It rained all day today! Poor Magda never got her walk, but at the same time, I do enjoy the dark days every once in awhile.I took this photo on the side of the road -- in the gutter. I loved how the trees were dripping so much and how the light was catching in each of the rings. Sadly, my own reflection darkened it a bit, but you get the idea.Isn't it amazing how the rings cross over each other, but don't loose their perfect-circle shapes?For your internet share, this makes me want to go to Alaska. Especially that moose! Turning grapes into bunnies? I am totally stealing this idea for Ezra.

What a fun day!This time last year, I was rounding off day two of my labor with Ezra (sixty hours, remember?). To say I have a little PTSD about childbirth might be an understatement. Don't worry! I'm not going to get into details!But I did decide to give myself a few days off this week to commemorate a few things:First, that crazy-ass week in the hospital. Thank GOD I'm not doing that right now.Second, I survived (supposedly, according to many of you other parents) the hardest year of parenthood! And yeah -- I totally just jinxed myself.Third, I have a pretty fun kid (which is why tomorrow I'm letting him skip daycare and we're spending the day playing hooky together).Anyway, today (my first "day off"), I drove up to the North Shore with Nyberg. We had an *amazing* lunch at The Scenic View Cafe (one of my favorites) that started off with figs cooked in brown butter maple sauce, sprinkled with roasted walnuts and served with crusty bread and bleu cheese. YEAH.Then we headed to my favorite "beach" on Superior where we soaked in the serenity of the lake (as seen above). And then we sped back home so I could feed Ezra and put him to bed before heading to the arena to photograph the Ed Sheeran concert. See? I'll shoot any concert I can if my schedule allows. Even Ed Sheeran :)Obviously, I wasn't online much today, but here are links to the Sheeran show tonight, and I also shot the Desaparecidos show on Sunday, if you'd like to see that one.

Oh, what a lovely wedding this was.I was so lucky to get to photograph these two, who made me cry at their ceremony (a first in many years).They had a beautiful location, my very favorite officiant (seriously, check her out) and such a loving group of friends and family surrounding them. But my favorite part of the day (hands down), was before the ceremony when they exchanged very personal vows in a small room with just their closest loved ones. The "real wedding" was wonderful as well, but that first, more private ceremony blew me away. If I were to get married today, I would do it that same way.Enjoy the photos. * Also! A very special thank you to the fabulous Jess, for second shooting this one with me.

This here bunny was one of our favorites as we perused the variety at the fair this year. His long coat reminded me of both Merlin and a strange chicken! And he was so big with all that fur!Today was another day spent tied to my computer, which is why you get the older photo. I'm just about to head out for tonight's shoot, but I'll leave you with a funny internet share to keep you entertained. This made me look twice.It's almost the weekend! Don't you love short weeks? Yup.

Today, my fabulous buddy Leah stopped by with a bunch of amazing balloons for Ezra's birthday (she's early -- and amazingly sweet), and I love how the dinosaur's eye is the same color as Magda's. But Magda? She's a bit terrified of the balloons. Poor girl. She'll get used to them :)OK. For your internet share of the day, have you heard about The Cyber Party? I think you're about to. And on a much less serious note, I would love to own this purse. Right after I win the lottery.

This week I'm a slave to the computer, as I attempt to process and edit all the many, many photos taken in the last two weeks. And you guys, the weather outside is GLORIOUS. I really can't wait to get out there (she says longingly from her desk while gazing down at the street below). In the meantime, these fish were an outtake from the aquarium this weekend, and you know how I love photos of fish.I have a few internet shares for you today. First, can you tell which is a moon and which is a frying pan? Happy to report I got that one right. Second, I would like this art installation in my house please. And third, this article about Generation Z fascinated me to no end. Very different from the millennials... I wonder if this will be Ezra's generation?

I shot this image while photographing a lovely high school senior this week down by the Guthrie. Look at those clouds! Amazing, no? I would write more, but hey! It's a holiday weekend! My family is home! And I want to get off the computer. Have a great weekend, you guys!

Today wrapped up my big summer shoot with 3M, and we finished early with champagne. That's how I like to roll.On the way home, I drove by the lake and loved seeing all the people enjoying the end of the season from the beach. You have the teenagers sunning and jumping from the diving platform, you have the serious swimmers, the families and those just wanting to cool off. You also have the sail boats in the distance. It was quite lovely.I am truly hoping to work from my jammies tomorrow... but we'll see. Then I'm hoping for a wonderful holiday weekend. For your internet shares today, this first photo is AMAZING. How are they all the exact same size? I feel like it looks like something from one of the Star Wars clone movies. And for all you camera / photographer people out there, have you seen this? I still feel foolish using my phone as a camera, but this does take it to a new level.