Sarah Beth Photography

2009-01-22T17:22:00.004-06:00

new blog!
The time has come for me to upgrade my blog to something more fantastic and fun to look at! More customizable, bigger images, and oh-so-lovely. Please update your bookmarks and subscriptions to: www.sarahbethphotography.com/blog This blog will be up indefinitely, but from now on, all new posts will be to the new blog.

2009-01-19T16:00:00.002-06:00

lily
That's right folks......this is NOT Gracie! But they look so similar, even I have to look twice! You might remember Lily from this shoot with her brother and sister. She's a miniature schnauzer / shih tzu mix, (notice the cute little underbite!) and she's just as sweet as can be. Lily wanted to have her own personal session to show off how pretty she is with her new haircut :)

2009-01-19T13:55:00.004-06:00

killian
This big beauty is a 10 year old Newfoundland, named Killian. Most live to be between 8 and 10, and she's still doing amazing. Killian works as a therapy dog for disabled and at-risk children. She was so sweet, and so well trained, and by far the biggest dog to ever grace the SBP home studio! We'll be doing an outdoor session with Killian, hopefully next weekend if the weather cooperates, so look for more to come....

2009-01-17T15:09:00.003-06:00

dan + olive + fafnir
I had a good "field test" with the new camera today, and got back to my roots with a location shoot. My friend Mary has three wonderful old dogs, who are all very photogenic. It was great to see how the d700 would perform on a dreary day, inside a fairly dark house, and I'm very much impressed. Here's a just a few of the great shots I got in our casual little session....

2009-01-16T13:09:00.003-06:00

share the love
Dustin showed me this today....... it's a PSA from musician Neko Case. The posting is part of a special promotion where the label will donate $5 for every blog that reposts the song to Best Friends Animal Society. Learn more about the promotion here. I couldn't figure out how to make the song playable on my blog, so here's the mp3 download:

Niko Case: People Got A Lotta Nerve

2009-01-14T19:31:00.004-06:00

i'm in love.
Well, with Gracie, of course, (how cute is she all bundled in the blanket??) but this time I'm talking about my new camera! (Nikon d700) I took these photos tonight, fairly dark with just the living room light on. The first one is at ISO 1400 and the second one is at ISO 5000. Crazy. I predict many more sessions on location in people's homes from now on!

2009-01-09T14:36:00.001-06:00

shucks.
Thank you to everyone who voted for me, however, I did not make the top 30 in the Star Tribune contest. Ah well. We'll get 'em next time :)

2009-01-07T13:47:00.002-06:00

lucy
This beautiful little lady is Lucy, born on Christmas! She was so good during our session, she never even cried.

2009-01-06T17:25:00.005-06:00

press!
Our neighborhood newspaper, The Villager ran a press release about the ODP Contest! Also, my good friends at sidewalkdog.com have a great little feature about local pet photographers including SBP!

2009-01-06T16:42:00.003-06:00

ollie + izzy b
A friend from Seattle came to stay with us over the New Year and brought her 2 little buddies along. Izzy B is a shih tzu and Ollie is a pekinese she rescued just one day before he was to be euthanized. They're the sweetest little dogs, but I think Gracie is glad to have the house to herself again!

2008-12-30T14:16:00.003-06:00

a flash of red
It's another snowy day in the city, and this little guy flew into the bushes outside my office.

2008-12-29T11:29:00.006-06:00

vote for me and help a rescue!
The Star Tribune is holding a Cutest Canine Contest, and the winner receives $1,000! If I win the contest, I'll be donating $200 to Pet Haven Inc. of MN, $200 to Homeward Bound Rescue, and $200 to Feline Rescue Inc! Click the links below to see my entries. There are 5 total: "Christmas Gracie," "Rudy," "Jump for Treats," "Mija," and "Stella." The website is really slow, which isn't surprising since there's over 6,000 entries! But please bear with it, register, and vote often (once per minute, it looks like!) and tell your friends!
1 2 3 4 5

2008-12-29T10:32:00.003-06:00

bad plus
We had our 2nd annual Bad Plus double date last night, and it was fantastic! Every year at this time, The Bad Plus plays a series of shows at the Dakota Jazz Club downtown. They're an amazing trio, and so much fun to watch. I definitely recommend seeing them whenever you can!

