Maple Grove Maternity Photographer: A Nautical Inspired Session!

Susan and Jon are wonderful. They are the kind of people you love to be around- kind, fun, genuine and so cute together.  The day of their session was beyond windy, raining on and off and had dark, dramatic skies- however, that didn't stop us from having an incredible  time and capturing images that I think and hope they will cherish for a lifetime!

I cannot wait to meet their little boy in just a matter of weeks!  They are going to make the best parents!     The excitement and nervousness they're feeling is all too familiar to me and it makes me that much more thankful that we were able to capture these moments, these significant times before the family of two officially becomes three!

Here is look into our session!

The Importance of Being a 2nd Shooter

It had been years since I had done this. Four and a half years to be exact. And even then, only a couple times. When my friend and outstanding photographer, Anna Wachter, e-mailed me asking, I jumped at the rare chance. She was surprised, thinking it would be a long-shot that I would have a Saturday available but I was able to move a few things around and make it work. 

Being a 2nd shooter is a joy. Your job is to enable the main photographer to focus on what they do best. To notice details. Tweek shots. And capture unique angles and details. I loved this couple. Mary and Kyle were fun, adorable together and ready to have a great time. The Calhoun Beach Club has become one of my favorite venues to date. Rarely do I want to spend so much time indoors photographing. But the modern, grand feel, the large elegant windows and the gorgeous natural light made me not want to leave.

I read recently from one of my favorite photographers that she 2nd shoots a wedding at least once a year.  Not only is it fun, but it helps us grow as photographers.  It allows us to look for unique angles more and to learn how to better communicate with our own 2nd shooters.  I couldn't agree more!  

Here are a few of the images I captured on Saturday:

Featured: April Edition!

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April was a fantastic month for features!  I had my work published six times including two grad sessions and four engagements!  It is always fun for my clients when they are highlighted on a national blog or magazine!  Senior Style Guide, A Northwoods Wedding, Lovebird Productions, Something Turquoise, Wedding Hopping and Style Sweets Magazine all featured my photography.  Click on the links below the images to see the full publications!  

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http://www.lovebirdproductions.com/2013/04/romantic-and-snowy-minnesota-engagement.html

http://www.stylesweets.com/home/graduations-photos-captured-by-kate-wenzel-photography425

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