Sarah Wolfe Photography

Evan Sneak Peek

2011-05-23T20:25:00.004-05:00

Brittany

2010-06-19T20:20:00.002-05:00

A couple of weeks ago, I did some senior pictures for a lovely senior from our church, Brittany. She was up for anything and we even ended up shooting in a busy farmer's market! She has the most beautiful eyes and I was absolutely enthralled by what her face looked like close up. I could have photographed her portrait all day! It was really fun. Thanks for being a great sport Brittany! Congratulations on your graduation!

Evalyn Joy

2010-06-19T11:33:00.003-05:00

Here is my beautiful God-daughter Evalyn. Her mom is my best friend, Heather (if you haven't read her story, read about the birth of Beckham in my posts during January of 09) and I am blown away by how much I already love this little girl. We've committed to deliberately getting our girls together (once my little one is born) so that they can grow up in each other's presence. I can't wait to see how this little one grows. I don't think it's possible for her to get any more beautiful but I'm sure she'll prove me wrong.

Heather, Dirk, and Beckham: nothing I could write or say could adequately express my true feelings. I am so honored to be a part of her life and yours. Welcome to this world, Evie. I love you so much. Thank God for your healthy little lungs and your beautiful head of hair!

Sweet Alli

2010-05-12T20:30:00.008-05:00

I did my last senior portrait shoot two weekends ago with a beautiful, spirited, joy-filled senior named Alli. She must be one of the nicest people I have ever met. She is calm, sweet, patient, respectful, hopeful, compassionate, and motivated. I can't wait to see what she does with her adult life! I'm sure it will be filled with great things! We shot for almost 3 hours and I had never-ending editing to do just ot cut it down to a manageable number of images. Here are a few of my favorites! Enjoy!

Cooper

2009-10-24T15:47:00.002-05:00

Senior pictures- Cooper wasn't too jazzed about it but he did this for his mom. How sweet! I think they turned out just great! Enjoy!

Samuel

2009-10-11T20:25:00.004-05:00

How adorable is Sam! I fall in love with this little boy every time I see him. I especially love how Sam pointed to the sky and to his heart to show me where Jesus is. These photos speak for themselves. Enjoy!

Beckham at the Beach

2009-08-11T14:18:00.002-05:00

Just a peek of adorable Beckham at the beach... Can you stand how cute he is!? He's absolutely adorable. Aaaahhhh- what a honey!

Family Fun!

2009-07-31T19:27:00.004-05:00

Here's a sneak peek of a family shoot I did. As you can see, fun was had by all! I love the smiles and the laughter and the hugs. What an awesome bunch!

William

2009-07-31T08:18:00.003-05:00

Some more of darling William... with Anna's wedding this past weekend I've gotten behind in posting and editing! Eeek! Here's a sneak peek... isn't he adorable?

Colin

2009-07-06T17:50:00.007-05:00

Yesterday, I photographed Colin. He's adorable and cuddly and very serious. We did get just a few smiles out of him but man, did we have to work for them! He was perfectly content to watch the grass, my feet, his feet, the sky, the trees, anything but the camera. All that being said, he's absolutely precious and I think we got quite a few great shots. Darrin and Kate- your son is beautiful! Enjoy!

At the end of the shoot, Colin was all tuckered out!

This is what he really thinks of me! :)

True Love

2009-05-27T17:40:00.006-05:00

So, here's a love story for you- and a true one at that! About a week and half ago, my best friend Katie's husband Nick called me and offered to fly me to Spokane Washington to photograph a surprise vow renewal for her birthday. Katie has been wanting this and Nick thought he'd surprise her and planned this weekend ceremony complete with tux rental, flying a photographer out, reserving a garden, reserving a pastor, and ordering a bouquet of WHITE, yes I said WHITE (Katie was very specific about this during her "first ceremony") roses. Then about a week ago, he told Katie that this is what he was planning. She was deeply moved and so excited. He told her to get a dress and I told her to make a hair appointment (that was my birthday present to her) and that I couldn't wait to come out there for this.

The ceremony was beautiful. There were only a few people there- Nick's best friend/twin brother Tony, me, the pastor LeRoy, and three close friends of Katie's. We stood on a rocky platform overlooking a KOI pond and listened as Nick and Katie pledged their love to each other again, in a moving, intimate ceremony. LeRoy's words were profound, the peace of God rested heavy on both Katie and Nick, and the love in their eyes for each other was breathtaking. I shot this "wedding" a little differently. Since it was a short ceremony, no wedding party, and no family shots, I chose to shoot it documentary style with little to no posed portraits. I'm so happy with what came out. As you can see, the day was beautiful, the bride: stunning, the groom: handsome, the future: bright!

