{featuring Heidi Lynn Photography}

Today’s post is sponsored by Heidi Lynn Photography, a Twin Cities photographer that specializes in romantic photo shoots {weddings/engagements}, high school seniors and additional events by request. Photographs are such special mementos of life — at the end of this feature is a chance to book a discounted session with HLP to create some mementos of your own.

Share a little bit about yourself.

I’m a Christian, a wife, a mom to two. I have a degree in architecture which I’ve never used professionally, but it has really shaped who I am as a photographer.

What inspires you?

Unique humor, art in its many forms (but particularly handmade, one-of-a-kind objects, architecture and music), and conversations with creative people.

Where do you call home? Are you from there originally?

I live in the Twin Cities, but I am from the Red River Valley in northwestern Minnesota. It is flat flat flat, and you can literally see the next town as you’re driving from about 12 miles away.

Name something unique to where you live.

The Twin Cities is second only to Los Angeles in bad commutes. The traffic here is ridiculous.

Give us a little glimpse into what a typical day in your life looks like.

Well, I’m a work-from-home mother, so my life is much the same as any other mom, but with work thrown in during naps and after the kids’ bedtime. Shower–feed kids–run errands or play–feed kids–nap time–edit–email–package orders–snack time–dance crazily to music–feed kids + husband–clean up–read books–work out–put kids to bed–email–edit–sleep…zzzzzz…

Share with us a favorite handmade purchase or shop.

I buy a lot of our hand soaps at goatmilkstuff.com. The weather is so dry here in winter, and these almost single-handedly keep my hands from getting chapped. Plus they have a ton of fabulous scents!

What would you like to learn to do?

Paint with watercolors! My husband and I plan to learn together someday. At art shows I am always drawn to the watercolor paintings — there is so much depth to them since the paint is translucent.

Name one place you must visit in your lifetime and why.

I’d like to go to New York City. I’ve wanted to most of my life, but haven’t yet. Someday!

Hey Minnesota readers —
Mention the code “GUSSY” and get $100 off a wedding package or $50 off a regular session fee if they book by January 30th {the session doesn’t have to be held by then, you just need to book by then}.

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