Agape Moments

The One and Only Ocean Club Resort Wedding - Nassau, Bahamas

2011-11-22T17:28:00.006-06:00

Karmin & Dan Video

2011-08-30T13:39:00.003-05:00

Real Weddings - Lindsey & Topher

2011-05-03T18:17:00.002-05:00

Wedding Ceremony: Westwood Lutheran Church
Wedding Reception: Carlson Center Rotunda
Florist: Molly's Flower Studio
Cake: Cup-cake

Real Weddings: Kristin & Jim -- Winter Park, CO

2011-04-08T14:40:00.002-05:00

Real Weddings: Stephanie & Randy

2011-03-16T09:35:00.003-05:00

Ceremony: Fort Snelling Memorial Chapel
Reception: The Landmark Center

Real Weddings: Melissa & Brain

2011-03-16T08:37:00.001-05:00

Ceremony: The Chapel of St. Thomas Aquinas
Reception: Christo's Union Depot

Real Wedding: Mandee & Colin

2011-01-28T10:55:00.002-06:00

Ceremony: Lord of Life - Maple Grove
Reception: The Crown Room - Rogers, MN

Minneapolis Engagement Session: Brittany & Tarry

2011-01-17T16:40:00.002-06:00

From the moment we started planning this engagement session with Brittany and Tarry I knew I was going to love them! They are such a cute couple, head of heels for each other, and full of fun, energy, and giggles. The rocked their first outfits at The W Hotel in Minneapolis and then headed over to Dunn Bros for a cup of Latte and Chai Tea before they took on the sledding hill with vintage sleds. The end of this session was all too fitting for them since Tarry popped the question while sledding on Christmas. We are definitely looking forward to their wedding next fall at The Woods Chapel. Thank you Brittany and Tarry for your energy and love for life - it is contagious and makes me smile.

Vote!!!

2011-01-14T12:43:00.005-06:00

We just want to take a moment to THANK each and every one of our 2010 couples. We are so honored to have met such wonderful people who have not only become clients, but friends. We would love if you could take a moment to vote for your favorite vendors (including us!) for MN Bride Best of Weddings 2011. This award is a huge honor as a wedding vendor and it is up to the people to make their selections. Thanks again and wish us luck!!!

CLICK HERE TO VOTE

Real Weddings: Kelsey & Joseph

2010-12-20T13:42:00.001-06:00

Ceremony: Gustavus Adolphus Church - St. Paul
Reception: Christos Union Depot - St. Paul

Real Weddings: Carli & Robert

2010-12-20T12:43:00.002-06:00

Ceremony: St. Boniface Catholic Church
Reception: Jax Cafe

Winter Engagement: Amy & Paul

2010-12-20T10:27:00.001-06:00

Real Weddings: Katherine & Matt

2010-12-14T09:59:00.001-06:00

Real Weddings: Katie & Nick

2010-12-13T16:28:00.001-06:00

We LOVE our troops : Kacee & Cody

2010-10-28T11:34:00.001-05:00

Apple Orchard E-session: Lauren & Austin

2010-10-26T12:32:00.003-05:00

Lauren and Austin's apple orchard engagement session was a highlight of our fall.... we are so honored to be working with such a beautiful and creative couple. We look forward to your Semple Mansion wedding next fall.

Real Weddings: Becky & Matt

2010-10-26T12:30:00.001-05:00

Real Wedding: Angie & Brett

2010-10-26T11:19:00.001-05:00

Ceremony: Centennial Lakes, Edina
Reception: The Garden Room, Eden Prairie

Real Weddings: Jessica and Dan

2010-10-26T09:41:00.000-05:00

Real Weddings: Shannon & Ryan

2010-10-25T21:15:00.001-05:00

Ceremony: Glen Cary Lutheran, Ham Lake
Reception: Earle Brown Heritage Center, Brooklyn Center

Real Weddings: Cammy & Lucas

2010-10-25T21:13:00.002-05:00

Ceremony: Beautiful Savior, Plymouth
Reception: Edinburgh, Brooklyn Park

Real Weddings: Michelle & Mark

2010-10-25T21:11:00.001-05:00

Ceremony: Wooddale Church, Edina
Reception: Holiday Inn Metrodome, Minneapolis

Real Weddings: Jennifer & Scott

2010-10-25T21:09:00.001-05:00

Ceremony & Reception: Discover Church, Brooklyn Park

Real Weddings: Kelli and Brent

2010-10-25T21:05:00.001-05:00

Ceremony: Faith Lutheran Church, Coon Rapids
Reception: Northland Inn, Brooklyn Park