Katie, I love you and I am so thankful that I got to photograph your very special day. You know how I feel about you and your "soul".

Nick, I can't thank you enough for the gift you gave me in allowing me to be a part of your special day. You are a wonderful man and what you did for Katie will warm her heart for a long time. Thank you for your kindness, your generosity, and your wicked Karaoke skills. :)

Enjoy!

Senior Shoot

2009-05-13T21:33:00.006-05:00

On Monday, I had the pleasure of doing another senior shoot! As you can tell by these pictures, this girl is beautiful, funny and up for anything! We had a wonderful time and got some beautiful shots. Here's a sneak peek...

This one makes her look like a supermodel! Fierce!!! :)

And this one is just for giggles...

N & L- I had a great time! Can't wait to show you the rest!

William

2009-05-03T07:22:00.007-05:00

On Saturday, I met William Henry. He's a charming, beautiful blue-eyed 3 month old who was not in the mood for pictures. We still got a few great ones of him sleeping or fussing and I'll be back to do some family ones in a few weeks. If you remember Katie and Paul's wedding, the picture of William in the platter will make more sense. If not- Katie gifted Paul with a beautiful Warren McKenzie platter for the wedding day. I've never seen a groom so spellbound by his bride or a wedding gift... EVER! Paul is a potter and Warren McKenzie is like the... (man, I'm struggling with an suitable analogy) the... Bono of the pottery world- he has been around for quite a while but continues to improve with age... every potter and ceramic enthusiast knows of Warren McKenzie. To see their wedding, go to September of 2007. So here's William, their darling first born! Enjoy!

Update of the girls...

2009-04-30T08:12:00.002-05:00

Here are Rosie and Violet... right before I left for work yesterday. Awwww....

a sneak peek...

2009-04-29T07:38:00.003-05:00

Here's just a peek of a senior shoot yesterday. She's lovely and funny and talented and I couldn't be happier with the photos. Enjoy!

A tub and the reason for everything.

2009-04-05T16:51:00.005-05:00

Katie and Beckham

Me and Beckham- I don't know why he looks so shocked... he likes me, I swear he does!

A good laugh...

On Thursday, my two best friends and I were in the same place at the same time for the first time in a long time. (lots of time in there, eh?) Katie, the brunette (besides me, now...) lives in Washington state and came back for a family visit and couldn't leave without seeing Beckham, Heather, and me. It's rare that we are all together so on Thursday, we had a lovely dinner and spent time just chatting and reconnecting. I did just a few shots of Beckham getting a bath and will do a 3 month shoot sometime soon. Since the 3 of us are so close, I see Beckham as the next generation of our friendship. What will our lives be like in 10 years? How will our children (if we all have them) relate to each other? Will they love each other as much as we love each other? You see, that's the whole point of everything, the reason for everything- relationships. Corny? yes. True? yes. These two women hold my soul. Female friendship is a magical thing- a spiritual thing- an irreplaceable thing. I have so many wonderful women in my life but Heather and Katie play a different role in my world. They know me better than anyone- sometimes better than my husband knows me- and LOVE me anyway- in spite of myself. They come alongside me in ways that only they know I need. We've often talked about how unique and special our friendship is but I know that it's not all that unique. Women everywhere know what I'm talking about when I say a "soul-friend". That "soul-friend" is someone who speaks to you at a deeper level than words can express- that's what these two women are to me. Daily, they challenge me and speak hope, love, joy, passion, brilliance, comfort, and God into my life. For that I am eternally, eternally grateful. Words fail... I love you two.

Logan William

2009-03-01T07:59:00.010-06:00

Yesterday I had the privilege of photographing 2 week old Logan. His parents are friends we used to live by when we lived in Plymouth. Troy and Alicia are two of the nicest people I know. They are constantly smiling and laughing. I didn't realize how much I missed living near them until I visited with them yesterday! Their beautiful son, Logan, was born two weeks ago on Valentine's day! What a LOVE-ly gift!:) He was the perfect subject- alert almost the entire time. I know I've said this before but it's always amazing to see people become parents. It's as though their whole demeanor changes from the way they refer to their family to the way they walk and move, but it's as if they've always been this way. Troy told me that even though Logan's only been here 2 weeks it's as if their life always included him- as if he were always there. Troy looks at Logan with such love and admiration- it's beautiful to watch this big tough guy melt as he gazes at his son. Alicia wraps her baby boy in her arms with this soft look of devotion and pure joy. I almost feel intrusive photographing that intimacy but when they see these photos, I'm sure they'll treasure having those moments captured. Troy, Alicia, and Logan, the pleasure was all mine. Love you guys!

