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emily eggebraaten photography {the blog}

Welcome to my new blog - I am in love with the design!  A little about me:  I am a sinner saved by grace, wife to an amazing hubby, and proud momma of two kids.  I long to live a life that glorifies God, and I am diving head first into developing my passion of photography.  Until then, I continue to work my "day job" as a part-time pharmacist and full-time mommy!  I can't wait to see what the future holds! 

The purpose of my blog is to share a little bits of my recent sessions, and to poke a little fun at my own family here and there.  Watch for some giveaways and specials now and then too!  I love comments and feedback, so please don't be shy!

My style is relaxed, informal, candid and FUN!  My goal is to capture your treasured memories in a relaxed environment, and to create images that you will cherish forever.  I have a passion for photography, and I hope that I can be a blessing to you and your families!

Caroline {sneak peek}

Friday, July 30, 2010 Posted in Matilda Jane, children, family

Oh sweet Caroline!  Jill and Chris are great friends of ours from Rapid City - Mike and Chris go WAY back to elementary school!  Jill also happens to sell Matilda Jane Clothing and will be in town in a couple of weeks at my Matilda Jane trunk show.  I stopped by for a quick photo session when we were in the Black Hills last week, and Caroline was an absolute joy to photograph!  We started in their back yard and went down the street to a field and discovered an awesome old shed and windmill - dreamy!! 

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And the winner is…

Thursday, July 29, 2010 Posted in giveaway

APRIL SAILOR!!  Congrats April, you are the lucky winner of a FREE session and 5×5 storybook {valued at $190}!  Contact me to set up your session, and thanks for all of your support!

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It’s giveaway time!!

Tuesday, July 27, 2010 Posted in giveaway

We hit {and surpassed} 500 fans on Facebook!  THANK YOU!!!  for all of your support, it means so much to me!!  To celebrate this huge milestone, I am hosting another giveaway!  I am happy to giveaway a FREE session and 5×5 storybook to one lucky winner!!  To enter simply comment {anything counts!} below!  Contest ends Wednesday, July 28 at 11pm and the winner will be chosen by random.org.  You guys ROCK!

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July 27, 2010 - 5:06 pm Robby Gallagher - I think I should certainly win, I mean I am getting married soon!

July 27, 2010 - 5:08 pm Gretchen Schilling - Your pictures are awesome! We love our pictures that we had taken of Husker. So many people have commented on them on how great they are. Keep up the good work!

July 27, 2010 - 5:08 pm Melissa Schuur - we are so needing some family pictures taken!!! love your style! ~ melissa

July 27, 2010 - 6:35 pm Amy deim - I love all your pics...wish I would have had some taken when cooper was a newborn...where does time go?

July 27, 2010 - 6:44 pm Rachel - I love your photos, they're awesome!!! I really need to get my daughter's pictures taken again!!

July 27, 2010 - 7:32 pm Jeni Mc - Aloha! so.... it's really to late for me to come up with an idea for this year, but you should look up Pin Ups for Pitbulls I'll need someone to shoot me to enter for next year. the entries are open till August of this year, but I think I'd have to plan the shot like crazy to be happy with it. Anyway, that's my comment / contest entry / thoughts for next year!

July 27, 2010 - 7:33 pm Trisha - Feeling lucky!

July 27, 2010 - 7:44 pm Mary Beth Davis - Your work is just beautiful. I look forward to having a photo session with you soon (whether I win this one or not! :)

July 27, 2010 - 9:03 pm Chad Pickard - I love your work. I know my oldest daughter would love to come and watch you work but she might be to shy still. We'll see.

July 27, 2010 - 9:32 pm Staci Kinghorn - I would love to win this session - really admire your work!

July 27, 2010 - 9:33 pm Katie Christopherson - I am so excited to have you take my daughters' pictures!! You rock!

July 27, 2010 - 9:41 pm april sailor - I love your work and would love for my darling daughter to have a session with you:)

July 27, 2010 - 10:01 pm Molly Uhing - Emily, you're the best! I just looked at Joey's 3 month pictures and I love them. Thank you!

July 27, 2010 - 10:31 pm Shannon - I love looking at all your photo's Emily! Can't wait to have you take our photo's again! Keep up the good work girl!

July 27, 2010 - 10:53 pm Lindsey Madsen - Love love LOVE your work Emily - I suppose that's why we had you take our wedding photos... and our family photos... and all of Chloe's milestone portraits (newborn, 3, 6, 9, and 12 month). I am so excited to put together "Chloe's 1st year" collage soon! You do a fantastic job, and my family and I are truly grateful for all of your amazing ideas and hard work. :)

July 28, 2010 - 2:43 am Tricia Miller - Emily - we are SO excited for our session in August! I just hope the girls cooperate :)

July 28, 2010 - 3:17 am Rhonda Ims - Can't wait for the pictures we ordered of baby Alissa!!! You take awesome photos Emily.

July 28, 2010 - 4:27 am Else Umbreit - We want to get some pics taken with our motorcycles (Bree with her motorcycle tricycle too!) so it would be awesome to win this!

July 28, 2010 - 11:49 am Wanda Hoffman - The proofs of Sara, Adam, Cooper and Ringo are great. I have received many compliments of the pictures you have taken of Cooper. You have great ideas !

July 28, 2010 - 11:57 am Sandy Baxter - I've seen your work...Awesome! Would love to see what you could do with my 18 month old Jack!

July 28, 2010 - 5:14 pm terry sailor - I would love to win this for my grandchild

July 28, 2010 - 5:15 pm brenda sailor - I would love to win this for my granddaughter Hazel!

