Tracy & Jeff's engagement

Tracy and Jeff are a couple with a very unique engagement story.  When I asked them what was one of their favorite activities they enjoy doing together, both replied, playing in the park.. As a matter of fact, Jeff proposed to Tracy while playing on the Jungle Gym at the park!  So we all agreed the park was where we were going to take their engagement photos as a reflection of their personalities. I shot this with a retro theme in mind as you will see from my favorite photos from their session. This couple is very laid back and fun reminding  me of the simpler things in life we all sometimes overlook, like picnicking in the park! I can not wait for their wedding which will be August 21, 2010  in Hecla South Dakota.

The Krause family

This was a recent session from a family I have know from their beginning.  I was the wedding photographer for Kayla and Patrick and have been privileged to take their families photos as they grow.  The newest addition to their family is little Makenna who is 2 months old.  Little Mya and Lincoln are always fun to work with and Makenna was no different.  Here are a few of my favorite photos from their family session.

Brayden

Here are recent photos of little Brayden who just turned 6 months old.  Once again it was my privilege to be able to take his first photos when he was only a few weeks old. He is growing into quite a little man as you can see from these photos. And what a cute little boy he is!  HIS favorite pose was taking his clothes off and just letting him be! My favorite photos were of his engineer outfit in the little basket. Here are a few of my favorite photos from his session.

Aiden Judd

Little Aiden turned 1 year old and what a little cutie.  I had the privilege to take his 1st portraits when he was 1 month old.  It is so amazing when a child comes back for their 1 year portraits to see how they have changed and grown.  He was  busy, energetic, and all boy at this session!  What a fun session this was for me!  Here are a couple of my favorite photos from his session.

Kristi's Cakes Of Aberdeen South Dakota

It was my privilege to be asked by Kristi Burns of Kristi's Cakes in Aberdeen South Dakota to take photographs of her award winning cakes. Kristi recently entered the 2010 Cake Decorating Show and Challenge in Sioux Falls South Dakota which was sponsored on by the Children's Miracle Network as a fund raiser. The Judges were from the esteemed Food Network. The white cake won 2nd place in the wedding Cake Division and the pink cake won top honors by placing 1st in the Professional Tiered Cake Division. It is easy to see by looking at the exquisite details of both cakes, why they were both winners.  Congratulations Kristi on a job well done!

Iley Grace

I recently had the privilege of taking little Iley Grace's first photographs. Check out little Iley's hair, is there anything more precious then a baby with lots of wild hair?  We had so much fun dressing her up and taking her photos, and what a little trooper she was. I am defiantly going to enjoy watching her grow through out her first year of life. Watch for more photos of this little dolly over the next year!  Here are a few of my favorite shots from her first photo session.

Loren and Katie's Groton South Dakota wedding

Loren and Katie were married at Emmanuel Lutheran Church in Groton South Dakota, March 13, 2010. I had the privilege of taking Loren and Katie's engagement photos last fall so I got a chance to get to know them and appreciate what a neat couple they are! I had so much fun on their wedding day! All of their family and friends were a joy to be around.

Their reception was at the Ramkota, Best Western Inn at Aberdeen South Dakota. Florist and event planner was Country Classics from Redfield South Dakota and the cake was by Cristy's cakes of Aberdeen South Dakota. Here are a couple of my favorite photos from their wedding day.