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Annette Paré Photography bio picture

Annette Paré Photography

.... Capturing the simple and the grand moments of life.

I've been taking pictures for as long as I can remember.  Travels, friends, weddings, family. My photography started as a hobby and has grown into the opportunity to enter your homes, your lives, and your big moments of celebration. It's what I love to do!

During the school year I am school counselor at Blaine HS.  My husband, Daniel, and I live in NE Mpls and we love our city, our friends & family, our church Bethlehem Baptist, and most importantly Jesus Christ, who we serve joyfully!

Thanks for visiting - I hope to hear from you soon.  Annette

Dan & Brittney, Tate & Silas

I love this family!  We’ve got lots of Northwestern College connections as Britt & I were colleagues & friends in Admissions and I remember watching Dan hoop it up on the basketball court.  He is talented, humble & kind!  Britt is just a classy gal who always has a smile on her face.  And now she’s mom to two beautiful boys….. Tate & Silas were super troopers on a perfect Friday morning at Staring Lake Park in Eden Prairie. Thanks you guys…. I was blessed by your family.

Junior Achievement of the Upper Midwest

Junior Achievement is an amazing organization that is committed to our youth and the talents and potential they possess.  Their mission is to inspire and prepare young people to succeed in a global economy.  They do this by partnering with successful companies who collaborate in huge ways with JA and the students they serve.  I had the honor of being a part of their awards reception held at the Hilton in downtown Minneapolis last week.  What an encouraging event!

The Fermin Family

Brothers. Sons. Grandkids. Daughters in Laws. Cousins.  That’s what this family is.  We met in the Fermin Family beautiful back yard near Hudson, WI because both brothers were in town and together, and Mr. & Mrs. Fermin are celebrating 40 years of marriage – how wonderful is that.  Thanks, Fermin Family.  It was great to see some of you again, and meet the rest of you. I hope your family time was truly enjoyable.

Adam & Rebecca, Vivian & Baby R

Rebecca emailed me recently and asked if we could squeeze in a maternity shoot before Baby R arrives in just over a month.  Absolutely!  Adam, Rebecca & sweet Vivian were so agreeable and kind.  I loved how they coordinated – great colors for photos -  then we found a patch of wild flowers right at the end of their street.  Perfect.  I loved the smiles, the sunshine that would hide behind the clouds, and any breeze that would float our way.  Thanks, you guys… for a great morning and I look forward to meeting your little one SOON!

Sneak Peak

Congrats, Steve & Calla… just three of the many from your beautiful day….More to come!

Ross & Katie, Joseph & Jerome

I have the privilege of working with Ross (aka super English teacher/debate coach/student council advisor/staff advocate/listening ear person) and hearing lots about his wonderful wife & their kiddos… I got to meet up with them a few Friday mornings ago and it was a dandy treat.  We hiked around one of my favorite places in Minneapolis (OK, my favorite) and Joseph & Jerome were awesome.  Thanks, Ross & Katie, for making family photos a priority and for being so easy to photograph.  I hope you enjoy!

Hans & Sara

We had a HOT and humid day for Hans & Sara’s wedding but that didn’t matter much to the couple, or to the guests!  It was an outdoor family event that took place at St. Croix Regional Bluffs Park in Hastings.  I enjoyed the emotion of the day and how joyful people were.  The bride and groom wanted family to be a priority – as they not only promised their lives to each other, but also joined their children together as a family.  After a sweet ceremony that honored the Lord, the reception was complete with kids playing kick ball and all of us eating ice cream sundaes with toppings for dessert!  Sara is also my cousin, so it was great to see a bunch of my own family that day. Hans & Sara – many blessings to you both.  Megan and I enjoyed being part of your day. You are loved!

Kendall Grace

Our daughter turned six months old yesterday and this totally captures her personality – minus the occasional screaming fit she’s learned how to throw.  We are so blessed.  Enjoy!

Addy, Elsa & Zeke

ADDY. Awesome. ELSA. Exciting. ZEKE. Zestful. 

Elysian, MN

A beautiful family. Kind words. An awesome red barn. Siblings. Cousins. Bare feet!  All these things made my Saturday morning in the small town of Elysian, MN with this family sweet. The pictures speak for themselves…. so fun!