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Most people meet me on a "stormy" day and think I'm a nut... but I love that feeling of excitement at the first sight of clouds! In the summer, I watch the forecast for thunder and in the winter I wait anxiously for snow.. the blustery the better. This said, I could never live anywhere that doesn't have all four seasons! Minnesota has proven itself well for me. Although there is nothing more exciting than watching a storm 60 miles away roll itself slowly over the South Dakota prairies. Watching the sky turn greyish-green, smelling the rain, feeling the wind on your face reminds you how alive you are!

I have special places in my heart for all of my homes, past and present. However, today I had to share my favorite photo from my summer.... oh Minnesota, how I do love thee!

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i think I felt my heart skip a beat

i'm standing here

and i can hardly breath,

you got me, yeah, you got me

Joe and Becca, I can't thank you enough for picking me to be a part of your incredible celebration! It was a beautiful show of love and care towards each other. The day was a gorgeous October day, sunny and seasonably warm. The church had the most spectacular pond and field that played a perfect backdrop for your first glimpse of each other.

Joe's nerves were forgotten the second he laid eyes on Becca. She in her gorgeous ivory beaded dress and fabulous shoes. Becca had a mother-of-pearl broach passed down through generations in her hair and gorgeous flowers to finish it off. Joe looked sharp in a black tux with an ivory under vest. He sure cleans up well!

The wedding was a mix of both Joe and Becca. Lovely music, warm sunny sanctuary, and Joe's childhood pastor to incorporate both families' backgrounds. As I looked around the room, the pride, joy, and love for Joe and Becca shown on the face of everyone.

After these two were hitched, we headed down to the Mississippi river in Sauk Rapids. This new park to commemorate an old bridge linking each bank of the Mighty Mississippi lent us a perfect view and a load of laughs. It is not hard to see why these two have so many great friends!

Joe and Becca, it doesn't take long to see how perfect you are for each other. It's amazing to see how two people fit together like puzzle pieces. The last year of working with you has been awesome. You have given me encouragement, trust, confidence, and friendship. Congratulations Joe and Becca!!

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I have to say, Sarah and Luke, you are both beautiful people! Thank you for including my in your wedding day! It was a little windy, but we worked it! :) Congratulations! Here's a preview of your day! More to come...

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At last... Travis and Kimberli's pictures are done! I know Kimberli's family well as I graduated high school with her brother Chris and was in show choir with her sister Nikki. Lots of great memories with this family. It was very exciting to see Kimberli all grown up and married! Travis - welcome to the family - you fit in great!

Travis was not lonely with this group of guys! All were fun and definitely enjoyed standing up for their friend!
The girls were all sweethearts! I wouldn't have expected anything less from Kimberli! All so beautiful, they were easy to take pictures of!
Mitchell has a nice little lake north of town. It's kind of the hot spot here! Every one of them was a trooper as we got through the pictures and headed back to the reception.
What a good looking couple! They had such a spark, you couldn't miss it!
Congratulations Travis and Kimberli! Have a great time on your honeymoon and thank you for letting me be a part of your special day!

More pictures available at www.karapoissantphotography.com/client. password is herrick.

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Here's just a preview of a Travis and Kimberli's beautiful South Dakota wedding. It was a gorgeous day that complimented the heartfelt sermon from the pastor and the ample amount of guests to share the special day with the couple. It's hard to compare anything to a South Dakota wedding.

Congratulations Travis and Kimberli! More pictures to come!!!

{true.love}

Sunday the sun peaked through the blinds and I woke to a beautiful day for an engagement session for my former roomie, Amy and her Irish fiance Ross. Get to know these two for even just one minute and you will know they were made for each other. Amy and Ross picked me up and we took the short trip to Lake Maria State Park......to the exact spot where Ross proposed. *sigh* even after so many years of doing this, it still makes my heart skip a beat! I suppose that's the romantic in me coming out.


We found our way to the dock and with such a beautiful day, we couldn't help but take our shoes off and stick our feet in the water... Ross is a very brave man, trying to accidentally drop Amy in the lake before the wedding even happens..


After a peaceful reconcile, Amy and Ross basked in the glory of this beautiful place and came to the agreement that nobody would go into the water today.


I have known Amy for so many years. We have laughed together, cried together, sang together, prayed together, and everything in between. She has never looked so beautiful and happy.
Ross, we haven't had the chance to get to know each other very well, but I your family has been around through thick and thin in my life. I know that you are a Godly man and I am so thankful that you here.

Congratulations Ross and Amy! I can't hardly wait for your wedding! I wish you the best and I thank God for putting both of you in my life separately and together!

View more of Ross and Amy's pictures here! the password is johnson

Seniors!!

For those of you who will be seniors in September, CONGRATULATIONS! This summer will be a time for spending time at the beach, hanging out with your posse, and making sure that you get the radest senior portraits ever! So I'm announcing the new Senior Portrait pricing for 2009!

wow time flies

i can't believe it's been so long since i last posted anything! life can change so fast and by the time you catch up.. it's hard to recognize that it's yours. lately i've been trying to take stock of the blessings God's granted, the turmoil that exists, and the reality of who i am. i decided to go back to school with some divine prodding... and i am happy. also, it's been 7 years since i graduated from high school, 3 since i've graduated from college.. and lately i've been daydreaming of those friendships that have slipped just beyond my fingertips. how do you salvage those? or do you? do you remember the good times and count them as a closed chapter? or do you run kicking and screaming back to them in hopes they will recognize you? i haven't decided yet. right now i'm just thanking God that i had the chance to know them in the first place. with that said.... i shout out a blessing for Cole and Ash... Cole, who befriended me the first day of school freshman year and was always fun and willing to play squirrel with Adam on the way home.. and Ash who always had a smile on her face and a laugh to die for! Congratulations on your marriage you two! it's about time! :)

Summer's coming

the sun really got me thinking today. what is it about summer that is so inspiring? is it the fact that after 8 long months of winter everyone's coming out of their funk? or is there really something about summer that makes people sing. dance. write. create? i have many images in my head needing a canvas, a media. Someone to take the time.. create the mood. i think this summer is going to be a good one.

also, i thought i'd post a picture of my pillar. he's the chug to my hardcore. the jelly to my sunbutter. and the man to my mansion... love you. 

I haven't posted for awhile so i thought i'd throw out a photograph of one of my beautiful seniors. Congratulations Brittney!