Amber Engfer Photography » family http://amberengferphotography.com portrait and event lifestyle photography Sat, 04 Feb 2012 14:44:03 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 Kara and Zach: Bump! http://amberengferphotography.com/2012/01/kara-and-zach-bump/ http://amberengferphotography.com/2012/01/kara-and-zach-bump/#comments Fri, 13 Jan 2012 05:43:41 +0000 amber http://amberengferphotography.com/?p=3221 Kara and Zach are expecting!!

When I found out, I pretty much begged them to let me shoot their maternity photos… After our engagement session a few years ago, I just couldn’t wait to get them back in front of my camera!  Really – anyone that brings a miniature Knight in Shining Armor to their engagement session is going to melt my heart pretty dang quickly. :)
Kara and Zach are the most amazing couple – so beautiful and kind and genuinely, completely in love with each other.   If baby gets even a smidgen of the love they show, she’ll be the most loved baby girl on the planet.  Such a lucky girl!

 

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]]> http://amberengferphotography.com/2012/01/kara-and-zach-bump/feed/ 4 Ethan: 5 years: Hudson, WI http://amberengferphotography.com/2011/08/ethan-5-years-hudson-wi/ http://amberengferphotography.com/2011/08/ethan-5-years-hudson-wi/#comments Sun, 28 Aug 2011 18:33:47 +0000 amber http://amberengferphotography.com/?p=2943 I’ve been photographing Ethan and family for 3 years now, and can’t believe how big this kid is getting!
We did a quick session in Hudson this summer and at the end, Ethan was mad we were done – love him!

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]]> http://amberengferphotography.com/2011/08/ethan-5-years-hudson-wi/feed/ 0 Kylie, Neela, and Brooke: Family Session: Minneapolis, MN http://amberengferphotography.com/2011/04/kylie-neela-brooke-minneapolis/ http://amberengferphotography.com/2011/04/kylie-neela-brooke-minneapolis/#comments Tue, 12 Apr 2011 04:06:41 +0000 amber http://amberengferphotography.com/?p=2720 I met up with Kylie, Neela, Brooke and their parents a few weeks ago for some family and milestone photos.  The twins, Kylie and Neela just turned four while “baby” Brooke is 18 months – aren’t they just beautiful?  All three had the most amazing eye color; I couldn’t get enough!

Of course, no family session is complete without the household pet, and “C” didn’t disappoint.  He’s definitely the protector of his “sisters”, as he watched their every move our entire time at the studio.  Now that’s love!

 

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]]> http://amberengferphotography.com/2011/04/kylie-neela-brooke-minneapolis/feed/ 1 Sneak Peek: Twins! – Minneapolis Studio Session http://amberengferphotography.com/2011/03/sneak-peek-twins/ http://amberengferphotography.com/2011/03/sneak-peek-twins/#comments Fri, 25 Mar 2011 21:32:13 +0000 amber http://amberengferphotography.com/?p=2709 Happy Friday!  I thought I’d post a quick peek from a family session I did last week.  Aren’t these two just beautiful?!?!  I’m having so much fun editing this session – more to come soon!

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]]> http://amberengferphotography.com/2011/03/sneak-peek-twins/feed/ 0 Bella and Kyla: Family Session | Hudson, WI http://amberengferphotography.com/2010/09/bella-and-kyla-family-session-hudson-wi/ http://amberengferphotography.com/2010/09/bella-and-kyla-family-session-hudson-wi/#comments Thu, 30 Sep 2010 04:31:19 +0000 amber http://amberengferphotography.com/?p=2353 My awesome college friend, Celeste, recommended Bella and Kyla’s parents set up a family session with me – wasn’t that nice?  Thanks Celeste!
I love this family!  Not only are they fellow Stout Grads, but their daughters are ridiculously adorable (and not at all camera shy!)  We met in Hudson for an early morning shoot last month and though we almost lost a few shoes and hair ties along the way, I couldn’t have asked for a better session.  :)
PS…I highly recommend morning shoots – the lighting is fantastic and there’s almost never anyone around.  Plus, your kids are up anyhow, so why not get an early start?

