Instant Film

Recently, I cleaned up my office and found a box of instant prints. There is just SO much stuff that doesn't make it on the blog or Facebook or Instagram. So, thought I'd spend a couple hours scanning (dust is my new enemy) some of these moments I've recently captured with polaroid cameras and instant film! 

Hard to believe these last two photos were taken over a year ago. Our youngest son, James, was born at the MN Birth Center and that's my wife (in labor) in the bathtub and holding James at home less than 15 hrs later. Still blows my mind. Thanks for the support everyone! 

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!