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Do You Need a Wedding Photography Shot List?

Tips + Tricks, Weddings

3/01/24

When it comes to wedding planning, there’s a ton of information to help you plan the best day ever. In the wedding planning industry, there seems to be several “hot takes” thrown around. From color palettes to wedding favors, there’s probably a controversial opinion. So I figured I’d share one of my hot takes and […]

St. Cloud Urban Industrial Chic Wedding

Weddings

2/09/24

It’s not too often that you’ll find me in a cityscape; as a central Minnesota wedding photographer, I’m frequently capturing an outdoor wedding near a lake somewhere. But having the opportunity to photograph LeaRae and Colin’s St. Cloud urban industrial chic wedding was such a fun change of pace. The Regency in downtown St. Cloud […]

The Ins-and-Outs of Eloping in Minnesota

Tips + Tricks, Weddings

1/26/24

Let me guess: when you picture eloping, it’s probably not in Minnesota, right?! And hey, I get it! But as a Minnesota wedding and lifestyle photographer, I can truly say that the Land of 10,000 Lakes is one of the most underrated places in the US to elope. With a diverse ecosystem, 4 seasons, endless […]

Summer Wedding at The Barn at Stoney Hills

Weddings

1/12/24

It’s not too often that you find a couple whose chemistry is just so effortlessly evident, even on a wedding day. As a Minnesota wedding and lifestyle photographer (and past bride), I know firsthand just how nerve-racking a wedding day can be. But Katie and Nick didn’t let any nerves stop them from having the […]

Intimate Lakeside Resort Wedding in Northern Minnesota

Weddings

12/15/23

If you’re a Minnesota native (or just a big fan), you’ll know that we love our lakes around here. So when there’s an opportunity to photograph a wedding overlooking a lake, I’m there. Documenting Faith and Alex’s intimate lakeside resort wedding in Northern Minnesota was an absolute honor; the day was full of intentionality, emotion, […]

Wedding Ceremony Tips from a Wedding Photographer’s POV

Weddings

10/20/23

As a wedding photographer (and past bride), let me tell ya: I have seen it all when it comes to things going really well, and things going not-so-well on wedding days. It seems like you can plan your heart out and something still doesn’t go as expected. One of my deepest passions as a wedding […]

Honest Thoughts on My Wedding Day: From a Wedding Photographer

Weddings

9/15/23

I cannot believe that it’s already been almost 8 years since I married my person! And while I’ve had plenty of time to reflect on what I wish I had done differently and what I’m glad I did, I definitely see things in a different light now that I am a wedding and lifestyle photographer. […]

How to Find the Perfect Wedding Photographer

Tips + Tricks, Weddings

7/28/23

Minnesota wedding photographer

The sentiment of, “your wedding day flies by in the blink of an eye” couldn’t possibly be more true. At the end of your wedding night, you’ll probably find yourself wondering where the day even went as you pull bobby-pin after bobby-pin out of your hair. Before you know it, you’ll be celebrating your 1 […]

Urban Nashville, Tennessee Engagement Session

Couples, Engagement

7/14/23

Nashville engagement session at Bicentennial Capitol Mall State Park

Have you ever had those moments in life where you can’t help but to think “you’ve got to be joking”? Ally and Peter’s urban Nashville, Tennessee engagement session had all the makings of becoming one of those moments. But thanks to their flexibility and faith, we were able to make the most of the situation […]

Magical Foggy Engagement Session in Nashville, Tennessee

Couples, Engagement

6/30/23

Foggy cliffsideNashville, Tennessee engagement session

You would probably never guess that Ally and Peter’s magical foggy engagement session in Nashville, Tennessee actually took place at sunrise. Despite the 4:00am wake up call, and the session not exactly going as planned, it’s safe to say that the end product was even more beautiful than we could’ve hoped for! As soon as […]

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