Shawna Noel Photo Blog

July 11, 2010

Elaina: Five-years-old

Little Elaina is five years old! I'm always excited for Elaina's session each year. I was thinking back to the first time I met Elaina :: she was about six months old (right, Jeanette?) and I met her and her mom at Island Park in Fargo. I had just pulled my brand new Canon 20D out of the box and was excited to use it (after my ol' Nikon D100!). I remember being completely smitten with Elaina and her big brown eyes (that I STILL can't get over).

Elaina is such a sweet and vibrant little girl. We had fun playing with her (with her new haircut!) around her yard.

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July 10, 2010

Filed in: Families

Corrick Family: Portraits

We met up with the Corrick family a few weeks back for a few family snaps :) We had a great time playing in their backyard (and swatting mosquitoes!) and exploring their sugar beet field!

Enjoy the photos :)

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July 9, 2010

Filed in: Personal

Photo bomb

We have a crazy weekend schedule with lots of travel for weddings and portrait sessions around the state -- Fargo, Jamestown and Bismarck, here we come!

I'll try to update the blog from the road :) 'Til then, here's a photo bomb, thank to Kory.

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July 8, 2010

Filed in: Weddings

April + Kris: North Shore wedding

When April contacted me about her wedding near Duluth, Minnesota, my ears perked up. I just adore the North Shore -- and so does Kory -- and the idea of photographing a wedding there gets me all excited :) April and Kris had the quintessential North Shore wedding :: perfect blue skies, fun nature-inspired details, a lovely log cabin ceremony site, and a view of Lake Superior from their reception site. What could be better?

April and Kris officially became man and wife in a woodsy lodge on the grounds of Gooseberry Falls State Park. It was a heartfelt ceremony filled with tears and laughter. After the ceremony, we traveled up to Split Rock State Park for a some photo-fun. The Grand Superior Lodge was all done up for the reception with the most fitting centerpieces :: sliced wood logs, birch-bark pots, and lush wheatgrass.

We had a great time with you, Kris and April! Thank you for inviting us to capture your big day :)

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July 7, 2010

Filed in: Engagements

Evan and Danielle: Engaged!

Meet Danielle and Evan :) They are tying the knot this weekend! We weren't available for their wedding, but we were excited to photograph a few engagement photos. We had some gorgeous, gorgeous light to work with during their session. We just took a little walk around downtown Grand Forks for a few photos, then we explored the Greenway. We also met their little dog Noodles!

Best of luck this weekend, D+E!