gimme some Sugar!

Introducing

We are now offering boudoir photography! 

Here's your chance to give your groom-to-be the most unforgettable groom's gift.  Or maybe your wedding anniversary is coming up.  Better yet, just do the session for yourself.  No matter what your intention is, your images will be unforgettable!

The Sugar Sessions can be done individually or with your good friends (think girls' night out or bachellorette party) in the studio, at your home, or an elegant hotel. 

Hotel you say?  Absolutely!  What a great opportunity to get your best friends together to kick off an amazing girls' weekend.  Have some amazing photos taken and then after -- go out on the town!  Why not, you're already looking great, right? 

More information will follow on the website and blog.  In the meantime, give us a call or email (info@rainavenuephotography.com) with any questions and to set up your Sugar Session!

Merry Christmas!

Here's hoping everyone has a safe and happy holiday!

And as you can see, Santa has been hard at work already.  Don't forget to leave out your cookies and milk.  And in my case, put the dogs in their kennels tonight so they don't eat the cookies first!

What's in 1 day, 9 hrs, 3 min, 28 secs?

Santa Claus! 

If you haven't done this before with your kids, it's pretty cool. Oh heck - you don't need kids to do it!

NORAD (The North American Aerospace Defense Command) has been tracking Santa Claus since the 1950's.  On Christmas Eve, they post Santa's location from wherever he is in the world.

Track Santa here

Here's hoping you've been "nice" and Santa stops at your house.  I'm off to bake some cookies!

A Muppet Rhapsody

Hearing this song reminds me of the movie Wayne's World, but has a whole new take when the Muppets perform. Too funny!

Boudoir Sessions, any takers?

I'm looking for models for boudoir / pin-up style sessions that I plan on offering. These sessions will give me the opportunity to fine-tune lighting and sets.

The photos will be very tastefully done and there will be NO nudity. I'll chat with you on what kind of look you'll be most comfortable with. You don't have to be clad in lingerie. A man's button-down dress shirt can be perfect for such a session and be fun and playful.

If you decide to do a session, your compensation will be the free session and deeply discounted print pricing is offered.

I have only two requirements. First, you absolutely must be at least 18 years old (that's a no-brainer). Second, you will need to sign a model release as these images will be used for advertisement (print, internet, etc.). So you will need to be o.k. with other people seeing the images.

Maybe your interested but not quite sure if you want to do it by yourself? Get your girlfriends together and we can do everyone's individual sessions all at the same time!

Give me a call or email me with questions or if you're interested in setting up a session!

Heart of Minnesota Fundraiser - Holiday Pet Portraits

This is our second year offering pet portraits and donating the session fees to the Heart of Minnesota Animal Shelter. Last year was so much fun and I enjoyed meeting so many new people and pets.

Yesterday started out the first day of sessions and again had a great time. People often think it's a lot of work for me when doing these sessions, but actually it's pretty relaxing for me. Since we're dealing with animals in new surroundings, I actually have the pet's owner be the "pet wrangler" since the pets are obviously going to be more comfortable with their owner handling them. So my job is pretty simple ... I just sit on the floor and wait. : )

There are still a few sessions left for 10/30, 11/01 and 11/02.

The session fee is $36.00 and you receive a 4 x6. Any additional pets or people would be an extra $10.00 per subject.

Call me at 952-913-7677 to schedule a session!

Dan Thaemert benefit

Not long ago I was asked to donate to an upcoming benefit being held for a man who survived a crash when all odds were against him. His story is truly amazing and no doubt a miracle. There’s just no other way to describe it.
You can read more on his website.

The benefit is 10/24 and his family and friends have certainly outdone themselves with the benefit to make it something for all ages to enjoy. Here’s a quick rundown of the event taken from the website:


INVITATION!!! INVITATION!!! INVITATION!!!
Please join Dan and his family for a day of fun, food, and fellowship.
On Saturday, October 24th, friends and family are hosting a benefit to help pay for some of Dan's medical expenses. Please join us at the Mayer Community Center anytime from 3:00 PM - 12:00 AM.
The benefit will start at 3:00 with a BAKE SALE, SILENT AUCTION, MASSAGE THERAPIST, FACE PAINTING AND TATTOOS FOR THE KIDS. A complete pulled pork and turkey DINNER will be served from 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm. There will be a visit from two of the MINNESOTA VIKING CHEERLEADERS from 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm. What a photo opportunity! At 7:00 pm, the LIVE AUCTION by Carl Radde will begin and we'll end the night with MUSIC BY DJ MR. BIGG from 8:00 pm - 12:00 am.