Lakeville MN Documentary Photographer: Little Adventure Photos

50 little adventures all children should experience before they grow up

Do you remember dancing in the rain, building forts in the woods, swimming with your clothes on or catching snowflakes on your tongue with your best friend? Do you remember waking up and running to your best friend’s house to discuss what you want to do that day ... almost like checking items off your childhood bucket list? Our childhood memories may fade as we get older, but they never leave us! When reflecting on these memories it often brings a smile to our face and a wistful feeling in our hearts.

Now you can remember these simple joys always with Anthologie’s Childhood Bucket List photography collections. These collections are created to chronicle a year in the life of your little ones at a fantastic value.

So, how does it work? Simple. We want to capture all of the simple joys of childhood for you and your family. We've even made this handy list (at right) that you can use as inspiration. Think about 4 times of the year you'd love to have professional photos of your kids, and (gasp!) not have to worry about taking the photos yourself.

That right. Finally, you, the busy parent trying to wield a camera while feeding a newborn and disciplining a toddler with boundless energy can finally be in the pictures, too! We specialize in letting you naturally interact with a fun activity while we create stunning pictures of those meaningful moments together.

That’s it! We’ll do the work while you have the fun! Call us today at 952-232-5830 and simply let us know what four little adventures you’d like to capture over the next year so you can always remember this special time for your family.

Included in  your Childhood Bucket List Photography Collection:

• (4) 1-hour documentary style photography sessions on location • A creative post processing of all of your best pictures • Password-protected proofing website for photo sharing and convenient online ordering • 5x7 copyright release to all photos from the year

Session: $175 each

Minneapolis baby photographer | Linnea Turns One

A whole new definition of "time flies ..."

As a parent myself, I know how important it is to capture each little change in your child's early development. It seems one day they're smiling with a big gummy grin, and the next they're boasting molars and speaking in sentences. I try to take this into account whenever I'm working with clients documenting the first year in their child's life. When baby Linnea's first birthday came around her parents knew they wanted to remember all the little faces she was making at the time.

Since we had had the opportunity to work on more documentary style photos in the months past, including a visit to Linnea's neighborhood park and a pumpkin patch, we all decided doing some more traditional portraiture might be a nice change of pace. I suggested we keep things as simple as possible, right down to Linnea's white dress and a white background so that the pictures would focus more on each little expression she makes. We also chose to have a few of her favorite toys along to help remind mom and dad later of just who Linnea was as she marked her first year.

What's crazy is how some times we don't even notices the subtle changes to our little ones when they're right in front of us. It can take slowing down and seeing these slices of time — mere fractions of a second — to realize a family resemblance or a personality trait that's been passed down from one generation to the next.

These photos represent a departure from what you're used to seeing with Anthologie. I'd love to know what you think, so please comment or share using the handy links below. Thank you so much for viewing!

Related: See pictures from Lisa's maternity session, just days before Linnea arrived to this world.

Do you know someone expecting a baby? Anthologie specializes in documenting the first year through photojournalism and archival books. Contact us today to learn more about how we can help you to remember this amazing time always!

Northfield, MN family holiday photographer

Traditions resonate close to home

I'm often asked what makes my approach to family photography different from most photography studios. The answer is simple: I don't do a lot of posing. Our photo sessions can be catered to any client's needs, but I typically spend about 20 percent of the time (at most) assembling groups and 80 percent of the time simply letting the family be themselves. This style was a perfect match for the Shank family as they prepared to say goodbye to their Northfield, MN home.

With the grown children scattered across the country and career opportunities taking them elsewhere, mom and dad decided it was time to move and downsize from their spacious home. But before they did, they wanted to have one last big family Christmas celebration under one roof. So, four generations of Shanks came together to do what they do best: celebrate family, food and the arts.

After a quick set up of posed large group photos indoors, we moved outside to capture the family in front of their home, an homage to this place where they had made so many wonderful memories (You'd be surprised how many folks don't have nice pictures of their family and their home together). After that, the family was free to carry on their holiday traditions, including reminiscing of years past, playing music, cooking and decorating. During this time I worked like a fly on the wall to create photos of the family being as natural as possible.

I was honored to, in some ways, be a part of such a special time for this family. Though I didn't have a lot of time to get to know them first I think I was still able to build a rapport with the family that pays dividends in the images. I think they look comfortable and happy. What do you think? Please comment on or share this post if you like what you see. And if you have your own family tradition you'd like to preserve, contact us today!

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Minneapolis Family Christmas Photographer

There's no place like home for the holidays.

With my documentary approach to often doing long-term projects with photography, many of my clients become friends and feel like family. This year, the tables turned and I was able to photograph my longest-standing friend. Jon and I have been best friends since we were 3 years old! After being separated by contenants for a few years, it's been great to once again be living close together and watch as our families develop in synch. (We both have sons relatively the same age apart as Jon and myself).

Recently, Jon and his family purchased a new home and celebrated by trimming their first real Christmas tree. I'm sure his son will always remember that smell of Frasier Fir each time the holidays return. I love to capture these honest moments of the family in the midst of an unstaged event. Sure, eventually we put some semi-posed pictures together for their Christmas cards and the like, but most of the session was devoted to letting the family be themselves as they placed each ornament on the tree, practiced on the toy piano or played with their new puppy.

Please "like" this post on Facebook if you'd like to sit back and relax as I photograph your family during the holidays.

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Lakeville, MN Professional Photogapher | Holiday Family Portraits

'Tis Holiday Mini Session Time

Holiday portraiture is a beautiful way to capture a new stage in your family's life, and a joyful expression of giving when shared with your nearest and dearest. Take the time to commemorate this season of life with moments that will be treasured for years to come.

Anthologie is excited to offer mini lifestyle portrait sessions during this special time of year for those who love walking through fields covered in a blanket of snow, or a engaging in a lighthearted snowball fight.

Get a feel for what photography with Anthologie is all about. During your 20-minute portrait session, your loved ones will have fun being themselves — playing and laughing while we capture honest portraits of who you are rather than endlessly posing for structured, staid pictures.

When: Saturday, Dec. 1

Where: A private, wooded property conveniently located near the Interstate in Lakeville, MN (directions will be sent to booking clients)

Price: $100

What's included: A 20-minute outdoor photography session; online proofing gallery; creative post-processing treatments of your pictures, including black-and-white and color; digital files with the copyrights to print your own pictures up to 4x6 inches, plus your favorite picture delivered as a digital file with the copyrights to print your own 8x10s; discounts on beautiful, custom holiday greeting cards; and no minimum print order requirements

Custom Holiday Cards • Products and Gifts

We are proud to offer a one-stop shopping experience with your holiday mini session. The images from your session beg to be transformed into exquisite pieces of art, combined to create a collection in an Anthologie Signature Book, and professionally printed in a custom holiday card. Simply select your favorite images and we'll take care of the rest!

What to Wear

We aim to capture the true personality of your family, so it's important that your clothing choices speak to who you are and make you happy in the process. Here are just a few tips for looking your best.

• Dress appropriate for the weather

• Look for outfits or coats that compliment, but aren't identitcal

• Layers are fantastic for adults and children

• Bright hues or small accessories create a fun pop of color

• Jackets that are fitted and crisp photograph best

Contact us today

We would love to capture your family portraits this holiday season. Now is one of the busiest times of the year and our schedule will fill up fast, so kindly contact us as soon as possible to secure your session time. Make your appointment today by calling 952-232-5830 or email: info (at ) theanthologie.com