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And just like that we're already well into September! This summer has flown by so incredibly quickly, it is actually kind of alarming! Every month this summer was busier with work than the last, and August turned out to be the busiest month of my year so far. And, on top of that, we had the studio move. Whew. But, although things may have felt a tiny bit hectic at times, summer was full of wonderful shoots with clients new and old. And, being in our new space is absolutely wonderful (we still can't wait to show you some more photos once everything is perfectly in place!).One of the new clients I've had into the studio was a super food truffle company, Purple Earth Co. - they make these *amazing* dark chocolate truffles that are loaded with purple foods - head over to their site to learn all about them! They were working on launching a new website, so I took a variety of images - product, ingredient, and lifestyle - for them to use on their new site and social media.  As you may know, food photography is one of my favorites, and it was so fun to combine that with styling on this shoot! Yes, it was a busy day styling AND shooting, but I love how it all turned out and would absolutely do it again.Happy Sunday!

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On Saturday, we went to the fair with the rest of the universe. While in the cattle barn, Ezra grabbed my hand and excitedly pulled me over to this cow. "Mom! LOOK AT HOW BIG THAT COW'S BUTT IS!"Ahem.So that was when we explained (again) that those were utters and that's where the cow keeps her milk and that is not her butt. And in fact, the milk that he drinks each day comes from RIGHT THERE. I thought he might puke on the spot.The state fair gives the kid a lot to ponder, that's for sure.For your internet shares of the day:+ Let's go to Maine. These photos are stunning and beautiful and funny and wonderful.+ Also, that typhoon in Japan was bananas -- more amazing photography.+ 12 great possibilities for freezer meals this winter. I'll be trying several of these.

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Last Friday night I was lucky enough to photograph the Taylor Swift concert, which was so much fun! Besides shooting the show on Friday, I also had tickets for Saturday. They were crazy expensive, but this show was worth it. Three stages, a pyrotechnics show, fireworks, huge screens, giant puppets and a gazillion wardrobe changes. It was exactly what I hoped for. You can see some of my favorite shots below, and the full take here.

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Today was the first day back at preschool (he'll be there three years thanks to a mid-September birthday), so I thought I better do the obligatory photos! We had a super busy weekend that was full of last-minute work emergencies for Jamie and a trip to the state fair with 270,000 other Minnesotans (Not our best decision! But we still had fun!).Here is the link to last year's first day, in case you are curious about his growth the way I was. This kid continues to amaze me. Last night we were reading a book about dinosaurs and how they were year so many billions of years before humans when Ezra interrupts me to ask, "Hey Mom! Well, how was the first baby ever born then? There was no mommy to hold it in her tummy! Where did it come from?!" The deepest questions always come at bedtime.Here are your internet shares of the day!+ A new camera that I can't wait to get my hands on.+ How to fall asleep fast.+ We never stop working. Relevant to my life right now. 

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Another day, another brown dog! This sweet girl came in with her family this week, and I snapped some adorable images of her and her older brother. Five dogs in two days? Bring it on! I love breaking the new studio in like this! For your internet shares of the day:+ Wanna crash a wedding at First Ave?+ The New York Times covered our amazing state fair and loved it. Duh.+ Trump's tariffs on newsprint are being blocked, which is fabulous news for journalism. 

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This morning I had a shoot in the studio with three dogs (at the same time), and they were extremely easy to work with and well behaved! I was stunned and thrilled!But of the three, this guy here stole my heart when he walked right onto set and plopped down with his legs crossed just like magic. What an adorable pup!For your internet shares of the day:+ The constant judging of what women wear annoys me to no end, and I think Serena played this beautifully. Also, to the person who said, "One must respect the game and the place," Serena Williams IS the game. Seriously, back off.+ I am so excited to hit the fair this weekend, and this just made me EVEN MORE SO.+ And speaking of the fair, the Star Tribune is killing it with their fair photo essays each day. You can see them here.

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Look at this cutie pie! I've been taking her photo for... well... since she was a tiny baby! So almost 2 years! I adore this family and am so excited to see them each year. I also love it when I show up and kids aren't quite ready yet because, in case I haven't mentioned, my favorite shots are not the posed ones, but rather those that capture real life. These images got a bit of both.Up until now, I've been photographing one or two families a week on top of dogs, commercial and other gigs around town. But starting next week (September), the shift happens where I have 3-5 families on the books each week on top of the normal jobs. In other words, it's about to get a bit nuts around here. But that said, I'm pretty excited about it. Something has shifted this year that has made me relish capturing the real-life worlds of these families. Perhaps it's having a kid myself, and realizing how fleeting these first few years are, but whatever the reason, I am beyond eager to dive into the mad rush this year.For your internet shares of the day:+ Life tips.+ I have had a tab open with these shoes for four days. I want them. I don't want to pay full price for sandals in August. We shall see how this turns out.+ I don't think I'll ever make it to Kyrgyzstan, so I'll gaze at these images instead.