2008-12-27T16:33:00.002-06:00

brady + moke
Brady and Moke had a session at the SBP home studio today, and these pugs are very photogenic! They're not exactly the best of friends, but we still got some good ones with the two of them together.

2008-12-27T10:35:00.003-06:00

merry christmas! / happy new year!

2008-12-18T20:57:00.004-06:00

cooper
Cooper came over tonight for a session, and we definitely had our hands full! This gorgeous, spunky mutt is a coonhound-mix, adopted from Homeward Bound Rescue (go rescues!) We had alot of fun, and got some great photos....here's just a few of my favorites. I love his coy look in the blue one :) and I'm now realizing that we were inadvertently patriotic in the background choices.....hmm.

2008-12-18T16:36:00.002-06:00

new toys
Gracie always seems to love a new toy, no matter what it is, but she took a particular liking to her new set from Room Candy! This is one of the things I won for the ODP '08 contest They sent 2 donuts and an ice cream cone. Here's Gracie enjoying one of the donuts!

2008-12-12T14:52:00.005-06:00

gifts to delight dogs and dog lovers
It's hard to believe it's almost Christmas already, and if you haven't picked out that perfect gift for the dog-lover in your life, be sure to check out Sidewalk Dog's Gifts to Delight Dogs and Dog Lovers! They have some great ideas for Christmas (or any occasion) and you can even find me listed under Photo Sessions!

In the spirit of gift-giving, you can now purchase SBP Gift Certificates! They can be used for photo sessions, prints, custom cards, or any other products we offer. Please contact me for more details!

2008-12-01T17:55:00.003-06:00

an easy way to give back
I came across this great organization today, GoodSearch. It works just like any other search engine, except every time you do a search, one penny is donated to your charity of choice. The really cool part though, is they work with over 700 retailers (big names that we all shop at) and when you get to their site through GoodSearch, a percentage of your purchase (sometimes pretty significant) is automatically donated too! For example, ebay gives up to 37.5% on qualifying purchases! I wish I'd have known about this sooner!

Need a couple good ideas for causes who could use donations? How about Homeward Bound or Pet Haven?

2008-12-01T08:44:00.003-06:00

award winning photographer!
I entered the Outstanding Dog Photo '08 contest, sponsored by pamperedpuppy.com and I won the Humor category, AND got an honorable mention, AND am featured as March and May in their 2009 calendar! They said I was the only photographer to win in 2 areas. Over 3500 photos were submitted, and the contest was judged by amazing dog photographers nationwide, like Sharon Montrose and Erin Vey to name a couple. I'm so honored, and very encouraged to keep doing what I'm doing! You can see all the winners here and the calendar here.

2008-11-24T13:04:00.002-06:00

photo fundraiser
Thank you to everyone who participated in the Pet Haven Photo Fundraiser on Saturday! We raised $200, which will pay for spay/neutering 5 animals! AND, 20% of any prints that are ordered from Saturday will go to Pet Haven as well. I hope to do more events like this in future, so keep an eye out for upcoming opportunities!

2008-11-21T22:49:00.002-06:00

kassi
This lovely dachshund is the Mod Dog herself, belonging to mod-dog.com founder, Kari! Kassi wasn't even sure she wanted me to pet her at first, but by the end of our session, she was practically in my lap, loving me up :)

2008-11-21T18:09:00.003-06:00

mija
I love when I meet some dogs, I feel like I have a new best friend.....Mija was one of those dogs. She's so happy and friendly and I totally want one just like her! She's a rescue dog from a high-kill shelter down south. Thank you to Midwest Animal Rescue for saving Mija!

