Elena and Bruno

Grand View Lodge Nisswa, Minnesota

Andy has a line about Autumn that I haven't been able to stop thinking about since he said it to me on the wedding day: his wife is a little Cinderella in her own little winter kingdom. Honestly, after spending the day…

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Autumn and Andy

American Swedish Institute Minneapolis, Minnesota

I've photographed a lot of venues over the years, but the American Swedish Institute might be the closest thing I've found to walking straight into a fairy tale. Built in the early 1900s as the private Turnblad Mansion…

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Amanda and Patrick

Earl and Wilson Minneapolis, Minnesota

Picture this: a New Year's Eve wedding, two volleyball coaches, one prim and proper Minnesota girl, one certified (and self proclaimed) knucklehead from Buffalo, and a love story that reads like the trailer for a…

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Willie and Rob

Semple Mansion Minneapolis, Minnesota

Willie told me she's been dreaming of a winter wedding her whole life, and after spending a day at Semple Mansion with her and Rob, I completely understand why. That warm, cozy, tucked-in feeling the place gives…

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JoDee and Matt

Urban Daisy Minneapolis, Minnesota

I have to admit some bias walking into this one. I photographed JoDee's sister's wedding last year and ended up becoming genuinely close with the whole family, so when this day rolled around, it felt less like…

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Taylor and Caleb

Equestria West at Bavaria Downs Chaska, Minnesota

Taylor and Caleb have one of those stories that always makes me smile, they matched on a dating app, only to realize they'd gone to the same high school and had entire friend groups that overlapped the whole time…

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Jane and Anton

Saint Paul College Club Saint Paul, Minnesota

I met Jane and Anton in their individual suites at St. Paul College Club, and within the first five minutes I could tell this day was going to be filled with love and warmth. The bridal suite in particular had this energy…

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Kayla and Patrick

Rochester Golf & Country Club Rochester, Minnesota

I headed down to Rochester for this one, and I'll be honest, I always jump at the chance. There's something about getting out of the Cities for a day that makes the whole shoot feel like a little adventure. Kayla and Patrick…

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Lisa and Jon

Marjorie McNeely Conservatory Saint Paul, Minnesota

I met Lisa and Jon at the conservatory under one of those rare, perfect blue sky days, the kind that makes everything else fall into place. We started with a first look along one of the park paths, and the light coming…

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Sara and Tessa

The Gardens of Castle Rock Northfield, Minnesota

There's a moment early in almost every wedding day that tells me exactly what kind of day it's going to be, and for Sara and Tessa, it happened before either of them had even seen the other. A quiet Pabst Blue Ribbon…

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Sarah and Gina

IDS Center Minneapolis, Minnesota

I arrived at their home already knowing this wasn't going to be a typical wedding day, and even then, I wasn't ready for how much fun it would end up being. No traditional first look here. Sarah and Gina were…

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Erin and Jared

Villa Bellezza Lake Pepin, Wisconsin

Erin's dress deserves its own paragraph, honestly. Black and white, laced through with detail, nothing safe about it. The moment I saw her in it I remember thinking, this is a woman who knows exactly who she is…

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Elizabeth and Joe

Rush Creek Golf Club Minneapolis, Minnesota

From the moment I pulled up to Rush Creek Golf Club, I had a feeling this day was going to feel different, and in the best way. Elizabeth and Joe aren't just marrying each other. They're a family, and that showed in every single moment of the day…

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Patricia and Evan

Brackett's Crossing Minneapolis, Minnesota

Patricia and Evan’s wedding day was a beautiful blend of classic elegance, meaningful tradition, and one of the most incredible golden hours I’ve seen all season. While I wasn’t the one behind the camera that day…

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Kristi and Brian

Loft 214 Stillwater, Minnesota

Stillwater always has a certain magic to it, and Kristi and Brian’s wedding day captured that feeling perfectly. Their celebration at Loft 214 blended classic elegance with an energy that was simply fun from…

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Katie and Trent

Historic Concord Exchange Minneapolis, Minnesota

Katie and Trent’s love story began in a way that will always be uniquely tied to its time. Their first date happened just before the world shut down in early 2020. What followed was something that felt almost…

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Carla and Jonathan

Blue Moon Ballroom Rochester, Minnesota

Rochester, Minnesota set the stage for Carla and Jonathan’s wedding day and blended tradition, elegance, and romance from beginning to end. The day began with the two of them preparing for the ceremony…

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Anna and Lincoln

The Grand 1858 Minneapolis Event Center Minneapolis, Minnesota

Anna and Lincoln’s wedding day at The Grand 1858 inside the Minneapolis Event Center had that perfect mix of elegance and joy from the very beginning. It was one of those days where everything felt relaxed…

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Grace and Yang

Quincy Hall Minneapolis, Minnesota

Grace and Yang’s wedding at Quincy Hall was the kind of celebration that leaves you smiling from the moment you arrive until long after the night ends. These two have an easy, joyful energy together that’s…

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