Open Air Journal

I must be the Grinch, because I’m pretty sure my heart grew a few sizes yesterday meeting these new friends. The part that nearly did me? Everyone waving from the window as I drove away... 😭😍

Camille, getting some love (aka, belly rubs & pats!). Even though I’ve been photographing this family for the last 6 (7? I lose track!) years, this was the first time Camille got time in front of the camera. And we’re so thankful we did that, as less than a month later her health started declining. So glad we had this time together!

This evening wedding meant no sun (hello 4:30 sunset) ... but fortunately the church’s stage lighting gave me a different style and really showcased and her Old Hollywood-esque glam next to her handsome new hubby. I’m forever a student of light, and of the people/stories in front of me 💕

Celebrating this by finishing up this October wedding while listening to super sappy love songs. 😂
(And those glowing leaves are making this snow just a liiitttle bit - okay, a LOT bit - harder to accept....)

Just picked up my last-minute tickets to a fabulous event where I will NOT be taking photos! ;)

Tech Dump is so close to reaching their fundraising goal of $15K with their inventive party ! Join us in *not* attending their gala, but still supporting their social + environmental mission:

Thank You for Not Coming: The Ultimate Zero Waste Event Tech Dump cordially invites you to our first ever fundraiser gala—and you don’t have to go! Please don’t attend the first ever Thank You for Not Coming: The Ultimate Zero Waste Event. That’s right: No searching for parking. No dressing up. No small talk. No cheesy swag bags. No live auction....

Picking up that Magic Monday idea again... seeing all the colors and textures at the MN Landscape Arboretum 😍 @ Minnesota Landscape Arboretum