Yearly Archives: 2009

White Winter in South Dakota

A couple of images we had to stop so I could take on the way home from visiting Andy’s parents. This makes me want to go snowboarding. It has been so long.CA

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Snowed in with the Ellis Family

We have been getting a lot of the cool white stuff around these parts. Thought I’d share some of the family fun in the snow and snowed in. CA I woke up early on the 25th and managed to get a picture of our street before the plows came through and dirtied it up. I...

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Sarah + Mike: Holiday Card

A special card I got to create this year. Sarah and I worked together to find the right elements, processing and printing for this one of a kind, sure to bring a smile to your face holiday card. And no the acellis was not on there for printing – only for on-line use.CA Card One...

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Heather + Jeffrey: South Dakota Engagement

I figured I better blog this one as their wedding is next weekend. I’m looking forward to a great time with these two individuals.

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Holiday Cheer

What I love most about this time of the year is time with family. I love having the boys around and not in school all day. We get to do fun stuff together. There are many other things that I also enjoy like sugar cookies, decorating, wine, snow (lots and lots of snow this year)...

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Professional Images

Recently I headed to Sioux Falls for the day. I spent the day photographing the lovely ladies of Cracked Hue Studios and Envision Wedding Studio. All of the ladies got their hair and make-up done by the fabulous Angelique of Platinum Imagination. Here they are looking wonderful!CA The photographers of Cracked Hue Studios Carrie: Sarah:...

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Mackenzie and Stephen: Minneapolis, Minnesota Wedding

Mackenzie and Stephen were such a pleasure to work with and I still can’t believe how much time we had on their wedding day to take portraits. When I arrived everyone was patiently waiting for the ceremony to start and keeping Mackenzie and Stephen from seeing each other. After the ceremony Mackenzie and Stephen selected...

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Pam + Billy: Pickerel Lake, South Dakota Wedding

Pam and Billy had a small intimate ceremony and reception at their family cabin on Pickerel Lake. It is always refreshing to see the ceremony at a family home where it is personal and has meaning. Here are some images from their ceremony.CA Cory Ann Ellis, South Dakota Photographer AC Ellis

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L Family

The L Family came all the way from Oregon for their session. Ok not really they came to visit us. It was so great to have my sister and her family with us for a few days. I wish they didn’t live so far away. Love and miss you sis, you have a wonderful family....

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M Family

Everyone always asks me what they should wear for their session. I try my best to explain that they should coordinate and not match. Pick colors in the same tonality and accessorize. Carrie needs me to tell her nothing as she prepares her family. I know that they will be dressed well and it will...

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Parent Card: Sioux Falls, South Dakota Wedding Cards

At weddings we always try to take good family images since we know many of them show up on cards and sent to many households. This card was designed for Natalies mom of the whole family. I love outside group images they always have more depth and look nicer reproduced than altar images.

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Julie + Pat: Sioux Falls, South Dakota Wedding Card

I’m loving the snowflakes on Julie and Pats card. There card is also a press printed folded card. These are so fun to send to clients knowing they are going to share their images with other when they send them out.

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Intimates™ of A: Portraits for Pink™

Just one quick image of the lovely A from her Portraits for Pink™ session. South Dakota Boudoir Photographer

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Nichole + Justin: Sioux Falls, South Dakota Wedding Card

Another press printed custom card. This one for Nichole and Justin and the family. The colors chosen for the inside of the card matched their wedding colors.

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S Family

It was great to see the S family again. They used to live in Brookings and I’ve had the pleasure of photographing them a few times, but then they moved to Mitchell. It was great to meet them in Sioux Falls last weekend for an updated family session. I can’t believe how big and cute...

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Natalie + Andy: Sioux Falls, SD Wedding Cards

Holiday cards are flying out the door. Some of our couple had ordered custom cards here is Natalie and Andy’s card. It was press printed on linen paper and looks great.

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B Family

I think this was about session 18 for this family. These are my godchildren Tate and Cora and they are so fun. They only live 45 minutes away but with all our busy lives we don’t see each other nearly as much as we should. But they all came up for the day for a...

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H Family

I wanted to cry editing these pictures thinking that Dad would be leaving in a few short weeks. He’s in the National Guard and currently in Afghanistan. These little cutiest and mom are sure going to miss him. Here is the H family. Be safe over there JD. South Dakota Photographer

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Intimates™ of G

OMG how did I not blog this session? I love when I get someone who books my standard session and we can get out on location, Love it! G did a fabulous job and I’m willing to bet her hubby is a very happy man. Thank you G. CA I think this one is my...

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Miss R

Such a cute who always always makes me hone my skills. I love to photograph her as I been able to see her grow since her first session. Now she has a sibling on the way. Here is Miss R. CA South Dakota Photographer

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