Matt and Danielle's Wedding

Snow was on the ground and love was in the air in Morris, Minnesota, over Thanksgiving weekend!

We just got back from photographing the beautiful wedding of Matt and Danielle Green.

Danielle is an extremely creative, detail-oriented person, which you can see from her beautiful custom designed programs, dinner menus and even banner.

Matt is an easy-going, friendly guy who gets along with everyone, except for the debate of John Deere vs Case IH. But Danielle's father extended an olive branch during his speech. Marriage is all about compromise!

The couple planned their afternoon to include lots of photographs. And we were able to capture some beautiful shots as well as unforgettable memories throughout the day.

Congratulations Danielle and Matt!

Luke and Amanda Moore

Luke and Amanda got married October 9th in LeMars, Iowa. They added their own personal touches to the day, which made it extra special. DC shoes for the guys unique bouquets for the girls, and their reception was one we'll never forget! Congratulations you two!

Grayson - 6 months!

This cute little guy was as happy as could be! We photographed him in his nursery and in the sunroom at his house. The bright decor of the home made for the perfect backdrop! And we couldn't help but love that he is already a Vikings fan :)

Danielle and Cody's Engagement Party!

Recently I had the pleasure of throwing one of my coworkers and friends, Danielle, and her fiance Cody an engagement party! It was so much fun! The theme was black and white.. so naturally we set up our studio to take some photo booth shots (this is a popular trend at weddings right now). In addition we made a special "white" cocktail with a blackberry garnish and served food that also supported the theme. It was a blast. I wish the two of them much happiness in the future!

Kathleen & Doug Engaged!

Kathleen and Doug's shoot took place down at the Sonoita Wineries.. and it was so much fun!! The rolling hills make you feel like you are in a different state. The scenery is just beautiful and inspiring! It was fun to hop from one winery to the next to get a new look. Doug and Kathleen are such a great couple who are totally caught up in their love for one another. We are so excited to shoot their wedding in March!

The O'Connor Family- Allison & Emmily's One Year Photographs!

This has got to be one of my all time favorite families.. should I be saying that? Oh well, it's true! Craig and Renee are sweet, laid back, and easy going which makes for 2 very happy babies! Allison and Emmily were in our cutest baby contest back in May and we were thrilled to be able to shoot their one year pictures (11 month if you want to get technical). The shoot was a lot of fun. We started off in the studio and then headed out to a nearby park. I have to say, it's hard to only be posting 3 pictures.. but I guess it's called a sneak peek for a reason :).

Danielle & Matt Engaged!

Danielle and Matt were so fun to work with! We had a blast in rural Minnesota finding unique spots with lots of character. One of which was an old stone barn.. it was absolutely beautiful! And in the land of 10,000 lakes it only made sense to end our engagement session at Toqua lake in Graceville at sunset. We can't wait to shoot their wedding over Thanksgiving weekend! It will be here before we know it!

Luke and Amanda Engaged!

I had the privilege of taking Luke and Amanda's engagement pictures. Luke is one of my good friends from college who loves to have a good time. The past couple of years have been rough for him though as he battled cancer. Luckily he is doing much better! Through it all Amanda was by his side taking care of him.. what a blessing! They also have a baby girl, Lily, who is quite the doll. This session was so much fun to incorporate the whole family and get some great photographs of the two of them caught up in their love for one another. We were able to do the shoot in my hometown of Sioux City, IA and since Lou was unable to tag along on the trip, my mom thankfully agreed to be my assistant. Thanks mom! I am looking forward to their wedding in October. I know it will be a blast.. and even better.. a future that will be full of love, laughter, and fun!

2010 Baby Model Winner: Jackson

The voting in the end came down to the wire and only six votes separated first and second place. But the winner of the Aristo 2010 Baby Model contest is Jackson!

It was so great to meet all of you and photograph such wonderful babies.

Remember we have a referral program at our studio where if you refer someone who books a session with us, you will receive credit to put toward any of our products or services.

An in-studio baby session like the complementary sessions in the baby model contest are just $50. Family sessions are shot on-location and run $100-$150 depending on the number of people.

T minus 4 hours 'til baby contest ends!

Less than four hours until the contest ends and I have to say we had a great turn out of contestants and voters! We really did find some of the cutest babies in Arizona! The votes are closing in around 800 total. There are a few that are really duking it out for title. Regardless of who wins, this has been such a great experience and we hope everyone is ready to do it again next year! Thank you to all the families who participated! Stay tuned, the winner will be announced very shortly!! Lou and Emily

Meet Coral!

Coral was quite the mover! We captured some fun pictures before she made her way towards our lights .. trust me I had to be fast! She was quite the doll and gave us some great pictures from the day! If you think Coral is the cutest baby, make sure to vote for her beginning May 1st!

Meet Clark!

Clark was such a sweet baby! We got some great shots using an airplane from his grandmother. When Clark started to get tired of being the star, we got some timeless photographs of him with his mom. So sweet! If you think Clark is the cutest baby, make sure to vote for him starting May 1st!

Meet Kyrie!

Kyrie had to of been one of the happiest babies in the contest ! I don't think she ever fussed, just smiled. It made our jobs easy that's for sure. If you think Kyrie is the cutest baby make sure to vote for her starting May 1st!

Meet Mckenzie!

Mckenzie was adorable with her cute little pigtails. She took a little while to warm up, but we played and got some cute smiles. If you think Mckenzie is the cutest baby, make sure to vote for her beginning May 1st!

Meet Bryant!

Bryant was a great baby to photograph. He was laid back and loved to smile. We got lots of help from his older siblings and snuck them into a few of the pictures at the end. If you think Bryant is the cutest baby, make sure to vote for him beginning May 1st!

Meet Jessy!

Jessy was our twirling queen! She would have much rather been dancing than having her picture taken. I think ballet lessons are in her future :). We had fun with Jessy and it was great watching her see her pictures for the first time. Her expressions were priceless! If you think Jessy is the cutest baby, make sure to vote for her May 1st!

Meet Gavin!

Gavin has big beautiful blue eyes that are stunning in his photographs. He was easy going which allowed us to get a lot of great shots. If you think Gavin is the cutest baby make sure to vote for him beginning May 1st!

Meet Jimmy!

Lou and I had fun playing with Jimmy during his shoot. He loved to run.. in fact if he had his way I think he would have ran right out the studio :). Needless to say, I think we all had a lot of fun that day. If you think Jimmy is the cutest baby, make sure to vote for him beginning May 1st!

Meet Jackson!

Jackson was a happy go lucky baby. I love so many of the expressions we captured from this gerber baby look-a-like. If you think Jackson is the cutest baby make sure to vote for him now!

Meet Ella!

Ella is such a happy baby, but boy does she like to move :) I think her mom got as much of a workout as Lou and I did at her shoot. She was so stinkin' cute... it was hard to get a picture where she wasn't smiling. I have a feeling Ella will be keeping her parents on their toes. If you think Ella is the cutest baby make sure to vote for her starting May 1st!

Meet Athena!

Athena was a little hesitant about having her picture taken but we ended up with some beautiful images from the day. Her big brother even got in on the action. If you think Athena is the cutest baby make sure to vote for her on May 1st!

Meet Allison & Emmily!

Allison & Emmily are our only twins competing in the contest. Their shoot was fun and relaxed.. I credit that to their easy going mother. We got some great smiles... and a few creative shots that I am going to make you wait to see until the contest begins. These little girls were dolls and we hope to see them again for their first birthday! If you think Allison or Emmily is the cutest baby make sure to vote on May 1st!