Rosie and Violet

2009-02-10T06:38:00.002-06:00

Abe and I got Violet almost 4 weeks ago. She's 11 1/2 weeks old and the joy of Rosie's life! We had hoped they'd get along and they do- they wrestle and roll around together and chase each other. We're so happy that we got Rosie a playmate. They really do enjoy each other. People have been asking for photos of Violet- since they've already seen Rosie, so here she is! It's so hard to photograph pure black dogs... they just seem to get really noisy- i.e. pixely. I have to up the exposure a ton. Oh well.. it was a quick moment to shoot... better pictures later!

Amelia

2009-02-07T21:29:00.008-06:00

This is Amelia at 3 months. Isn't she beautiful!? She's so observant, just stares at people, gazes deeply into their eyes and then breaks open a big grin. She's so sweet. Here is Henry as well at just over two years old and Sarah and Ross. I love this family!

Finally... Beckham.

2009-01-22T07:39:00.012-06:00

This is my best friend Heather, her husband Dirk, and their beautiful new son, Beckham. We have all waited a long time for him. I struggle with how to write this post to adequately communicate the longing we had for Beckham. Those of you who read this probably know me or Heather and her story. Beckham is Dirk and Heather's second baby, but first baby born alive. In September of 2007, two and a half weeks before her due date, Briana Joy went to be with Jesus due to umbilical cord complications. Heather delivered her and she was beautiful! Tiny lips, dark hair, perfect little hands and feet. Heather and Dirk moved from Atlanta back to Minnesota where they buried their little girl and began to heal with family around. When we found out Beckham was on his way- everyone who knows this family began to pray and wait and hope. Walking through this loss was something I have never experienced. Having photographed so many babies, stillbirth is very unexpected. Since Briana, I now look at pregnancy differently. The fragility of life is more evident now- but so is the true miracle of birth. Heather has been my best friend since we were freshmen in college. She is made to be a mom. Anyone who knows her knows this- and when you see these photographs, you'll see it too. While Briana is always fresh in their memories and hearts, Heather and Dirk welcomed Beckham with joy, relief, and celebration. There is an unexplainable aura that comes over someone as they cradle their baby. So, I know that there are a lot of photos with this post, but as you can see the look on Heather's face says it all. There's relief in her smile, yes, but most of all there is that deep, thoroughly unexplainable, totally unconditional, soul-shaking love for her son. Heather, I will continue to cry tears of joy for the healthy birth of your son- I can't wait to watch him grow and change and become the man he's destined to be. But for now, I like his tiny hands, his tiny feet, his awesome mohawk, and his mama's dimple. I love you- enjoy!

The ring on Beckham's toe is one that Heather wears with Briana's birthstone in it. So, in memory of Briana...

If you would like more information about stillbirth, families suffering from the loss of an infant, and what you can do to help, please see the Missing Grace Foundation website: www.missinggrace.org.

Henry, Amelia and Madeline!

2008-12-22T15:25:00.005-06:00

Today I photographed beautiful Madeline and my lovelies: Henry and Amelia! First we did a family shot for the New Year's card and then some cousin pictures and pictures with Nana and Papa! Maddie is two weeks old and is so cute I can hardly stand it! Here she is with her cousins- Henry (now 2) and Amelia (2 Months). Be on the look out for some of just Amelia at 2 Months. Enjoy!

a few more of the new house...

2008-12-07T11:42:00.002-06:00

I finally found the right print for above the fireplace so here is the updated living room! I think we're pretty much moved in and loving every minute of living here. I'm sitting in the office watching the snow fall in giant flakes outside the window. I feel as though I'm in a Norman Rockwell painting. Just picture perfect... aaaaahhhhhh...

Our new home...

2008-11-27T16:03:00.010-06:00

Yes, it's true. We are in our new home and I've been bombarded with requests for pictures of the inside...so... here they are. Some fun details and of course, our girl, Rosie.

