Last Library Event


Wink Photography is all about preserving family memories.  That is why we are delighted to be working with the Minnesota Historical Society and Hennepin county libraries to bring you “Portraits of Us”, an event to celebrate family, heritage, and community. 
Our last Hennepin County library event will be this Saturday at Hopkins Library.   Minnesota Historical Society will have a preservation expert on hand to offer help and advice on preserving family heirlooms and/or a family tree craft activity will be available. 
Wink Photography will be shooting professional portraits of families with on-the-spot printing. Families and patrons can bring one print home and one print will remain at the library for a community album.  This is a free event, so stop on by. We’d love to see you and photograph your family!

Portrait of Us
Saturday, April 28th, 1-4pm

Hopkins Library
22 11th Avenue North
Hopkins, MN 55343

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Mini-Maternity Sessions



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Besties

I spend a lot of my time just trying to get by.  I often am so busy that I don't take the time to really see the things around me.  But yesterday, I was very aware of all the blessings in my life.

Although I woke up late after very little sleep and was rushed to leave the house, I was really looking forward to day ahead.  Gretchen and I were headed to St. Paul for a high school grad session and then to the studio for some family photos.  

As I was making a cup of tea to take with me, it dawned on me: I was about to spend the entire day, working, yes, but working with my best friend. This should really not come as any surprise as Gretchen and I have been working side by side for over six years, four of which have been on this venture, Wink Photography.

But, there I was, in the kitchen putting the lid on my travel mug, overcome with gratefulness and appreciation for our friendship and our working relationship.  How many other people get to say that they are living out their dream, fulfilling their passion AND doing it all with their best friend?

It has been such an honor to be a part of Gretchen's photography and art.  I am really proud of the progress she has made in just the last couple of years.  It makes me excited to watch her skill and talent develop into a profound and knowledgeable craft.

Even if we decided not to pursue this crazy dream we had, I know that I still would have done anything and everything that I could to help her and her photography succeed, excel and grow.  It makes me so happy that we decided to follow that dream and now we get to share our dream every day with all of you and all of our clients. 

Can my job get any better than this?   I know it will!
Sarah







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Mommy Guilt

Okay, what is the DEAL with "mommy guilt" anyway? We mothers seem to question every little thing we do, day in and day out. We are constantly wondering if we are doing "enough", if we're doing the "right" thing for our kids, our family, and ourselves (if we are even able to factor ourselves into the equation at all!). We beat ourselves up over the tiniest things and our heads are spinning with questions about what we are doing or not doing every second of the day. Am I a bad mom because I let them watch an extra half hour tv show today so I could finish cleaning the kitchen? Did I forget to wash their hands before they had lunch? Was I too harsh or not harsh enough when he threw that toy across the room? 


In the midst of it all I realize the little that I do will scar my children forever....but what are the things that will? 

How is it that we do everything "wrong" (or at least that's what it seems like we're always telling ourselves) and our children still continue to grow into the amazing little people that they are? Maybe its time that us mommies cut ourselves (and each other) some slack and realize that we're not so bad at this parent thing after all. 

Early childhood experts tell us that we should reinforce positive behavior instead of punishing bad behavior. I say its time to test that theory out on ourselves for a while and see if we don't feel a little better and enjoy our kids a little more.

Have a great day!
Gretchen

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Special Offer for Mama-to-be!

Wink Photography is excited to announce that we have teamed up with Yoga Mama to make amazing maternity offer to one lucky Mama-to-be. Yoga Mama is giving away a FREE 4-week session of prenatal yoga classes when you book a maternity session with Wink Photography!


This 4-week session through Yoga Mama will include meditation, visualization, focused breathing 
and yoga postures that will help mamas maintain strength, flexibility and calm throughout pregnancy, and help support them as the prepare for birth and motherhood.

