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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



 



Erica Loeks specializes in capturing the love and romance of a wedding with her signature fine art style. Erica has been photographing weddings for the last five years. Her training as an artist is apparent in her stunning images.  Erica is  passionate about her clients and one of her greatest joys is to tell thestory of a couples most romantic day with her lens.

Her gorgeous photographs have been featured in Minnesota Bride, Chicago Bride and national wedding blogs. Based in Minneapolis, Erica loves art and travel.  She continues to explore her passion by consistently producing her own fine art and discovering the world through her lens.

Contact Erica at Erica@EricaLoeks.com or 612.743.2974




Happy Friday!

“The secret of happiness you see, is not found in seeking more, but in developing the capacity to enjoy less.” ~Socrates

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Pet Event Photos

I’m so happy to have met so many wonderful 4 pawed friends at my February Pet Event!

Their friendly faces, wagging tails and bounding movements made the day extra happy! I cannot wait to host my next event and see all new faces!

Thanks to everyone for bringing you pooches to the studio and helping with the shoot.

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March 2, 2010 - 3:18 pm Sheena M - These are absolutely wonderful, Erica! Can't wait until I have a puppy some day :)

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Anyone that knows me, knows I’m a dog/pet person. More or less though, I’m a dog gal. When I drive by the dog park, which is located just down the street from me, I have to try with all my will to not take my gaze over to the adorable, leaping and bounding pooches that roam the Lake of the Isles Dog park. (I do stop from time to time on my walks just to hang with them). Dogs bring a particular undivided Love to your day, tails a-wagging, quirky behaviors only a dog lover could Love. I’m in the middle of editing photos from my February Pet Event and am loving every photo taken!

A few snap to brighten anyone’s day!

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February 27, 2010 - 5:12 pm amanda s. - So cute! You did a wonderful job, erica.

Erica Loeks & Live The Fancy Life Blog Photo Contest

Only a few days left to enter!

I’m super excited to partner with the lovely and sweet Jessica, writer and creator of the blog Live the Fancy Life, to offer a free photo session to promote the month of Love!

This is an easy contest people, so simply go to the blog, www.livethefancylife.com, and leave a comment that talks about your Love! One lucky reader will win a free photo session! This can be an engagement session, baby, children, a revisiting Love between a married couple, you with your pets, it’s open for you to decide. Details on the Live the Fancy Life Blog.

So hop to it and leave your story of Love for your chance to win!

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Children Mini-Sessions!

One day left until my Children “Love” Event!

I have 2 time slots left for Saturday’s mini-photo sessions. Last minute schedulers welcome.

Call 612.743.2974 or email me at erica@ericaloeks.com if you’d like to get on the schedule.

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Ms. W and New Orleans

I woke up today to find Minnesota winter at it’s most beautiful. Sure, I’m going to have to leave my office in a bit and drive my car, to which I’m sure, MN nice may not be within each person that’s out there driving in the expected 13 inches, but the snow that’s falling outside my window is remarkable; fluffy, white, huge clumps.

Yesterday was the Superbowl, to which, I did laundry, watched HBO’s movie on Temple Grandon and yes, I painted my nails. I checked my computer for emails periodically and felt nostalgic toward my 2008 trip to New Orleans. I started going through my images and thinking about the amazing people I met, wondering how they are today, if they are in new homes yet, if the children I met and played with are doing well in school, if the families that touched my spirit were in a better place now.

As I thought about the trip and my stay in Chalmette and Arabi, I came across Ms. W as I’ll call her. Ms. W came to her shoot and I felt her eyes told a story so deep, words were not even going to come close to the experiences she has gone through. She was my last session of the entire trip. She arrived with 2 of her grandsons, who I will say, ADORABLE! Their portrait session was being threatened by a thunderstorm rolling into town, almost a fitting end to my trip in a way. Ms. W spoke about her children and her many grandchildren during her shoot. She wanted to do everything over in this patch of clovers, which honestly, made my day! I’m quite certain Ms. W could have told me more than she had, but I’m sure it’s more painful than you or I can dream of to drum up those memories.

