Hannah & Jered//Black Beach Engagement//Duluth, MN//North Shore

It was late spring, but still FREEZING. Hannah, Jered, Jens, and I, made the trek up to Black Beach in Duluth, Minnesota. It was here that we photographed their epic engagement session—shortly after an incredible surprise proposal on the runway at Hannah’s fashion show back in Minneapolis.

It’s safe to say for a location, Black Beach far exceeded expectation. Even if it would have been close, my expectations are always crazy high—I’m a bit of a dreamer. The black sand, horizon, huge jagged rocks, the sunset at just the right spot— all of it was incredible. The only part that wasn’t ideal, was how cold the black sand was. Hannah handled all of our barefoot poses like a boss, and Jered, well…he got a good laugh ;)

If you’re thinking about Duluth or North Shore vibes for your engagement session, look no further. I can guarantee Black Beach will satisfy. I’d just say… go in June!!

Maggie & Tyler

Another sweet Minnesota couple on their way to becoming completely official in all the ways…. marriage :)

We had their engagement session at Millennium Gardens in Plymouth, Minnesota. They completely got the outfits spot on, because (tip) whites/creams/blacks/neutrals are the best. Me and my editing style are both biased.

More importantly than their outfits, we laughed and had a ton of fun. My favorite thing is when couples open up and feel like they’re on a fun date with each other. If you can be comfortable and get in your ‘play’ mode with your person, the photos will absolutely reflect the amazing time you’re having. I try to encourage this by giving fun prompts to my couples and bringing a positive/open mindset to the table!

Anyhow… now we get to look forward to their amazing wedding day hosted at the Hewing Hotel in Minneapolis, MN. AHHH. I’m so excited.

Jay & Quynh - Proposal Photoshoot

This. Proposal. Jay contacted me about a month ago and told me he planned to propose to his girlfriend, Quynh, who lives here in Minnesota. Jay lives in Georgia, so their relationship has been long distance for the past two years. This man flew to MN last night only a couple of hours before proposing to Quynh.

Thankfully, we had a plan locked in where he was successfully able to sneak up behind her and tap her on the shoulder to get her attention. Below are the results. One of the sweetest proposals I have done. The couple had most of their family there to see, and got to celebrate their engagement, and the sister’s birthday at Freehouse in Minneapolis!