Firework Extravaganza {Mandan, ND 4th of July}

Beware of upcoming firework bombardment!  I had pinned a firework photography tutorial and decided to give it a try at the Mandan Rodeo grounds firework display.  It was our first time there and it was AMAZING! It was fireworks going off all 360 degrees around you, and I think some of the other people there brought just as much bang as the actual fireworks display!  Definitely a "first whirl" at it, but there is always room to improve next year!  

 If you made it all the way to the end, I'll take it that you like fireworks as much as I do :) If you're interested in any prints or digital downloads click HERE.  I think they'd make super cute canvases to decorate with during the 4th of July!

Oxanna: Class of 2014

We had quite the adventure during these senior pictures.  We went from drizzle, to full out downpouring, to high humidity and sunshine, to squarms of misquitos!  I think she definitely deserves the "Best Effort" award :) nickname: Xanna  favorite food: steak  favorite movie: Titanic ideal job: nurse/vet if I could meet anyone famous it would be: Johnny Depp favorite thing to say: "I have a question..." I love to wear: my cowboy boots  at the top of my list: to go skydiving   song I could listen to over and over: Wagon Wheel by Darius Rucker  favorite tv show: The Vampire Diaries  favorite quote: "Why fit in when you were born to stand out?" -Dr. Suess

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52 on Friday: Freshly Baked {Mandan, ND Photographer}

It used to be a Christmas tradition to go make Krumkake and Spritz cookies with my grandma.  I tried to continue the tradition this year and even got my husband to be my "roller!"  It might have been the, "It's this or looking at Christmas lights" threat, but whatever works!! I would have posted an actual picture of something freshly baked, but like I said, it was the first time by myself, and they aren't very pretty!  Tasty, but not pretty! Next, check out Faye @ http://fkphotography.ca

52 of Fridays: Circles

The theme this week is circles.  We put up our very first tree together.  It's quite the site with our array of ornaments.  My contribution to our tree was my angel ornament collection. My grandma has given me one angel every year since I was born.  She did inform me that now that I'm married I'm too old to be getting ornaments :)   This was my very first one!  

Next check out Stacy Vitallo of D'Lara Photography. She always comes up with the most creative things! http://dlaraphotography.com/blog

52 on Friday: Sleepy {Mandan ND Newborn Photographer}

There is this quiet pause during a newborn shoot when you think the cuddling, milk, and white noise maker have all done their trick.  You hate to step away, but when you do, you can capture the pure innocence of a sleepy newborn. Next check out:  Erin Dahl Photography

Who's a Nervous Wreck?

This girl!  This was my first extended family shoot!  I didn't really sleep the night before, but it went so much better than planned!!