.mr. Jobie & one awesome mama.

This is one of my very best friends, Ksenija.  We have know each other for 15 years.  We were placed randomly as roommates on our study abroad program and have been friends ever since.  

Our lives since that time have had many parallels.  For a long time photography and the business occupied many of our talks as Ksen is a fantastic and wildly talented photographer as well (www.KsenijaSavic.com).  Boys that turned into husbands added to our many talks among 1000's of other subjects.  Soon after I my baby Ksen called to tell me that we once again were on the same path as she was pregnant!  I was overjoyed that we could have yet another topic that we could bond over!  

I was able to spend a weekend with her and her family recently and it was amazing.  I don't have the words to properly describe how great it was to spend time again in person.  The phone is a must but to have in person chats is the best.  I'm honored to be called her friend and am so thankful she is in my life.  Her heart, wisdom, perspective and love mean the world to me.  

I'm so pumped that she let me take photos of her and Jobie while we were visiting.  Like a lot of photographers, Ksen would prefer to be behind the camera.  She however recognized the value of capturing these moments.  When you watch on a daily bases an infant grow into a baby, and a baby grow into a toddler it is mind blowing how fast they change.  Thank you for trusting me with your baby, dogs and yourself. 

Keep up the good work mama.  You are doing a fantastic job!  All my love, M

 

 

 

 

 

 

.miss elliot. Stevens Point Portrait Photographer

Meet the brand new beautiful Miss Elliot!  Born to some of my favorite clients Chris and Kelsy in late September.  It was so awesome to meet her in person finally.  Seeing them together was a great view into my future.  Thank you for including me in this amazing time of your lives and giving me a sneak peek into what January is going to be like at the Torhorst house!  Cheers to the 3 of you.
Much love, Em

 

.mr kellan. Minneapolis portrait photographer

 Meet the newest addition to Jen and Dan ... Mr. Kellan.  He was so new and tiny when we met.  A perfect little man for his first photo session.  Congrats to Jen and Dan.  What a fun time for you.  It's so fun to be able to capture all your big moments over the last few years.  All the best, Em

 

.miss sloane turns one. Madison portrait photographer

Check out Miss Sloane.  Turning one this month this gave Mom and Dad the perfect excuse to get some new photos taken of their little peanut.  Sloane has become such a fun spirited little girl.  Her giggle and smiles just don't stop.  I mean seriously, look at her smile.  I could hang with Sloane all day. Thanks for spending the afternoon with me girlfriend!

 

.Madeline turns ONE. Lake Geneva, WI portrait photographer

Meet our sweet dear niece Madeline!  Today is her first birthday and we couldn't be more in love with her.  We were super fortunate to be able to spend the weekend with her and her parents celebrating in Lake Geneva.  She has such a great personality and is full of smiles and giggles.  

There were so many fun images of her that I made a slideshow below.  Just look at her ... ADORABLE!!!  Thanks for coming to Wisconsin Maddie.  We loved celebrating with you.  

All our love, Em & Will

.horton family 2013. Lakeville, MN Madison Portrait photographer

Team Horton has grown!  Luke and Lily welcomed Jack into the family and now they are a team of three siblings.  Hilarious and full of energy.  This is the first time I have shot with a baby that they were awake for the full session.  Jack is a man after my own heart.  A big smile and he adores his blankie!  Oh how I love blankies!  If Jack could get the hole thing in his mouth without choking I think he would eat it! Same with his hands as you can see.
I love these two top picture.  Calm kids in the first shot, and Lily the princess rock star shining in the second.  So FUN!
Thank you Hortons for letting me document your love.  I Love you.  Em

 

 

And this one below just cracks me up.  A typical family photo!!!