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Sneak Peek Extravaganza!!!

amber — Mon, 23 Aug 2010 04:34:54 +0000

I WILL be posting a full spread from Katy and Adam’s amazing wedding in the next few days, but I’ve been crazy busy with editing all the great sessions and weddings I’ve done in the last month that I just haven’t had time to blog! Ahhhhhhhh well, in the long run, editing is more important… even if blogging is more fun. :)

In the last few weeks, I had the pleasure of shooting Kelli and Nick’s beautiful farm wedding in Cannon Falls, MN:

Jennae and Elliot’s oh-so-fabulous St. Paul wedding:

A high school senior session with my ridiculously cute cousin, Elisabeth:

Baby Nora’s 1 year photos – can you believe she’s already a year old!!?

And some amazing photos of soon-to-be-High School Senior, Sonja:

Needless to say, it’s been a busy summer! Lots of fun blog candy to come, so be patient my friends!

Jess and Dave: happy 1 year anniversary!

amber — Mon, 23 Aug 2010 01:20:55 +0000

Can you believe it’s been a whole year since my very first wedding clients were married?!?!
Congrats Jess and Dave, I hope you’ve had a fabulous first year and wish you many, many more to come…

Happy Anniversary!

Angela and Grant: Married | Rice Lake, WI

amber — Mon, 16 Aug 2010 12:11:14 +0000

They met in once upon a time in high school, but not until years later did Grant and Angela realize they were meant for each other… funny how things work, isn’t it? Sometimes the universe just needs a little extra time to put things in place. :) Grant and Angela were married last month at Angela’s parent’s home outside of Rice Lake, WI, and let me just say, what a fabulous home they have! Complete with mini golf course, lavish gardens, peacocks and a St. Bernard, I couldn’t have asked for a better venue! The groomsmen, all golf FANATICS, joked that Grant only married Angela for the practice greens her father keeps as meticulous as a real course, but I beg to differ. After seeing the way these two gazed at one another that day, it’s obvious that their love runs much deeper than cut grass on a lawn… they’re completely smitten in every which way! So much so, that not even a little rain storm just before the ceremony or the torrential downpour during the reception at nearby Turtleback Golf Course could ruin it. In fact, with all the gazing, Grant and Angela hardly even noticed. :)

Emily and Christian: Married | Stillwater, MN

amber — Thu, 05 Aug 2010 12:26:43 +0000

Emily and Chris were married on an especially hot and sunny Friday evening in July, in the quaint town of Stillwater, MN. We only met a few hours before the ceremony after Emily’s mom booked me a few moths back via phone, so I wasn’t quite sure what to expect from the day, but the entire wedding party was fabulous to work with and I couldn’t have been happier with their choice of location! The ceremony took place at St. Mary’s Church, a beautiful structure that was built in the 1800’s and has been preserved through time so all the fabulous details are still in place. After the ceremony, we made our way down to Lowell Park for a few super quick fun shots, then headed to the reception at The Grand, yet another amazing Stillwater venue with stained glass, exposed beams and some pretty fantastic recovered architectural antiques from around the Twin Cities.

The food was fabulous, the cake looked amazing, the couple was beautiful and through 5 or 6 degrees of separation, I even knew a few people at the reception, including my amazing English teacher and Tennis coach from Junior High!

Emily and Chris, you are a wonderful couple – thank you so much for allowing me to document your day – I wish you well in all your future adventures. Enjoy!!

Sneak Peek: Katy and Adam | Wisconsin Wedding

amber — Tue, 03 Aug 2010 11:39:38 +0000

I had such a fabulous time photographing Katy and Adam’s amazing Northwoods Wisconsin wedding a few weeks back and can’t WAIT to share more!!!
Until then, just a little teaser… :)

Sneak Peek: Angela and Grant

amber — Fri, 23 Jul 2010 04:03:50 +0000

Grant and Angela got married in Rice Lake, WI last weekend! I couldn’t help myself – I had to post just ONE before the weekend and I LOVE this photo. :) Can’t wait to show you more but I’m a little behind on blogging, so a teaser is all you get for now… Happy Weekend!

Sneak Peek: Emily and Chris

amber — Sat, 17 Jul 2010 03:46:31 +0000

I’m getting ready for yet another busy weekend, but came across this shot from Emily and Chris’s fabulous Stillwater, MN wedding last weekend and had to post! Happy weekend!

Kara and Zach got Married!!

amber — Sun, 20 Jun 2010 16:30:50 +0000

Kara and Zach tied the knot yesterday in the beautiful town of Savannah, GA… Hooray K&Z!! I wish I could have been there as I’m sure it was absolutely fabulous!! Kara and Zach won their wedding photography through a contest given by the amazingly talented Katee Grace – how awesome is that!?!? Check out Katee’s website in the coming weeks for a peek at the festivities (which, knowing Kara, are bound to be full of uber fantastic DIY and vintage touches!)

