meg gustafson photography

{We've Moved!}

2010-09-04T16:14:00.001-05:00

meg gustafson photography has moved!

....to a new location and a new name!

please visit us our new homes:

http://adrianmeg.blogspot.com/

website:

www.adrianmeg.com

for those of you following the blog, don't forget to "follow" the new blog. ;)

thank you!

{Stella} 8 days

2010-08-02T17:03:00.003-05:00

Little Stella is as sweet as she is beautiful. She wasn't too sleepy though, so we had to grab our shots as quickly as we could during her few minutes of dozing. So lovely; as is her mother. Congratulations, again, she is just precious.

Alaina

2010-07-27T22:56:00.001-05:00

This shoot was a blast. I'm not sure what part of it I loved most! Alaina, it was so nice to meet you. You did a great job with these. I hope you enjoy them as much as I enjoyed working on them. Good luck with your senior year!

Sweet Anabelle

2010-06-10T20:23:00.002-05:00

I had the utter joy of doing a shoot for this wonderful family while I was in Atlanta last week. Little Miss Anabelle simply stole my heart. The sweetness is unbearable, not to mention her hilarious personality. I hope you enjoy these as much as I enjoyed meeting Anabelle.

the {P} family

2010-05-28T19:33:00.000-05:00

We did this shoot in the backyard. It was beautiful. I'd love a yard like that-so lush and open! Lucky little boys. Here are a few shots from the session! These boys have gorgeous big eyes and smiles! I hope you enjoy your preview! Thanks again for having me. It was great.

I can't tell if it is just my dry eyes or if these look blurry. I did save them a tiny bit differently than I usually do. How do they look on y our computer? Any feedback would be great.

{looking back}

2010-05-16T09:34:00.002-05:00

It's always fun to see the progression of children over time. It is especially fun for me when I get to be apart of documenting those precious early years. Here's a little look back at Niall, who just turned one.

....and today. One year old.

Niall is {One}!

2010-05-16T08:57:00.002-05:00

The rain finally cleared up, but as you can see, the wind was in full force. While it ruined certain shots, it actually made others more fun. Doesn't Averie have beautiful porcelain skin? And her rosy cheeks are too cute. One of my favorite shots of Niall is the profile shot. He has the most darling little button nose and baby cheeks.

{Available Dates}

2010-05-06T13:03:00.002-05:00

For those wanting to still book a spring or summer session, the available dates are listed in black below:

May 8
May 15
May 22
May 29

June 5
June 12
June 19
June 26

July 3
July 10
July 17
July 24
July 31

Aug 7
Aug 14
Aug 21
Aug 28

If you do not see the date you need, check with me. It is possible I may have enough room that day to fit in an additional shoot. Thanks!

Matthias...

2010-05-03T17:04:00.001-05:00

I think I tend to start most of my blog posts by mentioning how enjoyable the session was. I guess that means I'm in the right field. This shoot was no exception. When we met up for the shoot, I realized that Matthias' whole family was along for the ride. They were all heading out to dinner afterward. I was a bit worried that he would be overwhelmed by the mass crowd, but in fact, he wasn't phased one bit. He was the epitome of "go with the flow". He did great. Matthias, I wish you all the best in your new adventure. Thanks for having me do your photos. It was a pleasure.

I see a "Matt Damon look" in a lot of these shots, do you? He said nobody has ever told him that he looks like Matt Damon, but I sure think he does.

Congratulations Matthias! And again, best of luck.

charming miss {E}

2010-03-29T08:05:00.015-06:00

Anyone who knows me, knows that I love bird motifs. So you can imagine how excited I was when Miss {E} showed up in this darling coat. So fun! Her mom ordered it off of Etsy-they have such great stuff on there! I don't think you could find a more perfect outfit for this child. So sweet. I absolutely love her expression in this first photo. I've often tried to explain to people why I love such intent looks on children. I think perhaps it is because it is a glimpse into a soul full of newness & wonder and yet such profound thought.

{Sisters}

2010-03-26T11:13:00.009-06:00

This first shot makes me giggle! I think you could take a similar shot in about 30 years and it would look almost identical. These three girls sure do love each other. I had so much fun spending a morning with them and getting to know their family. Thanks so much. Enjoy your photos!

She's One!

