When a couple asks you if they can bring a tub of Top the Tater and a bag of Old Dutch Ripple Chips as a prop to their engagement shoot, you answer “YES” as fast as you possibly can. In all reality, I had to control myself not to shout “Duh!” but that would be […]

Anna + Tanner || Engaged

I’m so happy to share the photos from a brisk and windy day with Jaydeen and Nate! Their planned nuptials are scheduled for July of 2020, and I’m going to go out on a limb and say the weather will likely be a tad warmer for their happy day.  Here is the thing: For a […]

Jaydeen + Nate || Windy and Chilly Engagement Session

Kelly and Ross, a house divided (this will make more sense to all my boarder battle readers as you scroll down). We had the privilege to incorporate a trip up north during one of Duluth’s MOST spectacular seasons (if you ask me, they all are though – but I might be biased) to get their […]

Kelly + Ross || Duluth Autumn Engagement

What a spectacular day up the beautiful shores of Lake Superior with Jon and Rachal. You may remember their awesome love story when I blogged Jon’s surprise engagement earlier this summer here. If you missed it, I highly recommend you stop – go there and read that first – and then promise to come back. […]

Rachal + Jon || Brewery and North Shore Engagement Session

I am so excited to kick off my wedding photography journey with Andrea and Kevin! We met for the first time quite a long time ago, and we were all on the same page with their wedding vision. Fast forward to this summer – and we are off! We wanted to get both a natural […]

Andrea + Kevin || Engaged

She remembers watching him open cards from his high school graduation party. While she took notice of his heartfelt gratitude for the gift inside each card, it was his genuine appreciation for their attendance, and kind words of well wishes written in each card that caught her eye. She thought to herself “He is pretty […]

Rachal + Jon || A Proposal

Why are engagement photos so important? Aside from the obvious answer that engagement photos are used for some of your wedding décor, save the dates, and hey – it’s just fun to have professional photos taken that showcase your love…. There are a few other reasons why taking engagement pictures is a really important step […]

Why are engagement photos important?

I had about as perfect winter day with Julie, Nathan and Annie as you could ever dream to have. From the serine and beautiful surroundings of the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum, to the warm (Minnesota warm, that is) winter day, and the festive light show for the holiday season! This fun couple is tying the knot […]

Julie + Nathan || Engaged

What does “successful wedding day photography” even mean anyway? Does it simply mean hiring someone to take a predesigned list of photos for your wedding day? Or does it mean the entire process of obtaining those beautiful images was part of the success of your wedding day photography? See where I’m going here? First meetings, […]

Successful Wedding Day Photography