Monthly Archives: March 2011

Mine. | Family Photographer |

Wow, I really dropped the ball on this post.  We were so lucky to have our family photos taken by the sweet and very talented Emily Corey last FALL.  I know…forever ago.  But that is my busiest season of the year and then the holidays happened…and well, then it just slipped my mind.  Anyway, I…

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emily - April 1, 2011 - 12:05 pm

love that fam:)
now i need your bootie here to take pics of my brood!!!! i want a a shot of me and lloyd embracing:)
xxxxxxxxxx

emily - April 1, 2011 - 12:05 pm

love that fam:)
now i need your bootie here to take pics of my brood!!!! i want a a shot of me and lloyd embracing:)
xxxxxxxxxx

dana - March 31, 2011 - 8:36 pm

These photos are absolutely beautiful. The pic of Dudley in the foreground could not be any more precious!! That face!

amy free - March 31, 2011 - 8:31 pm

Of course… stunning. The photography AND the subjects :)

Alexandra Andrews - March 31, 2011 - 7:45 pm

They are delightful, and so similar to your own style. I have been thinking the same thought, we have never had family photos taken, I have 3 kids 5, 9 & 11 I must make it a priority this year !

Melissa - March 31, 2011 - 7:40 pm

Love the family portraits! So glad you finally shared them :)

Jill Ison - March 31, 2011 - 7:36 pm

jess. these photos are really really beautiful. What a gorgeous family you have. oh and your dog is just the cutest ever.

The Dog Days Are Over | MN Photographer |

Well.  Almost.  But the signs of spring are beginning to show…and that is more than enough for me!  As a mom, I have long run out of new and fun things to do indoors…since we have been indoors since November!  As a photographer, I am chomping at the bit to be outside again shooting in…

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McKenzie - March 29, 2011 - 11:22 pm

YES! Cannot wait to be outdoors again. Though I love your inside photos too.

Little Sister | Minneapolis Newborn Photographer |

I had such a fun morning with this family.  Not only did I get to photograph a beautiful newborn little girl…but I got to have a play session with her big brother.  There isn’t anything I enjoy more than a wild little boy with a completely contagious smile.  These 2 are going to have a…

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Tara - March 14, 2011 - 12:28 am

Jess, thanks for such great pictures of my little sister and her crew!

gina - March 13, 2011 - 12:51 am

a great session. i love the realness and authenticity of the moments!

Waiting for you.

As many of you know we are adoptive parents to a beautiful little 3 1/2 year old girl.  She is the best thing that ever happened to us.  We are often asked how we came to adoption.  Well.  4 years ago we spent some time trying to have a baby the ‘old fashioned’ way.  After…

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Stacey Montgomery - April 5, 2011 - 2:41 am

Hi Jess. I was told about you from Stacy Vitalio, one of my flickr friends. I told her I was from the Twin Cities area and she mentioned your name and how incredible you are. She was right. You are incredible! And then I read this post…. I am so touched by your adoption story and your faith in waiting for this baby that God has hand picked for you and that He will make known to you in His perfect timing. I am just getting started in my photography journey and recently took photos of a homecoming of an old friend of mine with their baby they brought home from Uganda. Such a blessing for me to see that tiny little bit of their journey and capture it, I can’t imagine the journey that you are on. Looking forward to following you and your gorgeous photos and to see what comes of this journey.
Prayers and blessings, Stacey

Jessica Cudzilo - March 30, 2011 - 2:45 am

This gave me chills. What a beautiful post, filled with gratitude, hope and great anticipation. Waiting right along with you …

Loan Vu - March 25, 2011 - 1:11 am

We will say a little prayer for such a wonderful mommy!

lynette gerber - March 23, 2011 - 2:08 pm

I felt so blessed reading your story of how God led you to adoption! I am also blessed by your boldness in speaking about God!
Thank you =)

Grandma on the ridge - March 15, 2011 - 8:55 pm

Ohhh,I remember that wild black hair and those curious dark eyes,now I know very well that look of a sneaky snake…oh how we love our P!

Alexandra Andrews - March 15, 2011 - 5:40 pm

I am special, why you ask ? Because I am adopted ! I have always been told that but do you know what I think, I am lucky, it’s my mum and dad who are special, because they love me unconditionally.
Adoption is magical, beautiful and inspiring, I can see the amazing love that you have for your daughter and I will add you to my regular prayer list and ask that God put’s you on the right journey to find the right child who can enhance your family and be blessed by you all too.
X

amy free - March 8, 2011 - 7:04 pm

Love seeing this part of your heart and keep us posted! I know that the Lord has something very special in store for you :)

Shannon Dodd - March 8, 2011 - 7:00 pm

So beautifully written Jess- keep the faith. I pray your family’s love multiplies soon with another child to love. <3

Jennifer - March 8, 2011 - 5:17 pm

Oh Jess! Prayers are with you! You are such a great person and it will happen soon!! Your daughter is adorable!

Crystal - March 8, 2011 - 5:10 pm

Hi Jess!
I met so many people at WPPI, but if my memory serves me correctly, we had breakfast with a group of “Sheye’s gals?”
I am pretty sure thats right.

Anywho!

Oh! My heart just skipped a beat… or two!

My best friend, sister in law and another gal are going to Uganda to work in the orphanages at the beginning of April… They are going with a pastor’s wife (out of the Denver area) that has been to Uganda many, many times and has adopted multiple children from there….

http://aplacecalledsimplicity.blogspot.com/ here is her blog!

If you would like to contact someone from the group let me know? I do believe its too late to get in on this trip maybe but they are going again in June though. But I also don’t believe in coincidences either!!!

I will be praying for you and your beautiful family!

Regina White - March 8, 2011 - 3:57 pm

Prayers for you to have that one more baby. Your daughter is adorable. Precious.

emily - March 8, 2011 - 2:13 pm

love u so much.
and that baby that will be in your arms…
not too much longer. i so believe it..

deb schwedhelm - March 8, 2011 - 1:24 pm

oh jess! thinking, hoping, wishing, believing for you.
many hugs,
deb

Emily - March 8, 2011 - 12:34 pm

Ditto to EVERYTHING you just said. You’re not alone. I’m on my knees right next to you.

Kelli K - March 8, 2011 - 11:51 am

Praying for you!

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