Enjoy!

Our new home...

2008-11-10T19:17:00.003-06:00

Hello all... this is a personal post. Abe and I just purchased a new home. We close on November 21st and I'm so excited I can hardly stand it. I'll post a couple of pictures here and if you want to volunteer to rake leaves, as you can see, we'll take all the help we can get! I do have a lovely yard to photograph in... we'll have to see what I come up with! In the meantime, Rosie can't wait to run around the yard and Abe and I can't wait to warm up by the fire. Thank you for all your prayers. God's really blessed us! Life is Good!

Amelia

2008-10-25T20:40:00.004-05:00

Henry is a big brother now. My dear friend Sarah delivered a beautiful baby girl on the 16th. Her name is Amelia and she completes this wonderful family. Both Mom and Amelia are doing well. Henry is also being so gentle- kissing her and patting her head. It's really sweet. Congratulations Sarah and Ross and Henry. Welcome to this world, Amelia! I can't wait to witness your life!

A taste of their life now with two...

Anna and Craig

2008-10-12T17:40:00.005-05:00

Today I did some engagement pictures for my beautiful little sister, Anna. She's getting married to her high school sweetheart in July. I am a maid of honor... I guess matron of honor- so I won't be doing the wedding pictures but I did want to shoot some engagement pics for them. I'm so excited to celebrate their wedding and the beginning of the rest of their lives! Congrats Anna and Craig! I love you both!

Nerd Alert

2008-08-15T08:38:00.008-05:00

So, ever since I saw Top Gun when I was in 4th grade, I've had a secret fantasy of being a fighter pilot. That kind of went by the wayside as I got older but I've continued to be fascinated by planes. I don't really care about commercial passenger aircraft but I really think military aircraft is WAY COOL! So, Indulge my nerdiness for a bit... I visited my best friend Katie in Spokane WA where her husband is stationed at Fairchild Air Force Base. He is a pilot and flies a KC-135 (or a 737). It is a mid-air refueler aircraft so in the movie Air Force One, when they do a mid-air refueling with the big long boom stick connecting the aircraft... that's what Nick does. I love being able to support my friend and her husband by supporting the Air Force and it just so happens that I LOVE airplanes! So, it works out well for all involved. Nick is currently deployed and missed the airshow this past weekend. Katie took me and our other best friend Heather to see the planes. Katie could really not care less about aircraft, Heather was bored to tears nearly (and is 4 months pregnant) and I was like a giddy school girl. We got Blue Angels VIP tickets which gave us bleacher seats during the blue angels show. It was super fun... Here are some pictures.

This is Heather and me inside a C-5 which can carry tanks... it was huge. The first picture just of me didn't turn out the best so I made Heather sit with me so I didn't look like such a fool. Thanks for being a good sport, Hayge!

This is Fat Albert. This plane is a C-130 Hercules. It carries all maintenance and supply people and stuff. It's a cool fat plane.

And now here are the Blue Angels. The Blue Angels are amazing! They are a group of Navy pilots or Naval Aviators who fly F-18 Hornets in air shows. The whole point of the organization was to keep awareness and public opinion up of aviation after WW2. Their website is: http://blueangels.navy.mil. They fly with an 18" gap in between the wings of one plane and another. It's amazing and super loud. Invest in earplugs when you see them!

This picture is of one of the planes taxi-ing away from me. The heat from the engines was so intense, but I had to get the picture, that it totally burned my face. I think it's a neat shot. You can tell how hot the air is by the warped lines of the plane as the heat washed over the air between my camera and the aircraft.

This was their last pass over the flight line.

Thanks, Katie and Heather for putting up with my ooohs and aaahs!

My girls are 1

2008-08-05T20:50:00.004-05:00

Yes, it's true. The twins, Teagan and Delaney are 1. Can you believe it? (Well, they are almost one- two more weeks.) I spent the afternoon with them today and they are still just precious. I adore kissing their little cheeks and hugging them! They giggle and coo and say "Yogurt"! I love it! I can't wait to give them cousins. This ends my year of photos with them. It's interesting to look back and see how they've grown and how they've stayed the same. They are absolutely beautiful, charming, intelligent little darlings. I can't rave enough. Sarah and Jim, thank you for letting me witness your sweet ones through the lens of my camera. They will always hold a special place in my heart.

