October 12th... and it's snowing!?

Oh man... While Minnesota weather is always unpredictable, sometimes, it still surprises us! It is, indeed, snowing a significant amount today. The past few days have been SUPER cold-- especially as a photographer, and for my subjects! Julianna and Kyle tied the knot yesterday, and they knew that, while cold, we would still get fantastic shots outside with some of the fall colors. The bridal party and families all braved the brief bit of cold while we did our best to snap some quick photos-- photos I know they will absolutely love, and not ever regret going outside for!

From what I've read on Facebook status updates, most people are enjoying the bit of snow today. People are coping by purchasing specialty seasonal coffee drinks at our local coffee shops, lighting holiday scented candles, and keeping warm and snuggley with sweaters, sweatpants and sweatshirts (Side note: Writing those three words together makes me wonder why the creators of those words used the word "sweat" in all three... sure, they help us to stay warm, but "sweat" is a little gross! I mean, a "Sweater." Why couldn't we have called it a "warmer?" That's what it does for me-- makes me warmer!).

Here are a few photos from out my window earlier today:


As you can see, most of the leaves haven't even had a chance to change colors yet!



A snow this early is never expected to last... So I think that's one reason that Minnesotans aren't' complaining... yet, ha:)


Stay warm!
(I know my friends in other states are... you punks!)

Five Faves: Michael and Erin's Wedding

"What if I posted only five favorite photos from each wedding," I thought. "Would I then blog more?"

So, I thought I'd try it... especially since there are so many weddings that I have not shared... not because I don't want to, but because of how busy I always am!

Five faves turned into 11 faves from Michael and Erin's wedding(I always have more than five faves, ha!)











Michael and Erin = Amazing. As individuals, and especially as a couple. I cannot wait to see them grow old together. Their love is so beautiful, and I can tell that they will have a TON of fun all throughout life. What a great thing to marry your best friend.

Also, I'd like to give a shout out to Lisa:

I met Lisa at Michael and Erin's wedding festivities. I knew of her, because she married John, who I went to high school with. John was one of the ushers for the wedding. When he introduced me to Lisa, he said, "She reads your blog." I was shocked and honored to have the wife of Anoka High School class of 2002's voted "Heart Throb" reading my blog!! ;)
Aren't they super lovely together?? Lisa, it was great to finally meet you-- you are awesome. And it is not just because your gorgeously awesome freckles (I am pretty partial, though!). You are well deserving of the title Mrs. Heartthrob. ;)

Do you read my blog, and haven't said hello yet? I would love to hear from you! Don't worry-- I won't think you're a stalker if we haven't met in person yet. I know that's a common thought about "Blog Stalking." I'm a blog stalker, and I leave comments, and I still wonder, "Is this person going to think I'm a weirdo!?" I definitely won't think you're weird at all. I'm the type of person who talks to strangers in the elevator. Yup! I'm THAT girl. The weird one.

NOW BOOKING for Christmas Card Sessions!!

NOW BOOKING for Christmas Card Sessions!! :D

The sessions will be on Sunday, OCTOBER 4th.
Mini-photo sessions at a reduced portrait session price-- With each package, you receive 25 5x7 Christmas cards + envelopes to send to friends and family.

(Tax is already included in these packages)

*Package A ... $239
25 5x7 cards with envelopes (choose from different card designs)
8x12 Canvas of favorite image
CD of the images, with printing permission

*Package B... $209
25 5x7 cards with envelopes (choose from different card designs)
8x12 Canvas of favorite image

*Package C ... $189
25 5x7 cards with envelopes (choose from different card designs)
CD of the images, with printing permission

*Package D ... $145
25 5x7 cards with envelopes (choose from different card designs)
2 - 5x7 prints


There are a few SUPER GREAT 5x7 card templates this year. I can share them with you once you contact me!


Location is yet to be determined, but it will be in the Anoka and Hennepin County areas. I know, that's a big spread! Still trying to find the perfect location-- as if all places aren't pretty that time of year with the fall colors!!

Please contact me ASAP if you are interested, as the spots can fill up quickly.
Email: ginger@gingermurrayphotography.com
OR, Message me on Facebook

$10 of each session goes towards Operation Christmas Child.


Here are a few photos from the fall last year, and while these are photos of families and kids, of COURSE I can do just couples, too!!! Aaron and I are having our photo taken for Christmas cards this year. Just because you don't have kids yet, doesn't mean people don't want a Christmas card of you guys! And besides... I LOVE doing couple sessions.:

Cat Nap.

Sometimes I wish I could be Spartacus.... here he is, napping on the bench in my office, while I work.




I would like to take a cat nap right about now!


Aaron likes to joke and say to him, "Sparty, you need to start pulling your own weight
around here. There are dishes and laundry that need to be done, and you just lay around all day."

Do you see Sparty's black lips? He's an emo cat, haha:)

Edit:
I just took these photos of him yawning.