Twin Cities Trek

Well, after almost a full month without blogging (yikes!), I'm back. I'd like to blame my serious lack of posting on something like the holidays or the Fugitive being played repeatedly on HBO or my realization that my thumbs are different lengths, but it would be a lie. Quite simply, I've been slacking.

Ah well. It was nice while it lasted, right? But now here we are with a new post. In fact, I wandered around both Minneapolis and Saint Paul (on a very cold day, I might add) to find some unique shots. Karissa joined me for the Saint Paul leg.


I found a lot of nice patterns/structures.



It became very clear, very quickly, that Karissa and I aren't natural trouble-makers when we had to convince each other it was ok to walk down this semi-private drive near a railroad track. Oh yes, we are rebels. Our cause? To capture embarrassingly non-bad-ass images, like these:




We also found a run down area under the highway. I love the numbers/doors, and like picturing what it might have looked like back in its prime.



And end scene.

Wintry Mix Expected.

A nice mix of photos depicting winter 2009:
Barren landscapes. Bridges. Barges. Berries. Footprints in the snow. Cracked ice. Frosted windows.

The Aschers

My friend Emily wanted photos of her, her sister Beth and her brother Jeff for their parents for Christmas. We stopped at my Grandma's farm over Thanksgiving to do the shoot. It was so much fun. Most of the photos that didn't make this post are just of them giggling (or laughing in a very manly way, Jeff).





I've never wanted a sister more than when I saw this photo. Seriously--do you see this bond?!

And Jeff really did it up here--a perfect senior photo (if he loved trucks and was a senior).

L-Joe

Back in the day when every celebrity couple had a unit name (think Bennifer), Laura and Joe started dating. Obviously, being the good friend that I am, I gave them the obligatory couple-name: L-Joe. Anyway, long story short, L-Joe had a drama-free relationship that ended in a beautiful wedding. (US Weekly would have been devastated by the lack of sales.) Anyway, they've been married for a few years now and wanted some photos to prove they were still together and happy (WAY above average for "celebrities", but exactly what I'd expect from a great couple like them).





BTW--it was FREEZING outside (after 20 minutes I couldn't feel my fingers or feet) and they still lost their coats for a few shots...and their smiles don't even look that fake!


Aw.

Sister, Sister

My friend Felice wanted sister shots to give to her parents for Christmas. These girls toughed it out on a cold day--running back to their jackets between shots. They make it look easy, though, don't they?






Also, I love this bridge down by Saint Anthony Main where I was shooting. The reflection is great.

Taylor.

Meet Taylor. He's 12. He's very into hockey. And his only request was that I wouldn't make him look lame. Hopefully he's cool with how these turned out. I think he looks very cool, personally.





His mom, Jennifer, also pulled off cool very well.

Olive You

Meet Olive. The sweet little girl I got to spend some time with Saturday morning.


I've never seen someone go through so many emotions so quickly - from wide-eyed curiosity to laughter to serious hunger.


Here, she may have first noticed her hands.


And then look at those cute little feet.


I love this mother-daughter moment. So precious.


And Daddy could calm her down in a second.



Here's to the new family.