Colorado Session: Locsin Family

Happy Friday!

I had the honor to document this amazing family session (so get ready for picture overload! ha ha!) while I was temporarily living in Glenwood Springs, Colorado. As most of you know, I absolutely ADORE family sessions!!! The Locsin Family was a joy to photograph! I’ve known this sweet momma, Kacey for quite some time now. I used to work at the Aspen/Snowmass Ski Resort ticket office for one ski season years ago and Kacey was my awesome boss at the time. The Locsin’s have the sweetest, little 18-month-old daughter, Zoe. :)

I have a little story to share with you all during the time I was working for the ski company. This seemingly LONG story, lead me to the start of my photography business. On one of my days off work, I went out snowboarding for the first time with a snowboard HELMET(that I received as a Christmas present from a nanny family I was working with at the time), and decided to try out a few mini ski jumps. So the first time down the mountain, I tried one jump (there was a set of three jumps in a row) and I cleared the first jump and was pretty confident and that I was invincible because I was wearing a snowboard helmet. Then my second round down the mountain, I cleared the first, and then the second jump…and got a little, well A LOT sketched out about attempting the third jump (this jump shot straight upwards…and I thought, “YIKES!”)…as I steered away from the jump, I then decided at the last minute go over the jump…because I was invincible and could ACHIEVE anything with this new helmet of mine, RIGHT? ;) So the dare devil in me steered me right back toward the third jump…and let me tell you, it was a straight up shot…where I thought I was going to MOON! YIKES!!! I then realized the LOW CONFIDENCE I HAD IN MYSELF, because I looked downwards toward the ground and thought I was en flight on an airplane, headed towards Denver. HAHA. ;) :) I thought, '“OH NO!!!” …and as I’m freaking out mid-air, I decided it was ME vs. my SNOWBOARD and instead of keeping my board straight forward to achieve landing the jump, I twisted my hips and brought the snowboard so I would land on the back edge (this = BAD NEWS) and when I landed, I tried to snowplow to come to a stop, (BREAKING!!!)…I broke my knee (tore my ACL and a partial meniscal tear) landing roughly at a 45 degree angle and with the impact from landing plus pull of gravity, it pulled my left knee diagonally downwards at a 45 degree angle…then, I heard the worst POP you could ever hear and I immediately knew this was my ACL tear. It’s one of the worst possible ligament tears you could encounter. I did, however, think short while after the accident….“Where was my knee helmet?” …(ha ha ha…catch the dry humor?) ;) It clearly was a full ACL tear. Highly NOT recommended to repeat my mistake if you’re a snowboarder. The LONG recovery time from my ACL/meniscal repair surgery, is what lead me to where I am now in the photo industry.

Anyways, long story short, after this snowboard accident, I had met another AMAZING friend and photographer, Shannon Gray, who inspired and encouraged me to start up my own photography business. In the process of starting my photography business, I continued working in the ticket office at Aspen/Snowmass Ski Resort and I remember sharing with Kacey, my new adventure I was taking on with photography…(side note: NOT ON A SNOWBOARD). ;) Photography has lead me to new adventures and I honestly have LOVED this passion of mine and am seriously HONORED to have photographed this sweet friend, Kacey and her beautiful family again! I feel blessed with what I do and I want to share with you all their lovely photo session. I still to this day, snowboard…only on powder days…because if you fall, you land in a good dusting of powder…less impact, and SOFT landing. HAHA! ;)

Have a blessed Friday and Enjoy!

Cheers,

Anne

Colorado Session: Roberts Family

Hey there!

Happy Friday! Seem’s like years…or almost a year since I’ve last posted! ;) Most of you may know that this past September to mid-October, I was temporarily living in Glenwood Springs, Colorado, which I absolutely LOVED! My husband had a temporary job there, so we moved the family (Kevin, Addy & myself) down for somewhat of a long vacation. I would say Colorado is my second home; my happy place. I love the outdoors, the hiking, the smell of fresh, mountain air, the Autumn light and Aspen trees. So peaceful. Simply, I had the g o r g e o u s backdrop of mountains and golden, Autumn hues to document my sweet family sessions and had a blast photographing this sweet family! A BIG thank you to the Roberts Family! Love my repeat clients and it’s so rewarding and exciting to see their families grow and to see life in each and everyone of them. Just amazing! I feel so blessed to be able to share what I’m passionate about; Photography. So sit back and enjoy the few photos I’d LOVE to share with you! ;)

Cheers,

Anne

Minnesota Newborn: George Walsh

Lets give a BIG welcome to this world to the newborn, George Walsh! :) This handsome, baby boy was born on September 17th, 2018. I’ve known this sweet family over the past four years and was honored to document George’s newborn session! He was a gem to work with and so was his beautiful momma! This stage of life is simply, precious.

