Twin Cities Baby Photographer * Baby in a Shoe

My little Debbie (18 mo) has recently developed a great affinity for shoes.  First thing in the morning, what does she want?  Shoes.  After bath time, what's the first article of clothing she runs for?  Her shoes.  What does she think her mommy and daddy should always be wearing?  Their shoes of course!  And being the good little mommy-in-training that she is, it greatly perplexes her when her dolly's don't wear shoes too.  She simply can't stand to see those little baby toes go un-shoed!

The following was my husband's logical solution, to my little Debbie's very real problem:

Twin Cities Portrait Photographer * Self Portraits

In which I show off my new haircut, awkwardly photograph myself, and play around with photoshop at the same time.

Come see Elizabeth Dahl Photography this weekend...

at the Minnesota Baby Expo!

Where:
Minneapolis Convention Center
1301 Second Avenue South
Minneapolis, MN 55403

When:
Saturday, April 10, 2010 --10:00am-6:00pm
Sunday, April 11, 2010 --10:00am-5:00pm

Tickets available at the Convention Center Box Office.

Adults: $8.00 or a Wish List Item(s) for Everyday Miracles or 5 non-perishable goods for Heartland Harvest.
Children: 12 years & under free

for more information:

Tel: 952-446-6489, Web: www.MinnesotaBabyExpo.com, Email: info@MinnBabyExpo.com

Twin Cities Birth Photographer * Noah John: A Birth Story

To learn more about birth photography and what I can do for you, look here.

Twin Cities Baby Photographer * Happy Birth-Day, Baby Noah!

Today I had the amazing opportunity to photograph the birth of this little guy.  It was such a long and hard labor, but baby Noah John finally made his appearance around 5 this morning.  I got some amazing shots that I am so excited to be able to show you!  Stay tuned, I will post more by Monday.  Enjoy your Easter weekend!!!

Twin Cities Couples Photographer * Young Love

As I walked around the lake yesterday, I saw this couple wading in the water and just had to take a picture. I was a considerable distance from them so they didn't notice me at all. I just thought they looked very sweet. They have unwittingly given me some great ideas for future engagement photos!

Twin Cities Table Photographer * How to Artistically Remove Varnish from Kitchen Tables

For this project you will need:
1 Bath and Body Wallflowers Scented Plugin
1 Kitchen Table

1. After successfully using the Wallflowers plugin for a couple days, randomly toss it on the piece of furniture you want to "decorate". I personally chose my kitchen table, but this will work equally well - if not better - with heirloom pieces.


2. It is important to lay the plastic plugin on it's side, so that the remaining oils can slowly and artistically dribble onto the table. (The end result seems to be especially poignant if you just happen to grab the plug-in from your 18 month old child before tabling it.)


3. After several hours, wipe the oil off the table with a wet rag.  You will immediately notice that your varnish has vanished right along with it!  Leaving a very unique and artistic pattern behind.  This art is almost impossible to duplicate, and I'm sure it will prod your friends and family to remark on your artistic gift for years to come.

Of course, I would never post about something like this without first trying it out for myself.  Check out my results below.