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Photo Sessions with Little Ones
I hear it with almost every questionaire I receive before we have your family photo session. I ask "What is a fear you have about this...

shadleemeinke
Dec 10, 20231 min read
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Winter Family Sessions
Are you a snow session family? If you are stay tuned! "I smell snow" Is one of my favorite lines from the one and only, Loralie Gilmore....

shadleemeinke
Nov 28, 20231 min read
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Family Matters - Our Little Ones
This session... was just different. It hit me different. It made me feel different and really brought out why I do what I do, the way I...

shadleemeinke
Oct 23, 20232 min read
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Extended Family Session Fun
I grew up with this family and always thought they were so very cool! I remember always wanted to hang out with them and honestly kind of...

shadleemeinke
Oct 11, 20231 min read
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Beautiful Family
Whenever I speak to a potential client about a session with me, one question pops up a lot. They are unsure what to wear! However, I tell...

shadleemeinke
Oct 1, 20231 min read
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Family Lifestyle Session
In-home sessions are so fun, but if you absolutely do not have the space, a studio can always be rented. However, what I love about...

shadleemeinke
Sep 4, 20231 min read
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Family Photos for Crohn's & Colitis Foundation
Every year I try to donate a session to 4 worthwhile causes a year. I do it each quarter and it always warms my heart to know I did...

shadleemeinke
Aug 21, 20231 min read
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How to Prepare for a Lifestyle Session with 6 tips
These quick tips will help you prepare for you lifestyle family photo session!

shadleemeinke
Aug 6, 20232 min read
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Father's Day Gift
I don't know if there is any better Father's Day gift than images of him and his fam bam. Brandon has two beautiful little kiddos hung...

shadleemeinke
Jun 27, 20231 min read
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Photographing an author!
I was so thrilled when Nancy reached out wanting to do a photo session. She is working on getting her first book published and she wanted...

shadleemeinke
Apr 21, 20231 min read
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Sweet K Family
This family was pure magic. They were such troopers though and we created gold! I also heard they got ice cream after. The perfect way to...

shadleemeinke
Nov 8, 20222 min read
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Snuggles and Twirls
This sweet family holds a special place to me, these parents belong to a sweet soul from high school and have hired me a couple times for...

shadleemeinke
Sep 24, 20221 min read
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CSS Auction Winners
I give back every year because I am so grateful to God to have a side business that gives me an outlet. I don't have little ones to care...

shadleemeinke
Nov 22, 20201 min read
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Fall Family Fun
I love all things fall, Ryan and I went on a walk recently and I made him stop and close his eyes and listen as the dead leaves rustled...

shadleemeinke
Nov 1, 20201 min read
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40 plus years of marriage
When my niece's best friend contacted me to hire me for senior photos I was thrilled, I was more thrilled when they also wanted a family...

shadleemeinke
Aug 20, 20201 min read
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Family
I got very blessed marrying into a family that is loving and engaging. Ryan's family is so great, if we need them, they are always there....

shadleemeinke
Dec 1, 20191 min read
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Sweet Sutter and her Flower Picking Ability
This last weekend I had a family session with a coworker from my full-time job. I had been excited ever since she contacted me and was...

shadleemeinke
Aug 18, 20191 min read
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Warrior Mama
Meet this beautiful family of three. Liz, T.J. and Vinnie have a wonderful life full of love, fun and music. Specifically, Disney songs....

shadleemeinke
Aug 16, 20191 min read
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Throwback Series Part Two
This fun family I have known for a while, also because we both enjoy craft beer (I am sensing a theme) I met Adam and Mary at...well,...

shadleemeinke
Jun 17, 20191 min read
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Throwback Series Part One
As I mentioned in a previous blog post, I thought it would be fun to re write my blogs for the people I have shot over the years. Last...

shadleemeinke
Jun 13, 20192 min read
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