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Yesterday was a day I won’t forget anytime soon. James met another milestone and has a new haircut. We said goodbye to the curls, and I didn’t even shed a tear (can’t say the same thing about James!). If you are rounding the corner to your first haircut milestone, don’t forget to capture the memories. […]
2/22/23
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Welp folks… I didn’t see that one coming! Isaac’s new promotion is taking our family to the Northern Hills once more, but we are moving to Sturgis. It’s super exciting… also very chaotic and maybe just a little nerve-wracking. Of course, we’ve known about it for a few months now. It didn’t take very long […]
12/01/22
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Taking a look back through this last year, my 2021 yearly recap shows a lot of growth. It was my second official year in the Black Hills as a photographer and videographer. After 2020, I wasn’t sure what the new “normal” would be and what it would mean for my business. Personally, I changed a […]
1/02/22
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Family photos are everything. They show growth, love, emotion, moments. Freezing a single moment in time, you take home a memory of an experience you shared. You can share the love with your family as you send Christmas cards. Or opt to hang the images in your home to remind you and guests as they […]
10/13/21
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Yesterday was a significant day for not only our country, but also for our son; James celebrated his first national holiday, the fourth of July! I know he won’t remember these days and moments, but as a mother and a photographer, I want to attempt to capture as much as I can to look back […]
7/05/21
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In the last few years, the demand for birth story photographers has slowly increased. Your immediate thought may be, “Ew, why would anyone want that captured?” Trust me, I get it. I had a photographer at my birth, and I will again for my future kids too. While not all of the photos are appropriate […]
6/07/21
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Please put your hands together and join my family and I as we welcome the newest member, James Francis Grassel. You already got a brief story last week on his arrival into the world, but here’s a little about our first week (and a few days) as a family. Isaac and I are thrilled to […]
5/31/21
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When it’s time for toasts, it’s typical to pour yourself a glass of champagne or to grab a shot from the bar. However, not everyone chooses to have alcohol on their big day or opts to have kid-friendly alternatives. Alternatives like Bubbly Belle. Join me in my discussion with Finley as we chat about… Be […]
