22.12.10

Happy Holidays!

Christmastime is so magical to me. It's the time of year where I stop to think of everyone in my life. Actually stop. I'm always, in some way, thinking of them after all they are a part of my life. At Christmas it's different.

I think of my nieces and nephews and how adorable their little faces are when they are opening their gifts. How much I enjoy their individuality and buying them something to reflect that.

I think of my extended relatives and to whom I will send a card to this year. As I address their card I think of their immediate family and how they spend their time together.

I think of my immediate family and how much they mean to me. I think of how special my mom is, how distant my father is, how beautiful my sisters are and how blessed my brother is.

I think of my friends. What each one means to me. It warms my heart.

I think of my husband, daughter, and dog. How they bring joy to me without even trying. How I can re-live Christmas through my daughter. How I always put a gift under the tree for my dog and how I can make my husband's gift this year even better than last.

This year I add to this, my clients. My amazing clients! I think of how each of you have let me into your lives to document your love, lives, and dreams.

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to everyone in my life. I look forward to spending 2011 with each and every one of you! Enjoy the video I posted below of my lil lady singing her favorite Christmas song in her holiday dress.



Click here to view the video on YouTube.

15.12.10

bellies2Babies!

You will have to brace yourself for adorableness with this next shoot. This sweet little face has been in my heart since before she was born. I photographed her momma when she was pregnant, was there for her newborn pictures, snuggled with her for three month pictures and now showing you her six month shoot.

Like I said... brace yourself!




9.12.10

Santa's Reindeer!?

I don't know if these two will be pulling any sleighs on Christmas Eve but they sure will be cute on a Christmas Card!

Gus and Charlie have been my dress up subjects once before and if you have a treat in hand they will wear and do anything. I just love dogs!

These two are the four legged children of a friend of mine and despite her husband's pleas for her not to, she chose to have these two photographed for their Christmas Card. I think the idea is splendid! Have a look for yourself!




Lily insisted on having her picture taken with Lara and Charlie too! So cute!

3.12.10

Jeff + Jenn

Today is a great day to post a beautiful wedding from this past fall. I am gearing up to photograph three weddings over the next seven days. In doing so I always visit websites that inspire me, take casual shopping trips to boutiques of style, and review my past weddings.

This wedding is one of my inspirational weddings. I love all the details and the classic beauty of this wedding. The bride steals the looks of the room and the groom has such a calming presence about him.

Although I was working all day it didn't feel like it. I thoroughly enjoyed just being there. Thanks for a great day and best wishes to the both of you Jeff and Jenn!


















29.11.10

Christmas Cuteness!

Who is up for some seriously cute Christmas baby pictures!? I can't believe how quickly Christmas is approaching. I can't believe how quickly all my bellies2Babies clients are growing too!

Liviana is one of my bellies2Babies clients and this is her six month shoot combined with family pictures. Her mom is a photographer friend of mine and I always use the heck out of her studio when I'm in town to shoot her lil lady! I feel so lucky to have great friends like this crew!

If you weren't already in the holiday spirit you will be after this post!







17.11.10

Thankful for... week two!

This week I am going cliche. I am thankful for my family! I was in Fargo this past weekend (a great place to be from) and without my family the weekend jam packed with photo shoots couldn't have gone as smooth as it did.

We, as always, stayed with my mom. As the Ringdahl clan invaded her home with our toddler and dog in tow my mom welcomed us with a big hug and a glass of wine. LOVE THAT! The next day we wake up early to have a hot breakfast with a pot of coffee waiting for us. Seriously! I know she's my mom but how wonderful is that? I can not thank her enough. Love you mom!

Secondly my sister Autumn. She is sixteen years my younger and couldn't be a better sister if she tried. She stays by my side the entire trip assisting me as needed. The best part of it all is if I buy her a burger she'll do anything!

Lastly my wonderful husband. Without him changing diapers, carrying luggage, backing up data, and taking the dog out I would be in total stress. Without him I am only half of me. I love you all and am thankful for my family!

This picture below is of my sister and her cuteness as we began our shooting journey of the weekend.