the blog

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souvenirs to cherish for always

Welcome to the blog! 

posts as far back as 2009

I hope you enjoy perusing stories and images from the last several years. It is well saturated with animal and travel photos. The blog was a passion of mine for quite some time but in 2016 I took a break. Glad to finally be back!

minneapolis photographer :: photo booth

     … tee hee! This is what happens when a bridal shower’s photo booth doesn’t get used. Maybe I’ll revisit this idea again some other time. For now, I’m just going to giggle at these.

minneapolis pet photographer :: cat on a leash

The approach of summer is in one minor way bitter sweet - my cats are insane about wanting to go outside. Tarra specifically is so dramatic!! She sits at the door and just whines and whines and...

minneapolis pet photographer :: meet rocky!

  Rocky is the newest pup to the Nelson/Pruchnofski family fiestas! He is a bit shy right now, but I am a firm believer that Carol will work her magic and he will soon be running with the rest...

minneapolis photographer :: spring has sprung

Spring is here! The lack of snow and warm{ish} temps suggests we are on the up-and-up. I could use some sun but hey, I’ll take no snow for now. Can’t wait to be spending my Saturday afternoons...

minneapolis pet photographer :: pug party!

Last Sunday I had a BLAST at Pug’s birthday party! I have oooooodles of photos to show but for now, I have just a little teaser 🙂       Happy 10th Birthday, Pug!! … and stay...

minneapolis pet photographer :: the girls

I can’t get enough of these girls. They are feisty and fluffy and definitely on their own sleep schedule but they love us unconditionally - assuming food is on the horizon. A few weeks back I wasn’t...

minneapolis photographer :: my first bridal shower!

I did it! My fears aside, I’d have to say I threw one GREAT bridal shower. The guest turnout had much to be desired but what’s most important is the bride-to-be has fun, right?? And I think she did...

minneapolis photographer :: mexico … pt.3 …

The thing about Mexico is there is always so much to tell 🙂 Here is part 3 (and likely the last part) of our trip to Mexico. If you haven’t yet, you may want to read part 1 and part 2 before so as...

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