Treeline Photography Blog

Here are the cutest boys in the world!  I can say that because they are my cousins…Dresdon and Jaxson are little Southern Minnesota farm boys and I took some photos of them on Halloween morning.  Our session lasted only about 30 minutes as tractors and trick or treating were on their minds.  You’ll get to see their sweet costumes at the end of this post.   Thanks for smiling for my camera Dresdon, and Jaxson, thanks for keeping the tears to a minimum.  See you on Thursday for some Turkey!  I love you!

One of my favorite sessions lately:  my sister-in-law, Kaitlin, and my future brother-in-law, Aaron.  We got together to photograph their engagement photos a few weeks ago at the Landscape Arboretum in Chanhassen.   They are getting married October 10, 2009 and I know it’s safe to say that your entire family is looking SO FORWARD to your wedding.  I challenge anyone to find me a couple more hardworking, successful, funny, and caring as these two.  I feel so blessed to be a part of your family Kaitlin.  Sean and I love you guys so much and we are so excited to see what the future has in store for all 4 of us.   Kaitlin, you will be a beautiful bride and I couldn’t be more honored to be a bridesmaid.  You two are perfectly matched and it’s obvious how much you love each other.

 Congratulations on your Engagement! 

Here’s to a year of Family Gatherings, Bon Fires on Whitefish, Tubing at Buckhill, Spa Days, Raising our naughty dogs (and someday our naughty children), Bridal Showers, Bachelorette Parties,  and one incredible wedding celebration.

Meet Nicole, a 2009 Blaine High School Graduate.  I had so much fun meeting Nicole and her parent’s at their cabin in Longville last month.   When I do a session on location at a clients cabin, I never know what to expect…pulling into Nicole’s property I was just beside myself, as there were COUNTLESS opportunities for good pictures.  An old Chevy Truck, the most yellow maples I’d ever seen, staircases, docks, dirt roads, old barns…you name, it was there.  I had so much fun with Nicole, a multi-talented athlete and student.  Thanks for a fun afternoon!  You were such a great model, and I wish you a fanstastic senior year of highschool.

I had the pleasure of photographing this family in their beautiful home near Lakeshore a few weeks ago….we snuck in a few photos outside even though it was super chilly.  We worked fast, as being photographed wasn’t on this little boys list of things to do that day.  I was glad we were able to capture a few sweet expressions.  Thank you for asking me to photograph your family!  Your proofs are on their way!

If crayons = smiles, then crayons will be photographed!

I met this family at Fritz Loven Park in Lakeshore for my most “colorful” family session of the year!  If there is such thing as “peak day” for fall color, I would say it happened on  October 8th this year.   I loved photographing this family. The kids were sooo good and their interactions with each other so sincere and loving.  This little  boy was full of giggles and this little girl was quite fond of her fingers!  It’s tricky to photograph 2 little kids at a park and not let them climb all over the equipment, so it’s fun to document them playing as well.  Thank so so much for having me and my camera join you for a fun fall afternoon.  You have such wonderful, happy children and I very much enjoyed my time with you!

Maria and Jason were married October 11 in Walker, MN.  I would say these two picked the best Saturday of the year in terms of fall color.  Rain threatend us the entire day, and the only torential rains happened while everyone was cozy inside St. Agnes Catholic Church witnessing the exchange of vows between Jason and Maria.  Their ceremony was so personal and loving, making you feel like you knew all about their love story even if you just met them.  I was excite to photograph their big group at the city park in Walker before everyone headed to Moon Dance Jam to celebrate.  Maria and Jason, I hope you had a fun and relaxing trip to Mexico!  I was honored to play a small role in your day.  You two are perfect for each other and I wish you nothing but the best in the years to come.

Wow, another great lookin couple were married on another gorgeous fall day!  Mike and Hayley were married on October 4 in Pequot Lakes with a rockin’ reception at Piney Ridge Lodge.  I absolutely loved the colors Hayley picked for their wedding and every detail was executed flawlessly.  During the ceremony her father sang the most beautiful version of The Lords Prayer that I had ever heard; definitely a special and memorable touch to an already amazing marriage ceremony.  Later on at the reception Mike and Hayley danced the night away to her father’s band.  Thank you so much, Hayley and Mike, for inviting me to photograph your wedding.  I am so happy we were able to meet and work together.  Best of luck to you in the years ahead!

Here is where I will be casting my ballot today!  It’s the epitome of small-town America…A quaint town hall off a rural county road.