Golden Hour Fall Mini Portraits in Hastings | Rush Family

I recently had the pleasure of reconnecting with the Rush family for a mini photo session at Lake Rebecca Park in Hastings, Minnesota. It has been a couple of years since I last captured them, so it was a joy to catch up and see how their family has grown! This sessions felt particularly special because, with Cali and Nathan,  we’ve shared so many milestones together over the years. I had the honor of taking their engagement portraits, capturing their wedding day, and even doing their maternity photos for their oldest child—at this very park, no less!

The evening was perfect. The crisp October air and golden autumn light created the kind of magical setting photographers dream of. Lake Rebecca was alive with vibrant fall colors, and the leaves made the perfect backdrop for the photos.

Of course, as with most family sessions, there were some playful challenges. One of the girls wasn’t too keen on smiling, but a few tricks helped us coax those adorable grins. Mini marshmallows became the ultimate bribe, but the real magic happened through playfulness and silliness. Reverse psychology also worked wonders—sometimes pretending I *didn't* want a smile led to the biggest giggles!

It’s always a treat to photograph a family over the years, seeing how they evolve and capturing new memories together. The Rush family holds a special place in my heart, and I look forward to the next time our paths cross for another round of beautiful moments.

Hey! It's Lindsay Wiggins!

I'm the wifey in our husband and wife wedding and portrait photographer team based in Cottage Grove, Minnesota! What exactly does that mean? You'll have to find out more about us, but the basic idea is that I rock all the portrait sessions and Mark sometimes joins in the fun to second shoot on wedding days (because #lifewiththreekids)!

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