Craige and Chelsea had a beautiful barn wedding! It was a warm, sunny, afternoon when family and friends gathered together to celebrate these two! It was a picturesque, rustic barn in central Ohio where Craige and Chelsea chose to say their vows. The details were perfect and the day was what anyone could hope for….
This was an absolutely stunning sunset wedding! And Chris and Mandy were one of the sweetest couples who had one of my favorite first looks overlooking the lake! The day started out perfect and warm until about half an hour before the ceremony started. Clouds started rolling in and no one was sure if the rain was…
This was a stunning wedding! Taking place in downtown Minneapolis, overlooking Washington Ave, Russ and Willow said “I do.” And as I look through these pictures, words don’t quite do enough to describe how special their day was! Surrounded by friends and family, full of laughter and smiles, you couldn’t ask for a more complete…
A lakeside senior session. Senior pictures aren’t something I do very often, but it’s always fun to step outside your normal work and create! And Shay was such a joy to photograph! She has such a gentle and kind spirit and the most beautiful smile! As I stood behind my camera, I loved watching this…
Who doesn’t love a lakefront engagement right before sunset? Aaron, Laura, and I headed downtown for this wonderful session! The sun was setting, the sky was full of color, and we had a blast! Aaron and Laura are one of those couples who love to have fun and aren’t afraid to have fun infront of…
I’m in love with this stunning engagement session! I’ve known Cody and Emily for years and they are such a fun couple! They’re some of the most fun loving, caring people I know. They’re both outgoing, and genuinely love other people! And if you know them, you know how contagious their smiles and laughs are!…
An stunning multicultural wedding! I love unique and beautiful weddings, happy couples, and lots of culture- and this wedding had it all! On the shores of Lake Superior, amidst family and friends from around the world, Menelik (from Ethiopia) and Sierra (from the USA) came together to say ‘I do.’ The ceremony was beautiful as it overlooked the…
A beautiful Ohio Engagement Session. A few days before Christmas, Craige, Chelsea and went to Carriage Hill Metro Park for this engagement session. With red barns, sheep, donkeys, and an old wooden bridge, it was a beautiful location! We spent the morning walking through a small, quite, picturesque farm. And yes, we did get a couple pictures with the sheep :)…
This winter, my husband and I had a chance to go down to sunny Florida with his family! It was a wonderful break from all of the snow in Minnesota and Wisconsin. While we were there- one bright, warm evening- we were able to go down to the beach and take these pictures of Tim…
A beautiful Ohio Bridal Session. Amanda was a close friend of my sister growing up. They would spend hours hiking outside, or planning events with friends, or laughing about nothing. But now, instead of the high school student that used to spend hours hiking in a creek with my sister, I got to photograph Amanda…
A look back to this fall and a beautiful Lake Superior engagement. If you know John and Stephanie, you know that not only are they a great couple but they’re so much fun! We spent the whole session laughing and having a great time. It was a bright, sunny, fall day in Duluth, MN as we started at…
This Madison wedding was one of my favorites! This fall my husband’s family gathered together to welcome in a new bride who I’m happy to call my sister! Brad and Melody are fun and quirky and every part of the day fit their personalities perfectly. They did their first look on the steps to the capital; a…
Ryan and Lisa had a stunning Lake Superior wedding. They said their vows on the Fitger’s Inn Plaza, overlooking the lake, with the lift bridge in the distance. Their ceremony was filled with joy and laughter and Ryan and Lisa stood in front of friends and family. After the ceremony we headed to Chester Park for…
Trey and Allison are not only good friends, but Trey coached my husband and I back in college and long before we were married. Trey had such an impact on my life as he not only coached me to be a better runner, he taught me that life is more than how well I performed or how…
Kyle and Sarah had a BEAUTIFUL barn wedding north of Cincinnati, Ohio. Through a door frame built by the Bride’s dad, and in front of beautiful draping of lace, family and friends gather in a small, picturesque clearing of trees to watch Kyle and Sarah say “I do.” Following the ceremony, the reception took place in…
Without a doubt this was a beautiful, eloquent, Minneapolis Wedding. On a perfect, Sunny, Saturday afternoon, Noah and Kelsey said “I do” at Mt. Olivet Lutheran Church in Minneapolis. It was a beautiful ceremony complete with unique elements such a chocolate ceremony in place of a unity candle and such personal and emotional vows written…
Liam loves trains! So we started out this shoot with little wooden trains galore! You know-the one’s we ALL had and played with as kids! (I’m pretty sure Liam and my husband would get along as they both think trains are awesome haha). It was so fun seeing Liam play and pretended a paper towel tube…
Photographing twins has become one of my favorite groups of family pictures to shoot! The way they interact and respond to each other always makes for fun pictures. And these guys made it even better! They love golf (their dad must be proud) and all things playgrounds and slides. And that includes combining the two…
Part 2 is here! 9 brides continue with their best advice. And whether you’re just getting started or have been planning for a while, take a couple minutes to learn from other brides who are currently planning their wedding. And feel free to share any thoughts or additional pieces of advice in the comments below! Don’t sign…
