In the Blink of an Eye - July 2013

Sneak Peek of Brand New Baby "E" - St. Cloud Area Newborn Hospital Photography

Had a great time meeting this little newborn honey this morning. I am not sure there is any photography that warms my heart more than meeting a newborn while they are still in the hospital setting. Awww, they are so sweet and baby E was right up there with one of my favorites. Enjoy :)!

"C&B's" Family Photos - St. Cloud Area Family Photographer

Today was a great day for a photo shoot. Okay, maybe a little windy, but you would never know it. We found a  great place to tuck into and out of the wind in St. Joseph, MN and had a great time. We took lots of pictures of their family, individual shots and extra ones to celebrate ten years of marriage for C&B. Thank you for letting me capture your family, it was an honor!

Conrad Wedding Sneak Peaks - St. Cloud Area Wedding Photographer

Here are some sneak peeks from my nieces wedding this weekend. Not only was it a great day, but a great couple. I had a wonderful time spending the day with them and capturing all the moments that were possible. On top of it, they chose a great location for pictures out at St. Johns University. Wonderful, wonderful!

Filmology (Early Edition) Preset

There are days that just need a new preset. I love to create new ones that make me so happy to see the final results. Here is my version of a lifestyle film preset. Hope you like it!

Here is the straight out of camera shot and the Filmography Early Edition Preset: 

A Visit to Hemker Zoo

The kids and I headed out to Hemker's Zoo with a friend and her daughters. Mostly the kids actually looked at the animals and we walked around chatting. In spite of the conversation I did manage to shoot a few pics.

This guy would peak at me and then close his eyes as if to say, "don't bother me, I am busy".

The bird cage was the most interesting though. The girls fed the birds and they flocked in from all over the cage. It was crazy and cool!

All in all, a great, great time had by all!

Pretty Presets has a Great Giveaway!

Couldn't pass up entering this give away and just had to share it with you!
Canon Mark III Give Away!

What's Included:

• Canon EOS 5D Mark III DSLR Camera Kit with Canon 24-105mm f/4L IS USM AF Lens
• 24-105mm f/4L IS EF USM AF Lens
• E-77U 77mm Snap-On Lens Cap
• Lens Dust Cap E (Rear)
• EW-83H Lens Hood
• LP1219 Soft Lens Case
• LP-E6 Rechargeable Lithium-Ion Battery Pack (7.2V, 1800mAh)
• LC-E6 Charger for LP-E6 Battery Pack
• AVC-DC400ST Stereo AV Cable
• Eyecup Eg
• R-F-3 Camera Cover
• IFC-200U USB Interface Cable - 6.9' (1.9 m)
• Wide Neck Strap EW-EOS5DMKIII
• EOS Digital Solution Disk
• Camera Instruction Book
• Software Instruction Book
• Pocket Guide
• Digital Learning Center Leaflet

Love, Love, Love Sun Flare Pics!

Up in Bayfield, WI there was a beautiful sunset that was magical to play with. Earlier this summer someone from the Central Minnesota Camera Club gave us the tips on how to make a sun flare on purpose. The tip worked perfectly! The first step is to bump up your fstop up as high as you can. On these shots I had it up to f/22. Then adjust the shutter so that it is still light enough to see your shot. When you are playing with a high fstop and the sun, you might need a few test shots to find the perfect shutter speed and then after that enjoy shooting from different perspectives to create many different looks. So fun!