I was lucky enough to meet Christine and Curt a few years ago, when I photographed their lovely wedding. Now that they are expecting their first baby, we had a great time walking all over the Guthrie theater for some maternity photos.
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09
Christine & Curt {expecting}
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Nov
09
Kayla & Robert {engaged}
Kayla & Robert are very fun folks, and I am so excited that they chose me to photograph their May wedding in Madison. But before that, they wanted engagement photos amidst the fall leaves. We were able to find a day without rain (difficult this year in Wisconsin) for photos at the pheasant branch reserve in Middleton. I can’t wait to photograph you two again in May!
I can’t wait to finish editing through all of Nikki & Kevin’s fabulous wedding photos. From Nikki’s gorgeous dress to the reception at Jax cafe, everything was a blend of vintage style and comfort. Here is a little preview:
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Nov
09
Baby L
As part of my “portraits with a heart” sessions to benefit the Leukemia and Lymphoma society, I had a great time photographing baby L in his first big photo shoot. He was born this summer to a friend from my days at summer camp, and I was so happy to be able to spend time with Sarah & Chris and their new baby. Also, I love all the faces he makes!
Jennifer & Aaron were surrounded by fun people, a gorgeous day, and decadent locations for their wedding in September. We played around the Mill City Ruins park and St Anthony Main before heading to the Loring Pasta Bar in Dinkytown for their gorgeous and classy wedding ceremony. Then, a short walk to the Varsity Theater, certainly among the most unique venues in the Midwest for a wedding reception. What can I say – the food was great, the ambiance was lively, and everyone was laughing and dancing – it was lovely!
Jolynn & Tim are amazing people to photograph. Not only do they look great (see below!) but Jolynn is always laughing and knows just how to make Tim feel comfortable, who in turn brings a stern strength wherever he goes. Also, did I mention that they planned a gorgeous wedding? There was a small ceremony on the Endless Bridge of the Guthrie theater, with an amazing view of the stone arch bridge and the Mississippi river. We played around the Guthrie for a bit afterwards, and then their reception was at Peking Garden in St Paul. Even though Jolynn had told me that they were going to have 12 courses of amazing food, I couldn’t believe how tasty the food was (even the sea cucumber!) Jolynn changed into yet another dress for their first dance, and the night was over all too soon. Thanks for choosing me to document such a laugh-filled and intimate day.
Liza and Ian are friends from my old camp days at Phantom Lake YMCA camp. As you may know, camp makes strong bonds (very strong in their case) and it is my total honor that they chose me to be their wedding photographer for next year. Liza is a very intelligent and caring woman, and Ian is one of the funniest people I have known, besides being a great chef and all around good person. It can sometimes be difficult to photograph friends, but we had a wonderful time at the University of Wisconsin Arboretum this fall, and then back to their house for a few photos while playing word games.
Rob proposed to Nicole at the Memorial Union on the campus of the University of Wisconsin. Apparently it was winter, and quite cold, but Rob persisted despite the wind and the snow and they were engaged while on the balcony overlooking the terrace. It is a lovely story to hear them tell, and it made the Memorial Union the perfect place for their wedding. We started out at Olbrich gardens, and then to St Bernard’s catholic church for the ceremony, and finally onto the Memorial Union terrace and building for the reception.
I had a great time taking photos of Brandi in downtown Minneapolis last week. We found a nice balance of serious, classic, and fun.
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09
Master Cheesemakers of Wisconsin
I am so happy to announce that “The Master Cheesemakers of Wisconsin” book is published and now shipping!
In the winter and spring of 2007, my husband James Norton and I traveled all over Wisconsin interviewing and photographing Wisconsin’s master cheesemakers. While Jim wrote amazing profiles of these cheese makers and their stories, I had the chance to document cheesemaking in large and small plants, meet some goats, taste fresh curds and whey, and photograph some of the worlds largest blocks of cheese. This coffee table book, published the University of Wisconsin Press, contains it all!
It is currently shipping from Amazon, and should be available in local bookstores soon. We are also planning some local book signings in Minneapolis and all over Wisconsin, so check back for dates.
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