I came across this cute shop, Charm & Gumption, on Etsy one day. Okay, just kidding…one night. One of those nights where I blow three hours of my life browsing on Etsy until my eyes are burning and it’s way past any sort of semblance of a bedtime I have.

I saw a gold foil print I had to have. I wanted to hang it in my newly remodeled bathroom (you can see the print here ). Then I realized this shop had tons of awesomeness and this designer’s style was right up my alley. I am very excited to say that this talented and cute designer, Holly, agreed to a little collaboration with me.

Check out some of her amazing products below. And if you’re a bride looking for a stylish wedding invitation suite or paper goods for your reception make sure to browse Holly’s shop. Or if you’re like me and just love yourself some fab items in your office then you’re definitely going to need to buy yourself a notepad or five and maybe an awesome print for your office wall.

Check out Holly and her cuteness here
http://www.charmandgumption.com/

And her shop here
http://www.etsy.com/shop/charmandgumption

Wesley wins for the best newborn lips!  Seriously a little jealous over here.  His mom also wins for cutest outfit coordination and colors. Isn’t she totally gorgeous holding her brand new baby boy?

Ohmahgoodness. This baby girl made the funniest faces during her session and also gave me the BIGGEST most amazing open eyed newborn smile ever. I think she is for sure an old soul, and an adorable one at that.

I can’t believe this little baby girl is going to be a year old soon.  Seems like just yesterday I was snapping photos of her big sister lovin’ on her mama’s baby bump. Her and her big sister never fail to crack me up and make me smile.

I could not be more thrilled to be blogging these images! Not just because I absolutely love them…girl was a dream to work with! She was such a peaceful sleeper that I got to try so many fun setups with her. BUT…because six months ago I met Addie’s parents. They were starting their journey with adoption. I took photos of them with their dogs in the fall and had such a great connection with them. I honestly can’t believe a mere six months later they are now holding their baby in their arms.

Hearing their experience of the entire open adoption and bringing baby home process was  both sad and joyful at the same time. I truly believe the families on both sides here have been blessed and that this was meant to be. Addie is one lucky girl and I could not be more thrilled for her and her parents.

My favorite part of the session (besides just looking at this gorgeous girl)?  I basically hijacked Addie for three hours of rocking, feeding, snuggling, posing, and snapping with the camera.  Addie’s dad came downstairs from keeping the dogs calm and quiet when I was all done and told us he had missed her during those three hours and just wanted to hold her. I have to admit as a mom that totally makes me swoon.

Betsey & Matt love specialty and craft beers and wanted to incorporate that in their photos. We met at one of their favorite spots in Minneapolis. So not only did I get to shoot a totally fun and cute couple doing something they love to do, I also got to drink a nice glass of Pinot Noir at the same time. So much fun! We finished up at one of their favorite parks, a spot that has special meaning to them.