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!!

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!

Blake & Natalie - Proposal Photoshoot

Natalie & Blake

Blake contacted me only 3 days before his plan to propose to his fiancé Natalie at Rice Park in St. Paul, Minnesota. I was lucky and so blessed (even with the Holidays) to have the date free. When considering Rice Park, I was nervous the blue hour mixed with the orange tree lights would throw me off, but they turned out better than I’d hoped. Again, the sweetest couple. I feel so blessed that all the couples I’ve worked with have honestly been amazing. Blake was so appreciative I had the time to do this so short notice, and Natalie was just as appreciative at Blake for being incredible and lining up photography for this special moment. :)