Cosgrove Family / Lake Harriet / Minneapolis Family Photography

Ben was a friend from High School and College roommate. He's one of the smartest people I know and his wife is equally super intelligent. Seriously, these two are changing the world when it comes to Biochemistry Engineering or something. But, they are really down to earth and the friendliest out there. Oh, and they have three kids. The two boys are an absolute riot. Here are a couple favorite quotes from our time together...

"My dad has been on a magazine cover." -Ansel. 

"Mommy, can I just put my lips on the straw?" -Bjorn (immediately after being told he wasn't allowed to drink out of the iced tea he was helping carry).

The Cosgrove's added some time to a normal session and that made for a really relaxed, casual experience. We did tons of stuff together, but it just felt like we were hanging out and having fun. No pressure to rush anything. No keeping an eye on the time. Just hanging out...and running after the boys when they'd get too close to the bike path or lake edge. Here's a condensed look into our time together. If you'd like to book a family session, its not too late! Contact me and lets make it happen!    

Jon, Senate, Sammy, James & baby / Midwest Documentary Family Photography

I've had the privilege of photographing the Kalscheuer's A LOT over the years and my excitement only increases each time they contact me. I mean, portrait photography is so much about relationships and the people you are photographing and these folks are THE BEST. Excuse me while I gush right now...when Senate first contacted me she was SUPER chill and trusting and she didn't really even know me. Yah, I had known Jon for a long time (we were track captains together in HS and just good friends) but when a bride hires you for her wedding, engagement and eventually multiple family sessions, its still about trust and that usually takes time to earn. From the get-go, I've been over-the-top supported by this couple and now family and this support has yielded some amazing images. I really can't say "Thank You" enough. Words end up falling short and I only hope the photographs I make will be the greatest thanks...for years to come. Here are some from our time together at Jon's family cabin in Stillwater, MN.   

Tim, Michelle, Finn & Mozer / South Minneapolis Family Photography

Nothing feels more like Summer in Minnesota than getting out of the house, picking strawberries, going for a walk to a nearby park and taking in all the green. Throw in a bit of water and thats a wrap. Loved hanging with this beautiful family and capturing some of what their life looks like right now. Summer is already drawing to a close and I'd love to add a few more sessions like this to the mix...interested? Don't be shy, click on my 'contact' link and lets make it happen!