Piper

2008-06-30T14:37:00.007-05:00

Today I met Piper. She just turned one and is one of the happiest little girls I've ever met. She's a charming, smiley little doll and we had a really fun shoot together. The pictures turned out great and here's a little preview! There were so many good ones that I posted a lot. I love natural light. Enjoy!

Busy Busy... and a basket!

2008-06-16T14:31:00.005-05:00

Because they are so cute, here is just a quick snapshot of the twins... can you believe they'll be 1 in August!? Love them, love them, love them. I think there is a basket theme with these two, huh? I've been so busy lately, this is all I can post but now that school is out, things should be slowing down, right? :)

Dr. Luke

2008-05-03T10:58:00.002-05:00

Yesterday, my family celebrated as my brother became an MD. We watched him walk across the stage as they announced Dr. Luke D. Stoltzfus... we cheered, I took pictures and my sister's fiance blew an airhorn! It was great. We are so proud of him- and the free medical advice isn't bad either! Next year, he'll be at Mayo in Rochester and I'm sure they will keep him EXTRA busy. Nevertheless, he is the first MD in our family and I'm so proud of all his accomplishments. CONGRATULATIONS DR. LUKE!

Luke

2008-03-10T16:28:00.007-05:00

Today I shot newborn pictures of Luke. He is the second child of a dear friend of mine and just a darling little guy. He was a bit fussy so we did a short shoot and I hope to take pictures of him again in the near future. I love newborns. They are so small and cuddly. I totally get the baby-fever whenever I hold one. Can't resist their little hands, their little soft heads, and their pouty little mouths! Too cute. Laura, Luke's mom, is a fantastic person and a wonderful mom. She has just a wonderful gentle spirit about her. I'm so lucky to call her my friend. (and yes, that is a mini-chair...)

Sara and John's MN Reception

2008-02-17T08:38:00.007-06:00

Sara and John were married in Illinois in early January. On February 9th, they had a lovely MN reception for their friends and family to celebrate their marriage! It was just a fun evening with great food, folk dancing, and plenty of old friends. I snuck Sara and John away for some romantic and funny pictures of the two of them. They were great, letting me take risks, doing whatever I asked of them. They are a great couple. I've known Sara since we were little so I was anxious to meet the man that swept her off her feet. John is a kind, easy going, compassionate man and he showers his love on Sara. I couldn't be happier for her! I think that the future only holds wonderful things for the new Mr. and Mrs. Froelich. Congratulations you two! Thanks for letting me be a part of your day!

Teagan and Delaney 6 MONTHS!

2008-02-10T19:12:00.000-06:00

And here we are... looking a little sleepy...

I can't believe that my nieces are now almost 6 months old. Time sure flies... they are still as cute and cuddly as ever. Now they smile all the time. I can't put into words how sweet and adorable these little beauties are. I just love them.

Tess and Joe

2008-01-13T08:20:00.000-06:00

Yesterday, I did an engagement shoot with Tess and Joe. They are getting married in July and are just about the greatest couple I've met! We laughed the whole time and I had no trouble getting some really romantic shots. We went into their backyard and climbed in with the birch trees and the cattails. It was such a neat shoot and I love the texture that the natural surroundings created. Tess is an art teacher and Joe is a graphic/web designer so they are both very creative. They were up for anything. I know Tess from grad school and think the world of her. I'm so happy that she's found love with a guy like Joe. He's funny and charming and loves her like crazy. He told me and Andrea(my assistant- who I LOVE!) that he was a cynical, cranky man until Tess came along. Now he's just a big teddy bear! I wish you all the best as you continue to plan your big day. I can't wait until you say I Do!

Baby Abbie almost 1!

2007-12-31T15:52:00.000-06:00

So, Baby Abbie was in Minnesota during the holiday season and I got to photograph her and the family this morning. It was a family portrait, baby, and engagement session all in one! It was an adventure, for sure, and I really love this little girl and her whole family! Thanks for letting me continue to be a part of her life! She's a doll!

And congratulations Ryan and Anna! This newly engaged couple is so darling! They live in Chicago but are home for the holidays. It was so nice to photograph them. How sweetly they treat each other... I love engagement pictures!

