Tucker is growing like a weed, and even more full of smiles as he recently hit his nine month milestone. We last saw each other when he was six months old, and for this session we headed back to where his first newborn pictures took place–in his room! All the blue was a great burst of color to contrast with all the cold and snow we’ve still got hanging around, even though we managed to go outside for just a few minutes at the end!
March 8, 2010 - 10:30 am - i love the last one with the dog! that is darling!
March 8, 2010 - 11:30 am - Thank you sooo much Megan! I love them and am very happy that this time he showed more of his smiley personality!
March 8, 2010 - 1:59 pm - Love them! Very cute Brittany!!
March 8, 2010 - 2:32 pm - Cute pics .. love the one of him and his doggy!
March 8, 2010 - 5:03 pm - Love, Love, Love the pics!!! Very cute.....awesome family pic!!
March 8, 2010 - 8:43 pm - He is getting so big i can't believe it!! love the pics!!
March 9, 2010 - 12:01 am - Love the first, but the 4th--that one takes the cake with that sweet little smile! Your clients have some awesome (and colorful) nurseries!
I can’t believe she’s TWO already! Our last session was back in September (big brother and sister joined in then), but you’ll also recall her first birthday as well when she enjoyed another messy yummy cupcake. It’s been fun watching her grow since she was just a newborn, and she gets more personality each time! She really loves kitties right now so we of course did a shot with one of them, and you’ll also notice the kitties on the balloons and on her party hat. We even managed to run outside quick for some pictures in the freezing cold, she was a brave little girl!
March 5, 2010 - 4:32 pm - They all turned out great! I'm amazed you even got one good shot with the cat. They cooperated even less than Vayle did. Very nice - thanks so much!
March 5, 2010 - 9:57 pm - Two already? This little lady is growing up quick on your blog--and she seems to just be getting cuter and cuter! Love the cupcake series!
March 6, 2010 - 1:25 pm - I've also enjoyed watching Miss Vayle grow up through your camera lens. My favorite is the black & white, the detail in her beautiful eyes is amazing!
March 8, 2010 - 8:04 am - Look at those beautiful eyes! Seriously how do you do that? Simply amazing Megan.
It’s been a whole year since I last saw Espen, and now he’s got a brand new baby sister! Little Ruby was just under a month old but slept perfectly after we got her relaxed and warm. She is also the first baby to try out my new (old!) antique wooden trencher bowl I got from eBay. There are so many great newborn props out there and I had always wanted one of these, so you may see it pop up from time to time in future sessions. I’m always looking for something different and unique! I also had to get some newborn practice in because mine will be here in just about a month!
March 3, 2010 - 12:05 pm - Great pictures again, Megan!! I love your new bowl!
March 3, 2010 - 12:20 pm - LOVE LOVE LOVE! Cannot wait to see the rest. Thanks Megan!
March 3, 2010 - 1:08 pm - Delightful! Baby Ruby is a dream!!
March 4, 2010 - 12:10 pm - these kids are absolutely darling! i love the one of the baby in b&w, looks like she's smiling
March 4, 2010 - 12:53 pm - What a beautiful little girl and a very handsome little boy! That bowl is awesome! ALMOST makes me want to have another :)
March 6, 2010 - 1:37 pm - ...the toes, the ears, the lips, the hair, the little fingers & eyelashes, awe inspiring sextet of images!
March 7, 2010 - 12:04 pm - OMG, what AWESOME pics!! Beautiful children, congrats to Holly and family...Ruby is perfect:)
The last time I photographed Grant and Nora back in August, the whole family joined in; this time it was just the two of them as Nora is turning THREE! This is so crazy since I’ve been photographing her since she was just a baby (and we’ve been using her dresser in almost every session)! Another change is Grant’s missing two front teeth from our last session are finally coming in. So cute! It was bitterly cold out the day of pictures so we stuck indoors, luckily their house has some fabulous rooms for light so we took advantage of that and got so many fun shots!
March 3, 2010 - 7:19 am - They keep getting cuter and cuter Mindy. I LOVE the one of Nora on the bed with the flower in her hair. Cute outfits too!!!
March 3, 2010 - 10:57 am - It's been so fun watching all these kids grow up through your lens!
