Joe & Summer

Another beautiful Minnesota Barn Wedding in the books! I met the bride, Summer, at SCSU when I was studying to be an Elementary Education Teacher (switched majors, but I have my sub license for fun! Anyways…) and had no idea that one day I’d be photographing her beautiful wedding! It’s crazy how life works.

Fast forward 4-5 years, and here we are. Her big day. To start, me and the wedding videographer headed to Maple Lake, Minnesota, where we walked in to a house of kids laughing and running around, babies everywhere, toys scattered and just looked at each other with big smiles and said “this is awesome” 😍 It was such a sweet family feel, and babies are my love language sooo…. It went AMAZING. After that, we headed to the barn in Annandale, MN where the had the ceremony and reception. After the ceremony, they had a hayride for the bridal party that went… well entertaining for sure 🤣 The rest of the night included all the wedding fun—awesome toasts from her big sister, dancing, cake, cupcakes, more cute babies and lots of family reuniting.

I used to think weddings weren’t going to be my thing, but they’re kind of growin’ on me :)

Caleb & Anna - Couples Photoshoot

SPICY. This stunning couple is from my giveaway I hosted in January, giving away two in-home couple sessions. We photographed at an elegant cabin/resort in Balsam Lake, Wisconsin— just an hour from Minneapolis, Minnesota. This couples session could not have been more of a dream. Caleb and Anna were so comfortable in front of the camera and it showed. I LOVE knowing that my photography clients feel like i’ve created a comfortable atmosphere for them to be fully themselves.

Tip: Make sure your couples bring an extra outfit and provide plastic bags if you’re going to shoot any water shots! Aka— steamy shower pics ;) It can feel awkward to suggest getting those steamier shots, but make sure the vibe is right with you and the couple and let them know they are in a judgement free zone. :) Lastly, find a cabin with some good natural light— because it’s simply amazing.

Keith & Katelin - Engagement Photoshoot

Did I mention how proud I am when I get a photo of everyone looking… including your dog? Anyways. Meet Katelin and Keith. :) They are having an October, 2021 wedding in Duluth, Minnesota, so they reached out for some midwestern/Minnesota looking engagement photos :) We decided on the Lyndale Park Gardens in Minneapolis near Lake Harriet. There’s a nostalgia for me in capturing the lakes/trees/greenery that makes me almost want to exclusively shoot that— but I hate those damn Minnesota Mosquitos you guys. Hate. And I don’t hate a lot of things. 10,000 lakes mean 1 billion (probably more) freaking tiny biters. I can’t. But I can for you. I just keep telling myself that, and all is well ;) In all seriousness, this was a lovely shoot. And I love the areas around Lake Harriet. Well worth any bug bites our lovely summertime in Minnesota brings!!