2010-02-16T14:39:00.010-06:00

It seems I just took Junia's little newborn portraits and here she is turning one! Aren't her eyes gorgeous? She wasn't feeling too good when we took these. Seems everyone I know is suffering miserable colds right now. Come on Spring! Junia, I hope you feel better soon!

Baby {E}

2010-02-01T13:54:00.007-06:00

This was just a quick session, but we got some fun shots. Look at all those expressions! Babies are so fun to photograph; completely unabashed. Thanks for having me photograph your cute little peanut.

The {Hesse} Family

2010-01-29T14:36:00.004-06:00

Some of our good friends wanted to do this session, which was of course so fun for me! This first shot is my favorite of the shoot. Look at those eyes! So sweet. These two little guys have a blast together. Thanks so much for having me take portraits of your boys and beautiful family.

Cheyenne and Cohen

2010-01-06T09:32:00.008-06:00

I had the honor of doing a shoot while our family was out of state over Christmas. How fun! I think what I love most about this set is all the many faces and emotions that are captured on Cheyenne's face along with the sweet smile of this precious baby Cohen. I think they are too cute together in the last one! Thanks so much for having me do your photos! Beautiful babies!

{The Blancks}

2009-12-15T11:33:00.005-06:00

This sweet family had to deal with a bit of craziness during their session. Thankfully they were very gracious. I always love working with children. Kylin was just so sweet, and Landon was a riot! I love watching all the creativity come to life in children his age. So fun! Thanks for having me do your family's portraits. Merry Christmas!

Baby {M}

2009-06-20T11:45:00.003-05:00

Look at those big brown eyes! This little one turned one the day after this session. I had so much fun with him. He had just learned to walk so I had to work to keep up with him! ;-) He was just as curious as he could be; and equally sweet. Thanks so much for having me capture such a special milestone. You have a precious little boy.

The {H} family

2009-06-19T19:47:00.008-05:00

I had so much fun with these two girls! You can tell by the photos that they are not only incredibly sweet girls, but also fun loving and full of life! :) It was so fun working with their whole family. What a great family! Here's the preview....

Baby Niall and big sister Averie

2009-05-01T09:23:00.007-05:00

Meet baby Niall... Only a week old in these photos! What a treat to be able to take photos of such tiny little ones. I've sure been spoiled this month with newborn shoots. They are so fun! As usual, I had a very awake little fellow to work with! He was asleep when we started and when we finished. Maybe I'm just so interesting these little ones don't want to sleep for me? :) His big sister Averie was too cute, too, so of course I had to post some of her as well....

Baby Lucas

2009-04-16T21:09:00.012-05:00

It doesn't get any sweeter or more peaceful than this beautiful little boy. I finally got to do a true newborn shoot...one where the brand new baby is actually sleeping! :) This little guy was precious. I could hardly stand how cuddly he was. It was so peaceful photographing this sweet sleeping baby.

Isaiah Avery

2009-04-06T09:56:00.004-05:00

Isaiah just had his very first birthday. Isn't he cute? What a handsome little guy! It was a little chilly outside, but thankfully warm enough for a quick shoot. I love the beauty of natural light. I'm so glad we waited a few weeks to do these so we could get outdoors. So much fun to be outside again! Enjoy!

Thanks so much for having me do these special birthday portraits!

Junia

2009-03-02T14:17:00.009-06:00

Well, it seems I've finally figured out how to post larger photos. They're a little bit bigger than I'd ever anticipated, but nonetheless, I'm happy to be able to display these so you can see more detail.
I'm not sure how I manage to get such alert babies for my newborn sessions! It's really quite comical. The expression on this second photo just cracks me up! This little girl sure has personality! I was able to catch some very sweet moments of slumber as well. What a beautiful little girl. I love her full little lips.

Welcome to the world Baby Graham...

2008-12-22T12:49:00.004-06:00

The whole reason for doing newborn portraits before 2 weeks of age is to make sure you have have a sleeping baby. Well, still not quite 2 weeks old, Graham was wide awake! Not to mention, as sweet as pie. Since he was so awake, we didn't get quite as many shots, but there were still some good ones. His eyes are so wide open for such a new little peanut. If you click on the first photo, it will enlarge it. If you look carefully at his eyes, you can see me taking the photo. :)

David {Senior Photos}

2008-10-21T11:41:00.010-05:00

David was incredibly natural in front of the camera, and it really shows through. I absolutely loved this shoot. I hope you enjoy these as much as I have!

