New Zealand
New Zealand has long been a bucket list item for me as it fit so many criteria; it was another continent, it was an island, it had opposite seasons, my favorite people I met traveling were from here, and it was…
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St. Paul, Minnesota
We started this adventure in our studio with Ellen and her mom over some lemonade and laughter. I could see that sparkle in her eye for her mystery man, Taylor, so I decided I just HAD to meet him…
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Las Vegas, Nevada
Vegas, baby! Rob called me up and said he had a crazy idea and usually "crazy" to him usually means semi insane. So of course I was all ears. Rob has been a long time friend and talented videographer…
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Aria Minneapolis, Minnesota
We are in a time when all stories matter. A lot. Gatherings are taking on a whole new look and people have been having fun with an intimate approach to weddings. Even "family" is being redefined as more consider…
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Minneapolis, Minnesota
This evening was pure JOY! I was invited to capture this beautiful ceremony by long-time industry friends for the most intimate day of their family's life at Sabbath home along the lakes. I was honored…
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Thailand
We wanted to fly far away, like very far away. Thailand was a bucket list item for many years and honestly a place we thought we may never get to as we were talking about starting a family. Then as fate would have…
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Semple Mansion Minneapolis, Minnesota
The Semple Mansion has never felt as perfect than it did on this day. Rachel had to move her big party to 2021, but the crew at the Semple Mansion generously opened their doors for a small family ceremony…
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Santorini, Greece
From the day my wife Janelle and I were married, we committed to not just one honeymoon, but rather a lifestyle of honeymooning. Next up on our dream list was Greece!
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Minnesota
Sometimes days, and life for that matter, turn out way better than you ever imagined. In the midst of all that’s happening in the world right now, people have been putting family at the epicenter of their…
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Edina, Minnesota
Time for a kitchen takeover! I absolutely love when couples get creative and show off their personality in an engagement session. I always encourage bringing props or visiting locations special to you and your…
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Minneapolis, Minnesota
The best couples I know bring out the best in one another and Mark and Joel are no exception. They’re bursting with life and when they’re together the laughter and inside jokes go on and on in the best possible…
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Saint Anthony Main, Minnesota
As with many of our couples, Cady and Noah live outside of Minnesota but decided to plan their wedding here to make it easier for family and friends. They knew they would be back in Minneapolis for a long…
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Minneapolis, Minnesota
With Nigerian and Honduras flags waving, these two started the session off with a colorful display of fun! We strolled the streets of Minneapolis finding pops of color everywhere we went…
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Chicago, Illinois
I have spent a lot of time in the city by the lake and have come to know and love all it’s grand views and buzzing city cafes. So when Ellen and Taylor requested a Fly-to-You Engagement Session…
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Banff National Park Canada
There is a lot of pressure on planning a honeymoon. Fortunately, at the altar we promised to make a lifestyle out of honeymooning. We have taken that quite literally as we started this run of trips with our first…
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Minneapolis, Minnesota
I always advise couples to turn their engagement session into a fun date night. Jenna and Josh really took my advice to heart and broke out a bottle of wine to toast at the end of their session and then continued…
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Minneapolis, Minnesota
Sometimes rain can be the best thing to happen during your engagement session. I ventured to the historic Stone Arch Bridge with Catherine and John to enjoy the riverfront views from the steps…
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Litchfield, MN
My friends, Karla and Dan, asked me to come all the way out to Litchfield, MN to photograph their engagement session on a special farm that held so many childhood memories for Dan…
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Semple Mansion Minneapolis, Minnesota
I first met these two at the beautiful Semple Mansion, where they would in turn say their vows. Tara is direct and knows what she wants while Mike is her steady ship. They love sharing life with others…
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Hotel Playa Fiesta Puerto Vallarta, Mexico
My friend of twelve years, Katie Dix, has spent her professional life helping brides on their wedding day at Minnesota's darling venue, Bear Path Country Club. Katie is both brilliant and poised at her job as passion…
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