Summer! Sand! Water! Beaches! Oh, I am excited to be a new citizen of Bismarck!

The Japel family indulged me by taking me to the beaches of Bismarck and we had a lot of fun in spite of the insanely windy evening we chose. I had trails and dustings of sand all over my stuff and my house for about a week after my visit to the beach…which is totally great–it just goes to show you how windy it was. Sand ended up everywhere. It was like Sahara-desert-windy. Get my drift? (no pun intended.)

As you can see, this family is just gorgeous. And full of affection….

and energy.

I so enjoyed my sandy time with the Japel family. And I look forward to more adventures with you!

“Just think—you don’t need a thing, you’ve got it all! All God’s gifts are right in front of you as you wait expectantly for our Master Jesus to arrive on the scene…And not only that, but God himself is right alongside to keep you steady and on track…. God will never give up on you. Never forget that.” I Corinthians 1:7-9 The Message

Hurray for Leah and “B”! I love photographing these two! “B” just keeps growing (imagine that!) and Leah just stays as beautiful as ever.

I love what I do because I get to be a part of such incredible moments. The pause button of life rarely stops itself–someone, something has to activate it. I like to think of myself as a “pause-pusher”. Stopping to celebrate the small moments of life is priceless and creating those moments is just as fun.

Aren’t these guys gorgeous? I know “B” is Leah’s joy, and what a gift these two are!


Now we have received… the [Holy] Spirit Who is from God, [given to us] that we might realize and comprehend and appreciate the gifts [of divine favor and blessing so freely and lavishly] bestowed on us by God. I Corinthians 2:12

mosaic photography and Shiloh Christian School are partnering in a fun little fundraiser–if you need a portrait session this is a great cause and a great deal!

When Ryan told me he wanted to surprise his wife Leslie with a little Mother’s Day gift, I got really excited.  I love surprises! And being a part of something like this just makes me feel all warm and fuzzy inside.  Ryan and Leslie were a “mosaic” couple, several years back–so it’s just a bonus to photograph the post-wedding stages and seasons of life of our couples.

Their little sweet pea is just a cutie-pa-tootie.  I had so much fun with her!

Happy Mother’s Day Leslie!

“Her children rise up and call her blessed; and her husband boasts of and praises her, [saying], Many have done virtuously, nobly, and well, but you excel them all.”  Proverbs 31:29-30

Everyone who participated in our MAMA’S DAY GIVEAWAY drawing: THANK YOU!!  It was a lot of fun, and I know our winner is going to be thrilled.  (I know I would have loved to win this package.)

Anyhow, I wanted to be fair and square so I used a “Virtual Hat” online and let the computer generate our winner.

The lucky MAMA chosen for our MAMA’S DAY GIVEAWAY that includes:

a free session with Mosaic Photography,

$30 certificate at In Touch Massage,

a bundle of Green Cleaning Products from Keepin It Green N Clean,

and a gift assortment of Tea from Steep Me A Cup of Tea

IS

Amy Strawn!

I had the privilege of meeting this absolutely pleasant Bismarck family because of a mutual friend and because of the Shiloh Fundraiser that we are doing (more details here).

But let me tell you–this family, Michelle and Justin are just delightful and so are their two kiddos. They are happy-go-lucky, go-with-the flow, and thrilled-with-life kind of people: the kind of family that just makes the world a brighter place.

Justin is a pilot and so, you guessed it, we had to do something with planes.

But we also just ventured into the woods for some more family fun, singing, dancing, and merriment. And like Michelle said, “family means…laughing and loving together!” And that is just what they did for me.

Thank you Voller family, for a very pleasant evening!

“…Among whom you are seen as bright lights (stars or beacons shining out clearly) in the [dark] world.” Philippians 2:15

Jordan and Emily (and company) were so much fun! Beautiful. Genuine. Laughter. A riot. Lots of words come to mind to describe them and their lovestory. Everything from the exchange between Father and Bride, the jogging dude the groomsmen joined, the beautiful atmosphere at the ceremony and reception, the antics of Jordan, to the goofy and theatrical stunts at the reception, there were many “kodak” moments. But you don’t have to take my word for it, just take a look for yourself..

Thank you Emily and Jordan for giving us the honor of documenting your lovestory! We know God has great things in store for the two of you!

“We love because He first loved us” I John 4:19

Take a look at these images. Does this family look like a 24/7 party or what? I heart the Holmquist family so much! They are completely delightful–I hope that you can catch a glimpse of how much fun they have together and how much they love each other from these portraits!

“glad and merry in heart for the goodness that the Lord had shown…to His people.” 2 Chronicles 7:10

I got to photograph this fun family a week ago at their store on 45th St in S Fargo-Dunn’s Brothers. It was a fun setting for portraits, but the kiddos and adults were even more fun. We drank coffee and non-coffee drinks, read, sat on the tables, ate some tasty food, sang songs, and just plain had fun.

I love these big brown eyes, the curly hair, and the energy of these little guys. SO FUN!

Check out Fargo Dunn’s Brothers on facebook.

“But for you, sunrise! The sun of righteousness will dawn on those who honor my name, healing radiating from its wings. You will be bursting with energy, like colts frisky and frolicking. And you’ll tromp on the wicked. They’ll be nothing but ashes under your feet on that Day.” Malachi 4:1-3 the Message

Caleb is a senior this year. Class of 2012. I met him and his mother for the first time at his portrait session in Fargo. They first found me through a wedding I photographed a few years back. I felt like we had a bit in common though–Caleb home-schools. (I homeschooled my last three years of high school). And he plays guitar (believe it or not, I do too) and he likes photography. Caleb, however has a smart, techy brain, unlike me. He’s one of those smart guys!

Anyhow, we had a lot of fun traipsing around town as you can see below. (I just love the textures, and colors, and that wavy hair )

Caleb, I wish you the best! God’s very best!

“I the Lord have called You for a righteous purpose…I will take You by the hand and will keep You; I will give You for a covenant to the people, for a light to the nations” Isaiah 42:6