My name is Emily.

I love people in love.

I cry at every wedding.

I own a striped umbrella. Everyone should.

I love my pug. His name is Edward.

I dream of having a house with enough closet hooks for my scarves and hats.

Laughing is great.

I believe there is nothing better than a day with the people you love.

And I absolutely love to take photos.


And this is my blog. Expect to see people in love, expect to laugh and read, and expect to see what I love and why I love it! Welcome to my blog. I am glad you are here.

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Julie + Chris
04.22.10
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If there is one thing I learned about Julie and Chris is that they LOVE their Minnesota sports....the TWINS, the WILD and the VIKINGS are all on their agendas for something fun to do! :) So of course they had to be incorporated into their engagement session.....

Maybe they will throw on some of their jersey's for their September wedding! :)

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Katie and Jake
04.13.10
Katie-and-Jake-rehersal-3.jpgThumbing through some of the wedding photos of the stunning Katie and Jake I found some fun ones that we photographed at their downtown Kansas City rehearsal dinner this weekend! :) Honestly, could these 2 be any more perfect and cute?!?!

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Kirsten and Gavin
04. 6.10
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They say that ADIDAS brought them together! :)

And boy are they in love and amazingly cute together! Kirsten and Gavin first me when she noticed a stylish pair of purple ADIDAS shoes sitting near the entry way in her college house...and OF COURSE they were Gavins because this guy owns a bazquillion pairs of shoes (ADIDAS to be exact) in every color imaginable. :) They casually met, talked and began their friendship which soon turned into a romance and now they have amazing plans to get married this September!! :)

They are perfect, organic and beautiful together! I REALLY really can't wait for their big day to come. :)
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Kirsten says:

WOW!! Emily, these look GREAT!! You truely captured us and I can wait to see more!

 (04. 6.10 @ 9:50PM)
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Beth and Doug
03.30.10
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Beth and Doug are downright playful and giddy with one another. And I like it. :)

Doug is head over heals for Beth and I don't think either of them could be more excited to start their life together as MR and MRS in a few short months. In fact, we started off our afternoon discussing the offer they had placed on a home just hours prior and much to their surprise they got a phone call from their realtor with the good news that their offer was accepted WHILE we were shooting our photos! I was jumping up and down right next to them as they hugged and kissed with joy! :)

A swing by the White Bear Lake hot spot, the Cup And Cone, for some treats and off to downtown for some photos in the warm and vibrant sun. The afternoon was perfect.

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dena swenson says:

super cute!

 (03.30.10 @ 1:52PM)
beth says:

love it!!! can't wait to see the rest!

 (03.31.10 @ 10:28PM)
doug christianson says:

Awesome! Thanks again!!!

 (03.31.10 @ 11:39PM)
Jill Schwarz says:

Wow, these are fantastic! Sure beats the boring still shots they did when WE were engaged. Beth and Doug, you look great!

 (04. 4.10 @ 9:09PM)
Jamie says:

So fun to see people I know being photographed - you did a great job Emily and the day looked perfect for pictures! Can't wait to see the wedding pictures!

 (04. 5.10 @ 1:40PM)
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Emily and Adam
03.23.10
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Despite a minor debacle of Adam's keys getting locked in his car right as they arrived for the engagement session, our afternoon together was so great. We explored the downtown flooding of Hudson, met a really lovely burly guy that came to unlock Adam's car and laughed the entire time! Emily is amazingly gorgeous and Adam is one of the most laid back guys that I have ever met; and these two are head over heals for one another!

As they shared some of their plans for their upcoming October wedding I could feel the smile on my face growing in anticipation of their big day! :)

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anda says:

fabulosity!!

 (03.23.10 @ 10:38AM)
Emily Schlough says:

I LOVE them!! You are so great Emily, THANK YOU!

 (03.23.10 @ 10:49AM)
maren says:

cute! love the yellow shoes too.

 (03.23.10 @ 12:03PM)
Jen Irish says:

Simply beautiful!!! Emily, it is obvious you are very talented! Thanks for doing such a great job for my friends!

 (03.23.10 @ 12:37PM)
michelle bouquet says:

LOVE IT! looks like you guys found some really neat places...and you two look so happy...can't wait till the BIG DAY!
looks like some more awesome work Emily!

(03.23.10 @ 12:39PM)
michelle bouquet says:

LOVE it! looks like you guys found some great places...and the two of you look so happy..can't wait for the BIG DAY!
Looks like some more awesome work Emily!

 (03.23.10 @ 12:41PM)
Kendra says:

I'm totally in love with these pictures!! And her yellow shoes! Simply stunning!

 (03.23.10 @ 1:39PM)
jamie kemen says:

emmy! love the photos, they are beautiful and sing of the joy that you and Adam share! can't wait for the big day :) xoxo. cuz jamie liz

 (03.23.10 @ 3:42PM)
Ashley says:

Love them!!! You guys are so funny! They're adorable.

 (03.23.10 @ 8:01PM)
Sharon Schlough says:

Emily & Adam, These pics were so awesome!! I can see the love you two have for each in every pic!!!!! Can't wait for the big day!!!
Auntie Sharon

 (03.23.10 @ 8:10PM)
carrie says:

great photos! emily steffen is right, Em IS amazingly gorgeous. and Adam... so laid back. you two are the cutest! LOVED THESE PICS! :)

 (03.23.10 @ 11:54PM)
Kristi Wiebusch says:

Emily, you are very talented. I am so excited for you to be sharing the big day with Em and Adam, and everyone in the wedding! Can't wait to meet you!

 (04. 7.10 @ 4:30PM)
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Audrey + Aaron
01.27.10
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The day was blustery, overcast, smoggy and UBER cold in downtown Chicago...but that definitely didn't stop Audrey and Aaron from struttin' their stuff! If you know Audrey (or even sneak and peak at some of these photos) you can tell that she is hilarious, fun, outgoing and madly in love with Aaron (because he can make her laugh about ANYTHING...and I mean anything, which is sooo endearing!) They are counting down the minutes until they tie the knot near Chicago in July and I am THRILLED for them.

Ya know when you just look at two people and just KNOW they should be together...well, that is how I feel about Audrey and Aaron. :)

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Oh gosh guys...I couldn't be happier for you two! :)
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gladys jem says:

ahh this is so adorable. i love how happy they are!

(01.27.10 @ 7:19PM)
gladys jem says:

ahh this is so adorable. i love how happy they are!

(01.27.10 @ 7:19PM)
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