It's always hard for me to start these blogs. There is so much I want to say, but my mind spins and I just don't know what all to put down. However, this one came pretty easy. When I was growing up, there was this kid who rode our bus. He was hilariously funny, talked a lot, and made our long bus ride go really quickly. Fast forward to 2018 and I'm photographing his wedding in my hometown!
Speaking of my hometown, I actually make the drive to Thief River Falls, MN quite often from the Fargo-Moorhead area. Every single time, there are a few specific locations that consistently catch my eye. As a portrait photographer, I'm always eyeing up new photo session locations and hoping to book a small town family at some of these spots. This location has been at the top of my radar for easily 7 years. When Taylor contacted me for maternity photos, and mentioned she wanted to meet halfway, I was so excited to finally photograph a family at The Gary Pines!
We explored a little bit, but with a lot of fresh snow and a toddler along, we stuck close to the main pathways.
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We had to get her son, Andel, in on the action as well! Aren't toddlers walking through the snow the cutest! He was so focused!
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Right at the end of the session, we saw an amazing playground! Next time I drive by (and there isn't snow on the ground) I'm definitely going to stop with my kids.
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GOODNESS, GRACIOUS!
LOOK AT ANDEL'S BIG SMILE!
Traci Adamson Photography is a Moorhead, MN Photographer who specializes in newborns, children, families, and wedding photography. She has a gorgeous cozy studio located in Moorhead, MN but serves the Fargo-Moorhead and surrounding Red River Valley area. Oh, and occasionally northern Minnesota!
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