Engaged: Alex + Gabby

I had a blast taking pictures of my cousin Alex and his beautiful bride-to-be, Gabby, the other weekend. We ventured over the the Stone Arch Bridge in downtown Minneapolis where bikers, strollers, and various photographers were enjoying quite possibly the warmest weather of 2011! (Seriously, lots of photographers about, including a group making a documentary film that included some fiddling and African drums -- pretty sure Alex started dancing!). Thanks for a great afternoon guys -- and can't wait for June 4th!

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Slideshow with music coming soon!

Girls of Felland House

A few years ago I did a photo shoot for my youngest sister, Sarah, and her roommates. At the time they were sophomores at St. Olaf College, still at the start of their journey on "the Hill".

Now they are seniors.

This past fall I had the privilege of visiting my alma mater for another fun photo shoot. This time with their entire house (Felland) and a few other friends. Enjoy these photos (and slideshow) ladies -- and the last few months on campus!

(this one is similar to a pose they did 3 years ago. See above).

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Family Photos: The Colberts

You may remember this adorable family from this past spring when I captured them in their home environment - right in their beautiful backyard. My have the kids grown over the summer! Little miss A is now walking and has quite the personality, and big brother R likes to explore everywhere and everything, especially if it has anything to do with water or trees. We met in Lebanon Hills Park on a gorgeous fall evening. I have ventured over there for various hiking and skiing activities but this was my first photo shoot. I will definitely go back! Enjoy the photos and slideshow!

And now for a slideshow -- turn up your speakers!

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College Senior: Lovely Sarah

Sarah is a senior at St. Olaf College in beautiful Northfield, MN -- but of course, I might be a little bias ; ) Sarah is my youngest sister and we just realized this fall that my parents would be sending a daughter off to college for the last time after 10 consecutive years of packing up and unpacking her and her three Ole sisters. So it is bittersweet as she heads into her final fall on campus. And what vibrant colors adorn the Hill this year! We traipsed on out to the cross country fields and the surrounding trees to capture these fun photos. UM YA YA!