A commercial project from this summer featuring a few roses and vintage blue ball jar. delicious colors.

See more ideas for printing and displaying wall art using art made from this project on our Cottage Arts’ blog here.

All images shot with the Canon 7D and Canon 28-135 IS or Tamron 28-75/2.8 Lenses. Most shot near sunset outdoors.

Each year, probably at least twice, I am lured to photograph the dreamland of our neighbor Jenny’s garden.

Her ENTIRE backyard is a haven of paths, perennials, woodland creatures, bird houses, luscious scents, and buzzing bees.

In return, I gift her with images. Pretty awesome deal.

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Here are some captured with my Canon 7D and Control Freak Lensbaby.

Selective focus achieved with the Lensbaby assists in capturing the other-worldliness of this haven.

Haven’t posted any recent senior shoots, so want to get caught up! I take on a limited number of seniors each summer, and loved this year’s…

Here are some faves…lots to share, so click on thumbnails to open lightbox viewer.

Painter’s Canvas Photo Art Blends 5, Positive Vibe (word art)

Each year I am gifted with organic produce from a neighbor in exchange for photographing his bounty. What a blessing to our family he is!

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See my blog post on making wall art out of these images on our Cottage Arts’ blog here.

And, here are some favorite garden shots from this year. All shot with Canon 7D and most with Canon 50/1.8 lens.

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Sharing a few shots/collages of a recent mini shoot of a special little guy learning to crawl!

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See tips on shooting little ones on the go and more shots on my CottageArts blog here.

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Honored to be asked again to shoot the second annual Taste of St. Cloud event, sponsored by the Franciscan Community Volunteers.

Such a lively event on the cusp of spring, beautifully backdropped by the rolling hills of Territory Golf Club.

With over 800 attendees, live music, and some of central Minnesota’s tastiest vendors, it was a bustling evening for sure!

A photo re-cap of last year’s event can be viewed here.