Koch Family // LeDuc Historic Estates in Hastings, MN // Cottage Grove Family Portrait Photographers

Truly one of the greatest blessings of being a portrait photographer is getting to walk alongside families year after year and watching their little ones grow. This is the case with the Koch family, who I had the privilege of first hanging out with two years ago. Little Evie was just turning one then and wasn’t even walking yet, and her big sister was so proud. Now getting to see these two running around, playing, and showing off their spunky sides while their awesome parents laugh and smile with them leaves my heart so full!

Sean and Krista have got to be some seriously cool parents, and I think these two little girls know it. You can tell that their relationships are based on a solid foundation of love and play time. The way the girls look at their parents show such love and respect as well as the ability to get silly – evident by so many silly face photos that happened behind the scenes! You can see that these two know that not only their parents love them, but one another which gives them the ability to relax and just play as kids. We had so much fun touring the LeDuc Historic Estates grounds in Hastings, MN all to ourselves – even taking time to stop and smell the flowers, which apparently didn’t smell as the girls expected they would (I believe the word was like a “fart”).


Koch family, keep doing what you’re doing! Keep living life and loving one another! Keep not being too serious and laughing lots! I’ve loved getting to hang out with you over the past few years and can’t wait to see how your family will continue to grow and discover life in the future. Hope your two little ladies had an awesome dance recital! Can’t wait to see more future dance moves and fun poses!