March 3, 2010 - 12:16 pm - What a sweet sibling shot--love their expressions in the first picture.
March 6, 2010 - 1:42 pm - I seem to find your B&W shots have such pleasing composition...
March 8, 2010 - 8:02 am - First shot...perfect moment. Way toooooo cute!
I know I mentioned in January I was done with weddings until July, but I just had to squeeze in ONE more! (I’m still surprised at how active and able I am at 35 weeks pregnant–not slowing down quite yet!) You’ll recognize Tyler and Kelsey from their engagement pictures a few posts ago. They had a beautiful wedding at a little country church on an absolutely gorgeous winter afternoon. They definitely lucked out as the weather can definitely be unpredictable this time of year but it was sunny, calm, and not that cold at all! Here are just a few of my many favorites!
February 28, 2010 - 7:15 pm - Amazing as always Megan! :)
March 1, 2010 - 12:57 pm - Fantastic! Love the first bw shot in front of the old church, such a neat country scene. The inside of the church looks really cool, too!
March 6, 2010 - 1:52 pm - I especially like the mirror images of the bride!
March 6, 2010 - 9:50 pm - Awesome job Megan!
You’ll probably recognize Taylor (as well as her adorable room and a certain pup who likes to join in the pictures too!) from our last session when she was just three months old. Time has definitely flown by, and it was fun to catch up with her and see how much she has grown! We once again took a new photo in her room and this time she was able to stand up in her crib–with her furry friend! And of course what’s a one year session without the yummy cake and frosting mess? I loved all the bright colors…I’m definitely ready for spring!
February 24, 2010 - 3:15 pm - Cute room and cake! I love the lemon idea too. Adorable pics!
February 24, 2010 - 3:40 pm - Aww she is just a dolly. Great job Megan!
February 24, 2010 - 3:46 pm - Megan - again you did a wonderful job! They turned out awesome and I am so excited to see the rest of them! Thank you very much! :)
February 24, 2010 - 6:42 pm - great pictures, once again! i love her bedroom!
February 24, 2010 - 9:08 pm - They turned out awesome! I love the first one with Taylor and Gracie in her crib. She is so happy and smiley! Love them!
February 24, 2010 - 9:44 pm - The birthday girl shot is my favorite...what an expression!
It’s been a whole year since we last saw Jake! Now he’s got a brand new little brother named Nick to show off, who was just about two months old when we met up for our session. It’s so neat to watch families grow and I love being a part of capturing their smiles over the years. I’ve been photographing Jake since he was just a few months old so its really coming full circle! We stuck indoors this time but had just as much fun with the hockey net while Nick looked on curiously. I’m sure he can’t wait to grow enough to play with his big brother, these two will have lots of fun together!
February 19, 2010 - 9:15 am - What awesome little boys! Love the black and white of Jake in his Sioux attire - his face says it all!
February 19, 2010 - 12:04 pm - Awesome! Thanks for capturing such great photos of my boys. Having precious pictures like this is very special. Thanks for the great work Megan!
February 19, 2010 - 1:11 pm - Great pictures!! I love Jake in his hockey gear!!
February 19, 2010 - 1:45 pm - How fun...neat pics!
February 19, 2010 - 3:44 pm - Megan -- as always -- such GREAT pictures!!! You do such a good job capturing their personalities!! Love the pictures!! My walls are filling up with your work!! I love it! Grandma Cindy
February 22, 2010 - 4:11 pm - Wonderful photos of two wonderful boys! They show so much personality!
February 22, 2010 - 4:11 pm - Great work Megan! I love all of them, but I especially like the black & white one of Jake in his hockey helmet! Hilarious! If you could add a milk mustache he could be in a commerical! Thanks so much! Grandma Kim
February 24, 2010 - 3:17 pm - LOVE the feet one! And what a cute little smile Jake has with his helmet on.
March 6, 2010 - 1:45 pm - Mommy with her little men...LOVE!