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]]> http://amberengferphotography.com/2010/09/bella-and-kyla-family-session-hudson-wi/feed/ 0 The P Family: Just Because | Roseville, MN http://amberengferphotography.com/2010/08/the-p-family-just-because/ http://amberengferphotography.com/2010/08/the-p-family-just-because/#comments Mon, 02 Aug 2010 03:32:00 +0000 amber http://amberengferphotography.com/?p=2007 Ahhh the wonders of Facebook…  My lovely college friend Gretchen contacted me a few months ago via FB inquiring about a family shoot – it’s been years since we’ve seen each other, so I jumped at the chance!  Her ridiculously cute family met me in Roseville to snap a few pictures, and though it was one of our many sweltering days of this summer with a lingering chance of rain, we got a ton of great shots and I even got to see little Asher’s mad bike skills.  No training wheels – ever!  I’m still amazed by his awesomeness!
It was good to see you Gretch – thanks for letting me snap some photos of your fam!

Stay tuned for a full post of Emily and Chris  as well as a sneak peek from Katy and Adam’s WI Northwoods wedding!

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]]> http://amberengferphotography.com/2010/08/the-p-family-just-because/feed/ 1 Sneak Peek: The P Family http://amberengferphotography.com/2010/07/sneak-peek-the-p-family/ http://amberengferphotography.com/2010/07/sneak-peek-the-p-family/#comments Mon, 19 Jul 2010 02:07:46 +0000 amber http://amberengferphotography.com/?p=1993 Cutest… family… EVER!  More to come sometime this week on the session I did with my lovely college friend Gretchen and her family last weekend as well as a peek from the Rice Lake, WI wedding I shot yesterday!  Lots happening this month… stay tuned!!

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]]> http://amberengferphotography.com/2010/07/sneak-peek-the-p-family/feed/ 0 The S Family: Just Because http://amberengferphotography.com/2010/07/the-s-family-just-because/ http://amberengferphotography.com/2010/07/the-s-family-just-because/#comments Thu, 15 Jul 2010 04:49:14 +0000 amber http://amberengferphotography.com/?p=1971 And, of course, just few from the family session taken during John’s high school senior photo shoot.  I LOVE the red door and stucco wall, which coincidentally was a happy little accident, thanks to a little too much wind in the wrong place!

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]]> http://amberengferphotography.com/2010/07/the-s-family-just-because/feed/ 0 Braden: One Year http://amberengferphotography.com/2010/06/braden-one-year/ http://amberengferphotography.com/2010/06/braden-one-year/#comments Sun, 27 Jun 2010 17:31:50 +0000 amber http://amberengferphotography.com/?p=1918 This little man melted my heart when I met him, and not because it was 85 degrees during our session…  Just LOOK at those eyes!   I met up Braden and family in Stillwater last weekend for a quick “Braden is One!” photo shoot and quickly realized that Braden’s parents attended UW-Stout like me!  I love meeting new clients and finding we have so much in common – it makes this job so much fun!  I had a blast reliving our college years while chasing after Braden, who recently learned how to walk and kept us all on our toes.   I wouldn’t have had it any other way though – sometimes action shots make for the best photos!  :)

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]]> http://amberengferphotography.com/2010/06/braden-one-year/feed/ 1 Sabrina and Family: Maternity Session http://amberengferphotography.com/2010/06/sabrina-maternity-session/ http://amberengferphotography.com/2010/06/sabrina-maternity-session/#comments Sat, 19 Jun 2010 16:36:55 +0000 amber http://amberengferphotography.com/?p=1857 Remember Hannah, my cute little water lover from last year?  Well her mom, Sabrina, is due with TWINS next month!!  Isn’t that just awesome?!  The whole family came over to Hudson last week for a maternity/family shoot on what turned out to be a perfect summer-like evening.  Hannah even played on the river’s edge without getting soaked!  All in all, a great day – and I can’t wait to meet the new additions!!

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]]> http://amberengferphotography.com/2010/06/sabrina-maternity-session/feed/ 0 Ethan and Family: Hudson, WI http://amberengferphotography.com/2010/06/ethan-and-family-hudson-wi/ http://amberengferphotography.com/2010/06/ethan-and-family-hudson-wi/#comments Tue, 15 Jun 2010 18:03:59 +0000 amber http://amberengferphotography.com/?p=1835 Ethan and his parents came to Hudson a few weeks back for their yearly family photos and I can’t believe how much he’s changed in a year!  Full of spunk and personality, this little man is going to be a heartbreaker for sure!  We were fortunate enough to beat the rain showers that have been torturing the area for the last few weeks, and with the overcast skies, we had lots of options for great lighting.  Sometimes rain isn’t a bad thing!   Oh, and according to Ethan, Hudson smelled like bacon that day, so we had that going for us as well. :)

On a business note – I’m slowly working on making some updates to the site, so check back often for new and exciting stuff!  Happy Tuesday!!

