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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11. 2.09
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I spent the afternoon with Justin and Susan, their tandem bike and Justin's vintage 1960 Chevy Dynamite a few weeks ago and boy did we have a good time together. They are not only madly in love but never stop giggling when they are near one another........contagious.

WEEEEEEEEEE! I *so* wish that I owned a tandem...doesn't' it just look like fun?!?!?
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SUPRISEEEEEE!!!!!!
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Oh---and Justin owns some of the coolest old-school Polaroid cameras around so OF COURSE we had to use them in some shots since they are nearly another appendage to his body on a regular basis....
This one is one of my favorites....
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Now off we go for a ride in the beautiful lime green and black 1960's Chevrolet Dynamite, restored by Justin himself ya know! Boy was I jealous that they were able to cruise around in this on nice sunny summer days together sipping their cokes and watching the scenery pass them by as they hold hands! :)
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WOW! Susan, you are gorgeous! :)
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Justin and Susan, you guys are wonderfully awesome and I only wish you the best of the best day EVER on your upcoming wedding next August! I wish you many happy tandem bike rides, many dreamy summer vintage car cruises and of course many Polaroid photo-taking days together! You guys rock and it was a privilege to hang out for the afternoon! :)
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Johanna says:

Fabulous! That top image is killer.

(11. 3.09 @ 10:26PM)
Anonymous says:

Great blog.
I`m falling in lov to this place, I really liked your picks

Now you have a brazilian`s fan....rsrrsrsr

(11.20.09 @ 12:23PM)
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10.13.09
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Hattie and Dave are more than excited to be planning their February 2010 wedding at the gorgeous St. James Hotel in Red Wing! Their vintage modern style will fit the venue perfectly and I simply can't wait to see how everything plays out. With Hattie's graphic design background I just *know* that all the details will be perfect and stunning!

Hattie's gorgeous smile and Dave's outgoing personality are a perfect match for one another, and it was evident throughout their session. Their love for the outdoors helped them  brave the chilly, rainy day that we were shooting in......they were troopers.

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Check out these HOT fall colors---I think we timed it perfectly! :)
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Hattie and Dave, I soooo can't wait to play a role in your big day this February! Let's pray for mother nature to give us a warmer than usual February winter day! :)
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Hattie says:

Thanks Emily!! I love these photos and can't wait to see the others!

(10.13.09 @ 9:37PM)
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08. 9.09
Amy and Brent ARE ENGAGED and I couldn't be happier for them...although this means that we all have to wait until next September to see them tie the knot...but I guess I can pull out some patience! Many moons ago Amy and I played hockey together through our entire middle and high school lives; and I have sooo many early morning hockey practice memories of us skating lines together because she was a goalie and I was a defense-woman which meant we stuck together! :) Fast forward to a few months ago when I almost fell out of my seat with excitement to hear that not only has Amy found the man of her dreams and is getting married but she wants me to shoot the wedding...ME! Isn't that lovely??

Every one is all grown up and MAN are Amy and Brent happy together....you could see it in how she giggles with him and looks into his eyes. They are planning THE most PERFECT Duluth wedding for next September and I can't count the days down fast enough for them! :)

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Honestly....SO STINKIN CUTE!!!!
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Giant fireplace photo here we come!!!! I just LOVE pretty much everything about this one....
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Dear green doors...thank you for being there! :)
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And of course Harley, their puppy, came along for a few.....aren't they just the cutest little family?? :)
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Amy I couldn't have wished anything happier for you than to be marrying Brent....you 2 are so gosh darn perfect for eachother and I CAN NOT wait until next September to rock the wedding with you guys! HOORAY for amazing weddings in September of 2010!!! :)
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Amy says:

Thanks so much for the wonderful pics Em!!! We had so much fun and can't wait to see what September 2010 brings :)

(08.10.09 @ 10:57AM)
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07.15.09
Katy and Josh are two lovebirds that couldn't be more perfect for each other. Katy is a BEAUTIFUL, gigglie, brunette with charm that can make anyone happy to be around her and Josh is an outdoor loving, down-to-earth easy going kind of guy.

I am stoked for their wedding (I just have to wait over a year for it to arrive...major bummage). They will exchange vows at the AMAZING Tagalong Golf and Resort in stunning Birchwood, WI! I couldn't be happier for these two and am so gosh darn excited for their big day to arrive!

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Don't you just wish that you had a goldenrod colored wall in your house so that you could look that cute and colorful next to it?? Well....I do!
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I am tellin ya Katy was all twiterpated and gigglie THE WHOLE TIME! And her laugh is just contagious so thank goodness for autofocus becuase I was giggling right along with her...
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And then a quick snap down by the water with some of that moody sky...
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Karri Skelly says:

the webpage/blog looks great emily! it seems your photography business is booming! so happy for you! keep it up! (wow, that was a lot of exclamation points... ) :o) take care. can't wait to see more.

(07.15.09 @ 2:33PM)
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07. 9.09
So, a rockstar couple I *must* introduce to you. Jake and Erin are not only 2 of the cutest people on the planet, but they are planning one of the raddest weddings ever! Honestly folks, a Thursday wedding (yes, ya heard me right....) at the beautiful and perfect Camrose Hill Farm in Stillwater this fall! I can hardly wait to celebrate with them and hear them share their "I DO's"!!!!

I knew we were on the right track when Erin just burst out giggling right from the get-go!
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Stinkin cute I say!!! I fall in love all over again when I see a couple who is just able to laugh and be silly together for no apparent reason.
(although Jake may be the reason in these photos....just sayin')
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MY FAVE!
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Gorgeous ALERT! Erin, your eyes are STUNNING (with a capital "S")!!!
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Eager doesn't even accurately describe how excited I am to see how their big day comes together! I *soooooo* can't wait for you guys! :)
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I wish that everyone I met had the same exuberance for life that Jen + Steve do! They are 100%, head over heals in love and the amount of playful, gigglie moments in their life is never ending so far (which you can CLEARLY see in the photos). Although Jen would argue that Steve instigates things quite often....but they are still stinkin cute to me! :)

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Jen's laugh is SUPER contagious so when she started laughing like this I was luck that I didn't join in which made my camera start to shake.... :)
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AND THEN we went to "Cup and Cone" which is the best, most awesome, White-Bear-Lake-ish Ice Cream place in White Bear Lake!
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And then Steve tried to offer Jen a lick of his ice cream......

Um......NO HE DIDN'T!!! But isn 't Jen's face the funniest thing ever???? She looks petrified...
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I am soooo psyched for Jen + Steve's wedding in June!!!! Stay tuned....
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bp says:

love the moving slideshow images....you do great work Emily.

bp

(05.22.09 @ 9:31AM)
shay says:

june weddings rock! see you wednesday!

(05.25.09 @ 10:10PM)
Kay Norman says:

God bless, you, Jen. What a beautiful woman you are. Steve must be a very special man for God to have brought you into his life. You are glowing and these photos capture the love, joy and peace you share. Congratulations to you and to Emily who's photos could talk.

(05.26.09 @ 10:13PM)
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