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!!

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. :)

Susan & Alfredo - Couples Photoshoot

My path crossed with Susan and Alfredo at Moondog Cafe, in Key West, Florida. I couldn’t be happier it did, as this couple has quite the story. Susan and Alfredo have known each other since they were kids, but ended up together later in life. After two successful careers, they decided to retire to a camper van… and spend half the year traveling across the country. Just so happened that I was in the right place at the right time to meet their sweet souls.

After at least an hour of talking, we decided to take on a couples session— something they hadn’t done in a long time. After our session, I had the privilege to see their home-van:) SO amazing. I was able to photograph them standing outside their van for the Dancer Love Foundation to use to show off their “Love first” shirts Alfredo was wearing. Talk about a successful couples session… I was able to learn so much about the travel life, help out a non-profit by photographing their merchandise, and most importantly, capture the love between one of the most beautiful couples inside and out that i’ve ever seen.