Many wedding ceremonies feature music of some kind, and often the bride and groom sing along with their guests. But on Sunday, June 30th, 2019, the promenade of the Gardens of Castle Rock was not hosting merely music: it was hosting worship of the One True God. The bride and groom led the way with […]

There is a gazebo at the Outpost Center– a delicate cage of ivy perfect for a first look in the heat of a summer day. The bride neared with delight in her eyes for her father’s first glance on her wedding day. As her father turned to greet her, joy splashed over both their faces. […]

Out of the van come a white-shirted family of five: two strapping sons, a daughter, and a wife & husband. I smile to myself at this surprise. As we walk to the meadow of the St. Olaf Natural Lands, I ask Derrick about the all-white color palette. I knew this session was a birthday gift […]

Minnesotans have this deep resilience when it comes to cold weather. The first session date I booked with these folks ended up being  snowed out. In October. Yes. You read that correctly.  Wisely, these folks chose to wait for a true fall scene. (Boy that weather really shocked us all!) Hate to admit it, but […]

She would not smile. Her beautiful blue eyes held open in a blank stare, alternating with disproval. Her pigtails were wrapped with delicate pink bows, and her dress went perfectly with her mother’s scarf. But it was cold. I’m sure this little girl was thinking, “Who are you and why are you ordering my family […]

Telling the story of Chris & Meredith’s Irvine Park wedding was such a dream. I’ll begin with my favorite moment from the day: the first look. Chris kept wiping away tears with his right hand, then stopping to murmur how beautiful she looked–it was his first glance at his bride ready for the wedding day. […]

The bride’s only sister gripped the microphone. She halted over her sentence, and the Outpost Center barn held onto that silence with her. As she wiped tears from her eyes, she let out a comic phrase, “Ok! Really!” while fanning herself. As she replaced the microphone by her lips, she drew a deep breath and held […]

It’s not everyday you get to shoot an engagement session where its a party of three: two finances and their doggie! An entourage came along to help Tucker the puppy behave well for his two masters. The team was a huge success! Sister and mother to the bride-to-be helped with wardrobe changes, hair arranging, and […]

Jonathan and Aleisha said yes. They stripped off their shoes and got ankle deep in water. Mist from the Nerstrand waterfall spattered their faces as they held each other steady as their feet sunk a little into the sand. With the comfort of each other’s smile, they turned their faces towards me to hear a prompting. A […]

The tiny baby opened her eyes wide, wringing in the basket’s blankets. The call to photograph a newborn who has outgrown the continual sleep mode can be a challenge. Josie was fully aware of mother’s nearness and had no intention of closing her eyes–until we began shooting her in Mama’s arms, and the heavy lids […]