Congratulations guys!

Bryn and Joel: Married

amber — Tue, 30 Mar 2010 02:16:32 +0000

Bryn and Joel: Sneak Peek

amber — Sun, 21 Mar 2010 18:14:27 +0000

Bryn and Joel were married last weekend in a private ceremony and intimate reception at the über posh W Hotel in Minneapolis, MN. Here’s a quicky from our pre-ceremony shoot – I’m working hard to post the rest in the next few days!!!

Top 9 Most Favorite of 2009

amber — Sat, 02 Jan 2010 18:00:06 +0000

For last year’s words belong to last year’s language, And next year’s words await another voice. And to make an end is to make a beginning. ~T.S. Eliot, “Little Gidding”

Already on day two of 2010… Since I planned to post this yesterday, I’ve already begun the year a little behind…. whoops. Anyway, the only way I could see fit to properly begin a new year is with a wrap-up from the last 365 days… an out with the old and in with the new tribute of sorts… so… here it is, 9 of my top 9 Most Favorite-est Things from 2009!

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Number 1. Favorite Places Visited

1.      Akumal, MX
2.      Muyil Ruins – Quintana Roo, MX
3.      Coba Ruins – Quintana Roo, MX
4.      Tulum Ruins Beach
5.      San Francisco Supermercado – Tulum, MX
6.      The Joshua Forest Scenic Byway -Mojave Desert – NV and AZ
7.       Grand Canyon – West Rim – AZ
8.      Main Street Station Casino – Downtown LV
9.      The Bund – Shanghai, Asia

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Number 2. Favorite Restaurants/Food/drinks

1.        The Creamery Restaurant and Inn, Downsville, WI – anything and everything on the menu, for reals.
2.       Azia, Minneapolis, MN – Witches Brew Mojito. Bubbly blackberry goodness!
3.       Akita, Woodbury, MN – All-you-can-eat Sushi for $25. Yup, you heard me, Nope, that’s not a typo…
4.       Porter and Frye, Minneapolis, MN – The Starlight cocktail. Absinthe and Ginger are truly a mix from heaven
5.       Mon Ami Gabi, Las Vegas, NV – Steak Frites. To die for. And even better when eaten on the balcony overlooking the Bellagio Fountains. Go… Do…!
6.       La Lunita – Akumal, MX – Dinner by flashlight on the ocean, can’t get much better
7.       Lucy’s Kitchen – Akumal, MX – The best shrimp tacos anywhere and homemade coconut ice cream to boot
8.      RJ’s Meats, Hudson, WI – Black and Blue Brats. Ohmigod, I’m not kidding, drive to Hudson right now and buy their entire stock. They’re THAT good.
9.       Savories, Stillwater, MN – Breakfast Quiche of the week. Even if you don’t like quiche, you’ll like their quiche. yum!

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Number 3. Favorite Bloopers

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Number 4. Good Reads – books, blogs, websites

1.      The Sookie Stackhouse Series – Book. True Blood inspiration. 9 books and counting about your typical vampire/human mystery/adventure/romance.
2.      The Lettered Cottage – Blog. A day in the life of a couple renovating their vintage home in ‘rustic shabby beach chic’ with no prior experience. LOVE.
3.      Jasmine Star – Blog. A fabulous OC wedding photographer whose not afraid to put it all out there. An inspiration to ANYONE with a dream.
4.      The Pioneer Woman – Blog. There’s nothing this woman can’t do! She’s fabulous, she cooks, she decorates, and she documents with amazing photos.
5.      The Twilight Series – Book. 4 books about your typical teenager/vampire love connection paired with lots and lots of angst….
6.      Young House Love – Blog. A day in the life of a couple renovating their mid-century home in ‘affordable chic’. The transformation is amazing!
7.      Grooveshark – Website.   Free music listening radio/search site. It’s like Pandora, but different, though just as awesome.
8.      Life In the Fun Lane – Blog. She’s like the Canadian Rachel Ashwell, and named her daughter Wren. Nuff said.
9.      Postcards From Yo Momma – Website. “A repository of modern day maternal correspondence” and a guaranteed good laugh!

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Number 5. Random Thoughts

1.      I don’t like Las Vegas, but I’ll go back anytime for the steak at Mona Mi Gabi in Paris and a microbrew during happy hour at Main Street Station.
2.      The 1st year of my very own business was successful! THANK YOU!
3.      Seeing the Grand Canyon for the first time was more beautiful than I ever imagined. I highly recommend as 1 of 100 things to do before you die.
4.      I may – just may – have entirely too much stuff
5.      I live 7 blocks from the river – I need a boat.
6.      I’m going to need a bigger house for said boat and stuff.
7.      I love that my brother moved within 7 minutes from me this year. I like him and I’m glad he’s around. :)
8.    My cat, Leya, hates having her picture taken – she just won’t hold still. Wicket, on the other hand, is a camera hog.
9.      When I win the lottery, I’m going to buy a house on the ocean in Mexico, and you’re all invited to visit.

