Category Archives: natural light

Jacob & Elle | Minneapolis Teen Photographer

Here’s my son Jacob (age 17) and his girlfriend Elle (age 16). I’ve wanted to do a shoot with them at a Christmas tree lot ever since last winter, but it didn’t work out with their school schedules and my work schedule. Well, let’s just say it didn’t exactly go as planned. (((deep sigh))) Why...

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Little Miss Ava | Minneapolis Baby Photographer

My co-worker Tammy has a seriously adorable little girl named Ava. I have been wanting to photograph her ever since this summer (when she could first sit up on her own), but it just didn’t work out.  So I asked Tammy to bring her over for some quick Christmas pics. Here was my set-up: backdrop...

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January 2, 2012 - 9:40 am

Brandi - These are so, so precious! Thanks for sharing your setup!

December 21, 2011 - 11:37 am

Tracey - Love this. Great idea and the photos came out supper wonderful!

December 15, 2011 - 7:14 pm

Laurie Strey - LOVE this!

December 13, 2011 - 6:45 am

Robin - I got the big $$$ one and it’s lovely. :-)

December 13, 2011 - 12:54 am

Rhiana - LOVE this session! You have always been so generous with your talent. I bet Tammy is over the moon for these images :)

December 12, 2011 - 10:16 pm

Dawn - Did you get the AF-S NIKKOR 35mm f/1.4G Wide-Angle Lens (big $$) or a different one? Looking for a new prime lens and this may be it.

Jennie and baby Enzo | Minneapolis Newborn Natural Light Photographer

who:  Jennie and her new little guy Enzo! (age 11 days) when:  Thurs 8/25/11 around 7pm where:  various areas of BP/Champlin what:  Jennie and I were trying to scope out some new locations, so of course we had to bring sweet little Enzo along!  What a little cutie pie!

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September 8, 2011 - 9:51 pm

Rachel Marie Photography - gorgeous light! oh, and i love that blanket!

Adding skies and clouds in photoshop | Minneapolis Natural Light Photographer

I’ve seen a few tutorials on how to add skies and clouds in photoshop, but it finally really sank in after watching this one!  (thanks Suzette!) I followed all her steps for the most part, but I used an existing photo I had of sky/clouds instead of using a brush.  And then some of the...

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August 6, 2011 - 5:34 pm

Rachel Marie Photography - This is awsome!! Thank you for putting together this post, i cant wait to try it out :)

Go on my Child | Minneapolis Tween Photographer

{word art & swirls by Rhonna Farrer – www.twopeasinabucket.com}who:  my daughter Claire – age 12-1/2 when:  Sunday 6/26 and Tuesday 6/28 – around 7pm where:  my favorite field in BP what:  more to come.  I took so many that I really like a lot!  So as I have time I’ll add more here.  Working on...

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July 6, 2011 - 1:54 pm

Jen - so pretty! Love her dress and your processing… such pretty light!

July 6, 2011 - 10:19 am

Casie B. - Lovely! especially like the subtle textures.