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Chelsy & Bryan // Engaged! // Northfield, Minnesota Engagement Photography

admin — Wed, 02 May 2012 05:18:05 +0000

You may remember Chelsy & Bryan from their family shoot last fall. Well, they’re back again, this time ENGAGED!

It rained the entire afternoon prior to Chelsy and Bryan’s shoot. Preparing for a rainy engagement shoot, I packed my umbrellas in my car and began to brainstorm some romantic rainy shot ideas, crossing my fingers that Chelsy & Bryan would be up for kissing in the rain. Chelsy and I were on the same page—she was so excited, she even wore rain boots. So we headed out to Northfield in search of some puddles. But when we arrived, the sun was shining and the sky was clear. It ended up being a great shoot nonetheless. These two are so incredibly perfect together, and their connection was so apparent every time they smiled and looked into one another’s eyes. What a joy their relationship was to photograph!

Thanks Chelsy & Bryan!

Baby Isabella // 5 days new // St. Paul Newborn Photography

admin — Mon, 20 Feb 2012 04:44:00 +0000

Aimee & Ryan // Minneapolis Sculpture Garden Wedding Photography

admin — Tue, 03 Jan 2012 20:33:00 +0000

Pam, Cory, & Claire // Family Photos

admin — Mon, 02 Jan 2012 23:33:11 +0000

I’m so excited to FINALLY share Pam, Cory & Claire’s family photos from this fall—now that there is SNOW on the ground, this post feels long overdue.
Pam and I met in track at UW-Stout. I have countless memories of pole-vaulting with her “back in the day.” Now we’re both moms! Little Claire had just turned one, so Pam contacted me to take some family photos. We were blessed with perfect weather on a beautiful autumn day. Here is a little preview of some favorites from the shoot…

Heather & Adam // Eau Claire, Wisconsin Wedding Photography

admin — Tue, 25 Oct 2011 22:01:27 +0000

This past wedding with Heather and Adam in Eau Claire, WI was so great! Heather and Adam have an amazing sense of humor, so they and their wedding party were all about taking goofy pictures and having a blast. I don’t think I’ve ever laughed so hard at a wedding! After the ceremony, we headed out to Phoenix Park, where I captured both the playful and the compassionate sides of Heather & Adam’s personalities. The reception was held at the beautiful Eau Claire Golf & Country Club—absolutely gorgeous! We finished the evening with some pictures at sunset & then danced the night away.

Colleen & Nick // Engaged!

admin — Sun, 16 Oct 2011 01:40:24 +0000

Colleen and I met back in middle school when we played soccer together. She was super sweet then, and that hasn’t changed one bit. I was so excited when she contacted me to take her engagement photos. It was great to catch up with Colleen and finally meet her fiance, Nick. Although he wasn’t crazy about getting his picture taken, he was a great sport. I could tell the connection between Colleen and Nick was so strong; the way they laughed with one another was adorable. I can’t wait for their wedding!

Chelsy, Bryan, & Weston // Family Portraits at Afton Apple Orchard // Sneak Peek

admin — Tue, 04 Oct 2011 05:02:00 +0000

We couldn’t have asked for a more beautiful day for this family shoot at Afton Apple Orchard. The weather was perfect and so were the colors and the sunset. I had a blast! Aren’t these three adorable?

Lacey & Mike // Arkansaw & Menomonie, Wisconsin Wedding Photography

admin — Fri, 30 Sep 2011 21:28:40 +0000

Lacey and Mike’s wedding could not have been more beautiful. The ceremony was held in their yard in western Wisconsin overlooking the river valley on a perfect Summer day. Its difficult to describe how great a job Lacey did with planning the wedding and creating the floral arrangements….see for yourself!

Lacey & Mike // Sneak Peek // Western Wisconsin Wedding Photography

admin — Wed, 24 Aug 2011 05:30:44 +0000

Lacey & Mike’s outdoor wedding was absolutely stunning, and I am so excited to share photos from the entire day. Here’s a little sneak peek to hold you over.

Nicole & Shaun // Woodbury, MN Wedding Photography

admin — Mon, 25 Jul 2011 05:15:17 +0000

Nicole and Shaun are two of the most kind people I’ve ever met, and I’m so happy to have witnessed their love for one another and their families as I photographed their wedding day. Along with Colin Schye of Aluhu Creative as my assistant, we began the day at Guardian Angels Church just outside of Woodbury, capturing Shaun’s “first look” at Nicole in her dress. After the ceremony, we traveled to Edgewater Park on Colby Lake for some fun, more casual photos, then finished the night off with a beautiful reception in the St. Croix room at Afton Alps.

A few of Colin’s amazing shots: