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Winter Wedding, Bemidji MN Snowy Wedding Day

This was one of my favorite winter weddings! The couple was so in love, and it was a short engagement, with spontaneous touches to make the ceremony and portraits stand out. A Beautiful Winter Wedding with simple decor: Inspired by greens and berries, gold rings and white leather boots and a jacket. This bride chose just the right amount of layers, colors and textures to naturally dress for a Minnesota Winter Wedding. A classic and traditional winter wedding in Bemidji, MN

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Northern Minnesota Winter Wedding | Wedding Day Photographer in Bemidji, MN

Here is a little preview of the winter wedding I photographed for the Sandenos. You guys. This family can DANCE. I can’t wait to get through those images and share with you. For now, enjoy this first-look moment of the lovely couple in a little prayer chapel. This place holds a special place in the bride’s heart, and it meant so much for them to share their first glances of each other in this tiny little building with stained glass. And, come on. They’re little Harley? That dog was so excited for them to tie the knot!

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S Family Photos | Bemidji, MN Children and Family Portrait Photographer

Hey, cute family! I am having a blast looking back at these photos from our quick and chilly November mini session. These kids. If you haven’t met them before, let me do the honor of introducing you to some of the most passionate children you have ever met. They are caring and kind, and give you every ounce of energy they can compose. They have hearts for the Lord, each one of them, and devote everything they have to telling you every story of imagination, food, creation, and friendship. They read books, they play games, they are sporty, and they’re fun! This couple lived in Chicago for a few years at Moody Bible College, and now are in Bemidji building relationships with Native Americans, stretching them and challenging them in a walk with the Lord. We serve with these guys at Oak Hills Center for Indian Ministries. What  blessing to photograph a sweet sweet family like these guys.

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W Family mini session | Kabekona, Park Rapids, MN Family Portrait Photographer

Yesterday, I got to meet this sweet family.

The two girls are over 6 years apart, which was so fun, because big sister got to help out a lot with baby sister! This little seven month old was a total ham, and loooooves that she can sit up on her own! Her seven-year-old counterpart wanted to get over with everyone else’s photos so we could focus on her 🙂 Pretty mama and her Mr. were excellently flexible, and got some of the indoor shots they wanted before I forced them all outside… into snow, cold, and good lighting. Thanks you guys!!! Little baby girl Avery was obsessed with the grass and snow combo and didn’t want  to go in when we were done!

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P. Family | Nevis, MN Bemidji Family Christmas Photo Photographer

I had the joy of laughing with this family while I took their family photos.

The main goal of the session was to get a good shot for their Christmas card. I hope we did that!

I really enjoyed the kids: They were so funny…  the girls were complete girls — totally into modeling for me with princess waves and funny stories to make each other laugh. The little boy was a total boy — grumping about having to pose for the camera but throwing me cheesy grins and goofball antics. His favorite thing we would do to make him laugh was call him “daddy.” He thought it was the craziest idea, and loved it!

To ask questions, or book a session, contact info is on my website at www.amykatephoto.com

{I am currently offering $50 mini sessions, and $150 Full Portrait Sessions}
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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…

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P. Family Portraits | Nevis, MN On the Lake Family Photographer

Although it is hard to believe, we are now in the holiday season, already getting ready to say, “Merry Christmas!” I can’t understand, for the life of me, where time goes. It moves beyond catching up with. Add in children, and you can’t blink fast enough, right?

Well, anyway, I am so glad to have started some great family sessions this Fall. Thinking ahead is SO important! This family had their session at their home, in Nevis… On the Lake! How wonderful! The colors were rich, and they did an excellent job coordinating their outfits!

Enjoy this little sneak at their October family portrait session.

Amy Kastenbauer, as Amy Kate Photography is a portrait photographer and wedding photographer around Cass Lake, MN. Amy Kate Photography is a fun, affordable way to get your family photos in before the Thanksgiving and Christmas, AND New Year Craziness. Heck, even before Valentine’s Day is an accomplishment! 🙂

Check out amykatephoto.com for more info

email amykastenbauer@gmail.com right now to inquire.

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Merry Christmas!

Hi,

I know this looks like it is a late post, but I wanted to share how thankful I am for Christmas time. No matter that the 25th has come and gone.  I love the anticipation of receiving updates from cherished folks all around the world. We LOVE getting your letters and cards, so keep them coming!!! I love taking family photos in a crazy-busy Oct-December months when you’re jam-packing everything in 😉 I LOVE IT.

I love getting to be with family.
I love seeing old & new friends.
I love eating too much everyday for days on end.
I love engorging myself with memories of “the good ol’ days” when I was a kid.
I love the time of Advent.
I LOVE CELEBRATING CHRIST’s BIRTHDAY. What a joy!

Matthew Chapter 2 posted by Amy Kate Photography

I Thank God for this savior who came down to Earth to bless us with everlasting life, and freedom from sin! If you don’t know Jesus as your LORD and SAVIOR, and want to know how you can find peace, joy, and mercy in your life, email me or call me! Talk to someone who believes! Grab a Bible and read it!  A good place to start is Luke chapter 2: a telling of the Christmas Story!!!

the Bible is the 
‘cradle of Christ.’

Something I read, when I wondered, why start in the New Testament:  “Martin Luther said that the Bible is the ‘cradle of Christ.’ All biblical history and prophecy ultimately point to Jesus. The book of Mark is quick and fast-paced, while John focuses on the things Jesus claimed about himself. Mark tells about what Jesus did, while John tells about what Jesus said. In John are some of the simplest and clearest passages, such as John 3:16, but also some of the deepest and most profound passages.”  –taken from the intervarsity site

Merry Christmas, now and forever.

Love, Amy  at Amy Kate Photography, in Bemidji (more like Brrrrrrrmidji) Minnesota.

Amy Kate Photography is the place for you to get creative, unique, and all-fun portraits! I love shooting with families, newborns, little kiddos, seniors, and LOVE BIRDS.  Did you know I am a wedding photographer, too? Yep! Merry Christmas indeed!!!! 😉 find out more at amykatephoto.com