Joshua

2008-10-21T11:07:00.006-05:00

Meet Joshua. One of the most expressive babies I've ever seen. He just kills me with all his different faces. He is so stinkin' cute! This session was so much fun! Enjoy each and every expression!

{steph & jay}

2008-10-20T08:40:00.011-05:00

Here are the photos! Finally! :) I'm a bit behind on my blogging. I hope you enjoy them! You both look great!

The light inside the barn was as beautiful as the scenery outside. So gorgeous!

By the end of the night, I felt we'd known each other for years. :) Thank you, thank you for having me photograph your amazing wedding, and thank you to each of your wonderful families. You are truly blessed. I hope you enjoy the photos as much as I enjoyed shooting them! Congratulations!!

{Boy oh Boy!}

2008-10-10T11:22:00.009-05:00

We did two different sessions to finish up this shoot, one of which we did this morning. I think these are my favorite from the session. They're all done with natural light. I almost hate to do a shoot with a flash anymore. Natural light is just so beautiful! Enjoy!

{Anyone?}

2008-10-10T11:22:00.001-05:00

I know that you can edit the html to make the images on here appear larger. I just haven't been able to pin down exactly where to change what. So if you know how to help, let me know! So many of these look so much better larger.

{Gavin}

2008-10-10T10:08:00.003-05:00

You can see in his eyes how sweet this little guy is. He wasn't really in the mood to have lots of pictures taken. The grass and airplanes, were of course, far more interesting. Who can blame him? He had fun getting swung around though! I really like the second picture of him. Here's one where a plane was overhead.

Steph & Jay {Preview}

2008-10-08T10:04:00.013-05:00

I had so much fun with this wedding!! Steph and Jay were so great to work with! They were willing to try anything and enjoyed their day to the very fullest! Not that is must have been hard to enjoy a perfect fall day, in an old rustic barn filled with all your closest family and friends....complete with a horse & carriage ride!

By the end of the night, I felt we'd known each other for years. :) Thank you, thank you for having me photograph your amazing wedding, and thank you to each of your wonderful families. You are truly blessed. I hope you enjoy the photos as much as I enjoyed shooting them! Congratulations!!

{Last Days of Summer} Preview

2008-09-04T22:02:00.008-05:00

These two girls are so cute! They are cousins, and you can already start to see a resemblance. I had lots of fun with this shoot. How could you not? I hope to get more posted soon!

{Lollipop Lane} Preview

2008-08-28T12:15:00.012-05:00

We have been trying to schedule these for so long, but it was worth the wait! What a cutie! Here's a preview...

The one below is one of my favorites from the shoot. Smiles are fun too, but there is something so beautiful to me with a shot like this one.

I LOVED her shoes! Aren't the darling?

This is one of my favorites, even though she looks so forlorn. Maybe that's why I love it. I love how raw children are with their emotions. Her face says,"I am so done with this". You'd never know this was near the beginning of our shoot, would you? I can't help but giggle every time I see this photo. It's just full of toddler emotion. :)

Here are a couple with a "vintage" feel. Look at that expression! So intent.

Steph & Jay

2008-08-27T18:19:00.006-05:00

Steph and Jay are getting married in October and wanted to do some engagement photos to have for gifts to their parents. They are such a laid back, fun couple. I think these photos reflect that spirit well.

Congratulations Steph and Jay! Excited for the big day!

{Kari & Kyle}

2008-08-20T15:52:00.004-05:00

Kari and Kyle were so much fun to work with! They were totally into the shots and as a result, they turned out great. Enjoy.

{Anticipation}

2008-08-20T14:54:00.006-05:00

I was there to capture Kari getting ready and to do their couple portraits. I decided to separate everything into two posts. Here is the morning as it unfolded....

It was so fun watching Kari get ready for the big day, especially right before the big reveal. She was nervous and beautiful. It was so fun. Kyle of course, was wowed. How could he not be?

{black & white}

2008-08-20T10:21:00.004-05:00

Take Two!