Allison and Mike, I absolutely love that each time I see your adorable family, you’ve a new milestone of joy added into your lives! Thank you both for the opportunities you’ve allowed for me to photograph treasured moments in your life.

As you may see through my photos, I enjoy telling a story through imagery. :) I’m happy to share this session and hope you all enjoy these photos as much as I do! Happy Tuesday!

Carlson's Orchard: Karaniemi Family

Kelsi & Al are a stunning couple and have the most adorable little girl, Isabelle. She’s now a one-year-old and has the cutest, spunky personality. For the past three years, I have been honored to document their wedding day, maternity session, newborn session, and each session amazes me. It’s rewarding to photograph the milestones of ones life and share these joys through images. For this family session, we went to the Carlson’s Orchard & Bakery in Winsted, Minnesota. If you haven’t visited this apple orchard, put it on your to do list! ;) You won’t be disappointed. They have amazing soup & salads, apple pie, apple crisp, and apple everything…oh, and I can’t forget the apple cider! :)

Apple orchards are the perfect setting for a family photo session and if you know me, I absolutely love, LOVE, the apple season! I worked at an apple orchard growing up, so it brings back fond memories of apple picking, and of course, that wonderful, sweet aroma of cinnamon mixed in with an apple crisp, baking in the oven on a chilly, Autumn day. Sigh! Who knew that the sight and smell of an apple could bring such joy to my heart. Anyways, this session did just that. It was a joy filled evening, topped with a honey crisp apple! Enjoy!

Minnesota Newborn: Sweet Clara

Sweet Clara, was born on August 16th, 2018. She was much, a pleasant surprise to her parents, as they were expecting her to arrive into this world a few weeks later. :) I feel so lucky to have documented this sweet, Clara’s newborn session. She was an angel! I want to share these images with you, because, new life is so precious. Simply, babies are miracles. I hope you enjoy these as much as I do! :)

Aspen, Colorado - Mini Sessions

Hello my friends!      

COLORADO. 

This gorgeous state is one state I would love to continue to travel to for work and leisure time.  The mountains, hiking, fresh air, family, friends, and memories are what bring me back to this place to which, I once called, home.  Living in this beautiful state for 6+ years, makes it a bit peculiar to choose Minnesota lake shores over the stunning, mountainous, Colorado backdrop.  However, each state has its own beauty, and Colorado will forever be a place close to my heart.  

FAMILY + CHILDREN MINI SESSIONS.   

Family and children portraits are what I truly enjoy.  As a photographer and documenting memories, it's remarkable to watch a child's personality develop, and this of course, is captured through a lens.  Family. Friends. Neighbors. Mothers. Fathers. Sisters. Brothers.  We all have a place here and I enjoy working as a photographer.  I love what I do, and that is truer than true!  ;) 

Below,  are images I'd love to share with you, which were taken on a recent work trip to Colorado for mini sessions.  Enjoy!

Cheers,

Anne

 

Allison's Bridal Shower

Happy Wednesday!

I am honored to share with you, a few images taken at the Le Meridian Hotel, from a recent bridal shower in Minneapolis, MN.  Allison, is a beautiful bride-to-be and this bridal shower couldn't have been more perfect!  It was a sunny, gorgeous day, and a room full of beautiful shades of spring color, family, and friends.  

I hope you all can enjoy this essence of phenomenal lighting, the top floor of the Le Meridian Hotel offers.  Lighting makes for beautiful images, however, I always say, the subjects make the image, and that of course, is true!  Every subject holds beauty, which show in many ways, and I document their beauty through a lens.  

Cheers,

Anne


Heath + Jessica

...Since it has been beautiful, sunny, and warm weather here in Minnesota, I would like to share an engagement session taken in the frigid cold, at the Centennial Lakes Park in Edina, Minnesota!  ;)  

Heath + Jessica.  Their love story began as a blind date, which progressed with spending more time together and turned into something new, something special, and something life-long lasting, an engagement to be married.  Heath and Jessica both love ice skating at the Centennial Lakes Park, the many walks with Jessica's dog Juno, camping, spending time at the Mitchell farm, and of course, nights out for dinner and Jazz with Heath's parents. 

Time passed and they had been dating for nearly two years.  Heath took Jessica out to a lovely dinner at the Nicollet Island Inn followed by a horse-drawn carriage ride.  Afterwards,  along they went, to the St. Paul Hotel (where Heath's parents were engaged) and he proposed to Jessica.  She said yes.  That's it.  The End.

...No, WAIT!!!... to be continued on June 20th, 2015.  (Heath + Jessica's wedding date).

Enjoy!

Anne