2008-11-20T09:39:00.005-06:00

dogs paw
On Monday I was up in my hometown of Park Rapids for my Dog Photo Day at Dogs Paw. There was a great variety of 14 dogs and 1 cat, and I got some really great photos! Plus, I'll be donating $80 to the Headwaters Animal Shelter. Here's a handful of my favorites.....there were definitely lots to choose from!

2008-11-18T20:29:00.002-06:00

mod-dog blog
I'm super thrilled to be this week's featured artist on Mod-Dog! It's such a great site, featuring very cool, modern products and ideas for dog lovers. They offer beautiful prints and cards, and everything is well-designed, which I love! Check out my interview and mention Mod-Dog at your next session for a free 8x10 print!

2008-11-18T20:15:00.003-06:00

lily
On Saturday, I took photos of Lily, the standard poodle. Lily is very sick and doesn't have much time left, and I was quite honored to be her last photographer.

2008-11-15T20:48:00.005-06:00

pet haven fundraiser
Just a reminder, the Pet Haven Photo Fundraiser is next Saturday, November 22! It's a great deal for some photos of your pet, (and maybe an idea for a Christmas present or Holiday cards....??)and a great thing to help the animals of Pet Haven! Be sure to contact me to set up an appointment for Saturday, so we don't have a chaos of dogs all at the same time!

2008-11-15T20:32:00.004-06:00

emma + ava
I last photographed Emma and Ava when Ava was just 2 weeks old! She's grown so much and both girls are beautiful as always!

2008-11-15T20:09:00.003-06:00

jaidyn + belly
I had the honor of photographing Jaidyn once again, and she wasn't too sure about the scary girl with the camera! But she warmed up after a bit, and we got some great shots of her and her soon-to-be little brother or sister!

2008-11-05T21:13:00.003-06:00

mn linc
Mary Ludington and I did the third round of photos at MN LINC on Monday, and it was an absolutely beautiful day! We photographed Wendy's three horses, and her dog, Bo. Bo gave us lots of great photo opportunities by jumping in the pond and back out again, and generally just being a spunky lab! The horses were beautiful and really sweet.....it felt good just being out there with them. We both got some great shots, and here's just a few of mine......

2008-11-05T11:09:00.002-06:00

skittles
Skittles is another adoptable dog from Small Dog Rescue of MN She's 7 and has spent her entire life with her family, who, due to a home foreclosure, was forced to give her up. She's a really sweet girl, and deserves a loving, forever home.

2008-11-02T15:43:00.004-06:00

pet haven's 2nd annual fall benefit
Last night was an amazing success for the wonderful people at Pet Haven! Congratulations! The house was sold-out, there were tons of great silent auction items and raffle prizes, and it all goes to rescuing and re-homing companion animals, spay/neuter programs, medical needs, and generally being an advocate for animals.

I'm soooo happy to be a part of their organization! They currently have over 250 volunteers (no one works for a paycheck!) and every one of them is passionate about what they're doing.....it's very inspirational! I encourage you to help their cause in any way you can, through volunteering or monetary donations to fostering or adopting. Check out their Volunteer Opportunities Page and see if you might fit in with any of these areas.

Also, don't forget about the Pet Haven Fundraiser I'm hosting on November 22nd!

I took photos of the Pet Fashion Show last night, featuring both adopted and adoptable dogs and cats from Pet Haven. Here's just a couple of my favorites..... (and yes, that dog only has 3 legs!)

2008-11-01T09:47:00.002-05:00

photo contests are fun!
So I entered this monthly dog photo contest on a whim, and ended up winning 7th place AND an Honorable Mention!

2008-10-29T23:05:00.004-05:00

dog photo day
For all of you "up north" be sure to sign up for a November 17th session at Dogs Paw in Park Rapids, MN. For $50, you get a mini session and a 5x7 print, a $10 gift certificate to Dogs Paw, and $10 will be donated to the Headwaters Animal Shelter. Click on the flyer below for a bigger view.....