Classes will be held on Sunday nights (April 15, 22, 29 and May 6) from 5:30-6:45 p.m.
Location: Everyday Miracles in the Waterbury Building (near Broadway and Central)
1121 Jackson Street NE Minneapolis, MN 55413
*Offer only available to new Yoga Mama students


This offer is limited to one winner (first person to book a maternity session with Wink Photography) and yoga classes start on April 15th, so ACT NOW if you are interested! 



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Isaac


Steph and her family became our first family to participate in our Inspiration Sessions!  During March, we were looking for an adorable child about to turn one to celebrate in our studio with balloons, props and a full-sized birthday cake! 
I can’t tell you how much fun we had photographing Isaac.  He was so well behaved and playful.  The much anticipated cake smashing was a riot to watch.  He was very cautious and relatively clean when exploring the frosting.  The messiest he got was when he spotted something across the room and crawled OVER the cake! 
Isaac was having his birthday party the next day with his family and friends and was able to take home his mostly intact cake and all the birthday balloons home with him.
What a fun, fun session!  Thanks Steph for sharing your family with us! 
Happy 1st Birthday Isaac!
 

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Daily Dilemma

Kids are draining - always curious and full of energy. It seems like they have the most energy on the days their parents have the least. I awake everyday to the same dilemma: take them out and spend the day chasing after them and barking commands (“Stay close to Mommy!”, “Hold hands.”, “Don’t touch that.” ...) or stay home and face a day of irritable, cooped up kids. My fenced backyard is a godsend...or it was until my husband decided to remove a small piece of the fence, allowing the boys (who of course have super-human radar for the smallest of holes) to escape into the front yard and head straight for the street.
So, what’s a parent to do with these rambunctious little rascals? Luckily, we live in an area that has a long list of great places for kids. Here are a few of our favorites:
Choo Choo Bob’s Train Store (great storytimes on most Tuesday mornings - 10am) 
Courage Center warm water pool (open swim on Wednesday evenings - 6:30-8pm)
Como Zoo/Conservatory (Lil’ Explorer Thursdays at the visitor center - 10am-12am)
Creative Kidstuff (fun store w/lots for kids to play with. I probably should buy something every once in a while too...)
Wild Rumpus Bookstore (storytimes on Monday mornings - 10:30am)
ECFE playtime/open gym (Riverview site in Brooklyn Park - Fridays 9:30-12pm; Sign-up for summer classes on May 14th!)
Minnesota Children’s Museum (get a membership if you plan to go often - its a little spendy!)
Twin City Model Railroad Museum (toy train division, train tables for kids to play with)
Hennepin County Libraries (most have story times that are great for kids of various ages)
Other places I have heard are good, but haven’t been to yet:
Midtown Global Market (Wee Wednesdays - activities for young children on Wednesday mornings)
Red Balloon Bookshop (toddler storytime on Thursdays - 10:30am)
Anoka Aquatic Center (outdoor pool/splash pad)

We're always looking for new places to go, so if you have one that's not listed here, please share it in a comment below or on our Facebook page. Desperate parents around the metro will thank you! 
Gretchen

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May Model Search


Mother’s Day Photo/Video Session 
The Ultimate Mother’s Day gift! This is a secret session in which Dad brings the children in for a photo/video session to surprise mom this Mother’s Day. We will conduct a simultaneous photography and videography session.
The final product of this session will be group and individual images of each child and a professionally shot and edited two minute video, containing video footage, short interviews, and still photos. The client will receive a complimentary copy of the video and a 5x7 print of their choice to present to Mom this Mother’s Day. 
Models:  We are looking for a family with 2-4 children, ages 3-10 years old. 
Dates:  Session must occur between April 1st-27th.
Details:  Session will take place at our studio in NE Minneapolis.  All participants must sign model releases giving Wink Photography rights to all videography and photography created.
Cost: $100.  This includes session fee and complimentary video and 5 x 7 print.  (Price subject to tax.)
Contact: Send us an email at info@winkphotomn.com  for more details or to sign up.


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