2008-08-17T22:00:00.006-05:00

It has taken awhile for me to get these up. Only half of the shoot was posted earlier. I love them though! It's a crazy mix of stunning and hilarious shots. This first one might be my favorite, though it's hard for me to choose.

The wind was absolutely out of control and along with it, took Katie's hair. We had so much fun with these!

Congratulations Joel and Katie!

{Just Married}

2008-07-29T14:39:00.013-05:00

This past weekend, we flew out East for my brother's wedding. It was an incredibly fun, incredibly classy wedding, right down to every last small detail. I couldn't resist grabbing a few shots, especially of the youngest invitees. They were absolutely adorable!

This shot turned out pretty blurry, but I had to include it. The grand finale was fireworks... My brother loves fireworks more than any human I've ever met. I love his expression in this shot!

Good times were had by all! I couldn't believe how late the little ones lasted. They were tearin' up the dance floor! What a fun wedding! Congratulations you guys!

engaged

2008-07-13T15:27:00.014-05:00

I'm slightly obsessed with old buildings and houses. So, for Joel and Katie's engagement photos, we headed to one of my favorite spots to take advantage of the vintage. Katie and Joel looked great! We had a super windy day... which made the shoot even more fun. Enjoy!

Jenny & Mark

2008-06-15T10:32:00.014-05:00

Mark and Jenny's wedding day was absolutely perfect! After an entire week or two of forecasts calling for severe thunderstorms, it was one of those times when you were actually glad the meteorologists were wrong. The sun was shining and the sky was a perfect blue. Everything went off without a hitch. Congratulations Jenny and Mark!

Baby Patch

2008-04-18T14:35:00.015-05:00

Introducing.... our newest addition! I haven't had much time for photography lately, but I have grabbed a few of our little guy. We're absolutely loving every minute of him. Enjoy! :)

The Oawster Family

2007-12-10T13:30:00.001-06:00

Matthias, Lindsey, & Erica

I adore this family. I can't believe how long I've known them. I started really getting to know them when Carol and Stan were expecting their youngest daughter, Erica. Crazy! We had fun trying to take all these shots even though it was only close to 10 degrees outside! They're tough, though! The cold didn't stop us one bit!

We went over to Bethel where Stan and Carol met. I love shooting on college campuses. There is such a great variety of both architectural and natural backgrounds-both beautiful. I love these shots of Matthias. I think the backgrounds are perfect!

Lindsey and Erica wanted some "sister" shots together. I love the expressions in this series of photos! Absolute, genuine laughter.

Since Lindsey loves to create, we did a few more artistic shots for her portraits. I love the colors in her photos with the snow. They all turned out lovely.

The wind was really whipping up when we got to Erica's portraits. She was such a trooper though! You'd never know how cold she was!

And here's where it all began... With one of the greatest couples I know.

Thanks you guys, for having me do your photos! It was really fun. And whew! Stan even made it back in time for the Steelers game! Good thing!

'Tis the Season

2007-12-06T16:29:00.000-06:00

Averie: Christmas 2007

I love photographing Averie! She always has a million and one expressions. She's absolutely hilarious and so angelic all at the same time! Her parents wanted some Christmas photos, so we headed over to the Como Conservatory. We got some that look Christmas-y and others that are just plain sweet.

This one cracks me up! Doesn't she look like she's posed for a senior picture?

We, of course, couldn't just do the Christmas shots. Being one year old, you have to explore the rest of the world around you as well!

Averie's grandma made her this little poof ball hat. I love it and had to grab a couple photos with her wearing it. I think it is the cutest!

Merry Christmas everyone!

Jenny & Mark ~Engagments

2007-10-18T11:07:00.000-05:00

Jenny and Mark are getting married in the Twin Cities next summer. They met up in Duluth while working on their masters degrees. They wanted to have their engagement photos taken where they met and got engaged, so we did, and the campus was incredible!

You can see in the background that the fog was just thick. The white background is all fog. We couldn't see much past where we were walking. It was really beautiful.

This is the place where Mark proposed. Doesn't it look they're in Europe somewhere? I certainly didn't feel like I was in Minnesota as we walked around the campus. Mark had been a campus tour guide for a while and he knew lots of interesting facts. It was really fun!

Our original goal was to do the photos in October to get some of the fall colors. However, with all the rain and wind, almost all the leaves had already fallen to the ground. We found a few trees that were still hanging on to their brilliant leaves.