2008-10-28T20:32:00.003-05:00

stella
Our good friends recently adopted a retired greyhound from Greyhound Pets of America She's so pretty and did a great job during our session! Here's some of my favorites, though it was really hard to choose.....

2008-10-28T16:39:00.002-05:00

bridgett
Just for fun, I did some photos of a friend's dog yesterday, Bridgett. She's a "Turner and Hooch" dog, (Dogue de Bordeaux) and she's beautiful and kinda gross at the same time :)

2008-10-26T23:00:00.004-05:00

i'm putting the fun in fundraising
For everyone in the Twin Cities, mark your calendars for my Pet Haven Fundraiser! On Saturday, November 22, from 1-5 at the Northwind Warehouse Lofts, I'll be hosting a photo fundraiser. Your $25 donation, which goes 100% directly to Pet Haven, gets you a mini-session for your pet and one FREE 5x7 print. Plus, for any additional photos you purchase, I'll give 20% of that to Pet Haven as well! It's an amazing organization, doing really great work, and I really encourage you to check them out and participate. AND this would make a cool Christmas present for the pet-lover in your life! If you'd like to come, please contact me to set up a time slot.

2008-10-26T20:25:00.004-05:00

woof-n-treat
The Woof-N-Treat party at Pampered Pooch was a success! LOTS of people came to hang out, play games, eat some great food, and get photos of their fuzzies dressed up in Halloween costumes! Owners Keith and Trisha and great, and I'm so happy to have met them! Here's just a couple of my favorites from the night.....which is seriously hard, because there's so many good ones!

2008-10-25T13:38:00.003-05:00

murphy
I gave my new blue background a test run today and did some photos of our upstairs neighbor (i.e. Gracie's boyfriend) Murphy. He did a great job and I love my new color option! Also, in an effort to get Gracie pumped up for the Woof-N-Treat party tonight, Murphy let her borrow his devil horns.

2008-10-21T09:24:00.002-05:00

pups+pics
I wanted to share just a few of the great photos I got at Corazon's on Saturday at our Dogs & Drinks event. Enjoy!

2008-10-20T16:21:00.004-05:00

howling dogs bakery
At the Dogs & Drinks event this past Saturday at Corazon, (which is a super cute store with lots of great products!) I met the wonderful couple who runs Howling Dogs Bakery up in Mound. Gracie loved their treats, as did pretty much every dog at the event. They're all natural, gluten-free, and what's better than supporting a local business?

2008-10-17T15:44:00.003-05:00

dog blogs
If anyone's interested, you can be a Sarah Beth Photography fan on facebook now! Just click here and sign up!

Also, if you're looking for a fun modern dog blog to read, or some great mod art for your home, be sure to check out the mod dog blog they're wonderful.

AND if you want to meet some cool dogs in the city and read another fun blog, check out Pampered Pooch Playground's blog They have a great facility if you're looking for some doggie daycare, and I'll be at their Halloween party next weekend doing some photo shoots!

2008-10-15T12:07:00.003-05:00

autumn beauty
I had an amazing opportunity to assist Mary Ludington (whom I adore) yesterday on a fall farm shoot where MN LINC operates workshops and therapy sessions with the animals. We photographed horses, dogs, a cat, a sheep and some chickens! The horses were so sweet and beautiful....the big brown guy is a belgian who is nearing the end of his days, and the blonde is a fjord....I've never actually seen a fjord before, and she was very authentic.....shipped straight from Norway! It was a perfect fall day and I'm happy to have had the chance to capture these animals who all work for a great cause.

