Treeline Photography Blog

Sandra and Jerry were married in Park Rapids on one of the warmest days in February.  February 27 was sunny and warm and a perfect day to be married!  Sandra and Jerry live in California, both members of the United States Navy.  Their wedding was a true, ‘family affair’ and a special gathering for a couple who seldom get to be alongside their entire family. 

Sandra & Jerry, I was honored to photograph your wedding.  Thank you for the opportunity to get to know you and be present on the first day of the rest of your lives together.  Sandra, thank you for freezing off your bare toes for some fun photos in the park after the wedding. You are a true, Minnesota Bride.   Thank you both for your sacrifice and for serving our Country in the U.S Navy.  I wish you the very best in the years to come!

I spent the afternoon on Valentine’s day with this Pequot Lakes family… It was my 3rd session with them and it’s been a joy to watch Jack and Brooke grow up.  A few years ago, our session took place in the lake, on their beach, and underneath the warm summer sun.  This year, it was skiing, dog sledding, and snowflakes! 

Janet & Sam, I thought this from the moment I met you in 2007….you are the greatest parents in the world.   The joy, laughter and pride in these photos can’t be manufactured.  Your children are remarkable little people and you have so much to be proud of.   It is an honor to be able to spend some time with you and document these genuine moments in your family.  Thank you, Thank you, Thank you.

Lisa contacted me a few weeks ago to see if I would photograph some graduation portraits for her as her college graduation neared… The story just got cooler and cooler though.  She was originally from Pine River, now living, working, and schooling in the Twin Cities.  I was a Twin Cities native, now living and working in Pine River.   Lisa had a distinct vision for her shoot and she put in a lot of time into finding the perfect location for her session.  Enter : Rivertown Bed & Breakfast in Stillwater.  I had never even been inside a bed and breakfast before, and now I think I’m hooked.   The inn keeper was so warm and welcoming.  She allowed us to use any room in the whole house.  I could have photographed there all day.  The fresh bright snow outside lit up each room and provided us beautiful window light.  I absolutely loved this session.  I could have photographed Lisa for hours.   It was a fun change and I found a new fondness for Stillwater and of course, bed and breakfasts! 

Thank you so much Lisa for arranging such a nice afternoon.  It was a pleasure to meet you and photograph this huge milestone.  I wish you much success!

It was the party of the year, and even though it was only 16 days into the new year, Dinah & Mike’s wedding celebration set a pretty high standard.  Dinah & Mike invited me to photograph their January 16th wedding at Camp Confidence in Brainerd with a high-energy, fast-paced country dance at the Brainerd Armory.  There was no shortage of laughter for Dinah and Mike and I hope this day that they planned for so long was everything they dreamed it would be.

Thank you, Dinah & Mike, for asking me to be a part of your wedding.  I had so much fun with you and your friends, and your wonderful families.  It was a joy to get to know you, and you really did put on one heck of a party!  Best Wishes to you!

Coolest Unity Ceremony I’ve Ever Seen!   Dinah’s family owns the scrap metal yard in Brainerd & Pine River, so how fitting that their unity ceremony included copper and aluminum…

It was fun to see our friends in Savage, MN recently and photograph Mason & Grady.  I had yet to meet Grady and is he ever ADORABLE!  It was a job where smiles and smirks flowed effortlessy…. or maybe with some M&M’s!  It was great to see you again, Courtney!  You have very sweet little boys…

These photos were all taken in their home… I work with a traveling studio that is easily set up right in your living room ~ don’t let the winter weather fool you ~ there is no such thing as a ‘good season’ for new portraits!  Winter is just as good a time as any…

Grandma and her grandsons…

I had the pleasure of photographing this family just days before Christmas… there wasn’t much snow on the ground at the time, but it was a freezing, late afternoon shoot.  Luckily their smiles overpower their frozen fingertips and red noses!  Thank you Amy, for setting up a session with me right before Christmas!  Your family is so fun and I had such a great time with you all!