Real Weddings: Stephanie & Jake

2010-10-25T17:17:00.002-05:00

Ceremony & Reception: The Refuge Golf Club, Oak Grove

Real Weddings: Sherry & Brian

2010-10-25T16:26:00.003-05:00

Ceremony: Mother of Mary Church, St. Paul
Reception: Majestic Oaks Golf Club, Ham Lake

Real Weddings: Meghan & Mark

2010-10-25T16:25:00.001-05:00

Ceremony: United Methodist Church, Monticello
Reception: The Wellstead, Rogers

Real Weddings: Anne & Dan

2010-10-25T16:24:00.001-05:00

Ceremony: First Lutheran Church, Crystal
Reception: Edina Country Club, Edina

Real Weddings: Dayna & Brian

2010-10-20T12:39:00.004-05:00

Ceremony & Reception: Summit Chalet, Lutsen Mountains

Pam & John

2010-10-14T17:27:00.001-05:00

Amanda & Chris

2010-10-14T17:26:00.000-05:00

Rheanna & Matt

2010-10-14T17:25:00.001-05:00

Elise & Matt

2010-10-14T13:39:00.000-05:00

Paula & Matt

2010-09-22T09:11:00.001-05:00

Jessica & Nate

2010-09-22T09:10:00.000-05:00

Real Weddings: Briena & Craig

2010-09-22T09:09:00.004-05:00

Ceremony & Reception: The Refuge Golf Course

Real Weddings: Julie & Matt

2010-09-22T09:09:00.001-05:00

Real Weddings: Kathryn & Andrew

2010-09-17T12:59:00.000-05:00

Then Comes Marriage = Laura + Eric

2010-09-13T09:05:00.000-05:00

First Comes Love = Rachel + Tyler

2010-09-13T08:57:00.002-05:00

Real Weddings: Stacy & Micah

2010-09-08T07:07:00.004-05:00

Ceremony: Mears Park
Reception: 413 on Wacouta -- St Paul, MN

Real weddings: Alissa & Michael

2010-08-30T13:51:00.002-05:00

Real Weddings: Amanda & Chris

2010-08-30T12:39:00.001-05:00

Real Weddings: Kimberly & Bryce

2010-08-30T11:27:00.001-05:00

Gift Certificates

2010-08-30T10:39:00.001-05:00

Real Weddings: Rachael & Michael

2010-08-30T10:21:00.003-05:00

Ceremony: Discover Church
Reception: The Depot Minneapolis
Photo Locations: Mill City, Walker Art Center, Guthrie

Real Weddings: Mindy & Joe

2010-08-30T10:20:00.001-05:00

Ceremony & Reception: Eagan Community Center

Real Weddings: Sarah & Dustin

2010-08-30T10:15:00.002-05:00

Ceremony: University of St. Thomas
Reception: University Club

Real Weddings: Kara & Kris

2010-08-11T15:14:00.003-05:00

Ceremony: Spirit of Hope
Reception: Atlas Grill
Hotel: W Hotel

Real Weddings: Jennifer & Matt

2010-08-11T10:06:00.002-05:00

Ceremony: Sacred Heart Catholic Church
Reception: Christo's Union Depot

Real Weddings: Deserae & Daniel

2010-08-02T16:08:00.002-05:00

Ceremony: Bebe Lake - Buffalo, MN
Reception: The Crown Room - Rogers, MN

Real Weddings: Meghan & Alvin

2010-08-02T16:06:00.002-05:00

Ceremony: St. Wenceslaus - New Prague, MN
Reception: Ridges at Sand Creek - Jordan, MN

