Just a few years ago, we did Ashten's graduation portraits. Now, she's getting married! These past few weeks, taking her sister Tay's graduation portraits and then Ashten and Michael's engagements have been a bit of a trip down memory lane for me. Gone are the days when Lynette and I spent sunny, summer afternoons in the backyard chatting while the girls jumped on the trampoline. Or driving them to Awana. (Once in a while Greg drove. The girls looked forward to Greg's turn to drive... They would giggle and squeal when he did the "brake test" in the mini van.)
Ashten has grown into a lovely young woman who will make a wonderful wife and mother. She graduates from college next spring, right before the wedding and will be teaching just a few weeks later. Those kids don't know it yet, but they will be blessed by having her as their teacher.
When I think of Ashten, I could comment on her love for the Lord, her impeccable character, her sincere, kind and giving heart, her devotion to family. But I couldn't say it quite as well as this small excerpt from Proverbs:
Proverbs 31
10An excellent wife, who can find?
For her worth is far above jewels.
11The heart of her husband trusts in her,
And he will have no lack of gain.
12She does him good and not evil
All the days of her life.
Strength and dignity are her clothing,
And she smiles at the future.
20She extends her hand to the poor,
And she stretches out her hands to the needy.
26She opens her mouth in wisdom,
And the teaching of kindness is on her tongue.
Congratulations Ashten and Michael! You two are a special couple. Know that many people stand with you as you take those vows next May. Greg and I couldn't be happier to share our wedding anniversary with you, we consider ourselves in good company with you two!
And thanks for entrusting your wedding day portraits to Red Shoe. I'm honored!
Love you guys!
We were lucky enough to take family portraits for some good friends last Sunday afternoon. What a sweet fam. Every time I look at these shots, I can hear Hunter's mischievous laugh all over again. It really was contagious! I love every shot we took that day. This is how all family portraits should look!
C'mon Greg, Smile! You can do it... As it turns out he CAN smile! After we convinced him this picture taking thing really is quite painless, Greg was a good sport and gave us some great face time. He and Kira said they were both a little nervous, but you would have never known. They did a great job and made our work easy! We had a great afternoon in the warm autumn sun. Which is a bit rare here in Minnesota!
A little over 3 years ago, Karon and I met Nissa and a bridal show. She was looking for a wedding photographer ~we were looking for brides! The three of us clicked and Nissa was kind enough to entrust her wedding day portraits to us. Since then, we've shot sister Maggie's wedding, too. These two sisters are amazing, wonderful women!
Super-fun, super-sweet, Erin and Chris and some of our fav images from their engagement session!
Just a few years ago, we did Ashten's graduation portraits. Now, she's getting married! These past few weeks, taking her sister Tay's graduation portraits and then Ashten and Michael's engagements have been a bit of a trip down memory lane for me. Gone are the days when Lynette and I spent sunny, summer afternoons in the backyard chatting while the girls jumped on the trampoline. Or driving them to Awana. (Once in a while Greg drove. The girls looked forward to Greg's turn to drive... They would giggle and squeal when he did the "brake test" in the mini van.) 
