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{Amy and Steven – Engaged | Bay Lake, MN Engagement Photographer}

By Kelley Asbury | January 19, 2017

I may be a tiny bit biased about this session… but I loved it when I shot in last May, and I still love it. But that could be because it’s my sister and her good looking (now) hubby! Like one of my recent post of Heather and Anthony’s ice fishing e-session, I love when couples choose to do something that they love for their session. It makes the images more relaxed, fun, and definitely unique to that couple. Not only did Amy and Steven play cribbage (in their cute house that Steven remodeled!), we also went to the lake for one of their favorite date-night activities, kayaking. And yes, I got in the lake… in the the middle of May. It was cold, but anything for the little sister ;) Love you guys! -Kelley

{Mihn and Audrey – Mr. and Mrs. | Denver, CO Wedding Photographer}

By Kelley Asbury | January 12, 2017

Mihn and Audrey were a military couple that had a small ceremony previously, but were able to have this fun celebration with family and friends in Aurora Colorado. Even though it snowed on their wedding day (April 30th! I thought this only happened in MN! haha), it sure didn’t damper the warm mood of everyone there! And the wedding party braved outside in the blowing snow for pictures. Mihn and Audrey, we could feel how much you cared about the people that were there and that they felt the same way about you too! Thank you so much for allowing me to capture your celebration! -Kelley

{Hunter – Class of 2016 | Pequot Lakes, MN Highschool Photographer}

By Kelley Asbury | January 11, 2017

As I’m finally sharing his pictures, Hunter is already attending Concordia college where he’ll be playing basketball (so of course we had to incorporate some of his Cobber gear into these pictures!). Good luck Hunter, with your first year at Concordia! -Kelley

{Anthony and Heather – Engaged | Motley, MN Wedding Photographer}

By Kelley Asbury | January 3, 2017

These two are as fun as they are cute! Fishing is one of their favorite things to do, it was their first date and how Anthony proposed, so naturally we had to incorporate it into their pictures. I love it when couples are willing to do something different, it makes the images so much more unique and special to them! Anthony and Heather got themselves hitched in July… so keep an eye out for those pictures (and yes, there are is more fishing involved!). – Kelley

{Louie and Lexi – Engaged | Brainerd Lakes Area Engagement Photographer}

By Kelley Asbury | December 29, 2016

We had to reschedule this engagement session two time due to below zero temps, but I’m so glad these two braved the cold because the snow made for some pretty pictures! I also love shooting with friends because it’s just that much more fun! We also grabbed a few fun pictures in a bookstore, and Cherry Berry (where they had their first date). These two became Mr. and Mrs. in June… so look for their wedding pictures at the gorgeous Linden Hills Mansion, coming soon! Thanks again for letting me capture both your engagement season and the start of your marriage, -Kelley

{Esler Family | Crosslake, MN Lifestyle Family Photographer}

By Kelley Asbury | December 27, 2016

I absolutely loved shooting this adorable family, and Noelle’s 1 year photos. These type of sessions that are a little more lifestyle are my absolute favorite. Thank you, Esler fam for letting me document you three! -Kelley P.S. Yes, I am finally starting to blog from this year ;) So so many fun families, gorgeous couples and great seniors coming soon…

{Katherine | Brainerd MN Portrait Photographer}

By Kelley Asbury | April 20, 2016

This lady is a good friend of mine from California, who came to visit last fall. She’s also a photographer (check out her work over at www.katherinealison.com ) and so we swapped headshots for our websites. Just wanted to share a few images from our quick mini-session! Kelley

{Jon – Class of 2016 | Orono High School Senior}

By Kelley Asbury | April 18, 2016

This senior is a special one to me… one of my little cousins. Jon and my brother Eric have been pretty much an inseparable pair their entire life, even going so far as celebrating almost every birthday together (their birthdays are just 10 days apart). So needless to say we had to take a couple of them together. Jon is a great athlete, not long after taking these pictures his soccer team took the State title, and he’s a state wrestler as well (multiple years!). Thanks for letting me take your senior picture, Jonny! I’m excited to see what God has for this next stage of your life! :) Love, Kelley

{Mr and Mrs Zetah | Nisswa, MN Wedding Photographer}

By Kelley Asbury | February 1, 2016

Mason and Kelsi got married at his grandparents gorgeous river property, and then had a Pintrest worthy reception at the Nisswa Community Center. That combined with Kelsi’s stunning dress, and the clear love between the two of them (and their fun wedding party!) made this a wonderful wedding to shoot. Thanks again, you two, for letting me be a part of your day! -Kelley

{Grondahl Family | Brainerd, MN Family Photographer}

By Kelley Asbury | January 29, 2016

Jenna’s hubby was deployed during her pregnancy, and so she had some fun ideas to do a little announcement session, and for some images to send to Tony while he was over seas. I was honored to do these for them! Tony came home this past weekend, and the little man l is schedule to appear very soon. It was great to see this family back together again. Thank you Grondahl family for the sacrifices you’ve all made, and for using me to help announce your exciting news! Love, Kelley