Real Weddings: Amy & Andy

2010-08-02T16:02:00.002-05:00

Ceremony: St. Alphonsus Church
Reception: Double Tree Hotel - Minneapolis

Real Weddings: Kelly & Luke

2010-08-02T15:55:00.002-05:00

Ceremony: Como Zoo Conservatory
Reception: Como Zoo Visitor Center

Real Weddings: Kelsey & Brad

2010-07-23T15:23:00.001-05:00

Real Weddings: Kim & Taylor

2010-07-23T15:14:00.001-05:00

Real Weddings: Tiffany & Chad

2010-07-23T14:36:00.000-05:00

Melissa & Brian

2010-07-23T14:32:00.001-05:00

Real Weddings: Nikki & Casey

2010-07-12T16:46:00.000-05:00

Real Weddings: Alicia & Shane

2010-07-12T16:14:00.001-05:00

Real Weddings: Kristin & Andrew

2010-07-12T16:11:00.001-05:00

Real Weddings: Kelly & Evarist

2010-07-12T10:38:00.001-05:00

Real Weddings: Jessica & Chris

2010-06-21T13:33:00.000-05:00

Real Weddings: Courtney & Patrick

2010-06-21T13:32:00.001-05:00

Real Weddings: Christina & Adam

2010-06-21T13:31:00.000-05:00

Real Weddings: Kristen & Matt

2010-06-21T13:30:00.000-05:00

Kelsey & Joseph

2010-06-17T12:41:00.000-05:00

Real Weddings: Aleesha & Aaron

2010-06-15T07:37:00.000-05:00

Kelsey & Brad

2010-06-14T16:41:00.001-05:00

Meghan & Alvin

2010-06-14T16:40:00.000-05:00

Real Weddings: Stephanie & Mark

2010-06-07T16:11:00.002-05:00

Real Weddings: Lyndsy & Geovanny

2010-06-07T16:11:00.001-05:00

Real Weddings: Stephanie & Aaron

2010-06-07T16:10:00.001-05:00

Real Weddings: Kristen & Craig

2010-06-07T16:09:00.001-05:00

Real Weddings: Farrah & Cale

2010-06-07T14:45:00.000-05:00

Real Weddings: Gina & Mark

2010-06-07T14:44:00.001-05:00

Real Weddings: Becky & Tony

2010-05-19T13:56:00.000-05:00

Real Weddings: Danielle & Darin

2010-05-18T07:27:00.001-05:00

Taryn and Nick

2010-05-11T08:13:00.001-05:00

Real Weddings: Lindsey & Mike

2010-05-11T08:12:00.002-05:00

Real Weddings: Andrea & Kris

2010-05-11T07:44:00.001-05:00

Skylar

2010-05-11T07:05:00.001-05:00

Jessica & Dan

2010-04-29T09:23:00.001-05:00

Nikole & Casey

2010-04-23T14:52:00.001-05:00

Anniston in the Bowl!!

2010-04-22T14:06:00.004-05:00

Danielle & Joe

2010-04-19T15:06:00.003-05:00

Leah & Randy

2010-04-19T12:56:00.001-05:00

Kerri & Mike

2010-04-19T12:51:00.001-05:00

Angie & Brett

2010-04-13T09:18:00.001-05:00

Kelly & Luke

2010-04-13T09:14:00.002-05:00

Bennie

2010-04-13T08:39:00.001-05:00

Baby C.

2010-04-08T16:02:00.002-05:00

I just had to blog Kelly's newborn session from today... Doesn't he have a great head of hair? Good job Kelly at capturing some awesome shots!

VOTE for our brides and grooms on theknot.com

2010-03-09T17:15:00.007-06:00

Best of Weddings 2010

2010-02-18T17:06:00.007-06:00

We had a fantastic year! We are proud to officially announce that Agape Moments has been rated by local brides and voted The Knot Best of Weddings 2010 Pick. Go pick up your copy of the Spring/Summer issue of The Knot Minnesota today.

Thank you to each of you who spent time time to fill out The Knot surveys and put in such a great review on us! We appreciate it! It is such an honor to have been voted again this year. Our brides and grooms are truly the best!

Congratulations to a few friends that also won this high honor... Fab.you.lous Event Designs, Christos Union Depot, The Refuge Golf Club, Rush Creek Golf Club, and many more.

