This year’s sessions have blown me away. The families are so loving and appreciative. It’s a pleasure to meet each of them and hear a piece of their stories.

Please consider donating your time, talent or finances to support the Make a Wish Foundation of MN.

This beautiful girl was looking at her mom. What a priceless moment.

Siblings of Wish Kids are often the most gentle, caring people. I was impressed by these two and their relationship.

To get a picture of all THREE boys smiling…now that is an amazing accomplishment, don’t you think?

“I wish to go to the set of Transformers” – love the genuine smile as this Wish Kid shows of his prized possession, the signed Transformers DVD, from his Wish trip to Chicago. He brought along several action figures, t-shirts, his press pass, and even his camera still filled with images from his trip.

This little guy is anticipating seeing “Nickey Nouse”. He and his family were so sweet and appreciated the photo shoot. It’s especially great to know that people will treasure the images.

This guy’s wish was to have a Clubhouse. He sure got it! This building has a loft and is filled with IKEA furniture…and, boy, does he LOVE it!

This set of siblings are going to Barcelona, Spain to watch a soccer game for his Wish!

What an honor to be a part of Make a Wish, MN for the last four years. Here’s to MANY MORE!

This is the 4th year that I have photographed children from Make a Wish, MN. This organization is amazing to work with. The families blow me away with their strength, wisdom and love. Here are a few of my favorites for 2010.

From Disney World to building playgrounds in backyards, to meeting famous people like Steve Jobs…Make a Wish, MN is grating the dreams of children.

Families also have the opportunity to have free portraits with whomever they bring to the shoot: grandparents, siblings and whole families take advantage of these services. I am proud to be a part of this wonderful organization.

We offer free photography of each individual child, with props and drawings that represent their wishes. The organization uses the images for their website and print materials. Watch for the pictures during the Holiday Season at the Mall of America.

These two are just beautiful. I love how much Nicole laughed. The best part was that she laughed out of sheer JOY!

Love these!

Mini-sessions – $100

- 30 minutes

-2 digital files and rights to reproduce images or 2-8×12 prints

-online gallery of 10-15 images

-up to 2 people, $25 for each additional person

When is this happening?

Saturday, July 10 – 9am-6pm (with a break from 11:30-1:30)

Saturday, July 24 – 9am-6pm (with a break from 11:30-1:30)

Where is this happening?

TBD. I will be picking an outdoor location for each day. Some will be urban and some suburban. One day will be an indoor session at my new studio location. The studio sessions will be great for business headshots.

How do I sign up!?!

1) Email (please do not facebook me about this!) alison@alisonleaphotography.com with your contact information: name and phone number

2) Pick your date and time

3) A non-refundable payment of $50 will be due to reserve your date and time

My last set of mini-sessions were great! I can’t wait to hear from you. This special is for past clients and new clients! Please pass along this information to your friends and family.

Cheers, alison

Tammi is the sales manager at Edina Realty in North Oaks. We had a beautiful, sunshine-filled, March day for her headshots. The look we were going for was professional, yet personable.