Joe Buissink.
This month's TCPPA (Twin Cities Professional Photographer's Association) meeting was held up at the North (Brooklyn Park) HTC auditorium, again, due to the remodel of the South (Eden Prairie) HTC location. Having attended Joe Buissink's program, on Monday, I now know that I would have traveled any distance and I encourage you to do the same when he comes to a town near you to speak. While he and his agenda were weighted heavily in photography and largely wedding photography with ties, now, to countless celebrities...I went in looking for inspiration in those arenas but came away with a much ...
Happy Birthday Blog!
Today, altho' it's my brother's (Tim) birthday as well, marks my 4th year of blogging. It all started at Blogger. I love to write (thanks to my mom!) and I'm a photographer...it seemed a natural fit. Just so you know, Blogger is one of several free blog services and I enjoyed it for 3 years before making the switch to WordPress 1 year ago today. At that point I thought that it was time to make a move toward a more sophisticated marriage of my website and my blog so as not to have to maintain both separately. I've gotten ...
Black & White
In a world brimming over with color I often wonder what it is about black and white images that seem to stop time. I recently found...and I wish I could remember who said it...a quote that went something like this...."In a color portrait you see the person, in a black and white portrait you see the soul." Palpable, isn't it? Well...I've noticed, lately, that I seem to leave many of my images in color...I haven't been converting many. I guess living in Minnesota with so many colorless months I've simply gravitated towards colored images. They're happy. Color images smile. So I asked ...
Janelle & Chad.
While they won't wed until summer of 2011, Janelle & Chad met up with me for their engagement session this past week in Mankato (after a rain out session previously scheduled in Minneapolis). The spots that we found were some real gems! With a citrus theme in the works, we kept things bright but that didn't stop me from suggesting that they pack their waders for a peaceful, relaxing end to the session. Thanks, you two, for arranging to reschedule. I know that next summer will be amazing! Embrace the planning phase and rest assured that I will capture every ...
Memorial Day 2010
I know that the cemeteries will be jammed with folks paying respects today and rightfully so. I like to go to the cemetery on quieter days so I'll stay away today. My father served in the Korean War as proud Corporal in the United States Marine Corps and is buried at Fort Snelling National Cemetery in Minneapolis. I miss him everyday. Thank you, Dad, for serving this great nation...I love you. Give mom a squeeze for me!
emily.13
My niece, Emily, recently turned 13. My sister, now, has another teenager in the house! YIKES! She and I have something in comon...Emily and I are both middle children. Famous for his Birth Order Book, Dr. Kevin Leman can guide you in why you are the way you are. Funny thing for me is that while I was the youngest and only girl for nearly 9 years my parents didn't stop at 3 children...or even 4...I ended up the "youngest" of the first part of our family then the "oldest" of the 2nd half but chronologically...I ended up in the ...
Mintahoe at the Minneapolis Central Library
Lisa Brenna of the Mintahoe Hospitality Group put on quite a program Wednesday night at the Minneapolis Central Library. While this, nearly, 5 year old venue bares a photo session all on it's own with beauty and light at every turn, that evening it served as a backdrop for this month's NACE event entitled "Exciting Twists on Beverages and Presentation". Oh sure, all the usual suspects were on hand which just makes attending these monthly programs a grand outing in themselves (even tho' my raffle tickets yielded nothing this go 'round!). Once everyone found their way to the 2nd floor we were ...
May Day.
I remember, as a child, growing up in Excelsior, Minnesota in a small neighborhood called "Acorn Ridge". I lived there until the summer between the 5th and 6th grade. It was such a great neighborhood. Lots of kids my age to play with day and night. The kind of neighborhood where you could leave your doors unlocked and leave your bike laying in the yard without being stolen. We biked and walked everywhere. We played outside every day. Boys and girls, it made no difference. The 60's were awesome, free and easy...like the streamers whipping off the ends of your ...
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