Golden Hour at the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum

Good lord this evening was absolutely perfect. The couple, the light, THE DOG. for real though still thinking about how beautifully this session went and how fun these two were! They are tying the knot here next summer so it only made sense to do their engagement session here as well! Let me tell you, it did not disappoint! This place is so versatile and has so much beauty! I cannot wait to come back on their big day & explore more :)

Enjoy & HAPPY ALMOST FRIDAY!

Gianna

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Minneapolis Lifestyle Photographer RE-brand <3

Friends!!! 

Here we are again, it's been awhile since I've blogged *insert a thousand sad faces*  Blogging is something that I would love love love to be proficient at however taking care of three children tends to make that near impossible, or at least it feels that way sometimes!  One of my goals this year was to talk with you guys more & darn it I am gonna start doing just that! :D Lets start with my re brand! I know I know I have been hinting and talking about this since like December now but truthfully it's taking a bit longer than anticipated which is okay with me simply because I wanna do it perfectly! Why the change you ask? Well, my style has evolved quite a bit over the last couple of years and I was starting to feel like my branding just wasn't fitting with my vision anymore so I will be undergoing a name change! Light + Soul will be my new business name! It has taking hours upon hours of brainstorming and thought! The reason I choose the name that I did was simple really. Light refers to Gods light. He has given me this gift and I do believe that it is his will that I continue on this path of service to you all! & then there is soul. Soul is referring to the depth at which I feel for this career path. Photography is not by any means just a job to me. It is a part of me. It is and will always be my main goal to show you the beauty that I see and to make you feel what I feel through imagery. Light + Soul = Me. <3

My style has taken a huge turn in the Lifestyle direction and I just love it, it feels right to me so you will definitely continue to see my work going that direction <3 For the first time I feel confident in where I am going on this journey and I am so excited about all these big changes. I hope that you guys are as excited as I am! Look out for updates including a session giveaway and special dates for some summer session Ideas I have! 

Thank you so much for your support

Gianna <3

Minneapolis Engagement Photographer { Eric & Rachael}

Rachael is a childhood friend of mine so naturally I was super excited for her when she got engaged and even more excited when she asked me to photograph her engagement session!! I feel so blessed to have been able to capture these forever moments for her! This was my first time meeting Eric & we all clicked right away, it was a FUN shoot and those kind of shoots are my favorite! 

 

Congratulations Eric & Rachael! I cannot wait to witness your big day <3 <3 <3

Minneapolis Engagement Photographer {Matt & Hannah}

Okay guys! We originally scheduled this shoot to be done at a sunflower field and I was super excited since I haven't shot at one before! A week before the shoot Hannah messaged me with the bad news that the field was wilting and dying! We ended up meeting up at Otsego regional park at golden hour. I anticipated your normal sunset photo shoot right? Wrong. When I got out of the car the lighting was immaculate! We were so blessed that night with the location + light & we took full advantage! These two lovebirds were an absolute joy to photograph & there was never a dull moment that's for sure! I am so grateful to be capturing these moments for my clients, it makes my heart so happy :) I cannot wait to capture their big wedding day next September! <3 <3 <3 So here you go ya'll I hope you enjoy the love, smiles and yummy light as much as I do!

 

Minneapolis children's photographer {Connor is ONE!}

HIIIII guys! I know it's been quiet, but for good reason I promise! My family has just relocated and have been busy busy with settling in and starting the school season with my BIG kindergatener! (cue tears) I am back though & trying to get back into the swing of it all now that it has slowed down a bit!  You guys I have been getting lots more inquries for one year photo sessions lately & I am just loving it! One is such a fun age & Connor was an absolute doll! Going though his photo session had me crackin up! His facial expressions were just to die for! Seriously the personality on this kid could fill a room! I love photographing and captures his & his families memories, I feel honored because they are such a great little family. So take a break and enjoy Connor's photo session & HAPPY FRIDAY!!! :) <3