Courtney and Chris

Stout’s Island Lodge Birchwood, Wisconsin

Imagine being whisked away to a far off island with all your closest friends and family to celebrate your love story. Well, Courtney and Chris didn’t have to imagine this because thanks to the help of Jenna Culley…

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Michaela and Oliver

Loring Social Minneapolis, Minnesota

This was the weekend that I decided summer was finally here. The weather was perfect and warm with big fluffy white clouds floating overhead. And of course, it’s the perfect day for a wedding. Our incredible team…

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Kris and Taylor

Hotel Rivington Penthouse New York, New York

This is one of those wedding stories that I’ve sat down to write a few times but just couldn’t capture all the emotion, joy, and love in words alone. So instead, I started with photos and let them tell the story…

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Eleanor and Andrew

Bavaria Downs Chaska, Minnesota

I’m so lucky that I get to meet so many incredible people in my profession and Eleanor and Andrew are two of the best. These two have hearts of gold who have made taking care of others their life and passion…

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Kari and Cole

Grand View Lodge Brainerd, Minnesota

Brainerd has been my home away from home for a while now since my parents have a home there on one of the many lakes. If you’re from Minnesota or the Midwest, you know there’s something special about…

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Kali and Hunter

Church Barn Barron, Wisconsin

As I ventured to the rustic wedding venue in Wisconsin, driving through forests and past fields, it felt like I was on my way to capture a family member's wedding. I had the same butterflies and buzz of excitement…

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Laila and Zachary

Bell Museum Saint Paul, Minnesota

Sometimes the stars align and two people come together that are such a perfect fit, you have to wonder how they found each other in this big beautiful world. This is Laila and Zachary. Their energy, humor…

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Molly and Todd

Landmark Center Saint Paul, Minnesota

I’m sure Molly and Todd heard this a lot on their wedding day, but the biggest April Fools joke they could have had was getting over a foot of snow the night before their April 1st wedding. I guess in Minnesota you…

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Ashley and Brian

Edina, Minnesota

Whenever a couple decides to host their wedding at their home or a family home, you know you’re being welcomed into a very special and personal moment in their lives. This was absolutely the case for Ashley…

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San Francisco Engagement

San Francisco, California

I love capturing my friends' love stories and it’s even better when I get to sneak in a bit of travel too. Johan and Grace have been good friends for a long time, so when they called and asked me to take their…

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Chasity and Blake Engagement

Minneapolis, Minnesota

There’s something magical about St. Anthony Main on a summer evening. The buzz of people in the historic streets, the cinema playing old favorites, amazing food around every corner, and one of my favorite…

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Emily and Theodore Engagement

Minneapolis, Minnesota

Occasionally during a photo shoot I nearly forget I’m at work because I’m honestly having such a good time that it feels like I’m spending time with friends. During Emily and Theodore’s engagement session was…

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Kari and Cole Engagement

Minneapolis, Minnesota

When you find your people, you just know. That’s exactly how I felt when I met Kari and Cole at the Grand View Lodge open house. We started talking about their wedding plans, which turned into talking about life…

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Sarah and Alex Engagement

Minnesota Wilderness

I love when a couple is up for absolutely anything for their engagement session, and love it even more when they come up with a fun idea to show off their personality. When I was talking with Sarah and Alex in…

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Samantha and Jordan

Saint Paul Hotel St. Paul, Minnesota

Samantha and Jordan planned a fairytale Saint Paul wedding with some of the best of the best. This dream team pulled out all the stops and made this day a memorable one. When I pulled up to the Saint Paul Hotel…

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Catherine and Joe

Theodore Wirth Chalet Golden Valley, Minnesota

I have so many amazing memories throughout the city and in different venues both near and far from home, but Theodore Wirth Chalet holds some of my favorites. This is where grandma and my mother both…

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Sarah and Alex

Minneapolis Event Center Minneapolis, Minnesota

I love a cozy winter wedding and I think Sarah and Alex may have planned the coziest one yet! I met this sweet couple at the Unveiled event and we hit it off right from the very start. They decided they wanted to…

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Sarah and Karl

Green Acres Event Center Eden Prairie, Minnesota

I love when I meet a couple and instantly connect over a shared interest. I felt this spark from the first moment I met Karl and Sarah and heard them talk about travel and adventure. Being a busy doctor and…

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Joan and Tom

Four Seasons Hotel Minneapolis, Minnesota

Being able to capture a family as they grow and change through the years is such a beautiful and profound thing that always honors me to the core. After capturing Lindsay and Dustin’s wedding back in 2016, I kept…

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