details, details...

Here's the next batch from Laura and Ray's Dominican wedding! If you think the dress and other accessories are gorgeous, just wait until the bride gets in them!

The veil:

The dress:

Evan at 11 days

Evan made his big debut into the world just 11 days ago and he is already smiling for the camera! I was impressed! Congratulations on a beautiful son!





Smiling already!

Laura & Ray's Wedding Part Uno

I am aware that I overuse the word "beautiful" when trying to describe weddings. If there was a word that meant beautiful x 2349872348, this is a situation in which I would use that word. Laura and Ray got married in the Dominican Republic and I can't even begin to describe how amazing it was. To begin with, the backdrop of sun, sand, palm trees, and the Caribbean Sea was gorgeous especially in stark contrast to dreary, snowy, cold, windy, icy weather back in Minnesota. Secondly, Laura and Ray should be models. Enough said. Thirdly, the combination of Laura and Ray's family and friends was so fun and dynamic. There was a mix of Canadians, Dominicans, and a few Americans...it was a lovely combination. Needless to say, I went a little overboard on the photos so I have to pace myself on the blog entries. Here are some from the days before the wedding....Stay tuned for more!














John and Otise are from Ray's side of the family and are getting married in September. They both love acting and were too cute to resist!


There were several photographers toting exotic animals (snakes, monkeys, etc.) around the resort offering to take tourists' photos with the animals in hopes they would buy the photo later on. This particular photographer and I connected with our love of Nikons and he offered to take my photo on my camera...way nice of him!

A Chair Affair

This year is the 6th Annual "A Chair Affair" in Rochester. "A Chair Affair" features hand-decorated chairs individually designed by local artists and a few nationwide - for an auction benefiting the Boys & Girls Club of Rochester, Minnesota. The funds raised by this unique event have enabled the Boys & Girls Club of Rochester to achieve its mission: to empower all young people, especially those who need us most, to realize their full potential as a productive, responsible, and caring community member. For more information, please visit: www.achairaffair.org. Here are a couple of my favorites!




I like this one for obvious reasons!






There are even some famous chairs!


This one is a work in progress. "A Chair Affair" will be making an appearance at the Rochester Art Walk on Thursday, February 7th from 7-10pm. This chair will be at the upcoming Art Walk and everyone will have a chance to contribute to the decorating of this chair! For more information on this event, please visit: www.downtownrochestermn.com.

Eli, Kirby, & Family

When Matt, Eli and Kirby's dad told me he had the cutest kids ever, he wasn't joking! These two are ADORABLE! I had so much fun photographing them in their element...playing football, musical instruments, and even in a little snow. Thanks for a fun afternoon!






















This guy is a kid after my own heart!