Beyond Beautiful

We had the pleasure of taking E's Senior photos this past weekend. She was not only beautiful and stylish, but she was willing to basically do everything we asked of her . . . including climbing up on (very dirty) trains, being carted all over Grand Forks, North Dakota, and even trudged through a field of tall grass which we were sure was harboring some little critters.

Throughout the photo shoot, we were continually impressed by E's spirit and personality. She has all the main ingredients for being a fabulous young woman!

Here are just a few of our favorites:

E, we hope you have a fun and fantastic Senior Year at Red River High School!

styled shoot

We at My Friends Photography are always trying to stay current on all the new "photography trends". Some photographers are starting to do something called a "Styled Photo Shoot" where there is a specific theme incorporated into the photos. For these shoots, many different props are used as well as coordinating wardrobe selections.

We recently tried a few different themes with two adorable "BFF's" and this was the fruit of our labor:

What? You've never washed your tutus in the woods, hung them up to dry, and then caught up on some light reading with your best friend when you were six years old? You're missing out.

Ballerinas on the Beach

It was so much fun for us to get our creative juices flowing, shop for coordinating pieces, and play with these two kindred spirits! We would love to set up a "styled shoot" for you! Please contact us through our website http://www.myfriendsphotography.com/ and let us know your ideas . . . or let us think of it for you :)

A Day in the Park

We were happy to have the privilege of following this adorable little family around University Park in Grand Forks, North Dakota this past weekend . . . did I mention we will travel to fit all of your photography needs?!

I couldn't help but smile behind the lens of my camera as this young family interacted with each other as if I wasn't even around . . . and when I heard them talking to each other in this mother's beautiful native language (Portuguese) . . . all I could do was melt.

The best part of the photo session was the fun this family had together . . . mom and "E", dad and "E", then all together - honestly, it was just a day in the park.

Please enjoy some of the fun we had this Memorial Day Weekend. In my eyes, last weekend was the perfect combination of "business and pleasure".

Thanks "H" Family for the opportunity to capure your family's spirit and love!

Natural Beauty

The term, "New Beginnings" is usually linked with the Spring season. New life is sprouting up all around us, and our environment is changing (usually for the better). On Saturday, we got to spend the evening with a gorgeous young lady who is on the verge of a new chapter in her life. With all new beginnings, something must also come to an end. Next year, Rylee will no longer be labeled as a "High School Student", she will then be a coined a "College Student"! We were thrilled to be able to capture Rylee at a very important stage in her life. A time where she will no longer be referred to as a child, but instead a woman.

I was so impressed by this young lady.  Not only is she beautiful on the outside, but her most powerful beauty came from within. She is smart, witty, well-traveled, confident, unique, laid back, and playful.  This girl is the "total package", and I am sure she will do great things.

Here are only a few photos from our adventurous day.

Rylee - have fun these last couple of weeks! Thanks again for the fun! :)

Sweet & Sassy

I can't describe to you how much fun we had with Little Miss O! At one moment, she was smiling sweetly into our lenses . . . and the next moment she was posing with major attitude - throwing her hip to the side with a "Tyra Banks" smirk on that adorable face of hers. This girl has it all!

true love

Love was in the air this weekend . . . but not just any love . . . a love that will go on forever. A love with no boundaries. The truest love there is . . . the love between a mother an her son. I had the pleasure to follow this adorable duo around a couple of area parks. The regular kind of park and then even a "car park" :)

Little "E" had us in stitches with his little side commentary. At the ripe old age of two-and-a-half (he can even tell you when his birthday is . . .), this little guy can hold down a conversation!! We loved listening to everything he had to say!

Oh, and did I mention? . . . his darling expressions, the big blue eyes coupled with his long lashes . . . he is a.dor.a.ble!

When I asked "E" where he was taking his mommy to, he said, "the movies". What a sweet boy!!

One thing is for sure . . . he loves his mama! We can't wait to see you in July when we get to capture the family as a whole!