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]]> http://amberengferphotography.com/2010/06/ethan-and-family-hudson-wi/feed/ 0 Sneak Peek: Sabrina http://amberengferphotography.com/2010/06/sneak-peek-sabrina/ http://amberengferphotography.com/2010/06/sneak-peek-sabrina/#comments Wed, 09 Jun 2010 02:01:27 +0000 amber http://amberengferphotography.com/?p=1827 I hope to have a few sessions up by weeks end, but thought I’d post a quick peek from the maternity session I shot last night.  Isn’t that just the cutest bump?!  I can’t wait to share more!

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]]> http://amberengferphotography.com/2010/06/sneak-peek-sabrina/feed/ 0 Sneak Peek: Ethan and Family http://amberengferphotography.com/2010/06/sneak-peek-ethan-and-family/ http://amberengferphotography.com/2010/06/sneak-peek-ethan-and-family/#comments Sat, 05 Jun 2010 17:14:34 +0000 amber http://amberengferphotography.com/?p=1815 I got to see my buddy Ethan again today!!  It’s hard to believe a whole year has gone by since the last time he and his parents came to visit me for a family shoot.  Fortunately for us, the weather held out just long enough for some great shots and playtime at the park.  Here’s my favorite of the day, more to come shortly!!

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]]> http://amberengferphotography.com/2010/06/sneak-peek-ethan-and-family/feed/ 0 Olivia and Connor: Minneapolis Studio http://amberengferphotography.com/2010/05/olivia-connor-minneapolis-studio/ http://amberengferphotography.com/2010/05/olivia-connor-minneapolis-studio/#comments Sun, 23 May 2010 03:04:53 +0000 amber http://amberengferphotography.com/?p=1732 Ahhh, the wonders of modern technology…  I’m currently on a plane on my way home from a quick trip to Atlanta, GA, so figured, “what better way to pass the time then by posting a ridiculously passed due session?”

Olivia, Connor and their parents drove all the way from Menomonie, WI a few weeks back for a shoot at the studio I rent; isn’t that awesome!?  Olivia and Connor’s mom is friends with Adia’s mom, so booked some time after seeing Adia’s recent modeling post!   Even though Connor wasn’t completely up for photos that day, (partly my fault since I think I allowed for just a little too much fun before getting down to the photo nitty gritty) we still managed to get some fabulous shots in of brother,  sister and the whole fam… and I even snuck a few in of Mom and Dad!  :)

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]]> http://amberengferphotography.com/2010/05/olivia-connor-minneapolis-studio/feed/ 0 Cousins: Calvin, Elias, Sophia and Oden http://amberengferphotography.com/2010/05/cousins-calvin-elias-sophia-and-oden/ http://amberengferphotography.com/2010/05/cousins-calvin-elias-sophia-and-oden/#comments Fri, 14 May 2010 12:23:33 +0000 amber http://amberengferphotography.com/?p=1715 A few weeks back I met with Sarah and Jason and Jason’s sister, Christine, to photograph their little ones as Sarah and Christine wanted some pics of the cousins for a Mothers Day present.  You may remember Sarah and Jason’s kids from our last session, taken when little Elias was just a wee babe!   After quite a bit of bribing with jelly beans and playground promises, and a lot of patience from the wee ones, we ended up with some fabulous shots!  Getting four children engaged at the same time is a challenge, but no joke, these are four fantastic kids!!!

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I couldn’t help myself on this next one…  Elias, Calvin and Sophia just look so…. concerned about poor Oden!  Love it!

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]]> http://amberengferphotography.com/2010/05/cousins-calvin-elias-sophia-and-oden/feed/ 1 Sneak Peek: Calvin, Elias, Sophia and Oden http://amberengferphotography.com/2010/04/calvin-elias-sophia-oden/ http://amberengferphotography.com/2010/04/calvin-elias-sophia-oden/#comments Sun, 25 Apr 2010 17:54:07 +0000 amber http://amberengferphotography.com/?p=1702 A quickie from the cousin session I shot last weekend – four kids under 6, I think we did pretty good!

