Oh hi! Remember when I was talking about all those deadlines?Well, yeah. I had an awful lot to get done before traveling 12 hours over a big ocean to arrive in Norway! And man, has it been worth it!First, yes we brought Ezra. Second, we might be crazy for doing so, but up until now at least, it's been really fantastic. Sure he sometimes says he wants to go back to Minnesota (he misses his dog!). But he also is having a blast riding trains and buses and airplanes and soon a boat! So I think we are even. The scales might tip by the end of the trip though, we'll see.The highlights of the trip so far have been meeting up with our friends Ina and Kevin and their daughter who is Ezra's age and seeing the two kids interact, hitting up the folk museum (photo above and more below) and frankly just exploring parks and cafes and wandering the city in this 70-degree weather! It is glorious!I can't promise I'll be posting every day as we have a lot of travel ahead and we have a toddler with us, but I'll try my best. Until then, enjoy the photos!

And just like that, wedding season is here!I* was so happy to start this year's ceremonies at a new venue (for me) over in St. Paul -- The Science Museum! It turned out to have amazing light, and Janet and Devin here were such a great couple to work with. They were clearly mad for each other, and they were super laid back and fun, which makes my job much more enjoyable. I love seeing couples who crack each other up all night long -- talk about a recipe for a successful union!These two also got married on the absolute nicest day of 2017 (so far) as it was 80 degrees and sunny with a slight breeze. Photos on the rooftop patio at sunset were perfection for a variety of reasons! So congrats you two! * I am forever grateful to the wonderful Lucy for second shooting this wedding with me. The photos above are the work of both of us.

It was really cold and rainy in Minneapolis this weekend (well, cold for May anyway), and so our plans of outdoor concerts and baseball games faded away, and we decided instead to take the tot bowling. My, what a success that was!Who knew this guy would have so much fun! He loved the "silly shoes" and the big ball. He didn't so much care about knocking down the pins as much as he just liked carrying the ball around and rolling it down the floor. And he also liked that he could eat french toast while doing all of these things. Overall? It was a huge hit.We have a lot of busy stuff coming up over here, and on top of that I have a ton of big jobs I've been shooting lately that are all coming due. Because of this, the blog might be a bit sporadic this week. Bear with me -- I promise when I return to posting there will be some lovely photos to show you.+ I started this article because I loved the photos. I had no idea I would end it pondering The Rock for president.+ I have thought about a very similar project, and now am pissed I didn't follow through faster! Good work!+ Tips on ending a bad date.

Look at this puppy!I'm in the studio still shooting for Scotch Brand this week (tape! so much tape!), but one of the crew members brought in her new puppy, and so of course I took a break to snap some shots. I mean, how could I not?? For your internet share of the day, all I have is this.+ Our president, ladies and gentlemen.

Today I was shooting over at Shelter again for 3M, and I noticed these spare C-Stands (they are used for a gazillion different things on set, like holding up backdrops or holding lights or holding reflectors etc, etc, etc) and I loved how they were placed in front of this black velvet curtain. It reminded me of when you go to see an orchestra, and all you see are the silhouettes of the players beforehand with the basses and cellos and the bows of the violins all in the air before the music starts.Nothing special, just something that caught my eye.For your internet shares today:+ I love Michelle Obama. I mean, really.+ Do you think housing is pricey in NYC? Check out these "homes" in Hong Kong.+ What would you do if your wedding was called off?

Well hello, beautiful kitchen!We are *almost* done with our kitchen remodel (there is part of a window sill still waiting to be installed and a small amount of touch-up paint), but I was too excited and had to show you guys! I am so, so pleased with how it turned out! (If you can't remember what it looked like before, you can see that here.)People keep asking me what my favorite thing is, but my mind changes daily. I love that our trash can is now inside a cabinet (especially since we have three trash cans in the kitchen -- trash/compost/recycling). I love how white and crisp it is. I love the countertops! I didn't think I was going to be able to afford my dream countertops, but then found them for a lower price and that honed granite makes me so happy. I love the light fixture over the sink. I love that we hung one of my own photos above the table. I love that we now have a microwave! I love how several cabinet designs are gaining us so much usable space! I mean, really. I could go on and on and on (as if I haven't already).There are more photos below, but the big applause goes to our ever-amazing contractor Bill, who we have used with every remodel project in our house. If you have a job to get done, get at me for his number. We gutted this kitchen, redid the floors and put in new everything in 7 weeks. He is always on time (or very close) and he always comes in on budget. And word on the street is that right now he's booked into next winter. So even if you're just thinking about a project in your house, invite him over, offer him coffee and at least get an estimate!Here is a closeup of those countertops I love. And this cord on the overhead lamp makes me SO HAPPY. For your internet shares of the day:+ This story of slavery in the pacific northwest in the last 20 years is amazing.+ I am coveting these shoes right now. Maybe because it's constantly raining here.+ I could easily spend a weekend here.

Last week, I got to meet this super adorable family and photograph their almost-one-year-old. How cute is this little girl? TOO CUTE. And she just kept smiling the entire shoot. It was amazing. Below are some of my favorite shots of the day -- Enjoy!For your internet shares of the day:+ One of my very favorite food bloggers is posting nothing but gluten-free recipes for the month of May, so if that's your thing, you should check it out!+ A gym that offers a class on napping. Do they offer daycare? Because I see an opportunity...+ Chastity Brown is one of my favorite local performers, and you can listen to her new album now over here. 

This weekend I got to photograph my first wedding of 2017 at the Science Museum! I was a bit worried about how it would all turn out, being such an educational (read: bright colored charts everywhere) location, but there is so much natural light in the building that I ended up having a great time!This is a quick sneak peek of Janet and Devin's wedding, but I'll do a more in-depth look in the next few days. Happy Monday, everyone!