Ellaina and Brendon Engagement

Walker Art Center Minneapolis, Minnesota

One of our favorite events of the year is the annual Unveiled Wedding Fair hosted by The Wedding Guys. The owner, Matthew, is a dear friend, so when he paraded Ellaina up to our booth because we “had to…

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Katie and Billy Engagement

Lake Nokomis, Minnesota

Katie and Billy live in DC but wanted to plan a Minnesota wedding. We’re used to coordinating destination wedding details, but when the destination is right in our backyard, it makes it that much easier and more…

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Amanda and Omar Engagement

Minneapolis, Minnesota

When I met Amanda and Omar I knew we would hit it off right away! Our first meeting was over Zoom and it was one of those rare video calls that actually felt like we were all sitting around and chatting in a living…

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Romance and Alex Engagement

Edina, Minnesota

Romance and Alex were the winners of the amazing Minnesota Bride Wedding Contest to honor a deserving couple in the area. They’re starting out as a new family unit so they asked to bring their son along…

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Marissa and Robert Engagement

Wayzata, Minnesota

Marissa is a TV producer and brings creative LA/NY energy to the midwest in the best possible way. She helped create the vision for the session and wanted to show off the beauty of the lakes in the Minnetonka…

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Abby and Carina Engagement

Minneapolis, Minnesota

It was one of those perfect sunny summer days and I knew Abby and Carina were going to have an amazing session. They were hoping for something bright and colorful, so we went in search of something…

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Elizabeth and Matthew Engagement

Minneapolis, Minnesota

I’ve been excited to show off some of my new favorite photo locations around the city, and Elizabeth and Matthew were the perfect fit! They were up for anything and with the extended time of a Local Adventure…

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Nicole and Brian

St. Paul Hotel Saint Paul, Minnesota

When this New York actress met Brian from San Francisco, they knew their worlds would never be the same again. They spent their dating relationship traveling across the country trying to bring the two coasts…

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Natalie and Jim Engagement

Minneapolis and Saint Paul, Minnesota

Natalie and Jim knew they wanted to show off their hometown pride, but which to choose, Minneapolis or Saint Paul? As we talked about possible locations, they decided to extend their time and just do both! We…

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Jennifer and Bryan Engagement

Linden Hills, Minnesota

I joined Jennifer and Bryan in the Linden Hills neighborhood for their fun and summery Local Adventure engagement session. They were in the middle of planning a wedding in Georgia, so for their engagement…

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Megan and Luke Engagement

Grand Marais, Minnesota

This job takes me to the most amazing places all over the world, but sometimes, the most amazing place is in your home state. Luke is a commercial fisherman in Grand Marais and when he describes what he does…

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Erin and Amir Engagement

Lake Harriett, Minnesota

I met Erin in Mexico at her best friend’s wedding and we instantly hit it off. After a weekend of fun in the sun, we formed a bond and I couldn’t wait to see where life lead her. She’s a former flight attendant, so having…

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Elizabeth and Andy

Early & Wilson Minneapolis, Minnesota

This day felt like photographing a family member's wedding. I’ve traveled all around the country to photograph Andy’s family, from his brother’s senior photos to many family sessions and weddings, I feel…

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Valentines Mini 2022

The Hutton House Minneapolis, Minnesota

It’s no secret that we’re in the business of love. We spend nearly every weekend photographing couples exchanging their promises of forever and we wouldn’t have it any other way. This year, in the season of…

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Haley and Patrick

Saint Paul College Club Saint Paul, Minnesota

When I woke up the morning of Haley and Patrick’s wedding, I could feel that special spark fill the air and knew something great was just around the corner. A beautiful winter wonderland revealed itself as I walked…

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Rebecca and Jared

Grand View Lodge Brainerd, Minnesota

When I was sitting down to write this blog, the first thing that popped into my head was, there’s a lot to like…

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Rachel and Patrick

Landmark Center Saint Paul, Minnesota

I love a New Years Eve wedding. There’s always a certain buzz in the air with the excitement of a new year just around the corner. This one felt extra special though because when I stepped outside there were…

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Leah and Scott

Landmark Center Saint Paul, Minnesota

Leah and Scott’s day started off in a pretty monumental fashion and set the tone for the rest of the wedding in the best possible way. When I entered the bridal suite I was greeted with excitement from every corner…

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Mary and Lindsay

Green Acres Event Center Eden Prairie

The day after Thanksgiving, we had something to be extra thankful for, the union of Mary and Lindsay. They found one another after similar life experiences lead them to where they are today. They both knew how…

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Jessica and Nick

The Beach Club Minneapolis, Minnesota

When I left the house the morning of Jessica and Nick’s wedding, I could feel something magical in the air. Then, quite literally, the sky opened up on my drive over and just like that we had our first big snowfall…

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