Congratulations Jenny and Mark, and thanks for having me do your photos!

Shayna & Brian~October 6th, 2007

2007-10-16T13:59:00.001-05:00

Brian and Shayna got married up in Duluth. Shayna has watched my nieces for years. She chose Rachel, the oldest, to be her flower girl, which of course was really fun for me. Even though there was thick fog and mist all day, nobody seemed to mind. Everyone was laughing and in high spirits. Very fun!

There is something about father/daughter moments, especially at a wedding. I love these ones of Shayna with her dad.

Welcome Gabriel Lewis 9lbs 5oz

2007-10-04T12:05:00.001-05:00

These portraits are of one of my dearest friend's new baby. This is Gabriel at 2 weeks. He is the cuddliest little baby. I love how he just snuggles right in as deep as he can. He also has some of the funniest expressions. You can really see Kyle, his dad, in a lot of his expressions. It amazes me how early you can see resemblances. Congratulations Kyle and Lindsay!

Angie & Dave: Wedding

2007-10-04T11:34:00.000-05:00

Angie and Dave got married at Hiawatha Church in South Minneapolis. It had rained all week, but the day of their wedding was absolutely beautiful!

Angie and Dave's nieces and nephews stole the show. They were so cute and did a great job with their big duties of the day-flower girls & ring bearers...and of course, blowing bubbles for the grand exit.

The grand finale of the evening was a dance Angie and Dave had choreographed with a friend. They wanted to add some spice to the traditional "couple's dance", and boy did they! It was hilarious and quite impressive. Congratulations you guys!

Ethan & Addie

2007-08-28T14:21:00.000-05:00

Ethan is only two weeks old in these photos! He and his big sister Addie, age 4, were both just darling. I assisted Erin Johnson Photography on this one, and was able to catch Addie in some fun poses as Ethan was being photographed. She loved the camera!

Charlie 17 mos

2007-08-27T13:17:00.002-05:00

Charlie is 17 mos old and full of energy! He is so smiley and intrigued by everything. What a busy bee! He was enthralled by the water at the fountains and the airplanes over head. Thankfully at the Rose Gardens, there are plenty of each! For being such a smiley boy, I loved how funny some of the more serious portraits turned out.

Urban Fashion Shoot

2007-08-20T13:45:00.000-05:00

Inspired by the wonderful photography in Anthropologie's catalogs, a few friends and I decided to do our own Urban Fashion Shoot. The girls did an amazing job for never having modeled before! I was so impressed by their work. The result was amazing photos.

Thank you Katie, Laura, and Kallie for all your hard work to make the shoot so great!

Playground

2007-08-09T09:40:00.001-05:00

My good friend Lindsay's husband is working like mad to finish up an additional bedroom before their son is born next month. The other night, while he was working, we took her daughter over to the playground and took some photos. I love her hair from the slide!

Emma & Cherry

2007-07-09T21:19:00.000-05:00

One of my dearest friends Lindsay had her daughter Emma over at my house this weekend. Emma is almost two. This was the first time she had ever tried cherries. She spit it right out, but enjoyed exploring and playing with the new fruit, the "Gwape". If it looks like a grape, rolls like a grape....

Nicole & Mo

2007-06-26T20:54:00.001-05:00

Thanks to Erin Johnson Photography, http://www.erinjohnsonphoto.com/ , I was able to assist on the wedding above. It was a gorgeous day for a wedding! This beautiful couple had their ceremony and reception at the University Club in St Paul. It was lovely.

Nicole & Mo

June 23, 2007

^ Play Music

Lydia~One Year

2007-06-22T09:25:00.000-05:00

Lydia just turned one and she is on the go every second giggling and dancing away. I could barely keep up with her wiggling away! Doesn't she have the greatest expressions?

Jori & Chad

2007-06-16T15:39:00.001-05:00

Jori & Chad: June 9, 2007

I had so much fun with this couple! Have you ever seen so much joy? Congratulations Jori and Chad! Below is their slide show...

^ play music

Angie and Dave

2007-06-14T16:45:00.000-05:00

I've known Angie for years, so it was really fun to do her engagement photos. Doesn't she just beam? We had a lot of fun walking around St Anthony Main. There are so many great little spots down there.

