Best of Midwest Burlesque 2011!

I LOVE BURLESQUE. Phew, I'm glad I got that out. Burlesque is such an incredible art form with some of the most generous, kind, creative, funny people involved who I have ever met in my life. I have worked with Lili's Burlesque Revue for a few years now and have been lucky enough to photograph their shows as well as do some awesome portrait sessions with them. The Best of Midwest Burlesk Festival happens every year in January and brings performers from all over the country to our cold city. I didn't think 2010 could be beat but holy crap, 2011 really blew last year out of the water! I posted a lot of photos here because I simply couldn't help it. The photos of the Portrait Studio at the end give you an idea of what kinds of silliness happen when you book it for an event! I love it because people have a chance to get some fun, relaxed photos of themselves AND you have more room to move and play than you do in a traditional photo booth. 

Flora Bella's lovely work!

Last week I was lucky enough to collaborate with Lisa Roy of Flora Bella on a little photo shoot! She made these stunning bouquets for Minnesota Bride's Look of Love event. I went to her lovely studio where she does all of her floral work as well as runs Roycraft, her crafting business. This is the first of many creative collaborations that Flora Bella and Emma Freeman Photography will be doing together this year, so stay tuned! 

February Love Session Special!

I'm so excited to announce a very special treat for the month of February! Book a love session for yourself, for you and your person, for a friend, for your family...for whoever wants some personal, lovely photos at a special price! 

Contact me at emma@emmafreemanphotography.com with questions or to book a session! Hurry, these will fill up fast!

Mike & Meghan : Engaged!

Meghan and Mike were so much fun during their engagement shoot! During our first meeting together, they shared how they got engaged...Mike took Meghan all around Minneapolis to every place they have lived together and gave her a little gift and talked about memories from each place. He ended at their new home and asked her to marry him! I wanted to use that idea as inspiration for their session so we piled into a car and drove around to the six places they have lived over the years of their relationship. They had so many funny stories about each place, it was so much fun to get to know more about them. We also ventured down to St. Anthony Main for some wintery photos that I just love! They are getting married at The Semple Mansion in April and I know it's going to be a great wedding. Enjoy!