2008-10-12T17:04:00.005-05:00

attn: twin cities
This coming Saturday, October 18th, I'm having a photo party with Dogs and Drinks at Corazon in downtown. For a donation (which goes to support the Animal Nutrition Fund you get to bring your dog to play off-leash, have all the refreshments and drinks you like, have a chance to win great door prizes, and get a free mini-session with me and a 5x7 print! We've had great response with our last photo event, and hope this one will be even bigger! Sign up at the Dogs and Drinks Meetup Site

2008-10-12T14:54:00.002-05:00

attn: aberdeen
For those of you in Aberdeen who may not be on my email list......I'll be in Aberdeen from November 5th through the 9th, and doing some special reduced-rate sessions before Christmas. Contact me for more information, and to reserve your spot. I hope to hear from you soon!

2008-10-11T12:20:00.002-05:00

cheyana + chloe
Dustin's neice, Chloe was baptized last weekend, so while we were up there, I did a little photo shoot with her and her sister, Cheyana. The girls are so pretty with their big blue eyes!

2008-10-09T12:34:00.004-05:00

five dogs and a kitten named monster
On Monday, I did a really fun session with Dog's Paw, a great new groomer in my hometown of Park Rapids, MN. All the dogs were great, and we even ended with an actual "dog pile!" Deana has been kind enough to let me hang some prints in her store, ad we're working on setting up a photo day where I'll do sessions up there, and part of the proceeds will go to the Humane Society. Plus you'll get a a gift certificate for Deana's services. Look for more info to come!

2008-10-08T21:29:00.003-05:00

neil gaiman
Tonight, Dustin and I spent a lovely evening hearing one of our favorite authors speak and give a reading of his new book, The Graveyard Book. Neil is an incredible writer, and he has a wonderful voice to listen to. I'm so glad we had this opportunity, and I definitely recommend checking him out.

2008-09-29T21:14:00.004-05:00

bosley + chi chi
I photographed a couple dogs for Pet Haven today for a "Happy Tails" story. Bosley and Chi Chi were adopted together earlier this summer and have been doing great!

2008-09-29T16:35:00.002-05:00

photoshop
Here's that spiral staircase again with some fun photoshop effects I've been working on instead of doing real work.

2008-09-24T11:35:00.004-05:00

photos of the day
Just for fun, here's a couple photos from the last day or two . . . nothing fancy, just things that caught my eye.

2008-09-23T09:55:00.003-05:00

stray dog arts
I met a wonderful new friend last night for coffee who you all need to know about. Jessie from straydogarts.com She paints portraits of dogs and is currently working on a fundraiser for Pet Haven (I will also be holding a fundraiser for them . . . more to come on that later) Jessie and I plan to start collaborating on projects and helping each other out as much as we can! If her clients need a pro photo shoot for her to work from, I'll be there. If my clients want a cool painting from a session, she'll be there. There's also potential for me to rent some studio space in her new office/loft in NE Minneapolis, which would be an amazing option for pet sessions! Look forward to gallery shows and pet parties in the coming months. I'm super excited and look forward to working together! I hope she doesn't mind, but I'm including one of her images below.

2008-09-14T12:37:00.002-05:00

i heart the farm
I spent some time with my mom last week and took these shots on a walk around the farm. It's so beautiful up there, and it seems like everywhere you look, there's something interesting to see. It's pretty much how I spent my childhood.....just exploring the woods and taking in all the details!

2008-09-08T16:15:00.003-05:00

rusty + jess + lily
If you've ever thought getting one dog to sit for photos was a challenge, try three at a time! These guys were definitely spunky and I got some fantastic shots, including this first one, which may be the coolest action shot ever.....

2008-09-08T12:42:00.003-05:00

ruby ellen
Here's a photo of my good friends' 5-week old little girl, Ruby. I'm so excited to watch her grow up, I can hardly stand it :)

2008-09-07T21:53:00.003-05:00

emma
I can't believe Emma is 2 years old already! I've been lucky enough to photograph her when she was 6 months and 1 year and it's really cool to see her grow each time!

