Treeline Photography Blog

I have a new favorite wedding color palette after photographing Kelsey & Scott’s July 31 wedding:  Gray and Pink.  Simply gorgeous.  It was so classy and timeless.

I had talked with Kelsey & Scott for about 9 months leading up to their wedding, but never had the opportunity to meet them since they live in Chicago.  There is nothing more uncomfortable {in my opinion} than showing up to photograph someone’s wedding without ever having met them in person.  I so loved our quick coffee date 2 days before their wedding to introduce ourselves and hammer out some last minute details.  I left our meeting even MORE excited for their wedding because they were so warm, friendly and extremely trusting of me and my camera. 

Their wedding day flew by and I didn’t look at the back of my camera once that day…It was a treat to get home and see some of my favorite photos of the entire summer:

Kelsey’s classic beauty and style was breathtaking, but her warm heart and welcoming personality couldn’t be beat:

I love some awesome, subtle sun flare:

We made a qucik stop at Kelsey’s family cabin on Pelican Lake:

A lovely reception was held at the always impressive: Breezy Point Resort

I love candy buffets.  period.  A quick shout out to my little sister planning a May 2011 wedding…. Mackenzie, do this:

We traveled through college side by side… I did most of her homework and she bought most of my lunch.  (kidding, sort of)   We learned the basics and specifics of photography and built a lifelong friendship in the process.  Katie and Mike are expecting a little girl in just 4 weeks and I can’t wait to meet their little beauty!

A hot summer day turned to heavy rain for Kelli and Ben as they were married on July 24 at the Northland Arboretum in Brainerd.   Photos were wrapped up without a single rain drop, but just as Kelli walked down the aisle the skies opened up…The show went on & just as Ben spoke his vows to Kelli, the sun showed for a few moments before the rain continued.  It was an absolutely beautiful wedding!

Gorgeous flowers compliments of: Elegant Memories Floral Design

Beautiful wedding details:

The cutest ring bearer I’ve ever seen:

One of my most favorite moments of any wedding day:

Tomorrow is the big day!

Jarrod, one of the coolest people I’ve met all summer will be Falling For A Cause tomorrow at Paul Bunyan Land in Brainerd, MN

Jarrod, a professional skydiver will be elevating himself 13,000 feet by attaching 100 6ft helium balloons  to himself.  When he reaches 13,000 feet he will release himself from the balloons and skydive down to Paul Bunyan Land.  I know,  I know.  It’s way too awesome. 

So what is his cause, you might ask?  Special Olympics of Minnesota!  Jarrod has been working hard to raise $13,000 to help  Special Olympics and I had a great time photographing him and some local athletes at Paul Bunyan Land last month.

After our shoot, Jarrod handed his 3 balloons to a couple of kids entering the amusement park.  He told them to release them and with giant smiles the kids watched them disappear toward the sky.  Many minutes went by and I looked up only to see a tiny dot of blue.  Not having any sense of distance, I foolishly asked Jarrod, “Is that about 13,000 feet?”  Boy was I off!  That tiny balloon that looked to be forever away, was only about 1,000 feet in the air.  It was simply mind boggling to think that he would be 13 TIMES that high! 

I strongly encougrage you to visit Paul Bunyan Land tomorrow at 12:00 pm to catch a glimpse of an amazing and worthwhile event.

It’s not too late to help Jarrod reach his goal!  Visit here to donate before the big event.

Here is the backside of the field that Jarrod will be taking off from:

We used 3 balloons for our shoot…imagine 97 more:

It had been nearly 2 years since I photographed little Claire, but her hair was still full of the blonde curls that I remembered… Her new little sister, Allie is a sweet as they come:

So let me start by saying, this isn’t just ANY family.   Darcy and Jason are my friends, and I feel beyond lucky to call them that.  I met Jason & Darcy almost 2 years ago at a local meeting for Now I Lay Me Down To Sleep, the national non-profit infant rememberance photography organization.  Jason and Darcy are photographers, active members of NILMDTS, but most importantly, parents to two of the funniest, smartest, most inquisitive boys I’ve ever met.  It was an honor to photograph them last month and document their family at this memorable stage in life.   Jason & Darcy are extraordinary parents who put family first above all else, and their boy’s good natured personalites are proof of their love, devotion and quick wit.   I so deeply admire them as individuals and feel so blessed to know this family:

This photo cracks me up.  Have you ever been to a gift shop and seen the quote: “Who are these kids and why are they calling me mom?”  Kinda reminds me of that…

doesn’t he look totally thrilled to be photographed by me? :