Just playing around

Today I decided to just go out and play around with the camera because it was such a gorgeous day!! Hope you enjoy peeking.

Whats Up Doc?

Meet the newest Clarkson staff!! We had the funnest time with this session. My great friend Heidi Schendt, a photographer in St. Michael, Minn., was in town and helped me with it. This group needed a formal shot for the wall at the University....but also wanted to funk it up with poses they desired just a little more. I love the diversity of all the different ethnic groups. Good Luck to all of you as you begin your future in the medical world.

Another Update

Posted is an update from Emily's mom Erin......

So far so good. Emily has accepted Daddy's kidney and everthing looks great as far as kidney function. Both Father and Daughter are running high fevers though. The doctors and nurses are on top of it and are sure it is probably reactions to some high potent meds and should resolve, but they took labs and cultures and x-rays in case. Emily is still on a ventilator and will be for today and maybe tomorrow yet. Daddy Joe is getting his OWN room today. We all had a rough night of not sleeping well, but hopefully it will be better tonight.
Love- Mommy Erin

Update of Miss Emily

I just read that Miss Emily and Daddy Joe Moe's surgery was a success!! Both are doing great, but are very tired. I will keep you all posted of any other happenings with her recovery. Please keep them in your prayers.

Emily's benefit

There was a benefit to raise money for the Koesters family on Friday, April 25th. It was such a wonderful turn out. Being a native of Gretna myself.....I get the warmest feeling to see the community come together for things such as this. From the awesome people who took the time to organize it, the fabulous vendors that donated, to the respectful boys from the Boy Scout Troop that worked it. There was so much going on and so many people that showed up for support. I have known the Koester family for most of my life. It saddens me to know that they are being put in this situation. But I know also, in my heart of hearts that if this were anyone else in the community....they would be first in line to lend a helping hand. I wish you all the luck in the world. Know my prayers are with you. God Bless you all!!

EMILY KOESTERS

OK.....here is one of the most beautiful families I have ever photographed. This is Emily Koesters. She was diagnosed with a treatable kidney disease called Nephrotic Minimal Change Syndrome back at the beginning of August. Emily has been taking steroids and diuretics to help treat her systems of this disease since her diagnosis. This brave little girl has been in and out of the hospital numerous times and now has to be on a feeding tube along with taking long hours of dialysis due to the fact her kidneys have shut down. Luckily.....her dad "DADDY JOE MOE" was a match for a kidney transplant and the surgery is scheduled for May 6th. I was blessed to have the opportunity to photograph this amazing family. I had so much fun!! They show and express their love for each other with every motion and every word. I left there feeling so wonderful about life. Watching Emily....a 4 year old little girl....fighting to stay alive, but doing it with such confidence, puts a perspective on how things should be. You can find Emily's updates from the website listed. She has had an amazing journey!!! http://www.caringbridge.org/cb/viewJournal.do?method=reload&scrollPage=2&ec=58

Long time no post

I know that I haven't posted much lately.....but thought I would share some of the most recent session of some really wonderful people!!!!

I HOPE YOU DANCE

BLESS YOU!!!!

Check out her EYES!!!!

Another Awesome Senior

It's TEE TIME

My 2 Favorite People in the World

Loved watching you grow!!!!

Golda Kids.....cute as can be