July 28, 2010 - 5:17 pm derek sailor - I think your pictures look really nice and would like to win a photo session

July 28, 2010 - 6:57 pm Tracy Jones - I would *love* to win! :-)

July 28, 2010 - 7:15 pm Emily Anderson - pick me!!! :) would love to bring the boys back to your studio. :)

July 28, 2010 - 8:34 pm Nicki Swier - Can't wait for our session in August!

July 28, 2010 - 8:53 pm Lynn Swanson - Fun - love giveaways!! Can't wait to see Matthew & Jessie in that magazine this weekend... PS - Think I know what I am going to order :)

July 28, 2010 - 9:16 pm Lindsey Fast - I don't know if I'd have picture of me or the dog but I love your pictures!

July 28, 2010 - 9:56 pm Tracie Horrocks - Love your baby pictures!

July 28, 2010 - 11:53 pm Missy Quittem - Awesome giveaway!!

July 29, 2010 - 12:34 am christal serie - really love your pics...hope i win!

July 29, 2010 - 1:36 am jordan weber - Your photography is absolutely STUNNING! Everything about it is truly beautiful. Congrats on the 500 fans! :)

July 29, 2010 - 1:40 am Kari Peterson - Would love this giveaway. Thinking about doing a session in August with the new hubby. This would be great!

July 29, 2010 - 1:53 am Tiffany Peterson - Love the Brandt pictures!

July 29, 2010 - 2:26 am Missy VerMulm - I'd love to win--it would be great timing so you could do Jonah's 1 yr pictures:)

July 29, 2010 - 2:30 am Marjean McCormick - I would love a book of my grandchildren!

July 29, 2010 - 2:51 am Jackie L. - Oh what an excellent prize package! I'd love to see what you'd do with my girls. :)

July 29, 2010 - 2:59 am Tara Venenga - I haven't had pictures done by you before and would love the to have a free session to try it out for my new little one that is going to be born this fall. Your pictures are great.

July 29, 2010 - 3:29 am Ruth Peterson - Wow Emily - I didn't even know you did this. Guess I should have gotten on fb alot sooner :) I love the Brandt photo's!

Relay for Life

Tuesday, July 27, 2010 Posted in Relay for Life

{The American Cancer Society Relay For Life is a life-changing event that gives everyone in communities across the globe a chance to celebrate the lives of people who have battled cancer, remember loved ones lost, and fight back against the disease.}

I am so excited to be a part of this year’s Relay for Life at the Sioux Falls Stadium July 30!  I feel so honored to have been asked to help photograph participants and survivors and to give them a visual way to tell their stories.  If you or anyone you know has been touched by cancer, come and walk! 

For more information and to sign up, visit the Relay for Life website!

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Sax wedding {sneak peek}

Thursday, July 15, 2010 Posted in family, weddings

Timothy + Holly = wedded bliss!  I had the pleasure of second shooting the pre-wedding festivities and helping with posing and organization with an up & coming photographer.  I am good friends with Holly’s step-mom, and it was so fun to be there for her special day and capture a lot of the details of their beautiful day!  We had a little rain, which foiled most of the outdoor portrait options, but we did get a little creative with umbrellas and rain boots, and were lucky enough to have the rain let up long enough to get the wedding party outside.  These two are so much fun, and it was fun to capture their quirky personalities!

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Matilda Jane Clothing Trunk Show & mini-sessions!

Wednesday, July 14, 2010 Posted in Matilda Jane, mini-sessions

One of the cutest clothing companies on the planet is doing it again!!!  The Field Trip fall line will be released on August 6, and you have the perfect opportunity to view and purchase some of the most sought-after girls and woman’s clothing!  Come to the studio on Tuesday, August 10 from 6-8pm for some snacks, socializing, and a fun evening of shopping.  With a $100 purchase you also receieve a FREE mini-session (date TBD) in your new duds and a 5×7 print from that session!  Contact me for directions or to RSVP {261.3030}… hope to see you there!

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Tommy {sneak peek}

Wednesday, July 7, 2010 Posted in Newborn

Ahh, another dreamy newborn!  Tommy is the third baby of one of my good friends, and I went to their house to “steal” him for the afternoon…. you know, since she has 3 kids under 3.  Not a handful at all, nope!  At one point I thought she was going to have to kick me out - Tommy was just so good and it was hard to quit!  I finally ran out of props that I had brought…  LOVE BABIES!!!

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New Calendar Templates

Tuesday, July 6, 2010 Posted in products

2011 calendars are here!  Calendars are printed with an image per month, as well as an additional image for the 2011 cover.  The front and back cover are printed and mounted for extra stability and are completely customizable!  What a neat idea for a desk calendar or gift!

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Feltman kids {sneak peek}

Tuesday, July 6, 2010 Posted in children, family, studio

These two beauties came for a session a couple of weeks ago, and I couldn’t have asked for more sweet kids!  And the eyes!!!  We started in the studio and then went to a park that daddy works at and maintains, so it was really neat to have the portraits of the kids playing somewhere important to the family.  There is a neat new playground there that provided some awesome lines and colors.  I’m definitely going to have to bring my own kids there soon! 

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Molly & Deuce {sneak peek}

Monday, July 5, 2010 Posted in family, pet photography

Else brought Molly and Deuce over for a session, and I was so excited when Bree came through the door too!  Two big dogs and a toddler is a lot for a mom to handle, but we got it done!  At one point Else commented that this was why she had very few pictures of both dogs together, and it was a bit of a challenge!  :)  My fave is the one of Bree and Molly… when Bree tried to sit with Deuce she ended up on top of him and he looked like a strangled deer.  Awesome!

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