Allyce and Matt

2007-12-29T08:20:00.000-06:00

Yesterday, I had the great opportunity to photograph some of my old high school students who are now juniors at the U. They started dating in high school and are still together. It's so sweet that Matt thought of buying Allyce a photo session with me so that they could have "nice" pictures together. When I was still teaching at the high school, I was not married and all my students called me Miss S. (My maiden name was not the easiest to say, or spell for that matter!) It was actually really sweet to have these two spend an hour and a half with me still calling me Miss S. They are both doing really well and are going to be wildly successful "grownups". I'm so happy that they chose to have me document their love. They laughed, teased, giggled, cuddled and sweet-talked the morning away.... and isn't that how love is supposed to be? Allyce and Matt, here's a preview- Thanks again for letting me in on this. I'm so proud to have had some piece in your lives!

Oh..Wow.

2007-12-16T18:42:00.000-06:00

On Saturday, December 15th, 2007, I shot my last wedding. I joked with the bride that I was going out with a bang and she gave me the opportunity to photograph a beautiful day. Kendra and Andy got married in Detroit Lakes, MN and it was one of the most romantic weddings I've been to, and I've been to a lot! The moment Andy saw her, his words described our day "Oh...wow..." Kendra had outdoor pictures planned and from the softly falling snow to the horse drawn sleigh ride, everything was perfect. The wedding party members were troopers! They hauled in and out of the cold and looked amazing in fur wraps and long gloves. Kendra thought of everything. The ceremony was candlelit and tears flowed freely during the beautiful music and their sweet vows. Thank you so much Mr. and Mrs. Geeslin for letting me be a part of your day. I was deeply moved by your love and wish you all the best. May the best of your love story be yet to come.

Merry Christmas!

2007-12-09T15:19:00.000-06:00

It's so incredibly rare for Abe and I to get our picture taken that I had to post a few. Of course, it wouldn't be a Christmas picture without our little girl Rosie. She's so dark, it's kind of hard to see her but she's there! -and in true Abe fashion, he's trying to make me laugh- it obviously worked. Rosie was so good- but looks a bit confused while Abe is chewing on her ear! As these pictures show, we are pretty crazy about our "daughter". Just wait until we have kids! The beautiful couple who tied the knot in October, Carmen and Joe, brought out their little guy, Dudley, for a picture. After I took one of them, Carmen took a hold of the camera for us! How fun! Merry Christmas from the Wolfes!

Henry...all grown up.

2007-12-09T12:47:00.000-06:00

Henry will be 1 on Wednesday. Time has flown by so quickly, I can't even believe it! He's a charming, opinionated, sweet little man now and I continue to be just enamored with him. This is just a quick winter shoot to get something for a Holiday Card and a bit of him at the cusp of 1. They cuddled by the Christmas tree and Henry ate his first handful of snow! Can't beat that. Enjoy.

The Twins!!!

2007-11-26T17:26:00.000-06:00

Yes, it's true, they are three months old now.... actually a little over three months. Can you believe it? Still cute as buttons! Here they are... just a quick shoot- we'll do a more extensive one once they are really smiling a ton! I definitely got my baby fix with these two... Teagan slept on my chest for a little while and Delaney and I cuddled while she was unhappy.

And of course, Abe got in on the fun... isn't he a natural!? :)

Old Friends/New Friends

2007-11-23T16:38:00.000-06:00

Today, I spent some time with old and new friends. It was so fun to photograph sweet Theodore James' baptism and all the family fun afterwards. This is just a tiny sample- a brief preview... to this family- (you know who you are) thank you for welcoming me into your home and sharing your afternoon with me. You really made me feel at home and I loved every minute of it! I look forward to next time...

Carmen and Joe

2007-10-07T21:31:00.001-05:00

On the most humid and warm October day I can remember, Carmen and Joe tied the knot. We baked under 89 degree sun- and at least 20 mph wind gusts; but at least it didn't rain, right? For those of you who follow my blog, you know that Carmen and Joe are a very special couple to my husband and me. We love them dearly and are so happy they chose us to document their day. Since I just shot this yesterday, these are fresh but I couldn't resist! Carmen and Joe: if you are looking at this while you are on your honeymoon- We love you! Congratulations... more pictures to come soon. (Love, The Wolfes!)

Julia and Chris

2007-09-30T11:45:00.001-05:00

Just yesterday, I had the privilege of shooting Julia and Chris's wedding ceremony. Because it was so amazing, I had to post a couple of teasers... So here's just a taste of what's to come. Julia and Chris, your day was magical! Thank you so much for letting me be a part of it... keep an eye out for more coming soon... Enjoy!

