Lindsey & Tommy

Mendakota Country Club Mendota Heights, Minnesota

Lindsey and Tommy are a special mix of powerhouse couple and very easy going and up for anything. It’s not often you get to photograph an Emmy Award winner's wedding either. We met this amazing duo…

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Laurie & Tom

Edina Country Club Edina, Minnesota

This is a story of love and timing. These two have a long history together and even went on a date in junior high! The connection and spark has been there from the very start, but it took the right timing…

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Kelly & Jacob

Wayzata Country Club Wayzata, Minnesota

This was really one for the history books. It was the first time these families would gather in over a year at their home club. But not only was their family in attendance, but the families of so many of our former…

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Claire & Jeff

Carver County Fair Grounds Carver, Minnesota

Claire has spent her professional career as a banquet manager making other people's weddings perfect, but now it was her turn and I was all in to help her celebrate to the max! She put her heart into every aspect…

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Sarah & Morgan

Estelle Minneapolis, Minnesota

When the incredibly talented Gretchen Culver (of the brilliant Minne Weddings and Rocket Science Events) came to us with a fun wedding afternoon idea for her new lovely clients, we knew we were all in. We joined…

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Emma & Thomas

Minikahda Club Minneapolis, Minnesota

In an ever changing world, Emma and Thomas knew nothing would stop them from saying “I do” and I’m so honored I was able to cheer them on during their planning journey. When we did all finally get to…

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Doggy Social Wedding Fair

The Machine Shop Minneapolis, Minnesota

Wedding fairs are an amazing way to meet new people both getting married and other vendors. However, at the Doggy Social Wedding Fair, not only did we meet great people, but their pups too! This ‘pawsome’…

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Sara & Josh

JX Event Venue Stillwater, Minnesota

This day was filled with light, both literally and figuratively. Sara is the brightest, sweetest person you could ever ask for and a Jersey girl to the very core. Her other half, Josh, loves deeply and it shows in his…

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Anna & Rob

Interlachen Country Club Edina, Minnesota

From the first phone call, to the final blissful goodnight, never had I felt two humans deserved joy more than these two. When Anna met Rob we all knew this was different. Both are amazing driven spirits that…

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Laura & Jack Engagement

Minneapolis, Minnesota

The Guthrie and Mill City are hard to beat on a beautiful Minnesota day. The only thing that could make it better is to add in a couple head-over-heels in love. I joined Laura and Jack for a fun Local Adventure

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Berglin Anniversary

Minneapolis, Minnesota

It’s literally my job to showcase love, so when the opportunity arises to celebrate a milestone anniversary, I always jump at the chance. Anna called me about capturing her love story and incorporating her family…

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Christine & Tony Engagement

‘Up North’ Brainerd, Minnesota

During our initial wedding planning conversations, it came up that Christine and Tony both have family homes in Brainerd in the same small town as mine. What a small world! I joked that I would stop…

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Liz & Ryan Engagement

Up North, Minnesota

When I started to talk to Liz and Ryan about their engagement session we had a lot of ideas around the city and in their Edina community. But then I asked the question, “what makes you the happiest?” They both…

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Blakely & Shane

St. Paul College Club Saint Paul, Minnesota

Blakely is a Disney princess at heart and on this day she had her Cinderella moment. Standing in the bridal suite and watching her twirl and giggle in front of the mirror was one of those beautiful moments…

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Abby & Kevin Engagement

Lake of the Isles, Minnesota

Abby and Kevin were planning a wedding at the beautiful Red Wing Golf Club when their awesome coordinator, Brittany, played matchmaker and suggested we meet. We hit it off right away and before…

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Annika & Niels Engagement

Minneapolis, Minnesota

I shared a special connection with Annika and Niels from the very beginning. They had planned their wedding to be held in Duluth at the very place where Janelle and I were married, the Glensheen Mansion…

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Charlotte & Casey Engagement

Charlotte and Casey feel like extended family. They came to us as a referral from the Johnny Pops world (where my wife, Janelle, works!) and the connection was there from the very beginning…

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Amanda & Bimaje Engagement

These two sweethearts were introduced to me by the amazing wedding planner, Laine Palm. They knew they needed a top notch planner on their team because they were keeping up a long distance…

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2020 Year in Review

2020 was a year none of us will ever forget. Small businesses and the event industry were hit especially hard, so owning a small business that focuses on wedding photography…

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Nicole & Jack

Hotel Landing Minneapolis, Minnesota

This was the perfect way to start the New Year. I’ve been looking forward to being part of this celebration with new friends for many months.Nicole and Jack have been excited for even longer, and in the end…

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