Well once again I’ve let my blog slip, but with good reason this time. I thought I was coming down with a cold last week and tried to take it easy for a few days. When it seemed it was getting slightly better, we ended up taking a quick trip down to Minneapolis for the weekend to do some shopping and registering for baby things. The whole weekend I gradually felt worse and couldn’t taste or smell anything due to my plugged up sinuses. By the time we returned home I felt probably the worst I’d felt since the whole thing began, so I finally gave in and headed to the doctor. Turns out that was a good decision, because I ended up having a bacterial sinus infection! The only way to treat it quickly is pregnancy safe antibiotics, so I was put on those right away. Finally! I’m on my second dose and haven’t quite felt the effects yet, but I hope to be back on my feet once it really starts to kick in. In the meantime, I’ve been unable to do much but lie on the couch, so I apologize if a few things have fallen behind! Being sick on top of being pregnant hasn’t been the easiest, especially when I can feel that nesting instinct beginning. I’ve been too exhausted, so all I can do is throw everything in a pile to be organized when I start feeling better! (And that includes photography related things, too!)
One of the highlights of our trip to Minneapolis, though, had to be when we ended up getting a 3D ultrasound! I had always wanted to do one and by chance there was one appointment left on Sunday morning so we got in and were able to see just a glimpse of our baby’s face for the first time. It was absolutely incredible! On the left we got a good peek at his facial features, center another 2D profile shot, and right, his hand in a fist. These will have to do until I can take pictures of him myself. I can’t wait… only 6 weeks to go!
February 16, 2010 - 10:43 am - Hmmm....I left a comment but don't see it....sorry if this is a duplicate: How awesome that you got to see a "sneak peek" of your baby! Looks like he's going to have some cute little lips and cheeks! So sorry to hear your miserable with a nasty sinus infection--those are the WORST! Hope you're feeling good as new soon!
February 16, 2010 - 5:01 pm - How amazing is that 3D ultrasound! I LUV his little nose & his little fist is cute! Hope you are feeling better soon! I can not wait to see you capture your little blessing...Goodluck with all!
February 17, 2010 - 2:57 pm - i just love his lips! hope you get to feeling better really soon!
February 18, 2010 - 5:50 pm - Oh wow Megan... love that 3-D ultrasound. So amazing that you can actually see what your baby LOOKS like! Can't wait to see the first photos that you take of him too. :)
It’s hard to believe it’s been a whole year since I last photographed Evan! You may recognize the location, as we once again did his session at Grandma and Grandpa’s house with the fabulous yellow kitchen with bursts of color, thanks to the dishes and fun painted chairs and benches–I only wish every home had this much natural light and great backgrounds! Evan has definitely grown and is a lot busier this time around. He was hard to keep up with but slowed down eventually once we gave him something to play with… and then out came the smiles!
February 10, 2010 - 5:53 pm - These pictures are so fun and adorable! Way to go Brooke, Steve, Evan....and of course Megan!
February 10, 2010 - 7:51 pm - My how they grow in a year! LOVE the books shots! What a cool idea!
February 10, 2010 - 8:17 pm - love the fun colors! he is so adorable! i can't get over how much he looks like his grampa tho!
February 11, 2010 - 9:26 am - WOW! You did it again Megan! These turned out great! Can't wait to see the rest!
February 13, 2010 - 3:23 pm - Love the bright colors too! It is amazing how fast they grow up. I love the pictures with all the books too, cool idea. Nice job Megan! Beautiful family Zabels!
We were lucky enough for the sun to be out for this session and NO wind, so being outside wasn’t too bad! It seems like during the winter it’s hit or miss with the weather, so I’m always glad when there is a chance to be outdoors even if it’s a little chilly. Addison had fun throwing snow in the air while little brother Chase stayed warm bundled up in his blanket. Mom and Addison also had a tea party and played dressup. Lots of fun with this family!
February 8, 2010 - 8:13 pm - Just love the one of the little girl throwing up the snow, beautiful shots as usual.
February 9, 2010 - 2:08 pm - Thanks! There was some awesome light so the snow seemed to sparkle in the sun!
February 10, 2010 - 5:37 pm - The winter shots are so much fun, love the contrast of pink and white! And what a cute little baby boy, love the lashes and itty bitty toes!
February 17, 2010 - 3:20 pm - Thanks for the awesome pics despite my crabby/uncoopertive children. Can't wait to see the rest!
March 6, 2010 - 1:48 pm - The tea party shot is my favorite!
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