Como Conservatory: A February Escape

Winters in Minnesota can get long. By the time February rolls around we have had a couple solid months of winter. Problem is, we still have a couple left to go. So, it's really important to have a place to escape to and forget the sub-freezing temperatures. 

This weekend, I went with two of my girl friends to the Como Conservatory, it's one of my favorite winter getaways, full of beautiful flowers, warm temps and green... everywhere green!

Check out some of the beautiful landscapes in the pictures below, or plan a trip yourself!

2013: Life in Color

I love celebrating a new year... or rather, I love the opportunity to stop and reflect on a period of time — to look back and see how you grow, change, improve, fail, stumble and rise.  As a photographer, it's easy to always look ahead at the next project, but this year I wanted to step back and look at what has been accomplished in the last year.  I hope you enjoy it.

Oakley Rembrandt Plays in the Snow

Having a dog provides endless hours of entertainment.  We haven't had a chance to go play outside with Oakley much this year, but today, the power went out at my office and I got to leave early.  I took the opportunity to get out and play in the snow with my rambunctious puppy dog! Check out the pictures of pure puppy joy!

Jenna & Kevin {Downtown Saint Paul Engagement Session}

All Kevin wanted was pictures with his new fiancé and his motorcycle and the rain almost kept him from getting that during our morning in St. Paul.  Fortunately, we had an amazing time in downtown St. Paul AND we were able to get pictures with his awesome Kawasaki motorcycle! :) Check them out!

December Donations: End 7

In the month of December, Beautiful Era is supporting End 7.  This organization is on a mission to see the end of seven tropical diseases by the end of 2020.

The thing that makes this organization so exciting to me, is that it's such an affordable way to help! Just 50 CENTS for a year of treatment for these diseases! 50 CENTS! I don't even know where I can get a can of soda for 50 cents anymore.

This means that the donations we make because of your photography sessions can help more people!  One family portrait session is enough to help 30 people.  That's 30 little kids that don't have to worry about diseases like river blindness, snail fever or hook worm.

I don't know about you, but this is something that gets me really excited! So, please join me in making a difference to children and families with these illnesses! Watch the video, donate to the cause or book a session — these are all great ways to help end these 7 diseases!