The Flower Child & Her Seeds

(Moved from previous blog, posted July 31, 2011)

One of the reasons why I love maternity shoots, is that it marks such a pivital time in a woman's life.  The expecting mother is an emotional roller coaster, nearly going insane with anticipation to meet her child(ren).  She is ready to scream at any moment, but still treasures the discomforts.  She will scrub her entire house and run the baby clothes through the wash a few more times, even when her feet are so swollen, she can't even fit them into her husband's shoes.  Her motherly instincts are high on alert and she can literally smell any kind of trouble coming her way.  Whether if it's the first born or 5th, the time after will never be like the time before...

These friends are probably the most outdoors-ie couple I know.  They were extra comfortable at this particular location because it was right in their own backyard!  Incredibly fun to work with, these two are expecting twin baby girls and couldn't be happier with their whirlwind experience.

Congratulations to Nick and Michelle! Thank you for allowing me into your home and may your sweet baby girls and you have a beautiful life in your next chapter!

Xo Mina Michelle

Their Special Place

When booking for any custom photography shoot, I like to allow my clients to suggest some of their favorite spots for the location.  Many places have special meaning or memories for an individual, couple or family.  A special location personalizes the client's session and I truly believe that it shows in the pictures. It adds the comfort, ease, style and sparkle that all make for those amazing portraits!

These friends chose a local park in Janesville, WI.  Because at this VERY location, only a short while ago, D&C took their "PreBaby" maternity pictures... Now they have some especially adorable shots of their spunky 16 month old (!) son, running down the same bridge they had strolled together before!

I am very excited to announce that D&C are also recently ENGAGED (!) and are anticipating their wedding, set to be next July (2012).  AND, more exciting for ME, will be working with Mina Michelle Photography&Flair in their important planning.  We had tailored this particular session as a Family and Engagement shoot...

Although we managed to get some amazing (!) pictures, the weather really just wasn't on our side this particular evening.  The clouds started rolling in and put a damper, literally, on our session... We will be continuing another time to finish with a new New Brew Crew agenda!  To be Continued...

(One of my favorite takes of the shoot ^.^ )

Xo Mina Michelle

The Terrific Two's

She's sweet, she's cute, and she's sassy to boot! 

This little princess was an absolute hoot!

As she approaches her "Terrific Two's," 

she prances around in her new glitter shoes.

Watch out for Kadence, who is likely to finish your sentence.  

With a sparkle in her eye that would make even an old, grumpy man cry...

It was such a pleasure working with Team K&K and a tutu again! The unbeatable combination made for some amazing on location photographs.  We were all so pleased when we saw the finished product!

They are Sugar & Spice and EVERYTHING Nice!

Thank You K&K, Love you both!

Xo Mina Michelle