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ABOUT ERICA

I'm a hopeless romantic who loves Love! I cannot think of any better job than photographing Love everyday and am so excited to capture special occasions for clients. A wedding is an explosion of love between a bride and a groom, which is shared with their friends and family! Watching a new parent sit with their newborn baby and seeing the love they so intensely have for their child, LOVE! Photographing these moments is my gift and I'm committed to giving my clients the best photography possible of these ever-so cherished moments!

My style is simple. I tell stories through my photographs in an artistic, romantic way and I deeply cherish documenting moments for my clients. Photographs are their reminder of a special occasion, a moment in time and the LOVE that is present every day in ordinary things! I have an editorial/documentary style and my goal is to present photographs that are as true as possible, without being over-processed.

My inspiration is drawn from a variety of places; Travel, antique shops, galleries, museums and my observation of the ordinary life in the world! I love getting lost in a new city, discovering what's around the next corner, never knowing what colors, shapes and surprises await me.

Thank you for stopping by and seeing what's new! I would love to be a part of your next celebration and would LOVE to see what LOVE you have for me to photograph.

Happiness and Love to you!

Erica



 



New Studio!

I’m absolutely thrilled to be in my new studio space within the Semple Mansion in South Minneapolis!

The Semple Mansion is one of the most popular historic mansions in Minneapolis and recently won MN Bride’s 2010 Top of the Tiara award! Within the Semple Mansion are a few wedding vendors; Posh Bridal Couture, Floral Logic and Pomp and Ceremony Wedding planning.

Within the space I will now be meeting clients in is Paperista, owned by Antoinette Ramos and Table 6 Productions, by Stephanie Johnson.

Paperista is a stationary and design boutique. Antoinette has the most amazing paper options for wedding, social and baby and I absolutely love her aesthetic!

Table 6 Productions is run by Stephanie Johnson and helps brides and grooms plan their wedding day with amazing details!

Paperista : www.paperista.com

Table 6 Productions : www.table6productions.com

I hope you will be able to stop by and check out the new studio, drink some champagne and view some photographs, order your stationary,  and talk through your wedding day details!

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Bridesmaids & Bubbly Event : Thursday, August 19th

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Bridesmaids & Bubbly on 8/19

Erica Loeks Photography is proud to support our neighbor, Posh Bridal Couture, with a Bridesmaid and Bubbly event on August 19th.

If you live near Minneapolis and don’t have your bridesmaid dresses yet, call Posh today to reserve time at this special launch party! 612.599.5759

Posh is now carrying bridesmaid lines and offering 15% off dress orders placed that day.  Not to mention champagne and chocolate galore!

Erica Loeks Photography will be there with other vendors to provide mini-consults for brides on how to make the most of their wedding photography!

Call Posh for more details and to reserve your attendance! 612.599.5759 or www.poshmn.com

We look forward to seeing you and your girls there!

Multi-tasking with Twins

These little sweethearts came a little early, arriving healthy and happy! I love how this mom and dad team multi-tasked the shoot like pros. I photographed the mom and dad while the twins were still growing. Click here to view her pregnancy shots. I’m absolutely thrilled to be photographing this lovely family for the next year, documenting the lives of these miracle babies! Thank you for a wonderful shoot!

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Sarah & Nick

Sarah & Nick were married on one of the hottest, humid and beautiful days Minnesota has had to offer so far!

Sarah floated in a satin/lace gown that seemed to be made for her! Bridesmaids wore a shade of blue that noticeably carried the summer setting beautifully!

Nick and the groomsmen remained dapper in gray tuxes!

Thank you so much for including me in your special day!

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CRAVE : The Urban Girl’s Manifesto

What is the CRAVE Guide?

CRAVE : The Ultimate Guide to the places women CRAVE in Minneapolis, including more than 125 women you need to know!

Not only did CRAVE do a book in Minneapolis/St. Paul, CRAVE books have come out all over the globe! To view a full listing, go to CRAVE’s website.

I photographed for CRAVE, meeting amazing women in the Twin Cities and feel honored to be a part of this wonderful book. If you would like to purchase a book, books can be found all over the Twin Cities at stores featured in the book.

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alexis bailly vineyard

ann bancroft foundation

arafina

bellapamella

bibelot

birchwood cafe

cafe twenty eight

cooqi gluten-free delights

fringegfn productions

gigi's guide

karma

my healthy beginning

nina's coffee cafe

summer harsh

Amanda & Tim

‘Today is a New Day’

The sun is shining, the sky is blue

There’s a new day dawning for me and you

With every dawning of the sun

New possibilities have just begun

With every breaking of the morn

Fresh opportunities are newly born.

Robert Frost

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July 10, 2010 - 10:41 am Michelle - Wow! These truly are amazing!

Lovely

Love is more thicker than forget

more thinner than recall

more seldom than a wave is wet

more frequent than to fail

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It is most mad and moonly

and less it shall unbe

than all the sea which only

is deeper than the sea

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Love is less always than to win

less never than alive

less bigger than the least begin

less littler than forgive

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it is most sane and sunly

and more it cannot die

than all the sky which only

is higher than the sky

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e. e. cummings

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Amazing

When it all works, it’s beautiful!

Thanks Gwen for nabbing this shot of me, shooting Nick & Sarah!

Nick & Sarah, thank you for being such troopers in the humidity! Have a wonderful honeymoon!

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Melissa, MJ and baby

A grand adventure is about to begin.
– Winnie the Pooh

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Love

‘Tis in my memory locked,

And you yourself shall keep the key of it.’
-Shakespeare
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