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Mankato, MN, Minnesota, United States
I am an adventure seeking cross between a Biker Chick & Sailing Beach Bum. Watch out for Mamma Bear because my family and friends mean the world to me! I love to wear high-heeled boots and flip-flops in the same day. Watching the sunset on a beach or sunrise over the mountains brings out my inner peace. The smell of Lilacs in the spring, sun shimmering on a calm lake in the summer and crisp afternoon air in October, makes living in MN tolerable, but I have to travel. People say that they can hear my laugh from across the room. I work until my eyes can’t be pried open with toothpicks or my body gives out, but play just as hard. I love meeting new people. A room full of strangers, truly are just a bunch of friends that I haven’t been blessed to meet yet. OH… and I say it like it is!

Tuesday, June 29, 2010

Imagine Calendar 2010

We have decided to extend the shoots for the calendar until July 10th!



Imagine Calendar:
How this fundraiser works:

  • Sessions are at a reduced rate of $30 CMSM members & $35 for non-members
  • Sessions are 1/2 hour at Ideal Photography studio or location of your choice
  • Images will be online to view and purchase @www.idealphots.com
  • Best image from session will go online for voting by family, friends & the general public
  • Each vote is $1 donation to the Children's Museum of Southern Minnesota
  • Voting opens July 15th (website TBA) & Closes Sept. 12th
  • Top 16 make the calendar
  • Calendars available for purchase Nov. 20th for $15.
100% of proceeds from session fees, voting and calendar sales go back to the Children's Museum of Southern Minnesota!  Call to make your appointment today.  507.380.1833www.idealphots.com








Friday, June 25, 2010

Jennifer & Bill's E-Session


Here are just a few from Jennifer & Bill's E-Session. It was a blast. The weather held out just until the end. Whew! Their daughter was a joy and it was fun to see the family enjoying the shoot. Even if I had to scold Bill for playing with fire ants! Boys will be boys.














Friday, June 4, 2010

Miss Gabriella's 3 Month Session

Alissa picked up the baby package on the online auction from the local radio station. I'm sure glad she did so that I could meet and take some fun images of this little cutie pie!  Here are a few images from her 3 month session.





Thursday, June 3, 2010

Little Mister Owen!

Maggie and Chris have been coming since the maternity session!  They are a lovely couple with one cute little boy. Maggie had boxers made with his name on them. How cute is he in his first pair of boxers?


Ohh... Miss Matilda!

Art and I went to school together in Winona. Well... I really only lasted there for a year, but made some of the most wonderful friends that year! Anyway, Art and I have stayed in contact and as some things change, some stay just the same! Art and his beautiful wife Michelle have been coming down from the cities to have me photograph their daughter Matilda since she was born! She is adorable. Doesn't care much for leaves on her feet though! Loved Maddy (my dog) and was the first to get pics in the new waterfall!

Sophia is getting so big!

I have had the privilege to photograph this family for the last couple of years and it is so fun to see how the girls grow up so fast! Sophia's big sister got in on the action too! Watch out boys... These two are going to cause some heartaches.

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