I first met Teresa and Peter back in December of 2008 when they brought their sweet newborn Lilliana in for baby photos. The first thing I remember thinking was "oh... what a beautiful young couple". Then I totally ignored them as I gushed over their perfect little newborn Lilly. I always love being a part of that time in a young couple's life when they are just starting their family. Talking about the excitement and the doubts. It's like I know this little secret that they are now a part of... that their heart will forever live outside of their body.

I have been so blessed that they have come to visit me every December since then. I have gotten to be a part of two more adorable babies added to the crew. Veronica and Peter Nicholas were just as beautiful. I often joke at how GORGEOUS their family is and they get better looking each year! The kids are growing up and Teresa and Peter are looking younger.

This family has truly made my job so special and I thank them from the bottom of my heart for sharing their family with me.

Is it December yet?

xo

annie

In honor of my 25th Annie-versary... every month I am going to showcase a client that has a been with me pretty much ever since I relocated here to MN in the early 2000's. Anyone who sticks with me year after year deserves a little recognition don't you think? If it weren't for my amazing clients, I would probably be doing who knows what. I love my job so much and creating images and memories for my clients. But what I love even more than creating pretty pictures is the relationships that I have made with them over the years. When I say that I treat them like family and they become like family... I am not kidding.

So here is the first of a few of such amazing families.

THE BASKFIELDS.

Oh, what can I even say about this family? I truly love them.

I remember our very first session together. They had me come to their home to photograph their newborn Julia. She couldn't go out in public yet so we created some sweet shots in their home. I had no clue how very special my relationship with this family would become. Lisa and Mark are two of the nicest people on this planet (and it's a damn big planet!) They are raising 3 amazing kids that I have truly enjoyed photographing and watching grow up through the years. I got to work with Olivia a couple summers ago for her senior photos... now if that doesn't make me feel old! And this next year I will get to work with Thomas. (sorry dude... you gotta put up with me just a little longer).

My biggest fear when creating relationships with these families is that one day the kids grow up and they stop calling. That they grow out of needing photos. What I am hoping is that they still call and when those kiddos start getting married and having babies of their own (yes Lisa.. this WILL eventually happen), that I will get to start the process all over again. and again. and again.

Love you dearly Baskfield family. Each and every one of you!

xoxo

annie

Enjoy some of our images created over the years.

This post is very close to my heart.

You see, I grew up in a small town in the country, the kind of place where your grandparents and aunt & uncles all lived just down the road from you. You would jump in the tubes at your house on the river and 2 hours later, get out at your cousins house downstream. Life was good.

I have some cousins that are a generation younger than me, so they were little kids when I was a teenager. I would babysit them and watched them grow up. My aunt & uncles house just down the river from ours was a wonderful place. They had a little garden shed that was taken over by my little cousins as a play house. I remember them making believe they were mommies and playing house for hours.

Years later I would come up and visit with my kids when I lived in Miami. My daughter would find herself down in that play house making believe she was a momma and that was HER house.

Now.. many more years later, my cousin now has made that river house her home and has a family of her own. I was fortunate enough to spend some time there this past weekend and did a little lifestyle session of her kids playing in that same play house. It was so fun to see how some things never change. Children will always have imeasurable  creativity and wonder.

I hope that little house is there for many years and many generations... because the chocolate dirt pies are scrumptious!

Enjoy xoxo

I really hate to be the one to break it to you... but fall and the holidays are right around the corner.

I know it feels like we are just getting settled into summer and enjoying the lakes, weather and time outdoors... but ya'll know that here in Minnesota... the next season is knocking at our door all the time. Lucky for us, ALL of our seasons are gorgeous!

I am here to remind you that it is now time to plan your fall family portraits! Just want to photograph the kiddos? no problem! Whatever you want... but be certain that these mini sessions book up super fast!

I have planned 3 unique mini session locations and dates for you to choose from. Pick one and call me!

Let's do this!

LAKE HARRIET/PEACE GARDENS

Thursday, October 4th

from 5-7pm

ARBORETUM/EVERGREENS

WITH THE OPTION OF MY CHEVY TRUCK

Thursday, October 18th

from 5-6:30pm

N.E. MPLS LOFT STUDIO

Saturday, November 18th

from 10am-noon

MINI SESSIONS

15-20 minutes

20 images to choose from

$80

($200 minimum order)

Regular creative sessions are also available if you prefer to choose your date & time and have more variety to choose from

Call me at 952-470-2118 to book your appointment today!