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Number 6. Most Favorite Random Shots

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Number 7. Most Favorite Stuff

1.     HOME Egyptian Solutions Mattress Pad – Target. Shameless plug, but ask anyone that has it. Best… Mattress… Pad… EVER. You’re welcome.
2.       My grandmother’s art easel. my grammy, my inspiration and hero, attended art school way back in the 1930’s. She took a bus to the Mpls Institute of Arts every day when most women were home taking care of their husband and children. To have a symbol of her determination, independence and creativity means the world to me and I will cherish it till the day I die.
3.       Sirius Satellite Radio- because I can listen to fabulously obscure indie rock and my hubby can get football, anywhere… anytime…
4.      Minnesota Public Radio Sustaining Member Status – because I don’t mind paying for good music, and they deserve it. Because they’re awesome. :)
5.       SYNC – I can talk and drive hands free, I can tell my car to play ‘Tiffany’ when I want to hear it and a lovely voice gives me directions when I don’t know where to go…. how did I live for so long without this completely unnecessary and ridiculous luxury??
6.      Merona Shawl Collar Sweatshirt – Target. The unofficial casual Friday shirt of choice for women everywhere. It’s a dressy sweatshirt – you can’t get any more stylish/comfortable/awesome than that!!
7.      Set of 2 vintage velvet occasional chairs – Craigslist – can’t WAIT to crank these babies out for a future photo shoot!
8.     My husband’s grandparent’s antique credenza – it sat in the same spot in their house for 50+ years, it’s perfectly weathered and is just the coolest piece of furniture we own.
9.      28 f/1.8 lens – *drool* and highly recommended to anyone with a crop sensor camera body. Or a full sensor, for that matter.

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Number 8. Songs I Couldn’t Stop Listening To

1.      You Got the Love - The XX/Florence and the Machine
2.      Supermassive Black Hole – Muse
3.      Zero – Yeah Yeah Yeahs
4.      Velvet – The Big Pink
5.      Daniel – Bat for Lashes
6.      Sleepyhead – Passion Pit
7.      Kids – MGMT
8.      Sugarfoot – Black Joe Lewis and The Honeybears
9.      Heavy Cross – Gossip

and about 85 more…. if I dwell much longer, this list will change 12 more times…. as it already has. :)

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Number 9. 9 of 100 of My Favorite Photos

Jessica and David: Married

amber — Tue, 08 Sep 2009 05:59:00 +0000

Well… this post is LONG over due!! Jess and Dave got married on August 22nd in the beautiful town of Stillwater, MN and it was fabulous!!! The entire wedding party was so much fun and absolutely willing to do whatever I said (bonus!), despite the bright sunshine and a little sunburn as a result. Jess and Dave chose to see each other before the ceremony, which I love as it allows more time for photos before and after the ceremony as well as a little bride/groom alone time before the craziness begins. Thanks to their smart planning, we were able to venture out to some super fun places for photos, including an old schoolhouse and various awesome locations downtown Stillwater.

The best part? After the ceremony, Jess and Dave hopped in a vintage Charger as their getaway car! Man that car was cool! I love old cars, as you’ll come to find out if you keep tabs on my blog, and my assistant is a huge Dodge fan, so we were uber jealous of their sweet ride. We actually plotted to nab it at the reception in Bayport, but the owner kept a close eye the whole night….rightfully so. :)

Dave and Jess, thank you for allowing us to photograph your wedding day; you are fantastic people and truly meant for each other. :)
I trust your first year will be phenomenal and only a sneak peak of many years to come! Congratulations!

Sneak Peak: Dave and Jessica

amber — Sun, 23 Aug 2009 19:05:23 +0000

Yesterday I had the pleasure of photographing Dave and Jessica’s wedding, and let me tell you, it was a crazy good time! It was a perfect day; the weather was amazing and the entire wedding party was fantastic, despite the long day of posing and smiling. :) I can’t WAIT to edit the rest of their photos, but until then, here’s a few to tide you over….

Carla and Alex got Married!!

amber — Sun, 23 Aug 2009 18:04:58 +0000

Carla and Alex tied the knot yesterday in their home state of MI… YAY C&A!! I wish I could have been there as I KNOW it was absolutely fabulous.
Check out their wedding photographer, Genevieve McKeiver’s, website for some photos from the festivities… I’m in awe…. she takes amazing photos!

Congratulations guys!