Red Wing Photo Session

Last weekend, I went out to Red Wing to Photograph my co-worker, Kendrah, and her family. I really have no plans to turn this into a business, but I've had a bunch of people asking me for pictures lately so I thought "why not". It's good experience and allows me to photograph something other than my kid.

Jesse, Riley and I thought about spending a night in Red Wing and making it a bit of a birthday getaway (Jesse's birthday is this week), but Jesse had plans to go camping on Sunday. Yes, camping in November... during hunting season. So we headed to Red Wing for a few hours (before he headed to the North Shore the next morning). We got there a little early so I took a few pictures around town before heading off to Kendrah's fabulous home. Seriously, such a beautiful home. I may have had a little home envy. We started out in a woodsy area right next to her house and then went to a cemetery as well.

Kendrah is on a 'sister' team of mine so I don't get to connect with her that often - especially since I don't work in the office so it was nice to connect with her and meet her lovely family.

I love the details around town.

Project 52 - Photo Assistants - Week 44

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Last week, when I took some photos of friends, my hubby and daughter tagged a long. I thought it might be fun for Riley to play on the playground while I was taking pictures and then fun for Jesse and I to check out a restaurant in our old neighborhood (we should have stuck to a fav, but instead tried something new and didn't love it). Riley did play at the park, but spent most of her time following me around. It worked out great as Jesse and Riley were in charge of blowing bubbles which helped the little kids looks in my direction.

Side note: While Riley was playing at the playground she turned to Jesse and said "Where's Jo and her friends?". Later in the week, she and I talked about making a book together and she said the book would be written by her and illustrated by "mom [my lastname]". Haha - apparently, she's experimenting with what she calls me.

Anyhoo, I snapped some quick pictures of my people. They aren't anything spectacular, but they help me remember how helpful they were that day (and how much I miss living close to this park).

And, I couldn't leave this gem out. I love this guy.

Boom Island Park Photo Session

Last weekend I had the honor of capturing family photos for my former co-worker, Stephanie, and her family. We were looking forward to the anticipated sunny and 60 degree day, but it ended up being chilly and overcast. No complaints, though - it could have been far colder for November 1st!

Stephanie and I were pregnant at the same time, but we haven't seen each other in a long time, and while I've seen her little ones on Facebook, it was so great to meet them in person. I was also able to bring my crew along and they came in handy blowing bubbles (a great tool for keeping kid's attention).

We shot these photos at Boom Island Park which is now my favorite place to take pictures (and I wasn't alone as there were two other photographers there at the same time). So many great spots to capture great scenery and we didn't even explore the entire park.