In what has already been an exciting week of announcements, we are proud to say that Fishtale Photography was voted a Best of Weddings Pick in The Knot Best Of Weddings for 2012...thank you to all of our clients and friends who made this possible!  I am humbled and honored...2012 is going to be an amazing year!

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And because no post is complete without a little something pretty to look at...feast your eyes on this sneak peak of one of our recent, gorgeous winter weddings...

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Because they've been so neglected since the arrival of Winston...I thought they deserved a little video debut today...I give you Stewart and Stella...



Can you tell which one is the spice?  Happy Wednesday!
Marne says:

Dear Stella,

It's your long-lost love, Stewie. No, not your brother from another mother.....Stewie Newman. Your mom has my picture. I was thinking of putting my profile on e-barkony.com but not if you are still single.

Stay spicy.

Licks from Watertown.

(01.25.12 @ 12:46 PM)
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I just can't contain my excitement any longer...two of our weddings currently grace the beautiful pages of this winter's Minnesota Bride.  If you don't have a copy of this magazine yet...make sure to pick it up.  It is full of beautiful imagery and helpful insights...

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I said it before, and I'll say it again, Dennis...(Nikki & Jeff's adorable dog)...is a star.  And he proved it.  He gets a page all on his own.  Don't you just want to pick him up and hug him?  More pictures of Dennis can be found on Nikki & Jeff's previous blog features here and here.

AskUsAnythingMNBRSS12.jpg Kaeli & Derek's beautiful Brainerd wedding is also featured in the Real Weddings section of the Minnesota Bride.  Their story was one of complete emotion...Kaeli's sister and Matron of Honor went into labor on the morning of the wedding.  Needless to say...it was an eventful and unforgettable day.  More from their amazing day can be seen here.

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Melissa Oholendt says:

Way to go hawt momma!

(01.24.12 @ 03:29 PM)
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"I was hoping for snow," she said.  "Isn't Minnesota supposed to be snowy??"  And like that...her words were magical.  The snow started falling, and Mike got to experience a Minnesota winter day. Being from the south, Mike isn't used to cold or the snow.  However, being a true Minnesotan, it was Angela's hope to have a white winter engagement session.

This couple is absolutely adorable together.  They met at Notre Dame...where they both went to school.  Talk about a couple of smarties.  They are classy, sophisticated...and completely in love. 

Because huge snow flakes started falling just as we were starting...this session ended up being one of my favorites...and one of the most romantic...
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There isn't anything much more romantic than Rice Park on a snowy day...
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My favorite picture from their session...
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Mike and Angela...I can't wait for your wedding day...it is going to be fabulous.
Ali says:

Gorgeous!!!!

(01.20.12 @ 10:55 PM)
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Rachel is a talented photographer in her own right...so when she contacted me to photograph her maternity session...I was honored.  She and her hubby Jake are expecting twins!!  Just having had a baby myself, I am so excited for them...but I can't fathom taking care of two little ones at the same time! They will definitely have their hands full...but two babies is twice the love.

We started this session out at Rachel's brand new studio space.  It is beautiful.  After that, they were willing to brave it out in the snow for me... and it was so worth it.

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One thing is for sure...these babies are going to be uber-photogenic.  Look at these two...
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Jake and Rachel...your babies are so blessed to be entering such a wonderful family.  You are going to be amazing parents!
Rachel Marthaler says:

Noelle - Thank you for the gorgeous images! We can not wait to decorate our home with them! You did such a beautiful job of capturing this meaningful time in our lives!!

(01.18.12 @ 12:17 PM)
annie marthler says:

I love these photos. Rachel, the one of you on the chair is stunning!!!!

(01.18.12 @ 04:01 PM)
Jessie says:

Oh these are so good!

(01.18.12 @ 04:06 PM)
Aunt, Pat Cordell says:

Beautiful, Beautiful, the pictures are great. Thanks so much for sharing. I had to take a second look at your Christmas card--yes I found the picture.

(01.18.12 @ 04:32 PM)
Aunt, Pat Cordell says:

Beautiful, Beautiful

(01.18.12 @ 04:33 PM)
Dean & Bev Summerbell says:

Rachel and Jake, Congratulations - you will make great parents. We are so happy for you. Let us know when the babies are born. The pictures were beautiful.

(01.18.12 @ 07:01 PM)
Crissa says:

Just lovely! You two are so beautiful. Great job Noelle

(01.20.12 @ 09:33 PM)
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