here is there wedding day…

We started with hair and makeup at Stephanie’s home in the morning.

Soon after I arrived the woman in Stephanie’s bible study group started arriving to help her get ready, they were all dressed in purple ready to step in as bridesmaids.