Beautiful Iowa

2007-09-25T19:59:00.000-05:00

Yes, I said Beautiful Iowa! If you've never been to Iowa City or Coralville, Iowa, you are missing out. They are absolutely beautiful! I shot Erin and Neal's wedding September 22 there and am still amazed at the area. Here are a few shots of the wedding- just to give you a taste! There were quite a few memorable moments from the groom's teary welcome of his bride at the altar, to the location pictures at the Capital, to the very sweet Father/Daughter dance to Grandma Liz catching the bouquet and the wild dance party at the reception... and so many more! I had a lot of fun shooting this day- I needed a happy wedding after the sad news that was delivered to me the day before I left. Weddings bring such joy to life. Erin and Neal: I wish you the absolute best! May the best of your love story be yet to come!

This wedding was especially meaningful since my little sister was one of the bridesmaids and her boyfriend of about 5 years was the best man. It was his older brother's wedding! It was such a special day! Thank you for letting me be a part of it!

Katie and Paul

2007-09-03T16:59:00.001-05:00

On September 1st, I had the immense pleasure of photographing Katie and Paul as they became husband and wife. I enjoyed everything about this day. From Katie's fun pre-wedding photos to the beautiful Warren Mackenzie platter she gifted her husband-to-be, to the dancing machines everyone became at the reception, there was not a dull moment! I was blown away by the bouquets and floral arrangements and the hand-done embroidery on Katie's veil- all done by her immensely talented mother! I loved the special details like the photo booth and the gift boxes with their monogram on wrapped neatly around each one. Paul and Katie- you two have a very special relationship and I am truly blessed to have witnessed your "I Do's". I wish you more than all the best. Here's just a sneak preview of your day in pictures. Thank you again- for allowing me to witness your love!

Paxton James "PJ"

2007-09-01T07:44:00.000-05:00

Paxton or PJ, as his parents call him had his first photo shoot yesterday. Aside from being a bit fussy when he was cold, the camera loved him. He's very tiny because he was born early. At six weeks, he's probably about 8 and a half pounds. He has the most beautiful features, don't you think? I really loved cuddling him up in this big soft blanket- I think he loved it too! He's adorable, and his parents are so sweet with him. Enjoy! Oh, and the giant darling in the orange with Paxton is Henry! Isn't he getting so big?!

Teagan Janelle and Delaney Ellen

2007-08-26T20:43:00.000-05:00

These two beautiful little girls are my new nieces. They were born on Thursday August 16th at 11:01am and 11:04 am. Teagan weighed in at a whopping 7 lbs. 14 oz. and Delaney weighed in at 6 lbs. 9 oz. They were both over 19" long! Huge twins, huh? So, here are their 1 week pictures. I've really gotten my baby fix with these two. It's great! There's always one to hold! Aren't they just precious?!

Carmen and Joe

2007-08-20T20:34:00.000-05:00

When I met Carmen and Joe and they decided to use me as their photographer, I had no idea the immense gift that they would be in my life. Carmen has become one of my dearest friends. She is one of the most generous and thoughful people I've ever met, and I'm so blessed to call her my friend. She and her fiance Joe, are so much fun. They make Abe and I laugh constantly. It's wonderful having another couple to spend time with. They are just a blast. I'm shooting their wedding in October, and hopefully we'll have sun and amazing fall colors... not gloom and sprinkles like the engagement shoot. I can't wait to shoot their wedding- it will be absolutely beautiful. Carmen has exquisite taste- after all, she chose me as a friend! :)

Beautiful Duluth Wedding

2007-08-01T21:39:00.000-05:00

Here are Kyla and Ben. Their wedding was absolutely breathtaking. Everything was outdoors, pictures, the ceremony on the top of Spirit Mountain overlooking Duluth! I've never had so many amazing opportunities for beautiful pictures. Not only are these two some of the most photogenic people, but they also have a beautiful relationship. They truly enjoy each other and laugh, cuddle, and play together. The wedding party was up for anything including hopping INTO Lake Superior! Thank you, Thank you, Thank you for giving me the opportunity to capture this beautiful day! Blessings!

Darling Sam

2007-07-26T20:57:00.001-05:00

This handsome little man is Sam. He's the 8 week old son of a dear friend of mine from high school. He snoozed through the photo shoot so we could move him, and prop him, and set him anywhere we wanted. What an easy subject! I fell in love with this little darling the moment I met him. He is a cuddly, sweet, lovable little boy. He also has two of the most wonderful people in the world as his parents. I'm so happy that I was able to do this for them.

