::| Como Conservatory :: Cindy, Aron, Natalie, and Lauren |::

One thing I strangely love is being in a close quarters with tons of other people, 

trying to get intimate or adorable shots of a delightful pair of people.

I love being able to get the right angle and exclude the crowds.

I love the challenge and the reward.

This pair of pairs could not have been cuter.

The Como Conservatory on a frigid winter day is a fantastic place for some lush Christmas photos!

 

and if that wasn't cute enough....

::| the Decker family |::

 

::| Parenteau Family |::

With Angie and Jake, we go way back. 

Not the "way back" like a few years ago, but it's longer than some other friends you have.

No way.

We go more than 20 years back - to when they were dating in high school.

To when they bought their first house and let me sublet their apartment for the final months of their lease (it was my first non-college apartment on my own!).

To when their babies were born and we celebrated.

To nowadays when those kids like to hang out with us, too: bowling, snacks, and sometimes photos.

It was a perfect day in Stillwater at Aamodt's apple farm. 

We couldn't actually *pick* apples, but there were plenty of apple activities and beautiful places for us to enjoy! 

I actually freakishly love the challenge of taking fun and cozy family pictures even when literally hundred of people are around. 

You'd (almost) never know it looking at these great smiles, laughs, and silly faces that I caught.