Wedding Date: December 31st 2009
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You pair a freestyle skiing coach with a nationally acclaimed racer, add a gondola and a foot of fresh powder and you have yourself an epic way to ring in the New Year!  Emmy and Palmer grew up on the slopes of Colorado so found it a natural fit in choosing Steamboat to celebrate their wedding.  We awoke to fresh tracks as the groomsmen hit the hill early; Emmy's father had special access as a ski patrol and made the ideal guide.  Meanwhile, the ladies were getting their final touches ready-in this case meaning skis sharpened in addition to makeup-and up we went on the Gondola.  The ceremony took place mid mountain as guests were encouraged to stay in their ski gear, clinking ski poles as they skied their way back down the hill as husband and wife.  In Colorado when freestylers say "let's hit the half-pipe" it takes on a whole new meaning as I would quickly learn; my three cameras strapped around my neck we had a blast!  The party continued until late into the night capped with Steamboat's traditional torchlight parade.  Thank you to the Hoyts and Barrs for adopting me into your loving families for the weekend!  See you again soon.

Wedding Date: December 26th 2009
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I have been looking forward to this day for a long time.  At The Living Room Studios, John Hoel is a household name and a dear friend.  He is perhaps the most talented videographer I have met and with that particular eye, many of us wondered just who would be incredible enough to catch his keen eye.  Along came gorgeous Emma!  See, many couples dream up a lavish large day but John and Emma took the opposite route.  They chose to get married in their home with 30 of their closest family and friends and then an open house reception to follow.  That intentionality is very true to their character and the perfect way to celebrate.  Following the ceremony we took a break to feature some of their favorite pastimes:  Punch Pizza, Lake Calhoun strolls, Vegas excursions, running countless marathons, and of course their DOGS!  People say never to wear white on a wedding day, but their black lab Judy never got the memo apparently.  Emma was happy to have a second bride along for the party.  We love you guys!

Wedding Date: December 12th 2009
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What a pair these two make!  Adam is a comedian in his own right, and his guys are his side acts and back him up.  He is a guy I respect a lot who wears his heart on his sleeve. Renee is a porcelain doll, fair and calming with just the right amount of spunk.  These two took retro to a whole new level in scripting this throw-back funky day centered squarely on their faith journeys.  Winter hit Uptown early this year and we had plenty of snow to play with finding some of the best light nestled between an apartment complex with a single tree springing forth.  Following a tearful first meeting, an moving time of worship and unity, we were off to celebrate in St. Paul.  So much energy and love filled the room, a true testament to the Love these two share.  Thank you for sharing this with me.

Wedding Date: December 19th 2009
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I have know Angela's family for quite a while.  I got to be apart of her sister's lakeside summer wedding a few years ago, so why not do something totally opposite?  Winter in St. Paul is beautiful, and we got to maximize Rice Park's intimacy to its fullest.  Ryan wrapped her up tight in his arms as we got to photograph the beautiful holiday decor.  Since the two are avid dog-lovers, they had two special cakes crafted to be spitting images of their two "kids".  The Minnesota History Center buzzed all night long as family and friends streamed in to congratulate them.  It was an honor to capture those special moments with the ones you cherish.  Thank you friends and see you soon!   

Wedding Date: November 21st 2009
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Kerry is such a sweetheart and Jeff is a charmer; the two were meant for each other and everyone in the room knew it.  We started off the day with the ladies getting ready at the salon in St. Paul and worked our way over to St. Thomas University where she could lay eyes on her groom.  It was a wonderfully warm day for November.  Their friends are really fun-loving people and adopted me into the group for the day and we took off to the newly remodeled Blaisdell Manor. The mansion was stunning and was packed with their favorite people as the cocktail party overtook the first two floors.  There was so much love in the room!  Thank you both for an incredible day, I enjoyed every belly-laugh!

Wedding Date: November 14th 2009
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Wade came home from his serving our country in Iraq to marry a beautiful girl named Heather.  I mean, its not everyday you get to meet a Blackhawk pilot, let alone photograph their wedding.  The day of their wedding we got special access from the Commander to join the training crews out on the landing strip to get a few photographs around and inside the helicopters.  I had never seen one up close and had goosebumps from head to toe!  As the propeller whirled loudly and wind blew, it caught Heather's dress and hair perfectly; this girl was meant to model!  Wade's buddies whistled at them as they knew just how lucky he was to find a girl to take flight with him like Heather.  What a treasure!  I laughed so hard all day long with them, Heather's joy just jumping out of her.  Merina and Kim joined the party and the three of us teamed to capture this unique day.  It will be an experience we will never forget.  We are so excited for your life ahead; you are blessed!