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Bringing up baby in San Francisco, CA

Anna — Mon, 07 Nov 2011 15:00:15 +0000

This couple was about the cutest couple I’ve ever photographed. Just too adorable, really? I had so much fun seeing them in their giddy expectation before their sweet baby girl was born. Their love for each other just warmed my heart. Then came the day to capture their little bundle of happiness. What a treat! I hope you two are snuggling up with her as you read this. Enjoy these days. They are short and sweet, I can tell you from experience.

Don’t you just want to go hang out with this little family?

Gone to “The Lake”.

Anna — Thu, 03 Nov 2011 15:12:37 +0000

Growing up in Minnesota means summers at “the Lake”. We don’t say, “We’re going to Long Lake.” or “We’ve gone to Big Sand Lake.” We all say and understand “We’ve ‘Gone to the Lake’ ” One of my favorite photos of all time is of a big red barn, in the middle of being painted. It must have been a beautiful Minnesota summer day, because in big strokes of their brushes they wrote “Gone to The Lake”. Because, I’m telling you, when you put up with snowstorms and frozen boogers and scraping off your car, those hot summer days are precious commodities and the only good place to spend them is “The Lake”. I imagine that’s a little funny to people from other states. After all, Minnesota is home to 11,842 lakes, not counting the little ones that are still good for a dip. Why wouldn’t you specify which lake you referred to? Well, because it doesn’t matter. The Lake is just that perfect place, easy to find, just drive ten miles down a county road and you’re there. Bring your bathing suit, a towel and an old tractor tire inner-tube. Float the day away and forget about everything. Summer is short and the summer days at The Lake; blissfully long.

So these photos hold a special meaning to me. My childhood played out by a new generation, splashing on the beach, swimming in the warm, fresh water. Ahhhhh . . . The Lake.

Funny story about Minnesotan’s habit of dropping everything on a hot summer day. When we moved from the Iron Range to the San Jose area in January of 2001, I was so delighted by all that January sun. Each day Isaiah and I would “drop everything” and head out into the beautiful sunshine. We didn’t have a lake to enjoy, but we played at the park, went to Happy Hallow, took leisurely walks. It was delightful. After a week, and then two, and then a month, my laundry was really piling up, the dust was taking over my home and everything was in a real mess. I realized, then, that I wasn’t in Minnesota anymore. In California I would have to clean my house, even in the sunshine, because, well, it was apparently here to stay.

We are shooting at GapKids in Los Gatos! I am SO excited about this one.

Anna — Fri, 07 Jan 2011 17:57:00 +0000

This session is gonna’ sell out faster than we can keep up with. It’s not just a cool location, a sweet deal, but the perks from Gap are gonna’ knock your socks off! Keep your eye out for more details, coming soon . . .

Photo of the Day. Showing off in Cupertino, CA

Anna — Tue, 07 Dec 2010 16:15:00 +0000

ha ha, this just made me smile.

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Photo of the Day. LOL at McClellan Ranch. This photo cracks me up.

Anna — Mon, 06 Dec 2010 16:11:00 +0000

Photo of the Day: A growing & busy, family. Milwaukee, WI

Anna — Sun, 05 Dec 2010 16:44:00 +0000

Photo of the day: The prettiest house I’ve ever seen (plus a kitty). Brookfield, WI

Anna — Fri, 03 Dec 2010 16:59:00 +0000

I just had to shoot a quick picture of this adorable feline at the end of my photo session in Brookfield, WI (just outside of Milwaukee). I loved this house and this cute little kitten loved me. I promise to show you more of this beautiful house and it’s lovely occupants, soon. Until then, meow!

Photo of the day: All boy in Lake Park, Milwaukee

Anna — Thu, 02 Dec 2010 20:07:00 +0000

I just LOVE these. Crack me up! I love this whole session and can’t wait to share more from this session, but for now, “photo of the day” will have to do. Don’t they just make you smile?

Photo of the day: Do I have a gorgeous family or what?:

Anna — Tue, 30 Nov 2010 18:00:00 +0000

During our lovely visit with my siblings over Thanksgiving we did their annual photo sessions. My nephew, Owen, has grown into a handsome young man. He is so photogenic! Love ya, dude. (that was 1/2 cool for Auntie Anna to say, lol)

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Photo of the day- Gorgeousness in Milwaukee

Anna — Tue, 30 Nov 2010 00:35:00 +0000

I was so blessed to have my brother, sister and their families come to our house from Minnesota for Thanksgiving. We had pounds and pounds of food, hours of laughter and two photo shoots with their adorable little people. Little Jenna just steals the show with her unique beauty. Look at her!! I just want to eat her up!

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