2008-08-25T15:37:00.010-05:00

lauren + kevin
Ok, so I know I've always said I don't want to photograph engagements or weddings, but I broke down and did my first ever engagement shoot yesterday, and it couldn't have been better! Lauren and Kevin are so fun and so in love, we all had a blast, and I got more keepers out of their session than any other session I've ever done. Just incredible. We went out a little before sunset to the Walker Art Center/Minneapolis Sculpture Garden (make sure you pay right when you park......I went home with a parking ticket) There were so many beautiful places to use in the photos, and there were hardly any other people around. I had a hard time picking just a couple, but here are my favorites of the day.... AND my lovely assistant, Dustin, accompanied us, and got some amazing shots of his own....I'm excited for him to come along on more shoots and really develop his style! (he shot the last 2 of this post)

2008-08-22T12:57:00.003-05:00

twins!
I love photographing twins....it's definitely more challenging than just one :) Here's just a few of my favorites of 4-year old Ellie and Lolo. We had alot of fun playing in the back yard, eating giant lollipops, and getting fresh cut grass all over!

2008-08-16T13:20:00.003-05:00

pet haven
I've also started volunteering with Pet Haven of MN and they had an adoption event today in Plymouth. Here's pics of just a couple of the dogs who were there.....I'm totally in love with this first one, Snuggles, who was born with no eyes, but was still the friendliest, cutest pup I've ever seen! If I could take him home, I would!

2008-08-15T22:30:00.003-05:00

five new rescue pups
Small Dog Rescue of MN brought over 5 young dogs from the brink of death at a high-kill shelter today. The pups were so sweet! They think these guys are mixes of beagle, doxie and jack russell.....

2008-08-15T22:27:00.003-05:00

simon
On a lighter note, I finally got my boy Simon to pose for me (for about 4 seconds)

2008-08-10T13:40:00.002-05:00

oscar + doozer + bear
Here's 3 more dogs from Small Dog Rescue of MN who are in need of a forever home. Oscar is the beautiful dapple mini dachshund, Doozer is the cute little chihuahua, and Bear is the sweet pekinese who, unfortunately, has gone blind from a genetic disorder. All these dogs plus thousands more need loving homes, so if you or anyone you know is looking for a furry friend, be sure to check your local rescue organization!

2008-08-08T09:52:00.004-05:00

elliot
I've recently had the opportunity to work with Small Dog Rescue of MN and take photos of some of the dogs who need a little help getting adopted. Elliot is an 8-year old shih-tzu who's had a hard life, but he was so sweet during our session, and very excited about treats!

2008-07-23T13:38:00.006-05:00

charlotte
Here's a fun 6-month session I did with some good friends in Aberdeen.....this just might be the most beautiful little girl I've ever seen!

2008-07-17T20:48:00.004-05:00

easton + addison
I got to take Easton's pictures again last week, along with his brand new, beautiful sister, Addison! You might remember Easton from his Christmas and 1 year sessions

2008-07-17T20:25:00.003-05:00

wow
I'd just like to say that I've had over 3,000 visits to my website in 2008, and I think that's incredible! Thanks to everyone who's been spreading the word, and to everyone who just likes to check up on what's happening in my world :)

2008-07-11T07:43:00.005-05:00

jamie + baby
I had the opportunity to do a maternity session (in my new little studio) with a good friend the other day, and they turned out wonderfully! Here's a few of my favorites.....and you can view more on my website under galleries: maternity

2008-06-24T13:55:00.003-05:00

early launch!
surprise! the awesome new website is up earlier than planned! it's been a long time coming and i'm very excited about it!

one of the biggest changes is the online proofing and ordering system. hopefully this will make it super easy to share your images with family and friends, and be convenient for anyone who wants to order prints. i also am starting a referral system, where new clients will get a stack of cards to hand out, and for every referral who comes in and books a session, you both get a free 8x10! i've been blessed with great word-of-mouth advertising in the past, and hopefully this will be a nice way for you to get something in return!

let me know your thoughts on the new site.....what you like, what you don't like, what you'd like to see..... you're the ones who have to look at it, so i want it to be good :)

we get to move into our new place this weekend, and hopefully will have the new studio up and running in a couple of weeks!

also, thank you to dogsandrinks.com for the wonderful opportunity to photograph your dogs last weekend! it was a blast!

