Monday, July 24, 2006

Welcome to the world!


On Friday I had the opportunity to photograph a very recent arrival to the world - Erik Scott Anderson, Jr. Throughout our little photo session the little guy became more and more awake (who wouldn't with some guy flashing a camera in your face?) and toward the end of our time there it was a treat to see him looking around and observing his parents. It's strange, maybe, but there always seems to be a lot going on in a newborn's eyes - like there is some kind of special wisdom there. Anyway, here's a few more shots of Baby Erik. Enjoy!



Thursday, July 20, 2006

Two weeks, two weddings, two continents.


Well, after a long absence from my blogging duties here, I'm back.

The last few weeks have been pretty great for me and included photographing a couple of great weddings - one in Brainerd, MN and the other near Bodo, Norway. Yep, that's right - Norway. The photo above is of Eli and Knut on a pier in the tiny historic fishing village of Kjerringoy where the ceremony was held. The weather wasn't perfect, but everything else was. A beautiful day for beautiful people.

More about the trip later, but first, here's some images from Sarah and Josh's wedding in the wonderful Brainerd Lakes Area.


Sarah and Josh are a great couple that I feel fortunate to have spent the day with - as were their families. It was plain to see that these two have a great future together. I very much enjoyed the relaxed atmosphere that flowed through the day, starting at St. Christopher's Catholic Church in Nisswa and finishing up at the Legacy Pavilion at Cragun's Resort. All in all, it was pretty much a perfect Minnesota summer day. Thanks, Sarah and Josh!
Here's some more shots from the day:

Sometimes the flower girl just needs some time with her dad.

Sarah looked wonderful all day - even in some pretty high temperatures.

DJ Sam had everyone dancing up a storm.

Sarah and Josh seemed to truly enjoy the slideshow - don't you think?


Thanks again, Sarah and Josh!

Here's the steeple of the church Eli and Knut were married in - a great old church built in the 1800's.

The place where Eli and Knut were married is pretty famous, as several movies have been filmed there. The pier in the first photo in the post is especially well known, so I was glad that the rain wasn't falling too hard and that Eli and Knut were willing to take a litle stroll out there.



Well, I think that's enough for tonight - stay tuned as I hope to post more photos from the rest of my trip to Norway and some other fun shoots I've had lately. Thanks!