There is nothing more contrasting than rolling grey clouds

2010-02-03T12:46:00.002-06:00

Approaching the time of the year that not only once in a week -- but sometimes two, I have the privilege to capturing and share in the happiest day of someone's life. To not only capture the details that took months to achieve or the check list that is a photographers dream, but to seal in my grip the emotions that each moment of the day reveals. You see what you see, you feel what you feel, and at the end of the day I embrace a silly fanny pack that will allow two people in love to remember that day for the rest of their lives. It's funny how each wedding I photograph becomes my own "in a heartfelt way“. Not only because I am responsible for making sure I do my job well or follow an itinerary to the T, but that I encapsulate the emotions that two people were feeling at the most sincere moments of the day. I may be the one holding the camera, but God is the one in control of the day so it is my higher power that truly is in charge. A very wise man asked me many folds ago "are you specific Kim when you pray?" and so I am. I ask to be guided throughout the day ahead of me. I can't slow the rain nor can I stop the snow so I embrace and see the elements of what other may frown at on their wedding day as breath taking and new and try to reassure that all from above holds its own sense of beauty. Sometimes what we picture in our head is only a clip of what can be amazing and that maybe we were meant to step outside of the box and be creative on their wedding day. There is nothing more contrasting than rolling grey clouds nor could there be a more natural texture than a backdrop of falling rain. So I encourage each bride to embrace her day, let go and enjoy.
Warmly,
Kim

Bragging rights...

2010-01-13T09:44:00.003-06:00

So.... I just have to brag.... isn't she the most beautiful little angel you've ever seen? Anniston Faith Rolf was born December 17, 2009. I am a very proud mommy to a little girl - as everyone said, there is nothing more fun that accessorizing the little girls. My boys are thrilled that they get to share some of the photography time with a girl. My oldest (three and a half yrs old) keeps asking me, "mommy, why does she have to be like a princess?" Obviously he's picked up on my cues that she is our little princess. It makes me laugh!

So anyways, as we have already headed into the new year the sum of the Agape "household" for January is that Anniston is beautiful, healthy, and actually a great sleeper. Weston II and Ashton are keeping us busy as usual (we're going sledding today... pray I don't break a limb). Weston (the hubby) is going about lots of projects while on his paternity leave. My house is being revamped and I love it! Kim and Karmin are getting ready to leave to shoot a wedding in Mexico! I'm jealous but glad to have little Anniston to snuggle up with and keep me warm too.

Keep checking out our blog... we're offering lots of specials for the next couple of months. In light of the new year...

All full studio sessions are $20.10 (including seniors!!!) now through February
Mini studio Valentine-themed sessions are only $14 now through Valentines Day
To celebrate the mommys-to-be we're doing complimentary maternity sessions at the studio now through February. Show off that bump!

Agape Family - Anniston Faith

2009-12-18T13:03:00.001-06:00

Winter Wonderland

2009-11-05T15:41:00.000-06:00

Santa Claus is coming to town

2009-10-20T15:39:00.000-05:00

Santa's coming to town and is ready to have some fun with the kids! We'll provide the cookies, cider, cocoa, and Santa... you bring the kids! We will make a winter wonderland experience for your children that will create memories to last a ...lifetime. Full and mini sessions are available depending on your family's holiday photography session needs. Sessions will take place at our studio location where indoor and outdoor session time will take place. Full session: $45+tax includes 25 minutes with Santa and 25 minutes without Santa Mini session: $30+tax includes 25 minute session with SantaRead More

Flood of thoughts...

2009-10-01T14:00:00.000-05:00

What might I have accomplished if I had thought of a wonderful goal thirty or forty years ago and had worked away at it 'one bulb at a time' all those years? Just think what I could have achieved. To make learning a lesson of celebration instead of a cause for regret is to only ask myself a question. How can I put this to use today? Learning to move forward with my desires one step at a time, often just one baby-step and learning to love the doing part of it all. When I multiply tiny pieces of time with small increments of daily effort I will find I can accomplish magnificent things. I can change the world in my own tiny way. I will never forgive myself if I miss this experience. Before me each and every day lay the most glorious sights. I capture them with my own eyes, still them for the rest of you to see how I see the world, and for others to view the beauty I see in them. With my own unique way I can make something old new, make unconfident feel confident or simply make beautiful what some see as garbage art. As a new year begins I think of the goals I would like to meet now that I have accomplished my most important objective, which was raising my children into adults. I now have what I once only considered dreams to accomplish. It's my thought that God trades us youth for wisdom and if you do it right you will enjoy both for a while. I have learned to not desire so much of the material things I don't have, but to love the gifts that I have. I believe that we all have a passion and a gift that we not only can enjoy about ourselves, but a gift that allows others to feel joy. I believe that my feeling of accomplishment in any form would be to have the joy of seeing that my hard work brought a positive feeling of happiness to someone else.

-Kim