Kristi + Colbey Wedding Sneak Peek | Bemidji Wedding Photography at Library Park and St. Philips Catholic Church

 

Wedding

 

Colbey and Kristi were married on the last August weekend in Bemidji, Minnesota. Outdoor wedding weather is never guaranteed to be perfect, and it really shouldn’t put a damper on too much! Thankfully, this sweet couple was all prepared with several umbrellas, and high spirits. The rain that came was a misty, wet shower. It didn’t pour, but was very wet! Thankfully, Kristi still wanted to meet Colbey in the park for their first time seeing each other on their wedding day. HELLO, SWEET!!!

After Colbey cried at the sight of his beautiful bride and they giggled a little bit when thinking about the fact that this big day is finally here, we did portraits outside. Family and the Bridal Party. It went great, and with all the little kids running around with umbrellas, nobody even had their eye poked out 😉

Then, we all went back to the church for their wedding. Hip, Hip, Hooray!

 

 

This August wedding was rained out in precipitation, and flooded with joy! 😉 I’m Cheesy, I know!

Books Books Books! Book Themed Wedding Decorations in Bemidji, MN. | Amy Kate Photography, Bemidji MN Wedding Photographer

Mr. & Mrs. chose some terribly precious decorations for their wedding day, special to them. Books! What a lovely theme to set up with. From the “petals” the flower girls tossed down being heart-shaped cutouts from Harry Potter, the hollowed out book to the cake being a stack of novels… This was a Literature-filled occasion. Being one who makes friends with the librarian before anyone else, I can relate. Here are a few of the detailed photographs of the books throughout the day. I hope you enjoy them as much as I did. I hope you don’t start crying as much as I do every time I look at these two, privately sharing their personal vows with each other before the ceremony. GaaaahhH!!!! Thankfully, the bride found some His & Her Vows books, so they wrote them out and they can now be cherished forever. AKP Horner Books Details- AKP Horner Books Details--31 AKP Horner Books Details--30 AKP Horner Books Details--29 AKP Horner Books Details--28 AKP Horner Books Details--27 AKP Horner Books Details--26 AKP Horner Books Details--25 AKP Horner Books Details--24 AKP Horner Books Details--23 AKP Horner Books Details--22 AKP Horner Books Details--21 AKP Horner Books Details--20 AKP Horner Books Details--19 AKP Horner Books Details--18 AKP Horner Books Details--17 AKP Horner Books Details--16 AKP Horner Books Details--15 AKP Horner Books Details--14 AKP Horner Books Details--13 AKP Horner Books Details--12 AKP Horner Books Details--11 AKP Horner Books Details--10 AKP Horner Books Details--9 AKP Horner Books Details--8 AKP Horner Books Details--7 AKP Horner Books Details--6 AKP Horner Books Details--5 AKP Horner Books Details--4 AKP Horner Books Details--3 AKP Horner Books Details--2

Newborn Girl Aviana | Park Rapids, MN Family & Baby Photographer

I am so glad I had the morning to photograph this lovely family near Park Rapids. It was a treat to meet them! Dad’s sister and her family are regular clients of mine whom I love, so it’s always fun to know more of a great family! I love getting into people’s homes and their lives a little bit when I go to take pictures. These kids were shy for the first few minutes, then they had their balance bikes out, they were doing tricks for their upcoming “clown show” for visiting cousins, and just chatting away! It was such a blessing to meet tiny little Aviana. Tell you what, this almost-2-week-old girl was a complete dolly! She dressed well, ate well, slept well, and laid (lay? lie?) there so well for her debut photo shoot. What a champ! AKP Erickson Aviana--14 AKP Erickson Aviana--6 AKP Erickson Aviana--16 AKP Erickson Aviana--22 AKP Erickson Aviana--23 AKP Erickson Aviana--24 AKP Erickson Aviana--25 AKP Erickson Aviana--27 AKP Erickson Aviana--34 AKP Erickson Aviana--35

Emma, Class of 2015 Pictures | Bemidji, MN Senior Portrait Photographer

Wahoo! I had a blast at this one! Emma and her mom were so much fun to be with, and cooperated with my ploys to give her some great shots! Emma shared from the get-go that she loves Minnie Mouse, and, well, all things Disney. She and her family have gone every year to Disney World for the past lotsa-years. She brought a pair of Minnie Ears that she recently acquired–which I was surprised to learn, upon knowledge of her life-long infatuation, that she only just now got them– and struck a classic Minnie pose for us! How fun! We enjoyed Lake Bemidji and used the Paul & Babe park near the Chamber of Commerce. We went by the water, and down the little trail, then headed over to the sweet old rock stairs behind the Art Center/old Library. Emma was super smiley and seemed to really let lose when I asked her to sing for me. WOW, can that girl sing!!!!!!!!! She blew me away with her Little Mermaid and Aladdin solo productions. Like, really amazing! Her mom was like, “That’s how she let’s off steam.” I can only imagine how wonderful it is to hear her so often singing!

 

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Newborn Boy W | Becida, Lake George, Bemidji, MN Newborn Photographer

This little dude was a surprise, and a wonderful one, at that! He has three older sisters, and is a sweet sweet bundle of blessings for everyone! I have the privilege to share photos that I’ve been putting together for some small business owners. You have to check out Jen’s Tangled Threads  and Hippity Hoppity Hats!   They have facebook and etsy pages. AKP JTT Cwl Blnkt 2

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Blue Bonnet & Diaper Cover, Hat with Buttons & Pant Set from Hippity Hoppity Hats : https://www.etsy.com/shop/HippityHoppityHats?ref=l2-shopheader-name

Handmade Beaded Baby Moccasins | MN Newborn Photographer Canadian/Oklahoma boy born in Montana

I don’t remember if I ever mentioned that I loooooove baby feet. Well. I do. Baby feet are the softest, gushiest, squishiest little bits.
Now, I love them even more! This little man’s grandma made him (and his older brother, when he was a newborn) beaded moccasins. I forgot to ask if they are in a traditional Cree pattern, or what they are beaded in… but they are completely loveable.

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Holiday Mini Sessions $50 | 30 mins 20 images | Bemidji MN Family Portrait Photographer

Well, Mini Sessions are BACK! Happy Thanksgiving everyone! You can now schedule your $50 mini session with Amy Kate Photography. Call me, email me, or send me a facebook message to book your 30 minute time slot. When and Wherever works for you. The location of your choice.

More details and my contact info at amykatephoto.com

let the world know 🙂

Or, at least anyone around Cass Lake, Bemidji, Blackduck, Pennington, Grand Rapids, Park Rapids, Baxter, Brainerd, Walker, Detroit Lakes, or Milaca, Princeton, St. Cloud, Gilman, Onamia, Mora…

Central MN Senior Photographer | Isabelle Class of 2014 Senior Portraits

Here is just a SNEAK PEEK at Isabelle’s Senior session from the other day. Let me tell you right now, this girl can pop her hip, and sway her hair! Look at this lovely lady and you just see that she emanates joy! You Go, Girl! I loved this shoot, and even more, I love this young woman like a little sister.

Wishing you the BEST Senior Year, Izzy!!! Congratulations 🙂

 Oh yeah, did I mention that she’s in one of the best colorguards around?

If you’re interested in booking a Senior Portrait Session, check out more info on my website : www.amykatephoto.com