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]]> http://amberengferphotography.com/2010/04/calvin-elias-sophia-oden/feed/ 0 Henry, Amelia and Family: Minneapolis, MN http://amberengferphotography.com/2010/03/henry-amelia-and-family/ http://amberengferphotography.com/2010/03/henry-amelia-and-family/#comments Thu, 18 Mar 2010 02:17:39 +0000 amber http://amberengferphotography.com/?p=1578

Little Henry and Baby Amelia met me in Minneapolis for a family session a few weeks ago… I recently found a studio to rent on a temporary basis when I need an indoor location (perfect for Midwestern winters!)  It’s such a great space; just an old building with exposed brick, iron staircases and vintage hardwood floors.  Pretty sure Henry loved it as much as I do, because he spent much of the session exploring and playing with his favorite green truck, which gave me time to snap some shots of sleepy Amelia!  I just love when things work out like that…  :)

Oh, and Happy St Patty’s Day!

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]]> http://amberengferphotography.com/2010/03/henry-amelia-and-family/feed/ 0 Sneak Peek: Henry and Amelia http://amberengferphotography.com/2010/03/sneak-peek-henry-and-amelia/ http://amberengferphotography.com/2010/03/sneak-peek-henry-and-amelia/#comments Wed, 03 Mar 2010 01:23:43 +0000 amber http://amberengferphotography.com/?p=1564 I thought I’d post a quick peek of big brother Henry and baby Amelia who came to visit me last weekend for some family photos  – what do you think?  Aren’t they just the cutest little siblings you’ve ever seen!?

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]]> http://amberengferphotography.com/2010/03/sneak-peek-henry-and-amelia/feed/ 0 Baby Austin: 4 months http://amberengferphotography.com/2009/11/baby-austin-4-months/ http://amberengferphotography.com/2009/11/baby-austin-4-months/#comments Tue, 17 Nov 2009 04:33:10 +0000 amber http://amberengferphotography.com/?p=1144 Oh that Austin – he’s going to be a lady killer, that’s for sure!  Within minutes of arriving at his house, Austin gave me a huge happy baby smile and I just knew I was in for it…  How could you resist that face??! And, fortunately, even after Austin got sick of the big black box on my face, mom and dad had a few pretty cool tricks up their sleeves to keep him smiling!!  We had an unseasonably warm Autumn day for Austin’s session, which worked out perfectly as we were able to step outside for a few family and tummy time shots.  Mind you, Austin’s not really a tummy time kind of guy….  he’s more of a lounger, but throw a few colorful fallen leaves in front of him and wham – happy as a clam!  I just love when things work out that way… especially when the photos turn out to be so dang cute!Austin-Baby Photo Session-Headshot-Twin Cities MnAustin-Baby Photo Session-Sunkissed-Twin Cities MnAustin-Baby Photo Session-Smiles-Twin Cities MnAustin-Baby Photo Session-Fall Leaves-Twin Cities MnAustin-Baby Photo Session-Daddy-Twin Cities MnAustin-Baby Photo Session-Family-Twin Cities MnAustin-Baby Photo Session-Mommy-Twin Cities MnAustin-Baby Photo Session-hungry-Twin Cities MnAustin-Baby Photo Session-Feet-Twin Cities Mn

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okay…  I know this one isn’t totally in focus, but I just loved his expression sooo much, I HAD to post it!

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]]> http://amberengferphotography.com/2009/11/baby-austin-4-months/feed/ 1 Taryn and Leyla’s Family: Stillwater, MN http://amberengferphotography.com/2009/11/taryn-and-leylas-family-stillwater-mn/ http://amberengferphotography.com/2009/11/taryn-and-leylas-family-stillwater-mn/#comments Mon, 09 Nov 2009 04:07:30 +0000 amber http://amberengferphotography.com/?p=1044 See?  Soooo stinkin’ cute! I could have spent the entire day with these guys…  If it wasn’t for semi-cold November weather and a lingering football game, I probably would have ‘cuz they were so much fun!  Taryn and I had some good conversation about her favorite music (toss up between Miley and Taylor), which Jonas Brother is the cutest (she wouldn’t actually admit to one, but I have my suspicions), and her favorite subject in school (math!).  I also learned a lot about Mickey Mouse and Curious George, Leyla’s current favorite friends who accompanied us on our ‘walk by the river” (much easier than explaining a photo shoot to a two yr old).  :)
And, on top of all that, Taryn and Leyla’s parents just celebrated their 10yr anniversary which is so completely, fantastically awesome!!  We made sure to  incorporate a few shots of just mom and dad throughout the session to commemorate the occasion.

Congrats again and thanks!!

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