My name is Emily.

I love people in love.

I cry at every wedding.

I own a striped umbrella. Everyone should.

I love my pug. His name is Edward.

I dream of having a house with enough closet hooks for my scarves and hats.

Laughing is great.

I believe there is nothing better than a day with the people you love.

And I absolutely love to take photos.


And this is my blog. Expect to see people in love, expect to laugh and read, and expect to see what I love and why I love it! Welcome to my blog. I am glad you are here.

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I met the Rohrich family downtown Minneapolis at the *amazing* Mill City Museum on a blustery, snowy fall day (one of the MANY we had this fall in the midwest). They came dressed from head to toe in their cuteness for their much anticipated family session and OF COURSE they brought along their tu-tus for the little girlies, Anna and Katie! We had fun twirling and chasing each other around trying to stay warm on a wonderful October afternoon......

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What girl doesn't want to do some twirling in a fluffy tutu? Right?!?!? :)
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The Rohrich family is spunky, fun and full of life (especially with their 2 little amazing girls!) I had a blast and can't wait to see how their little cuties grow up! :)

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Carrie Webb says:

Awww! Love the pics! So cute, Rohrich family! :)

(11.11.09 @ 12:52PM)
Shayna says:

fabulous job, as always, EM! What a sweet family.

(11.11.09 @ 12:57PM)
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11. 3.09
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Kristin and Matt are *madly* in love and anxiously awaiting their June 2010 wedding! And to be honest, I can't wait either because these two are not only outgoing and completely fun to be around but they are real and genuine people who can truly laugh together! :)

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Aweeeeee!!! :)
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Kristin brought these awesome bright pink/black wellies and I made her put them on! :) AND she hinted at me that this bright pink is also the color of her wedding shoes! *SCORE!*
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My morning with Kristin and Matt was RAD as we explored, chatted about wedding plans and laughed A LOT! :) You guys, I soooo can't wait until next June!!! :)
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Anonymous says:

i love the locale of this shoot. and i LOVE the boots. WOW. so fun!

(11. 6.09 @ 8:47AM)
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11. 2.09
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I spent the afternoon with Justin and Susan, their tandem bike and Justin's vintage 1960 Chevy Dynamite a few weeks ago and boy did we have a good time together. They are not only madly in love but never stop giggling when they are near one another........contagious.

WEEEEEEEEEE! I *so* wish that I owned a tandem...doesn't' it just look like fun?!?!?
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SUPRISEEEEEE!!!!!!
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Oh---and Justin owns some of the coolest old-school Polaroid cameras around so OF COURSE we had to use them in some shots since they are nearly another appendage to his body on a regular basis....
This one is one of my favorites....
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Now off we go for a ride in the beautiful lime green and black 1960's Chevrolet Dynamite, restored by Justin himself ya know! Boy was I jealous that they were able to cruise around in this on nice sunny summer days together sipping their cokes and watching the scenery pass them by as they hold hands! :)
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WOW! Susan, you are gorgeous! :)
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Justin and Susan, you guys are wonderfully awesome and I only wish you the best of the best day EVER on your upcoming wedding next August! I wish you many happy tandem bike rides, many dreamy summer vintage car cruises and of course many Polaroid photo-taking days together! You guys rock and it was a privilege to hang out for the afternoon! :)
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Johanna says:

Fabulous! That top image is killer.

(11. 3.09 @ 10:26PM)
Anonymous says:

Great blog.
I`m falling in lov to this place, I really liked your picks

Now you have a brazilian`s fan....rsrrsrsr

(11.20.09 @ 12:23PM)
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10.28.09
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With big cheeks, gorgeous blue eyes and cute whispy hair Carter is an adorable 3 month old little  boy that I could hug and kiss forever!

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Don't you just want to hug him and stare into his blue eyes forever?!?! :)
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Hagin' out with HOOTS, the family friendly knitted owl! :)
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OK---if this mountain goat sweater came in a bigger size I would *sooooo* make Aaron wear it for Christmas pictures! :)
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Carter,  I love you and you make my world a better place! :)
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Emily D says:

Carter is absolutely GORGEOUS! What a beautiful family and talented photographer!

(10.28.09 @ 3:24PM)
Shayna says:

What a great family!

(10.28.09 @ 4:23PM)
Johanna says:

That hoodie is too cute!

(10.28.09 @ 4:59PM)
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10.27.09
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With 2 adorable girls and another baby on the way, the Fergusons are a spunky and SUPER fun family! Emma and Lauren are 2 beautiful girls with sweet personalities and an adventurous spirit....and they LOOOOVEE their dog Sydney very much! :) We spent our afternoon together exploring the fallen fall leaves, trying to spy puppies and running down the paved path at their favorite park! :)

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One of my faves from the day.....
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Why is it that everytime a kiddo gets onto Dad's shoulders fistfulls of hair end up being torn out of Dad's head beacuse it gets used as reigns to steer Dad??!?! Makes for some funny moments though---thanks TOM! :)
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Who doesn't love to dance on a path in the middle of the woods?
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"Heeyyyy wait guys.....I can't see where we are going......."
Fergusons-143.jpgI had a blast with you Fergusons! The sun was shining, the leaves were vibrant, and the girls were beautiful! :) Happy Fall you guys!!!!!!

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Kari R says:

Love the pics!! They turned out great!I am so envious of the beautiful day you guys had for this shoot! It was one of the few good ones we have had this fall! Nice job!!

(10.27.09 @ 1:05PM)
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10.26.09
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One of the cutest families on this side of the St. Croix river is the Timmerman's!! Addison is already turning 20 months old and I can hardly believe how fast she has grown and how much she can talk now! :) We spent the afternoon walking around crunching in the leaves, listening to fire-trucks and making each other giggle!

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By the look on Addy's face I think this must have been her first experience in the traditional fall leaf throwing! :) But then after a few demonstrations by Mom she got the idea real fast and starting singing while throwing leaves.....(what I sooooo love about little kids)!
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And of course Addison starting singing the "A-B-C song" at the top of her lungs...and we all joined right in....
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I have always *loved* my time spent with the Timmerman's and this downtown fall adventure was just the same---I can't wait to hear more of Addy's songs next time I see her! :)
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Marjorie Uttke says:

Beautiful fun photos!

(10.27.09 @ 10:46AM)
Jess says:

she is probably the cutest little girl! I love the curly hair and the spunky outfits. Too cute!

(10.27.09 @ 10:55PM)
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