Welcome to Honeybee & Peony

Honeybee & Peony is the creative cooperative of Leann Manning Photography and Sarah Wachholz, designer. We are both mothers with a flair for the creative. Leann is an on-location photographer who will come to your home and capture images of your children and family as well as your most favorite pets and special occasions. Sarah is a graphic designer who has a special interest in providing creative and beautiful products for families at down to earth prices. She offers such products as birth announcements and greeting cards as well as custom designed invitations and stationary.

Wednesday, February 11, 2009

Quinn




Quinn recently turned one and this was a great chance to capture what she is liek at age 1. She is inquisitive and smiley and LOVES blowing kisses. It was a really fun shoot! She just scooted herself all around the studio. Her mommy also brought along a great hat she purchased for her to wear on her 1st birthday. Also, another great chance to test my mini-shoot fabric!!

On a side-note. Quinn's mom found my business card at Blooma. Some of you I know already know about Blooma. Those who don't, please look into it. It is located in Edina on 44th and France. It is an amazing place for mom's-to-be, new moms and seasoned moms to practice yoga. I started when Jacob was around 1 and really wish I had started sooner. The owner is a doula and teaches most of the prenatal yoga classes. I have mostly done "Yoga for You". They have childcare at Blooma as well, at a reasonable rate. And I have the child who is very uneasy away from mommy and the other day said, "Blooma! YAY!" soo cute. Just wanted to give them a little shout-out and let those of you know about Blooma who didn't already know!! www.blooma.com
And just so you know, I'm not getting paid in any way to promote Blooma. I just think it's a great place for mommies!!

Ellie



This was a fun shoot! It turned out that I had helped Ellie's mom pick out her wedding dress back when I was working at Amy Jane Bridal. I knew her name was familiar and we both recognized each other. Always fun to reconnect or re-meet someone. Ellie is such a little sweetie and you can tell how much she loves her mommy!!

Hudson



Congrats Jennifer and Mike! Hudson is so adorable and it was a pleasure to photograph him. I shot J+M's wedding a few years back and it was great to see them again plus their new addition. I also got a chance to test out one of my fabrics for the upcoming mini-shoot in March. Love it!

Thursday, February 5, 2009

Spring Mini Shoot - March 14th


We are excited to announce our Spring Mini Session coming in about a month. Please see below for available time slots. To schedule your time, contact Leann: leann@honeybeeandpeony.com

9:00 am Lou + Finn

9:30 am Oliver + Birdie

10:00 am Sascha

10:30 am Brenna

11:00 am Josef + Sofi

11:30 am Elaina + Emmitt

12:00 pm Evan + Chayse

12:30-1:30 Lunch Break!!

1:30 pm Makenna

2:00 pm Wesley + Blake

2:30 pm Signe

3:00 pm Karma + kids

3:30 pm Grace + Isaac

Sunday, February 1, 2009

Eva Bear

Happy Birthday Little Miss Eva!
Eva is one of Jacob's little buddies who we met at ECFE and her mom is now a good friend of mine. I wanted to test out some fabric for my upcoming mini-sessions (on March 14th, more info to come!!) and knew Eva was the perfect little model!

Andrew + William


A big welcome to William to the Drake Family! They are another family I have had the honor of seeing get married and then become a family with Andrew and now with William. I was so amazed to walk in and see that Alex was no longer a toddler but is more of a little boy now. I also got to capture photos of the first time Andrew got to hold William which was a really special moment. He was so excited to be holding his little baby brother.

Jack + Elsa





I was so excited to meet little Elsa for the first time and see Jack again. he has gotten so big! I photographed mom and dad's wedding a few years back and love to see their growing family. We did the shoot at my studio and Jack LOVED running all around and pretending to scare me. It was a fun shoot!!