Post by Lucy

Last week I received a weather alert for Duluth: there was a significant storm coming -- winds predicted to be 65 mph, waves up to 12 feet, shoreline damage expected. I have *always* wanted to be on the North Shore during one of these giant storms, and I happened to have a couple of flexible days in my schedule, so decided to trust the weather reports, book a hotel, and head north.The storm rolled in overnight and I woke up to thundering wind and waves and headed straight for Canal Park. Getting out of the car, I was overwhelmed. Winds were so strong it was difficult to open the door. And, it was nearly impossible to see anything with the rain whipping at my face.But, the height of the waves and power of the storm were magnificent, and that was enough to persuade me to get out there and explore regardless of how slightly overwhelming the situation seemed. The gale brought on more than expected. Wind gusts topped 85 mph (hurricane strength starts at 74 mph!), waves were over 20 feet, and tons of rain. All of that lead to destruction along the shoreline, and it was humbling to see that all progress as I spent the afternoon stopping at various spots along the Shore, ranging from Duluth to Palisade Head, and below are a few photos from the day. Seeing Superior in this state absolutely solidified the fact that it's a lake you don't mess with.

post by leslie

Today I'm going to show more photos from that amazing wedding last weekend. The weather was stunning, but not as gorgeous as that beautiful bride! My favorite thing about these images is that you can clearly see the love and adoration these two have for each other. They could not keep their hands off of each other, and I loved it! Enjoy!  

post by leslie

Well, something super exciting happened a few weeks back. One of my very favorite bloggers (which you'll recognize because I link to her recipes almost weekly over here), had a baby. And she wanted me to come over and document her little girl! And I might just have squealed at my desk when the email came in! Did you hear me all the way in St. Paul? You might have.Anyway, I've been reading her blog for years and years and years (and cooking her dinners for that long as well), so I was thrilled. Today I'm showing you the photos from that session, and at the bottom of the post I'm sharing a video I made for this couple.Obviously, you guys know by now how much fun these videos are for me to make. But newborns? Oh how I love capturing them on video! The cries! The wiggles! The funny faces! Enjoy.

post by leslie

As you can imagine, I'm out photographing families a lot these days -- in fact, I have six left to photograph this week! But it has been so much fun. Capturing these moments both for keepsakes as well as holiday cards is a really nice way for me to hang out with fun kids as well as enjoy all the gorgeous fall color.This session was a few weeks back, but the light and color were so great that I wanted to share a few images. And now for a few internet shares of the day:+ This time lapse of braces working is fascinating! It also makes me want to get my teeth fixed.+ I found another illustrator that I love. When I was the art director for vita.mn, I was always hunting for illustrators for the magazine cover. Now I still peruse them, but it has to really hit me in the gut to take notice. (The Lord Among Wolves series is A+!)+ I've been thinking about making this pasta for about two weeks.+ Be a voter. Save America.

post by leslie

This weekend I got to photograph a friend's wedding (the best kind of wedding!). It was so gorgeous and sweet, and the couple were just so thrilled to be together that I didn't have to pose them even once. They just couldn't stop snuggling in and being giddy with each other! Which is thrilling for me!Besides it being a gorgeous day and it being my friends, it was also the first wedding Ezra has ever been invited to, so later this week you might get to see a photo of him in a tie. Because who can resist that?!?I have 3000 photos (literally) to dig through from this day, so it might be awhile before you see the full blog post, but please enjoy this sneak peek.And now for your internet shares of the day:+ This story about the current generation taking the bold move of dating without texting made me laugh. Here's hoping I never ever ever have to date again!+ A wonderful story of Lake Superior returning what it took.+ A new cooking show that sounds right up my alley.

post by leslie

A few weeks ago, before Canada and before my Day in the Life session, I got to photograph this adorable puppy named Murphy. He only weighs FOUR POUNDS! He was like a kitten, but a dog instead! So adorable!

post by leslie

This morning I had a shoot with the most adorable baby girl! Look at those cute toes! Not only did I get to take her photos, but I got to do a video as well, which I'm super excited to get started on!No other updates around here. It's been dreary and raining here all week, which has meant daily fires in the fireplace, long evening meals of soup and bread, and Jamie and I catching up on PBS murder mysteries like we're already 65. And it's been wonderful.