Obsessive Impulsive...

You wouldn't think anyone would choose to go further north in winter for fun, but as for my group of friends, we're pretty hearty. It's become an annual tradition get away from the city and hole up in my friend's parents' cabin for a weekend of games, food, and a lot of fun. Despite the way it appears in these photos, this weekend was actually relatively warm. With a fresh coating of ice and snow on the trees and temperatures around 30, conditions were perfect for throwing a few snowballs, and, for Nate and me, taking a few pictures. Enjoy...

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Como Conservatory

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Thank you everyone who made Kim Dresser Photography's 2009 Christmas Card Spectacular an amazing success. To: Alan, Missy, Nick, Emily, Luke, & Mollie; Pat, Ann & JoLee; Cory, Emily, Molly & Alex; Brett, Ximena, Victoria & Xavier; Renee & Marilyn; Trevor, Sarah, Noah & Ellen; Pat, Jane, Sam, Nina, Naomi & Callie; Chris & Meaghan; Brian, Christina, Jackson, Meg & Sam; Jacob, Brea & Eden; John, Michele, Aravis, Gio & Cenzo; Dean, Bri, Mikayla & Eliana; Dan, Jen, Jonas & Charlotte...Merry Christmas!

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Tamarack Nature Center

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Meet Layla: she's tiny, she's sweet, and she's already full of personality. She loves to party, no matter the hour, but isn't she peaceful when she sleeps? Thanks Jonas and Lisa, it was fun getting to meet your precious daughter and spend some time getting to know you! Enjoy...

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Last weekend I had the opportunity to do some fall photos for the Sullivan family. It was a beautiful day, one of the very few we've had this fall. Much like other 2-year-olds, Patrick was full of curiosity, wonder, and a few of his own opinions! Thanks for a fun afternoon!

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The title for this post was taken from a Paul Simon song that talks about spring and summer months, the unique personalities of each, and that even though we'd like summer to last forever, inevitably everything that was once fresh and new fades with autumn's arrival. Last week I made a visit to the UofM Landscape Arboretum to absorb as much as I could of the last bits of summer. And, since the sun's relative position dictates the seasons, I like to experience each transition with a sunset at my favorite lake. Fall beings today at 4:19pm central time. See you next year, summer...

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As you can see, Charlie is one cool little guy. He's adorable, his expressions are endless, and if he turns out anything like his parents he'll be both seriously smart and fantastically funny. And can you believe he was once a premie, born 2 months early? You'd never know it looking at all that squishy chub! Thanks, Josh and Lindsey for a great time!

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I was looking for a newborn to do some modeling for me, and I thought little Eden would be the perfect candidate. She came into the world a month early, so she's still pretty tiny. But she won't be for long since along with looking cute, eating is her favorite activity. Thanks Jake and Brea for letting me photograph your precious daughter!

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When my friend Priscilla told me she wanted to get back into her wedding dress and have some pictures taken, I thought it was an awesome idea. They looked so great together, some strangers were fooled into thinking they had just gotten married that night,though it was a Tuesday. We got lucky with some amazing weather and had a great time. Thanks Priscilla and Carlos and congratulations on 2 happy years! I hope there are many more.

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Aravis (6yrs), Giovanni (3yrs) & Vincenzo (9 mos.)

A couple weeks ago I ventured out of the city to visit a long-time friend (since elementary school) and her three adorable kidos. It was a cool and beautful summer day, perfect for running around outside. Aravis has always loved showing off for the camera, and this day was no exception. Gio is energetic and all-boy, but with a sweet side that I acted fast to capture during the fleeting breaks in the action. Little Cenzo wasn't too sure what he thought about his first time in the grass, but that didn't stop him from laughing at his sister's antics. Thanks, Michele, for the fun visit!

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This past Saturday I had the opportunity to 2nd shoot for Daniel Snow, a Minneapolis-based wedding photographer. It was a beautiful day, featuring some of the best weather we've had all summer. Congratulations, John and Michelle!

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