HJ SELCH PHOTOGRAPHY

I am not your traditional photographer! I like to let the "clients" be who they are...kids! I work with the children from a playful approach interacting with them to capture their personality. I try to capture the little things that you love about your children, the way they giggle on the swing, or twirl their hair when deep in thought. These are the little moments which will be so memorable to look back on.

I am a mother of two young boys, therefore I understand that kids will need a break to have a snack or babies need a change. I want it to be a relaxed and fun environment for both the parents and the children. Welcome to my blog!

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Favorite Finds Friday

Wednesday, May 25, 2011

This week I decided to dedicate the post to summer fun for the kids. I had a hard time limiting it to 3! Summer is just too much fun for the kiddo's!

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1. Children's Play Grill

http://www.house8810.com

2. Beach Ball Sprinkler- My boys would go crazy over this!

http://www.potterybarnkids.com

3. Zoku Quick Pop Character Tool Kit - Go Check out the pictures of what they look like when they are finished. So cool! Totally want this for summer treats!

http://www.williams-sonoma.com/products/3442621/popup/more-views.html?miniPip=true

E Session: M + S

We have postponed this e-session a couple of times and came so close to calling it again, but we thought rain or shine lets just give it a try. SO glad we did and the weather man was wrong! It ended up being a beautiful evening and they were such a fun couple to photograph! I look forward to their wedding in the fall, I just know it will be amazing!

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Labels: Appleton Wedding Photographer, Engagement Session, Minot Photographer, Minot wedding photographer, Neenah Photographer, Neenah Wedding Photographer

B Man!

Monday, May 23, 2011

I can't believe B turned One! I remember when his mama told us she was pregnant and that seemed like yesterday!!! He was the perfect little guy for his one year photo shoot. Prepare yourself for some cuteness. ;-)

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Labels: Neenah Children's Photographer, Neenah Photographer

Just one More...

I had to put one more up from A+K's E session. As I was editing the whole session I had such a hard time narrowing the image down because I loved them ALL.

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Selch Boys: Neenah Children's Photographer

As I always say...these two are my most difficult clients and they did not disappoint during this shoot. Ha! It took some bribing and some funny things going on behind me to get them to laugh, but at least I got ONE good one. ;-)

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Favorite Finds Friday

Friday, May 20, 2011

A little late post, but technically it is still Friday. I thought this week, since it is finally starting feel like summer, I would put ALL summer shopping finds. A few things off my wish list ;-)

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1. Tibi Dress

http://www.tibi.com

2. Michael Kors Watch (A Rachel Zoe Pick!)

http://piperlime.gap.com/browse/product.do?cid=60507&vid=1&pid=875375&scid=875375002

3. Deseree studded gladiator sandals

www.jcrew.com

E Session: K + A

Tuesday, May 17, 2011

This engagement session was postponed due to 40 degrees, rain, and some serious wind. We waited until the next day which gave me a great excuse to hang out with friends in Minneapolis and shop a little. :-) SO, so, so glad we waited, the next day we were able to shoot in perfect light, 65 degrees and beautiful! K + A were amazing, it was so much fun, I think we could have kept shooting all night! I am really looking forward to coming back for their wedding in a month.

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p.s. of course I thanked K for wearing red heels!!! Loved it!

Labels: Minnetonka Wedding Photographer, Minot wedding photographer, Neenah Wedding Photographer

Neenah Children's Photographer: 1st Birthday for C!

Monday, May 9, 2011

Its so much fun to watch little ones grow up in front of my lens. I have been photographing this little guy since he was in his mommy's belly. Hard to believe a whole year has gone by. He was seriously perfect for his session. We started outside because FINALLY we had beautiful spring weather. Then we finished up with a cake smashing, which he dominated! Finally his mom and dad had to take the cake away or he literally would have ate the whole cake by the fist full :-)

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Then he changed into his business casual look ;-)

Labels: 1 year cake smashing, Neenah Baby Photographer, Neenah Children's Photographer, Neenah Photographer

Mother's Day

Sunday, May 8, 2011

Today is a wonderful day to remember all the mom's out there! Happy Mother's Day! I miss my mom every day, but especially on Mother's Day. She was the kindest, most caring person I know. She was the best mother, and grandmother. I hope I can be half the mom she was to us. She will always be in each of our hearts.

A Mother's Prayer

To thank the Lord above
for blessing me with a lifetime
of your tenderhearted love.
I thank God for the caring
you've shown me through the years,
for the closeness we've enjoyed
in times of laughter and of tears.
And so, I thank you from my heart
for all you've done for me,
and I thank the Lord for giving me
the BEST mother there could be!

Favorite Finds Friday

Saturday, May 7, 2011

Mother's Day is coming up, so this edition of Favorite Finds Friday is all gift ideas for Mother's Day.

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1. All Clad 6 Qt. Sauce Pan - OK..this is what I really want ;-)

www.allclad.com

2. Sweet Mama Bird Charm - Love this!

http://www.thepinkmoxie.com/

3. Cupcakes in a Jar - The name alone sold me. Its a different twist on chocolate for your mom. Beleive me any mom would LOVE chocolate. :-)

http://yummycupcakes.com//Treats_Gifts.htm

Appleton Newborn Photographer: Baby E

Thursday, May 5, 2011

You will all recognize this seriously cute guy (and his eyelashes! he he) because he is a regular on the blog and is all over my website. He has some exciting news to share...he has a new sister! She is so sweet and cute and was PERFECT for her session. Congrats!!!!

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p.s. The wrap I used in this session is from Lil' Sprout Creations. She has beautiful photography props and knits for newborns. Check out her Etsy store here- www.esty.com/shop/LilSproutCreations

Labels: Appleton Newborn Photographer, Neenah Baby Photographer, Neenah Newborn Photographer, Neenah Photographer

Madison Wedding Photographer: D + B

Tuesday, May 3, 2011

This past weekend I made my way down to Madison, WI to the state capitol grounds, no not to protest ;-) but for the beautiful wedding of D + B. I think all of us had been watching the weather all week to see what was supposed to happen on Saturday. It looked like it was going to be a rainy, wet day, BUT it turned out to be just fine. No rain at all! The day was such a wonderful wedding, the family, and friends of D + B were so amazing. I can't say enough about how wonderful the Bridal Party was to photograph, they were just so kind, easy going and a joy to spend the day with. I am completely honored to have captured their wedding day!!

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Labels: Appleton Wedding Photographer, Madison Wedding Photographer, Madison WI Wedding, Neenah Photographer, Neenah Wedding Photographer

Fargo Photographer: Five!

Monday, May 2, 2011

I met up with these 5 siblings and their mom while we were en route back to WI. We planned to shoot inside because we just know how ND/MN/WI spring weather has been, BUT lucky for us it was 65 and beautiful! This family is seriously amazing, and they have a super woman for a mom. No I am totally serious she wrangles two sets of twins and a teenager and looks fabulous doing it!

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