Monthly Archives: January 2010

Rosey | Portraits

This girl not only is an Adele look-a-like, she has perfect classy style and GORGEOUS (red hair rosey cheeks and all). But mostly importantly Melissa wears her heart and shares it so beautifully with others.  I am so glad to call her a friend. We were able to experience fireworks, crazy dice games, giggles, sunsets,...

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Rocked My World | Personal, Business

“Your business becomes a lifelong exploration of your self” -JNP Studios
This quote & JNP Studios workshop…rocked my world today. My mind is just spinning, hence the 6 a.m. blog post, even though its only 4 a.m. in LA at the moment. I can’t wait to share more about this amazing experience.

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Juice | Personal

“I will not tell you that MTH2010 is the answer. It’s not. It’s the launch pad. It’s what you DO afterward that makes things happen.” – Lara Casey
I proclaimed “Hallelujah” when I read this tweet. Making Things Happen Intensive  isn’t a magic potion or one button fix to everything that you are going through. Nor is it an...

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Do not disturb | La Crosse Wedding Photographer

Just hanging out in the girls bathroom…..
Congrats Laura & Brent. You both are so genuine & kind, love you to pieces.

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Steve + Amy | Minneapolis St. Paul Engagement Photography

Steve & Amy, these two are it. They are hilarious, down to earth, relaxed yet outgoing, calm yet super driven. Even the way they hold each other just really shows the deep respect, friendship and love that they share. I have known Amy since she was in 5th grade because our families our close friends....

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I’m Back | Fires me up | Video Bloggin’

Yea. Hello. I am not sure if you noticed, but I experienced some glitches with my blog this week and I haven’t been able to update it or edit it in any way. EEEeeek. To say the least. Now it is up & running beautifully thanks to the help of my wordpress master (yes I...

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Choices & Change

Fact: people want to break free from pain, suffering, financial distress and major fear so their life’s work can take wings.

Fact: most people don’t want to do anything about it. Most people want someone else to come along to fix it and they will wait, complain, blame a million things until one fine day they...

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Brand New | Minneapolis St Paul Newborn Photography

A new baby is like the beginning of all things, hope, a dream of possibilities – Anonymous
***Update:  Little Gavin Norton has gained his angel wings. Please continue to keep this family uplifted in prayer in this time of great loss.******
I just felt a tug to post these recent newborn sessions, because right now my heart...

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Portraits & Reflections | Personal | Business

I am just in love with this image I took of Amy Rae the day after MTH2010 in WaterColor. It just speaks determination, insight, ambition and her caring nature. I really feel like this image represents Amy right then at that moment. This is why portraits are so powerful. They represent each person in that...

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Defying Gravity | Making Things Happen 2010

2009 has been amazing and such a blessing. Yet something has really changed inside me. (….these lyrics below speak to it perfectly) 2010 watch out because I am going to rock you out, like never before.
In 2010 I will be defying gravity and every other fear that is inside me. I will surround myself with...

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