Fun Outdoors

2007-06-13T09:46:00.000-05:00

The other day I got to go over to some of our good friend's house and do portraits of their children. I think they turned out great, especially considering two of their children desperately dislike the camera! It was hard to pick my favorites. That's always a good problem to have.

Puddles

2007-06-11T21:58:00.000-05:00

After the rain, I went looking in puddles and found this reflection. A car had just driven through the puddle. I love the ripples it made.

Hidden

2007-06-08T17:20:00.000-05:00

Jeremy was helping his brother work on their house. I noticed this metal sign revealed-nailed to the hard wood floors. Isn't a cool little sign? I've never seen this brand. I wonder how old it is?

Becky & Steve

2007-05-29T14:04:00.001-05:00

Becky & Steve got married up in Duluth. In addition to all the planning for the wedding, Becky did all her own floral arrangements including her bouquet! She looked beautiful and had a great time! Congratulations Becky & Steve!
Becky & Steve: May 27, 2007

Roadside Stand

2007-05-28T22:46:00.000-05:00

On our way home from Duluth, we stopped by the side of the road to catch a glimpse of this little shed. It's hard to see them because of the sun shining from behind, but the colors on this shed are so fun. I had fun playing with this photo as well!

Tooties

2007-05-28T14:19:00.000-05:00

Last weekend we also got to see our nieces. They're so much fun! I love visiting them. Don't they have the cutest little toes?

Still Life

2007-05-27T22:45:00.000-05:00

I never thought I was much for cut flowers, but I absolutely adore when Jeremy brings them home to me! The other night he brought these ones home. They are just beautiful.

Lindsay

2007-05-25T12:25:00.000-05:00

Peony in Bloom

2007-05-24T13:50:00.000-05:00

The other day after the rain had let up, I snuck outside to get a few shots of these gorgeous blooms. Isn't the color on the bud incredible? Peonies are my favorite flower and I am thrilled to have six bushes in our yard!

Delicate Details

2007-05-22T15:26:00.001-05:00

Building Blocks

2007-05-20T20:57:00.000-05:00

We went to a friend's art show today (erinjohnsonphoto.com). Her work is stunning and the studio is gorgeous. As were leaving, I got a few shots of the exterior. I love old warehouse buildings!

Dappled Sunlight

2007-05-19T08:39:00.000-05:00

We went for a walk after dinner the other night around St Anthony Main. With the sun setting, there was light bouncing off of all sorts of curves, angles, and lines.

Color

2007-05-17T17:22:00.000-05:00

Today I noticed the light coming in through the window and the beautiful color glass of a bottle sititng on the table. It's amazing how beautiful things can be by combining two simple elements.

Rolling

2007-05-17T16:55:00.000-05:00

I found these pictures of our niece from last summer and just had to include them. She was having an absolute blast! I can't believe how much she's grown since then!

Old Friends

2007-05-17T16:13:00.000-05:00

My friend Laura asked if I could come to capture a visit from two of her oldest friends and their kids ages infant, 2 years, and 3 years. What a fun combination! I had so much fun sharing in their reunion.

There were lots of hugs and kisses to go around!

Misty had been wanting some photos of Anya taken for quite some time. We were able to get a few of just Anya. What a sweetie!

Jeremiah arrived toward the end of our time, but he was dressed like a real gentleman and more than willing to let me take a few pictures of him!

Simple Times

2007-05-16T13:00:00.000-05:00

I watched a couple girls I know over this past week while their parents went on a trip to Germany. It was so fun to be with two children who were so beautifully able to entertain themselves with simple items from nature. Dandelions, both the "yellow" ones as well as the "fluffy" ones were a big hit! They also spent forever making nature homes for their fairies out in the backyard. I also had forgotten what a big event going to get ice cream is when you're little. We had a blast!

Waking up

2007-05-01T11:48:00.001-05:00

Averie stayed at my house for a couple hours one day while her mom visited a friend who wasn't feeling well. When she woke up, her eyes were awake and alive! What a cutie!

Day 9

2007-05-01T11:15:00.000-05:00

This was my very first post on this site. I intially was just seeing if I could figure out how to post something. A friend of mine has encouraged me to create some form of art every day. This photograph is of what resulted from day 9. It is amazing what creating does for my spirit!