2008-06-17T16:25:00.004-05:00

SBP update!
Just an update to let everyone know what's happening my world....things are definitely changing! I'll be moving into a new place in July, and it's big enough to finally have a viewing space for clients! Starting soon, local clients will come to my office for a "formal" viewing of their session, AND I'm hoping to incorporate an in-home studio as well, for maternity and newborn sessions.

I'm also setting up online proofing/ordering galleries, incorporating new products (including an awesome new fabric-covered book to replace the current spiral-bound proofs) and I'm launching a whole new look..... new website, business cards, packaging, everything. It's VERY exciting and I can't wait for the official launch! (tentatively July 17th)

Don't worry, Aberdeen.....I'm still planning to come back for sessions occasionally, and will definitely keep you informed via email for those dates. Right now, the next official trip is going to be for the Great Aberdeen Pigout on July 12th, but we haven't decided exactly what days we'll be in town. If you definitely want a session around that time, please email me and let me know what days work for you.....might make planning easier :)

Over and out....SARAH

2008-06-03T10:27:00.003-05:00

taylin
My latest Aberdeen session was with this beautiful little girl! We got lots of great photos, and some of my favorites were with daddy in his firefighter jacket.

2008-05-07T23:17:00.001-05:00

inspiration at the moa

2008-03-31T20:15:00.003-05:00

polaroids
I've been in a bit of a funk lately, but I think my creativity has been renewed through good 'ol film. I picked up a cheap polaroid from a thrift store this weekend and been having lots of fun taking it out and playing with the pictures in photoshop. (see below) I also got a holga camera that I'm pretty excited about. I'm looking forward to dirty, grungy, blurry results! Check back for samples in the next couple days!

2008-02-26T14:22:00.004-06:00

will
It's been a while, but I'm back! Will just turned 1 year old, and I had the privilege once again to photograph him. He just seems to get cuter every time :) Here's links to our past sessions: 1 month 6 months

2007-12-05T17:23:00.000-06:00

paige + zachary + kiera
Here's just a few of my favorites of these really fun, super photogenic kids...it was definitely hard to choose!

2007-11-30T22:36:00.000-06:00

easton
Easton had his pictures taken again, just in time for Christmas! We played inside and outside, and he really enjoyed his hot chocolate (as you can see!)

2007-10-26T10:26:00.001-05:00

haiden + alli
Haiden and Alli were really fun! Alli wasn't too sure about me at first, but we definitely got some great shots! Here's a little sneak peek of our session......

2007-10-22T00:29:00.000-05:00

emma 2
Wow, what a busy week! I finally got a chance to start editing the Aberdeen sessions, and thank you again to the families who took part! This first little lady is Emma, who you might remember from 6 months ago when I first got to photograph her. She's so cute and it's great to see how much she's grown since last time! Here's a few of my favorites......

2007-10-02T15:26:00.000-05:00

printed products
Just a reminder, Sarah Beth Photography offers printed products as well as just enlargements, such as Christmas cards, calendars, or even birth announcements like these:

2007-10-01T13:11:00.001-05:00

aberdeen sessions
I'll be in Aberdeen from the evening of Thursday, October 11th, through Sunday morning, October 14th. If you'd like to have a session, please let me know as soon as possible so I can work you into the schedule. I look forward to seeing everyone!

2007-09-19T16:34:00.000-05:00

the heart of the candid style
I just wanted to share one more picture from Will's last session.....it's a perfect example of what makes great "family" shots (in my opinion of course!)

2007-09-14T11:52:00.001-05:00

emma + ava
My last session in Aberdeen (for a while) was Emma and her new baby sister Ava! Here's a few of my favorites from our session.....

2007-08-30T10:54:00.000-05:00

new website!
Sarah Beth Photography has a whole new look! The graphic designer in me is always looking for ways to improve my marketing materials, and I'm really excited about this new look and feel! Kinks are still getting worked out, so if you come across something that's not quite right, please let me know to make this site the best it can be! Check out the new site here!

2007-08-23T15:35:00.000-05:00

will
I first photographed Will in March, and I love seeing how much babies grow and change in just a few months! He's a very happy boy, and we got some great natural-light shots. Here's a couple of my favorites.....

2007-08-21T23:07:00.000-05:00

danielle + max + jack
My first session with twins was really fun! The boys were very busy, but their sister was a big help in holding them down for some photos! And of course, who could forget the family dog?

2007-08-14T16:21:00.000-05:00

collin + logan
I got to travel to Redfield for a session out on a farm! It was a great day for photos, and riding in the tractor and running around outside reminded me of home. Here's some of my favorites of Collin and Logan

2007-08-09T21:40:00.000-05:00

Alice, Cohen and Sophie.....Sophie's the one with all the wrinkles :)

2007-08-04T14:51:00.000-05:00

My buddy Tommy is a year old already! ....I think he may have joined the lollipop guild.....

2007-07-22T14:24:00.000-05:00

Maggie and Henry were alot of fun! And once again, the family dog got in on the session..... I love what I do :)

2007-07-20T12:36:00.000-05:00

We wanted to get another session with Jack in before I left, and I think this was the best one yet! Also, Daisy got in for a couple pictures too :)

2007-07-14T11:56:00.000-05:00

I'm moving!
Hello all--Sarah Beth Photography is moving to St. Paul! Thank you to all the families who have welcomed me into their homes this past year! For those who didn't receive my email the other day, here's a LINK.

I'm hoping to periodically come back to Aberdeen and shoot several sessions over the course of a couple days. If this is something you might be interested in, please email me at: sarah@sarahbethphotography.com

I plan to eventually have a form set up on my website where you can register for these Aberdeen sessions. Please check back for details.

Thanks again!
SARAH

2007-07-07T11:56:00.000-05:00

Here's a few pictures from a fun little Storybook Land session with Addie.....

2007-07-05T14:00:00.000-05:00

I'm so glad I got to do Jake's photos before the family moves away! He was a very happy subject..... up until the horse outfit at the end :)

2007-06-25T10:48:00.000-05:00

Paiton and Reece were alot of fun, and gave me a chance to do more lifestyle-type photos!

2007-06-14T12:21:00.000-05:00

Last weekend I had the great honor and responsibility of photographing Tony and Liza's wedding. (with a little help!) They are both beautiful, wonderful friends and I hope that I was able to do justice to their amazing day. (I am not a wedding photogapher) I love you guys! I wanted to share a few of my favorite shots, as a little preview while they're on their honeymoon:

2007-06-04T22:28:00.000-05:00

Here's some favorites of Easton's 1-year session....I love those eyes!

2007-06-04T17:03:00.000-05:00

Addison got her 1-year photos taken....the day was overcast and so was her mood, but we got some great shots! (When you're this cute, it's hard not to!)

2007-05-23T16:26:00.000-05:00

Congratulations to John Vogel for winning the free session! And thanks to everyone who stopped by the office party on Monday....it was a blast!

2007-05-07T11:58:00.000-05:00

The Flood of '07....7.62 inches of rain fell on Saturday. Lukily, we personally incurred very little damage. Read about the flooding here

2007-04-25T10:36:00.000-05:00

The super-cute brother-sister duo: Andrew and Ashlyn

2007-04-18T15:48:00.000-05:00

Meet little Lleyton...