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Sorry about the long blog haitus! It isn’t for lack of photos to share, I’ve just been focused on healing and catching up on the work I missed when I was recovering from my accident. The good news is…I’m feeling great today! I still have a few aches, but the pains have subsided greatly. Thank God! :-D Now, on to the photos!
I first met Maggie and Joe at a wedding I photographed in 2005. They remembered me when they were looking for someone to photograph their family. We did the session at the Noerenburg Gardens in Orono, MN. Maggie found the location online. I have never heard of, or been to the gardens and was absolutely enthralled by its beauty and very inspired. I shot until the light was GONE because they are such a fun family, and the location was loaded with beauty.
As the session went on and we got to know one another, Joe and I realized we had gone to the same high school. I knew his sister and he knew mine. Small world!
After the session, they took me out for ice cream at Cold Stone Creamery (this is highly recommended ;-). I love the Tschidas!
First, I’ll introduce you to their awesome kids!
Canon 85mm, f2.8, 1/320, ISO 400
First up is Adam - lots of fun and has a great smile!
Canon 85mm, f2.8, 1/320, ISO 400
Next up is Alex, she’s funny and has really beautiful, almost mysterious eyes!
I love how her shirt matched the flowers in the background.
Canon 85mm, f2.8, 1/640, ISO 400
Last, but not least, is Madeline. She is super sweet and has the greatest hair! I knew right away I wanted to do some back lit shots of her to show it off.
Canon 50mm, f5, 1/160, ISO 400
The three siblings get along great!
Canon 50mm, f4.5, 1/160, ISO 400
I think they were pretty comfortable being their silly selves in front of the camera!
Canon 17-40mm at 29mm, f7.1, 1/125, ISO 640
Noerenburg Gardens is a public park on Lake Minnetonka where an estate used to be. This area is where the house once stood, and the pillars are similar of those that were on the front porch of the house. I thought It was a neat location for a family photo!
Canon 17-40mm at 29mm, f7.1, 1/125, ISO 640
This is what happens when you tell the parents of teenagers to kiss in front of them!
Canon 85mm, f5.6, 1/250, ISO 640
A more traditional family portrait. I like it!
Canon 85mm, f5.6, 1/250, ISO 640
Joe and Maggie - aren’t they sweet together?
Canon 85mm, f2.2, 1/3200, ISO 640
Focus…
Canon 50mm, f6.3, 1/160, ISO 500
There were so many beautiful locations at this park, I could have shot for hours (okay, so I did, but more hours…). I’ll definitely use it again (but differently, I like every session to be unique.)
Canon 50mm, f4.5, 1/640, ISO 500
Canon 50mm, f45, 1/320, ISO 1250
This shot was so fun to do!
Canon 85mm, f4.5, 1/200, ISO 1000
Canon 85mm, f4.5, 1/1250, ISO 1000
You know me, I’m a sucker for kissie shots!
Canon 85mm, f4.5, 1/2500, ISO 1000
My favorite shot from the session!
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