Mandi Johnson Photography

Tuesday, August 27, 2013

Brantley's 1st Year in Pictures!! l Johnson Family l Princeton, MN

Here are the monthly photos take from birth to his 1st Birthday Party! These photos are also fun for me to look back at because it shows a progression of my photography. I started out shooting in Auto mode so the color of the photo really varies from one image to the next. By the time Brantley was 8 months, I started using manual mode, so I can make adjustments myself, which you can hopefully see in the photos. Anyways, back to Brantley...he started out w/jet black hair & at 1-year he is now a true blonde!! At 12-months as of 6/26/13, Brantley weighed in at 23.5 lbs & was 28.5 inches long. He stopped using bottles & getting formula the day after his birthday party. He can sign eat, more, all done, & please and can say numerous words, including ma-ma, dada, papa, na-na, bye-bye, & wa-wa. He loves to interact with others by watching & engaging. He loves to imitate & started walking at 10.5 months, so he runs all over the place at this point!! This 1st year has been an amazing adventure & I can't wait to continue to see my little man grow into the little person he has already become!!

Brantley is 1!! l Johnson Family l Princeton, MN

It's only been 2 months since Brantley's 1st Birthday & party, but I guess better late than never, so here it is...The day was perfect! We had a great celebration at our house with many close family & friends who helped us celebrate Brantley's special day! I managed to capture some of the little details throughout the craziness of the day! I can't believe our little man is 1 already!! It seems like just yesterday I was awaiting his arrival for what felt like forever!! After a very interesting day & a half in the hospital, I finally had an emergency c-section. When I woke up, it was 10:30pm & Brantley was born at 8:34pm. His daddy was a trooper caring for him by himself for the first 2 hours while I was still out from the medicine I was given. From the moment I saw him, it was love at first sight & that love has only grown stronger. My little man has the most amazing & unique personality, which fits our family oh so well! I love you so much Brantley James!!

Friday, August 23, 2013

The Gaulrapp Family/ Lily is 9 Months l Northfield, MN

I had so much fun taking pictures for this family who are also close friends! Lily has an amazing personality and some of the most beautiful blue eyes!! I also took Lily's 6-month pictures this past spring & can't believe how much she has grown! She can stand by herself for a short time & just wants to walk away, but her little frame can't quite support her quite yet! I can't wait to see her again for her 1-year pictures in a few short months & I am sure she will be running away from me by then!!

Kate l Senior Class 2014 l St. Louis Park High School

I had a lot of fun taking these senior pictures for Kate, Senior Class of 2014, St. Louis Park High School. Kate's mother is my former co-worker, so it was fun to see her again & meet her family too! It is always fun to sneak in some family photos too. This location at Elm Creek Parkway in Maple Grove has so many great features, including a fabulous bridge that we took full advantage of!

The Lee Girls & Anna- Home School Pictures l Wyoming, MN

It is always fun capturing moments for family. Anna needed some pictures taken for school & her recent trip to Africa, so we got a lot of non-traditional fun shots for her. We also got some candid moments of the little girls, the big girls, & all of the Lee girls together!

Grayden Newborn Session l Farmington, MN

Baby Grayden, at just 8-days old, did such an amazing job at his newborn session! It was such a pleasure to work with this adorable new family & I can't wait to see Grayden again at his 3-month session!!