When it rains it pours?? Who said this is a bad thing?!

This week has been pretty amazing for me when it comes to my photography business.. I’ve booked 2 weddings for next year, gotten some pretty amazing compliments on my work from potential clients, and recieved some amazing compliments on my work from current clients.. All in all I need to quit 2nd guessing my decision to go into business for myself. It’s hard sometimes, not because I question my ability, but because I question paying the bills.. I’m married to a Financial Analyst.. which is great sometimes because I don’t make the financial mistakes I did in my youth (I have to pause, man did I just say that!? I’m not even 30 yet! I’m still young!! . But it’s also hard sometimes because I have to present a business plan if I want to get my hair cut (ok, not seriously.. well not anymore.. he’s gotten much better LOL!), and especially since I’ve started my business.. He stresses out, which stresses me out. Not good for my creative genes!  Or maybe it is… Hmmm.. I wonder.. I’ve lived a pretty stressful life (which I will not get into on a public forum) but it’s all made me stronger, better, and the person I am today, and I like her! So maybe I thrive in this.. What will I do when things aren’t stressful! Just imagine how creative I’ll be then! Ha!

So besides designing some albums, processing a wedding, designing Christmas cards, designing business cards & tweeking my marketing approach.. I just implemented a GIFT REGISTRY!!! I figure in this day & age, what a great Idea!! Getting your portraits done is a want, and now a days we can’t have everything we want.. SO gift registry it is! I revive my creative juices with a Venti Iced Caramel Mocciatto with a extra shot of espresso! Yeah that’s right that will jumpstart any creative soul, either that or give me a heart attack… LOL!! Yum

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Sneak Peek- Katrina & Josh… HALLOWEEN WEDDING!!!

Yes, you read that right. A Halloween wedding.. It was an outdoor ceremony in the Peace Plaza in Rochester MN (it was COLD and Windy, but So Awesome!), then bowling at Colonial Lanes, then a reception at the Elks Lodge. There were so many little details that would catch you by surprise, such as; the Bride died the underskirts of her dress orange, the bowling was cosmic bowling for the last hour, the cake was a topsy turvy Halloween themed cake, the guestbook was a Awesome Spanish “Amore” poster for everyone to sign, and MORE!

This wedding was truly unique, and I loved to be a part of it! I adore Josh and Katrina, they’re so down to earth, and just genuinely good people! Oh, and of course Katrina is SO into photography, so I was excited!!

Here are a few favorites so far!

I just had to share a few more…

So recently I posted about a wedding I shot, where the Bride & Groom left the Church in a 1920′s limosine.. at that time I’d just started to process pictures and hadn’t gotten to the pictures with the car yet.. so I have to share!! I love them! Plus, some great ones from what I have done of the dance so far!

So here are a few more favorite from Alicia & Michael’s wedding:

Breanna Senior Session Sneak Peek

Tis the Season for Seniors and I love it!! I love when I’m photographing Seniors and they totally go for the shot! I love how they all want a unique portrait and are willing to try new ideas! Breanna was no exception- Breanna is a Senior at Cotter in Winona MN. She plans on going to college to be a Geologist. How sweet is that?! She was extremely nervous about taking pictures and told me many times how she takes horrible pictures. I assured her I’ve heard that many times before, and that we would get some awesome shots. I put on some music, she played with my kitten to calm her nerves, and off we went.. it started off a little slow, then Wham! We got into a synch, and the shots are AWESOME! I hope Breanna and her Mom love them as much as I do. Here’s a few of my favorites so far:

Alicia & Michael Wedding Sneak Peek!

Mother Nature decided to LOVE US! With all the nasty weather we’d been having, and the fact that Alicia & Michael’s church was having construction done on it- so they wanted pictures outside.. I was nervous about nature this past Saturday.. But Mother Nature gave us a break! It was a Perfect Day!! No rain, some nice sunshine.. what more can you ask for… How about a 1920′s limosine for the bride & groom to leave the church in.. OK!!!

Here’s some of my favorite’s so far: