I love when parents of past senior clients call me and tell me they have another senior this year and want me to be there photographer again! I photographed Lauren’s older sister a few years ago and was looking forward to photographing another brown hair, brown eyed beauty. Lauren decided to have her hair and makeup done at the studio first, then we headed to Como Park, which has been a favorite location this year.
Hair/Makeup: Rachel Wagner Beauty
Nick and Morgan’s wedding took place outdoors at Morgan’s parents’ house where they had carefully considered every detail. The setting was so perfect: green grass, blooming wildflowers, dirt roads and huge trees. Add a sweet couple and you get some awesome wedding photographs!
This little sweetie stopped by the studio for her one-year portraits. I’ve been photographing her since she was a newborn and she keeps getting cuter! We captured a few images at the studio, then walked over to a nearby park to let her run around a bit. I have been scouting near the studio and I’m looking forward to trying out some new locations soon.
When I look at Aimee’s photos I see her classic beauty. Oh, and her amazing red hair. And it’s natural. And gorgeous! Aimee took advantage of working with a stylist before her senior portrait session. The fabulous Emily Bettenga was able to achieve two looks with her hair – more formal waves and a straight, everyday look. We got lucky with lovely evening light at Como Conservatory for outdoor photos after some work in the studio. Doesn’t she look amazing in green!?!
Hair/Makeup: Emily Bettenga
Jennifer was so fun to photograph! Jennifer started by getting pampered at the studio by the fabulous Melanie Rivers who used a touch of makeup to bring out Jennifer’s natural beauty and curled her gorgeous dark brown locks. Since we had to dodge some spotty showers, we decided to photograph a few of her outfits at the studio, then headed downtown Saint Paul to take advantage of the stunning evening sun. This girl is model material!
Six month old babies are just the best! I absolutely love capturing these smiley, giggly, chubby, wide-eyed babies. Maggie was no exception. She loves mommy’s cuddles and daddy’s crazy antics and especially loves bending in half and sucking on her toes!
Lucky me! I get to photograph these cuties each year!
Photographing Erin was a dream! It is always fun to photograph a dancer; she was so at ease when moving and posing. I have a bolt of tulle that I keep at the studio for when inspiration strikes…and it did! I fashioned a dress out of some scraps of fabric and clamps. From the back it was a hot mess, but from the front, a romantic, flowing ballerina tutu. Erin took advantage of one of my hair and makeup artists, who did a fantastic job with her long dark locks. After playing around at the studio for a bit, we drove to Como Conservatory to finish off the session in the lovely late evening summer sun. She looks absolutely stunning in blue!
Hair & Makeup: Melanie Rivers Beauty | www.melanieriversbeauty.com
My first class of 2015 senior session was double the fun! Twins Ben and Olivia chose a beautiful summer afternoon at Saint Anthony Main in Minneapolis for their senior photos. It’s one of my favorite spots!
Rachel is one of my hair & makeup artists and she was looking for updated headshots before launching a new website. She’s newly married and she has one of the cutest little families around!
