Lucas Botz Photography & Design

I've Moved

2009-11-02T13:29:00.000-08:00

New Home for my Blog at lucasbotz.com.

G Kids Photography Session

2009-09-14T21:03:00.000-07:00

What do you get when you put 3 amazing young people, a gorgeous afternoon, and an old cemetery together? Great pictures!

We had the privilege of spending some time with the 3 youngest G's and managed to get some photos taken in between cracking each other up. M & T graciously watched our 2 babies (which I think they actually enjoyed) while we got to play. These guys really are our other siblings, and we know that's true because of how they put up with our randomness. They make excellent models too.

We love you crazies- even you, Squuch!

Side By Side Ten Year Anniversary

2009-09-14T20:40:00.000-07:00

On a sunny afternoon in September, we gathered to celebrate an organization that has been a huge part of our lives for the past ten years. In fact, Side By Side is responsible for bringing us together as a couple. We've been blessed to serve within this amazing organization as they impact countless students with Life and Love. Dearest SBS family, we love you and had an amazing time celebrating our first 10 years in ministry together.

Here's to 10 more!

Baby Mason

2009-09-12T10:33:00.000-07:00

We had a chance to shoot some photos of this sweet little guy one weekend out on the farm. He is such a mild mannered, content kid, it wasn't difficult to snap away. Some of our ideas proved to be a bit over ambitious, but we're happy with the final product. Mason, you are a blessing. And you have an amazing parents and aunties!

P.S. Turk- love the bandana!

Tyler + Anna 8.8.09 Minneapolis, MN

2009-08-18T19:48:00.000-07:00

Tyler and Anna orchestrated the perfect day, and we were more than honored to capture it. These two are some of our oldest friends, and generously allowed us to get creative. When you have a couple so in love, it makes our job incredibly simple. Besides being the pictorial story-tellers, we got to be guests! We can say first hand that this was one of the best weddings we've ever been to. The thought and care that went into each detail was evident as the day went on. With Anna's get-it-done initiative and Tyler's fun-loving attitude, it was one heck of a party from start to finish!

And yes Tyler, it was "the most awesomest wedding ever"!

Congratulations guys! We love you!

Travis + Ann

2009-08-11T20:21:00.000-07:00

Anna and I raced against the sun to get these shoots with our good friends Travis and Ann. We will be doing another shoot again soon with the third member of their family, Holly the wonder-dog!

The G Family

2009-08-11T13:22:00.000-07:00

We spent a little more then an hour with the G family and I believe I laughed through most of it. This family is lots of fun and it's a blessing to call them friends. Anna and I got some really great shots of their goofiness, love for life and love for each other. Here's a few to enjoy.

Messing Around with Auto FP Hi Speed Sync

2009-07-26T19:05:00.000-07:00

I shot this awhile back but it still remains as one of my favorites. I was just messing around with Auto FP High Speed Sync (fancy way of saying Fast Flash) to capture this in the midday sun. Enjoy.

Shannen's Senior Portraits

2009-07-26T12:10:00.000-07:00

I shot my first Senior portrait two weeks ago. I've known Shannen for a couple of years and have been on a few mission trips with her. A wonderful person to photograph for my first senior portrait. I was nervous, but having a easy going, joyful senior really helped.

We shot in downtown St. Paul on a chilly Thursday afternoon. Sweatshirts in July??!