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Chasing the Sun

August 9, 2018 By katrina 1 Comment

Tonight, right before a most glorious sunset, I got to photograph some of my favorite clients in one of my favorite locations. As Finn gets older, less runaround is needed for his session, but we have definitely increased the amount of times we say “butt” or “poop”…ahhhh, five year olds. With goofy faces galore, and LOTS of hunting for bugs, we had a great time and I just love how the images turned out! Check out the favorites!

The end of the session included a reward of looking for tadpoles and exploring.

Enjoy the sneak peek!

Little Blue Corvette

September 11, 2016 By katrina 2 Comments

When you find out your clients are car lovers and can supply a gorgeous corvette for their engagement session, you jump at the opportunity. I had a blast with Rachel and Curtis tonight, and their pup Mable! We wanted to show off their gorgeous set of wheels, so we started at a Drive-In for dinner then headed out into the country to catch the golden sunset light. It was such a lovely evening!!!

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Freedom and the open road!

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Mable pretty much stole the show…what a cutie!

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Curtis and Rachel, I had a wonderful time getting to know you better and you two rocked this session. Thank you!!! Enjoy your sneak peek!

Jamie and Allison

July 2, 2016 By katrina Leave a Comment

Jamie and Allison were married today!

These two met at a party near July 4th, so this holiday has always been special to them, and they picked a fantastically fun place to get married. On summer holiday weekends, Hudson, Wisconsin is always packed with people, and the St Croix River is full of boats…on the 4th of July, the place is party central, which fit this group of friends well. We were warned going into this wedding that the wedding party would be a little crazy, and we had such a great time photographing all their antics.

Allison chose a nautical theme for the wedding design. Navy, cream, and green with crisp modern lines paired with a little whimsy worked beautifully together, and Allison thought of every little detail, even down to the getting ready outfits.

The day was bright and sunny, and downtown Hudson was full of fun and color. These two love to have fun, so portraits at the 4th of July carnival were a no brainer. Jamie and Allison got a lot of attention when we shot these images!

The ceremony took place at the Hudson House Grand Hotel. These two darlings stole the show!

After the ceremony, we hopped on a party bus and headed to one of our secret favorite photo locations. Everyone rocked the portraits.

Apple Blossom Floral did such a fantastic job with the bouquets. They were so lush!

CHECK OUT this portrait! One of my most favorite EVER!

The romantic images were a little challenging as the entire bus full of friends were cat calling Jamie and Allison. But they were pros and kissed away as we took their portraits.

This party bus was truly a PART-AY.

After cruising Hudson, we boarded the Grand Duchess, a beautiful ship part of the Afton Hudson Cruise Line fleet. Guests mingled and basked in the sun on the deck. The cake (by Cakes by Jan), floral and invitation suite were full of detail! The blue sky, cool breezes and festive atmosphere made this cruise so fun!

Lots of sun means we get to play with sunflare in our images. With the boat’s reflective surfaces, we enjoyed finding creative angles.

What a crazy group!

The ships captain put us in the perfect spot to take advantage of the sunset…it was a perfect evening.

Jamie and Allison, thank you so much for having us be a part of your day! Enjoy your sneak peek!!!

Sean and Annie

January 9, 2016 By katrina 1 Comment

Sean and Annie were married today!

In his speech to his new wife, Sean said how he knew immediately after meeting her that she was the one…but he didn’t want to be “that guy”, so he waited a little bit before telling her. It was pretty obvious from the get go how much these two love each other and how fiercely they are supported by their community of family and friends. The ceremony was held at the Nazareth Chapel, such a beautiful space. Bee the Buzz Event planned the day so it flowed easily and kept the all ready low-key couple from having to worry about anything.

The rapidly dropping temperatures did nothing to deter these two from getting outside for some portraits, which naturally made us super excited!

After pictures and a stop at a bar (this group knows how to party!) Sean and Annie sent the wedding party into the reception while they said vows to each other in Rice Park under the beautiful lights. It was incredibly romantic and so sweet.

The reception took place at 317 Rice Park, which is just perfect for winter weddings with its classic detailed architecture and warm ambiance. Bea from Bee the Buzz designed plaid table runners and napkin details to add a woodsy Minnesotan touch and Sweet Peas Floral created sweet wintery arrangements with white and greenery. In lieu of a wedding cake, delicious chocolate mousse was served, and as a guest book, they had guests sign a modern print of Minneapolis.

This group knows how to pose, let me tell you!

Nora Events got the party going, and was excellent at mixing songs decades apart to get all generations on the dance floor.

Annie’s son, Ethan, had a blast at the dance, and entertained the guests with his rockin’ dance moves.

Sean and Annie, thank you so much for having us be a part of your day! Enjoy your sneak peek!

Sunset on the Prairie

October 20, 2015 By katrina Leave a Comment

Bob and Allyson came up to The Farm for their engagement session. We spent the early afternoon trudging through the woods to get to the best birch groves and along the way foraged a few natural elements for their wedding.