We had an absolutely beautiful day up on Hale Lake in Grand Rapids, Minnesota where Meg and Brent got married at their home in front of family and friends. As with many of the weddings this season, some adjustments were made to accommodate our current circumstances – but for the most part, the day looked […]

If I had to describe the weddings of 2020 with one word, that word would be CHILL. Under most circumstances, weddings are not chill, but in fact – the opposite of that. With the events of 2020 (I won’t go into all that has happened, but I believe we all know where I’m going with […]

The groom’s last name is Champagne. For real. If that doesn’t set the stage for this classy, decadent, elegant, beautiful day – I don’t know what will. I’ve been photographing the Bride’s family for years. Starting with graduation photos through family photos to the privilege of being a part of their 2nd daughter’s proposal and […]

Here is the thing about blogging each and every couple as they start with their engagement session and work their way to their wedding day – I love being a part of this journey and documenting it with beautiful and creative images. Even more special is when one-half of the couple is one of your […]

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 […]

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 […]

Where do I even start. I typically like to let my photos tell the story of these amazing wedding celebrations, but there were so many details that made Julie and Nathan’s celebration beyond special. The first special thing? Julie and Nathan! They met through a popular dating app and both swiped to the right (disclaimer: […]

Alexis (an RN) and Justin (a city of Superior Police Officer) married on one of the most beautiful summer days up at Spirit Mountain on Saturday, August 10th. Justin noticed a cute girl working at Wade Stadium, and four years later they became high-school sweethearts. Eight more years later with careers, a dog and here […]

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 […]