Kristina & Adam with Joan & Leon // Summer Mini Portrait Session in Hastings, Minnesota // Cottage Grove Photographers

8/16/2019

WARNING: Cuteness overload below! Seriously, not only did I have the chance to hang out with Kristina and Adam again this year for our mini sessions (Want to see their session from last year? We got you!) but also, Kristina’s grandparents came along to have their photos taken by us as well! We met up at Lake Rebecca Park in Hastings, Minnesota for their mini portraits and spent most of the time chatting while taking their photos.

Kristina’s grandparents, Leon and Joan, have been married for 61 years, so Kristina thought it would be really special to split the time with them. Kristina thought ahead and scanned one of their favorite wedding photos from their photo album and brought it along to the mini shoot. They hadn’t realized she had done it or where she got the photograph in the first place, so they were pleasantly surprised when she pulled it out and had them to take some photographs with it. My favorite moment of their session was when I asked Joan and Leon to kiss behind their wedding portraits and Leon popped his leg. When I looked over at Kristina, she laughed and rolled her eyes saying, “That’s so him” with a sigh – so fun!

Krstina and Adam, it was a pleasure to see you two again! It’s been so special to be the ones to document your relationship over the past few years – you’re so cute together! Thanks for trusting us with your portraits and for the special goodie gift afterwards – we’ll be using the Chipotle gift card soon!

Joan and Leon, thank you for showing that a marriage can be beautiful after 61 years, for laughing with each other, for beaming with joy and happiness each step, and for all the laughs. We hope you enjoy your portraits!