S Family Photos | Bemidji, MN Children and Family Portrait Photographer

 Hey, cute family! I am having a blast looking back at these photos from our quick and chilly November mini session. These kids. If you haven't met them before, let me do the honor of introducing you to some of the most passionate children you have ever met. They are caring and kind, and give you every ounce of energy they can compose. They have hearts for the Lord, each one of them, and devote everything they have to telling you every story of imagination, food, creation, and friendship. They read books, they play games, they are sporty, and they're fun! This couple lived in Chicago for a few years at Moody Bible College, and now are in Bemidji building relationships with Native Americans, stretching them and challenging them in a walk with the Lord. We serve with these guys at Oak Hills Center for Indian Ministries. What  blessing to photograph a sweet sweet family like these guys.

M Family Mini Session | MN Family Photographer Christmas Portraits

Back in November, I had the opportunity to photograph this sharp looking family for their Christmas Card picture in a Christmas Mini Session. What fun! We were playing around with ornaments and Christmas decorations in front of my mom's log cabin fireplace. It was SOOOOOOOOOOO cold out though, so we rushed around and snapped some keepers in front of a stand of pines.  :)

Kaya Wedding Part 3: Big Picture {a glimpse of it all} | Bemidji, MN Wedding Photographer

Kaya Wedding Part Two: White | Itasca State Park, Mississippi River Photographer, Bemidji MN

 Remember these lovely newlyweds? They were married in September and had their formal portraits taken at Itasca State Park. The leaves were perfectly golden, the grass still green, the roads cluttered with fallen leaves, while the trees stood firm. It was a cold and misty day, but it was beautiful, nonetheless.

Mr. & Mrs. Kaya were fun to work with, and got more and more comfortable in front of the lens as the hours passed. I am so grateful to have shot this wedding. It was just stunning to see the lovely hand-made bridal head piece that Christina wore. She was the most stunning bride with the long ribbons, pearls, and lace cascading down her back. They trailed over buttons from her dress and stood out in their soft peachy highlights against her delicate dress.

 

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Kaya Wedding, Part One: PINK | Itasca State Park, Mississippi River Photographer, Bemidji MN

Last month, I had the awesome privilege of photographing this gorgeous bride and groom, along with their bridal party. I learned that making EVERYTHING by hand results in several beautifully crafted gowns, ribbons, jewels, and head pieces. AMAZING.

Christina was the most becoming bride in her hot pink dress. Zosim stood out as the groom in his sharp pink shirt, too. The bridesmaids wore a gold color and the groomsmen wore a gold color with khakis.

Again, I am so happy I got to be a part of this special week! Congratulations for EVER, Kayas!!!

Tierra, Class of 2014 | Bemidji, MN Senior Portrait Photographer

Hey!

Have you seen my sneak peeks (on facebook) of this snappy senior!? Tierra is lovely, isn't she!? And, she is ON THE BALL. She's already in process of applying and hearing back from colleges!

What an inspiration to the procrastinator in all of us. 

She was saying how her dad was trying to nag her to get going on applying, and she's like, "Dad, I've already heard back from them!" She has some testing to do, and then she'll be waiting to hear a little more before she makes her college decision. I'm sure she'll do great!

Tierra, I had so much fun working with you the other week. Thank You so much for the opportunity to photograph your senior pictures. Girl, you are going to do great this year.

Congratulations on accomplishing a successful move from school to school, and then working hard to do well this year! I wish you the very very best with your senior year at BHS, and with your decision on school for your next four years.

CONGRATS and lots of love,
Amy