As I look at these images today, Ms. W with her grandsons, sitting in her clover patch, I have a continued drive to communicate the power of empathy as human beings, the power and desire to explore others, the presence of beautiful people in our world and the power of the soul to reach new realms of being. Ms. W has been on my mind all day and I hope she is in her new house from the St. Bernard Project. I am blessed for meeting Ms. W and her two sweetheart grandsons.

Happiness and Love to you all!

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Published: Minnesota Bride Magazine

I’m thrilled to have my photography selected to grace the pages of Minnesota Bride Magazine!

It’s such a terrific and amazing gesture to be asked to photograph someone’s wedding.

A couple has taken the time to think through so many details for a wedding day celebration.

When I photograph a wedding I try to document the day as it is, photographing not only the people,

but also the itty-bitty details that make a wedding unique and special.

Nichole & Ron’s wedding is featured in the Real Weddings section and I absolutely loved their eco-minded wedding. From the flowers, to the invitations, to the centerpieces.

The bride made the flowers and boutineers, which turned out beautiful! The groom’s boutineer is featured in the Boutineer section.

Lastly, Anna & Colin were a client from 2008 and had an amazing wedding at the bride’s home on Lake Minnetonka. Their wedding is discussed in the Outdoor weddings feature.

Thanks so much to Minnesota Bride Magazine for selecting my images in their Winter/Spring 2010 issue on newsstands now!

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March 3, 2010 - 4:42 pm Becca Dilley - Great images! Congrats.

February 8, 2010 - 10:43 am Jessica - I saw this in the mag! It's fantastic.

February 2, 2010 - 11:13 pm Erica Loeks - You're so sweet, thanks Laura!

February 2, 2010 - 11:13 pm Erica Loeks - Thanks so much Lara!

February 2, 2010 - 10:56 pm Laura Ivanova - Congratulations girl- this is awesome and your photos look spectacular!! :-)

February 2, 2010 - 9:50 pm Lara - CONGRATS Erica! So exciting! Such fabulous images!

First Annual Pet Event!

Only 1 week until my First Annual Pet Event! I have a few time-slots still available!

Have your beautiful pet photographed in the studio!

Everyone’s pet is just as important as the next: Dogs, Cats, Turtles, Bunnies-Everyone is welcome!

Call to reserve your time-slot today at: 612.743.2974

Or email at: erica@ericaloeks.com

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Baby Stella

WELCOME BABY STELLA!

Stella was born on January 12, 2010 under the zodiac sign of Capricorn. Capricorns are usually ambitious and the lives of those born under this sign are marked by a purposeful pursuit of their destiny. CAPRICORNS have a sense of purpose and a great faith in their own ability. Stella was born on a historical day, which I believe is how we as individuals have built-in compassion and a sense of responsibility towards others on this earth. I think it’s a moment in time, where within the world, Haiti was going through their most difficult moment, we’re reminded that beautiful and amazing moments happen just the same. So too is with the amazing miracle of babies! I can tell Stella is a thinker, she looked at me intently while mom burped her, she pondered the largeness of my camera lens in front of her, she gestured with graceful movements of her hands and legs and she gained my affection within seconds of her sweet coo. Welcome to this world Baby Stella!

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January 30, 2010 - 1:56 pm Jessica Barker - Beautiful photos! I love the hat. :)

10% off All Wedding Photography Packages until Feb. 22

Here’s the scoop:

You’re planning your wedding, you want to have the best from your wedding dress, to your tux, to your ceremony and reception sites. Photography is high on your list as well. But right now, you also want to donate to Haiti. I understand and feel you should get the best for both!

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Erica Loeks Photography wants to help you out a bit!

All weddings booked between January 22 – February 22,

Erica Loeks Photography is offering 10% off your total wedding photography cost.

The 10% you save, send it to Haiti please! Erica Loeks Photography will give you a list of organizations who will appropriately disperse this money.

Email: erica@ericaloeks.com or call 612.743.2974 to book your wedding date or pass along to newly engaged family and friends.

We can all help out in any dollar amount we can!