Summer Days... {Outdoor Children's Photography MN}

I love that my job takes me outdoors "seasonally" (in the right season, no less!). And the MN weather seems to be getting more beautiful by the minute. Here's some snazzy shots from a recent session with little J & his mommy at Como Park. He was great fun!

Vote. For Us! -- {Parent's Choice Awards}

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Q&A with Shannon...

This was posted in our last newsletter, and with part 2 to come in our next newsletter, we thought we'd archive it on the blog for newcomers to see. We love to get to know you too! Feel free to email us, or make comments here or on our facebook page so we can get a feel for you and what you love as well...

"Meet the Photographer"
Q&A with Shannon
{from Spring 2010 newsletter}

Q: How long have you operated Feather Blue Studios?

A: Wow - it's been five years now! Five years of fun & chaos & growth & creativity! I started as "Shannon Tacheny Photography & Design" and later re-branded to reflect the more modern, yet chabby-chic style my work was beginning to encompass...


Q: What's your favorite ice cream?

A: Hmm... mint chocolate chip most days. Cookies n Cream is a good back-up though. :)


Q: How did you get into photography?

A: I had always wanted to go to Paris, France, and so as part of my college Graphic Design program, I studied abroad in Paris to fulfill a Photography requirement. I bought a camera for the class, and from then on people started asking me to take pictures! I tackled a few other classes after that and did lots of self-teaching, but I think the creative eye has always been there.


Q: What do you love about the Como Park area where you live & shoot?

A: I always say I think it's cool that my kids are growing up just blocks from a zebra [at Como Zoo]! (laugh). Not many kids this side of Africa can say that! Really though, Como Park is a quaint mix of family-friendly living with a bit of an urban edge. In addition to the studio, I love shooting on location by Como Lake & Park, and am also less than 10 minutes from the more urban Grand Ave shopping area, with lots of brick and chic storefronts that make killer backdrops too. If you're not from the area, when you bring your kids and family here for a shoot, you can make a day trip out of it... either heading to Como Zoo afterwards, or down toward Grand for ice cream and some boutique shopping.


Q: Your favorite color?

A: Umm, I thought that was pretty obvious! It's definitely blue. Hence the name feather blue. Maybe more about the name next time???

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summertime & baby showcase...

Wow, it's been a crazy couple weeks, but now with "school out" and a couple of out-of-town weekends out of the way, I feel like we can really sink into that summer groove. Maybe I'll even get caught up on the website & blog too (though when the weather gets nice lately I get easily distracted). :)

Still keeping busy around here though and wanted to showcase a few recent "babies" around the studio... just a sampling of what I've been up to. Done a few recent shoots outside as well (& would welcome more! how can one resist a day outside creating art during a beautiful MN summer?), :) which perhaps I'll get around to showcasing soon. For now, check out these cuties...

Email up again + out of town notice...

Hey All - the email is up again as of a couple days ago, thank goodness! Also, just letting you know I will be unavailable as of Wed night this week (June 2nd) and will be back the following Tues (the 8th) so please be patient if you're waiting on any replies during that time. Thanks much! :)