graduation party. { frost on flower }

I'm playing catch up.

In early June I photographed my brother-in-law's high school graduation party.  We were supposed to arrive in time for a surprise graduation ceremony which I was also to photograph but, getting somewhere out of state on time when you have to wake our toddler up in the morning.. that's just not doable.  We tried and we drove quickly but we arrived for the start of the party and missed the ceremony.  So here are some favorite photos from the party:



Sister-in-law, Joy



Tyler's grandpa



Tyler's uncle manned the hot food



Tyler's aunt and cousin



Sister-in-law and cousins



My stepdad, Wally



My mom and my stepdad drove in from Illinois







The graduate, gracefully eating





As a photographer, I'm really blessed to be married to this super photogenic, always excited to have his photo taken, guy.



Father-in-law





Brother-in-law, Doug





















If it weren't for the clouds of millions of gnats outside this day would have been really great!  Overall it was great... but the gnats made it not really great.

Congratulations, Kyle.  :)

summer at the guthrie. { frost on flower }

This was my second time photographing this lovely family.  I used to work with their mama and met them last fall during a mini session for the first time.  It was a fun and quick session so this time it was really nice to spend some more time with them.

Their mom really liked previous photos that I have taken at the Guthrie theatre, which is usually a haven in less than preferred weather, but, despite the nice weather, we still headed there since she likes it so much.  We began inside, explored the various spaces, and finished up outside in the warm summer heat.





He had just lost his first tooth the night before - good timing to document it!  :)













As always, the Amber Lounge is the most interesting spot.





Love the muted colors here.  :)











I don't often photograph outside on the Endless Bridge by this awesome blue wall because I'm often at the Guthrie in the snow or rain - I was excited to head outside and play with the great reflections!









The almost two year old wasn't too keen on sitting (are they ever?) so we grabbed a show advertisement book to keep them busy.  :)



And then we did some exploring outside.















Her favorite spot was these old railroad tracks which lined the street.  Of course she insisted on being right next to the street.







This was my attempt to get her closer to a big cherry picker that her brother enjoyed climbing on.  She was eyeing some rocks so I brought them close to the big machine - she immediately came over, picked up every single rock, and put them back where I got them from.  I guess she got a little closer to it.. but she didn't stay long!














Hope to see you guys again sometime!  :)