Henry 3 Months

2007-07-24T22:07:00.000-05:00

Here is the little doll, Henry. A big 3 month old! Look at how happy he is... such a ham for the camera. What an easy kid to photograph... we'll see how long it lasts... the terrible twos could get the best of us!

Henry

2007-07-24T21:57:00.000-05:00

This is Henry. He's been smiling happily for me for 6 months now. His first year will be heavily documented by me- he's not just a darling little guy, but he's also the first child of one of my wedding clients. Sarah and Ross were married in November of 2005. A little over a year later, Joseph Henry Selden "Henry" came into all of our lives. I love nothing more than going from a wedding photographer to a family photographer for the same couple. How beautiful parenthood is... keep watching for more of this little rockstar... oh, and the metal thing in his hand is his daddy's wedding ring... cute, eh? This is Henry at 1 week old.

Baby Abbie

2007-07-23T20:29:00.000-05:00

This is Abbie Merritt. She's a beautiful 6 month old whose mom I went to high school and college with. As you can see, she is as beautiful as her parents. We shot this in Jen's parent's back yard two hours before they had to leave for California!! Abigail is a darling little peanut who loves the wind- i.e. anything blowing air on her face. I get such a kick out of her smiles and funny faces. What a beauty!

Engagements...

2007-07-22T10:49:00.000-05:00

This is Julia and her fiance Chris. They are a super adventurous couple getting married in Duluth in September. When we did the engagment session, it poured- I MEAN POURED- for two hours straight. They were such good sports- we ended up doing the shoot in an open pavilion area at COMO park. We fought wind and tons of spray from the rain, but got some really great shots~! I'm especially blown away by the beautiful coloring of Julia's hair against Chris's shirt and the background. I'm SO excited to shoot this wedding- we will be in Duluth- playing in Lake Superior for some of the wedding party pictures... how fun is that?!!!

Spamville, USA

2007-07-18T10:03:00.000-05:00

Yes, I visited lovely Spamville- I mean Austin MN- on 7-7-07, the biggest wedding day of the decade! I had the immense privilege to photograph Karie and Brett. Karie is a friend of mine from grad school and has the sweetest spirit about her. When I met Brett for their engagement session, I knew he was her soul mate. The way they held hands, the way he whispered to her so softly, their genuine tenderness towards eachother was and is really beautiful. Their wedding day was ridiculously hot and we did all outdoor wedding party pictures at the Hormel nature center. Karie wanted a lot of color and candids. They are a beautiful couple- Thank you for letting me witness your love- God Bless you in your new life together.

Eve and Matt

2007-07-18T09:45:00.000-05:00

Eve and Matt got married on June 16th. It was so hot, we were seeking shade constantly. The bridal party held up so well and Eve and Matt were great. They really enjoy each other, make each other laugh and truly love being together. It's very sweet to watch them together. Eve is the third sibling in her family whose wedding I've photographed... I have one left to be 4 for 4! Thanks for letting me be a part of your day!!!

Engagements...

2007-07-18T09:31:00.000-05:00

This is Kyla and Ben. They are an obviously beautiful couple tying the knot in Duluth on July 28th! I'm so excited to shoot their wedding... Kyla has beautiful taste and they photograph so well, my job will be a piece of cake! Let's just hope for beautiful weather!

Engagements!

2007-07-04T09:35:00.000-05:00

These are some recent engagees... Kendra and Andy, the top couple, are getting married in December in northern Minnesota. I have no doubt that their wedding will be stunning and I'm so excited to be a part of it. Katie and Paul, the second couple, are getting married in Roseville in September. They photograph so easily and have such an outstanding sense of humor, I can't wait to shoot their day!

Alice and Matt

2007-06-29T06:58:00.000-05:00

This was one of the most beautiful weddings I've been to. Alice had everything planned out to the nth degree. The reception was at the James J. Hill LIbrary and the ceremony at Unity Unitarian Church in Saint Paul. Florabella did the flowers... they were absolutely breathtaking. Thanks for letting me be a part of you special day!

Blogging?

2007-06-29T06:54:00.000-05:00

Ok, So I've done it! I'm now blogging. I suppose this is a good way for events to be seen a bit earlier than I do them now. We'll see. As I continually rethink and restructure my business, I continue to find new ways to occupy my already limited time- i.e. blogging, post production editing etc... If anyone reads this, please let me know... I'd be amazed! Technology... hmmmm...