Andrews Photography, A little pro bono work for The kids of Tartan High School. This is the second shoot we did for them. Very talented kids and a great set for there act. Guys and Dolls the musical.

The official start to the Holidays, Andrews Photography captures Santas arrival! Andrews-Photography was out at Woodbury Lakes on Saturday the 22nd for Santas arrival. The fun started at 4:15pm and folks were already having a blast at the games and face painting. Families having fun petting the reindeer and taking carriage rides around the mall. The activities tent was jammed with people making cards and decorating gingerbread men. One kid was brave enough to start eating his gingerbread man by biting off the head first. It was hard to see the kids smiles under all those parkas but you could hear there laughter. The cold tried to dampen there spirits but with all there was to do it was hard not to keep warm. Free mini donuts were also provided as fast as the elves could make them. Between the good cheer, frosty the snowman, and hot chocolate how could you not have fun.

It was nearing 7:00 pm and the kids were starting to get a bit fidgety waiting for old saint nick. You could feel the energy in the air something big was going to happen. Then the sleigh was sighted on I-94 heading towards the mall. but per FAA regulations Santa had to land in the parking lot due east. Woodbury police and fire met him there to safe guard the sleigh and refresh the reindeer. Then it was off to the party riding in first class style aboard a Fire Engine. He was escorted up to light the tree and say a few words to the crowd. The fireworks popped and the crowd cheered. Santa told me later that it was the best welcome he had all month and Woodbury Lakes was the place to be and be seen. I asked him what he likes best about christmas and he replied "why its the season of giving and it feels so good to help out my fellow man". If you haven't taken your kids to see old saint nick check out the Woodbury website for times and dates.

Other news, Macys is running a benefit for every Santa letter dropped off, they are giving a $1.00 to there Charity of the year.

And if you need any photo coverage for your holiday party this year dont forget to drop Andrews Photography a line.

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One of my lookalike finds while out for Halloween. Met a bunch of people that look like Celeb's. I will be putting together a book in the spring on look alikes and strange places they might have been in MN.

Fun with Photoshop, Andrews-Photography does a bit with photoshop. This is supposed to resemble a horse and its rider. Hope you get it.

Andrews Photography, quick with the camera. I bet you do not see this everyday. A monkey driving a hummer on Shepard road in Saint Paul Mn. I got three shots of this chimp driving and then the person in the back came up and took over. Guess the guy was just taking a breather while his Chimp played chauffeur. Talk about crazy, Oh and this image will be used as stock. If you need a Monkey driving a orange hummer call me! I tracked him down too his name is Mickey, we talked for hours. He mentioned that he had just gotten his class b license back. This is not photoshop and did really happen if you want to see the whole series call me or better yet I can give you the number of Mickey's agent. You saw it here first

PR Photos of Joshua Foss a Hip New designer in Minneapolis Saint Paul. Hes got the car and Scooter to prove it. Stop back soon to see his rides. Here are a few concept photos we were working on for Him. Andrews Photography were always trying something new and fresh.

OK, How compelling is this kids eyes. Can you see the soul of this child or what. Relationship photography is the study of the subject and who they are. Smile photos are fun to get but when you are invited in to see a child's true persona it is truly a gift. I feel blessed every day that I have clients that see the value in a wall portrait that displays there child's inner self. Makayla is only 14 days and full of expressions already. Most kids just sleep and that was what we were going for in the second photo. Glad she woke up to show us a bit of herself before falling back to sleep. Meghan and Jake your wedding was a blast to document and I cant wait to be there for you in the days to come with camera in hand.

This is a Quote from Mike about his photos and the band Chanson I just shot, "Great pictures, Rod, as always! You do amazing work and I'm sure the Chanson lads are thrilled with the results. You never cease to amaze me." Here is Mikes and the band Chansons photos. Here is Mikes info Michael Loonan Musician, Producer, Composer Website: www.michaelloonan.com Myspace: www.myspace.com/michaelloonan,
You can view the full shoot of Chanson here password is Chanson, doesnt get any easier than that.
Here is a link to Matt Kneefe one of the members fo Chanson

3 Sons Blaisdell Manor Party Andrews Photography,

Well what a party lots of great food, beautiful decor and a great location. 3 Sons provided the food, Chef Ben really had a great fare with flair. Jodee ran a email with some of the photos taken during the party. Blaisdell is always a great location to throw a party! The orient and Ocean themes were to die for. They had a crystal snow thing going on upstairs that was flaming hot too. If you missed it this year make sure to drop by for the next one because you missed one heck of a party. Andrews Photography covered the nights festivities and of cousre the room decor too. If you are ever in need of a party photographer let us know we have great rates.