When I first pulled into Murphy Hanrehan Park Reserve, about fifty bikers were unloading their gear and headed to practice! Ever since our Caribou Coffee meeting, I’ve been astounded by the warmth of Anna & Corey. They gave me hugs! I was not surprised to find this warmth and joy in their engagement session as […]

I knew Selena & Kyle would rock their engagement session, so I took them to two of my favorite spots. The St. Olaf Natural lands becomes a buttery flame during the golden hour, and I was so thrilled we didn’t leave early when the mosquitoes tried to bully us out. Trusting me as photographer is a […]

Driving through the glory of Minnesota country, I knew Waltham would surprise me either with dark clouds or glorious sunshine. Every storm was just miles to the side of my drive– but the rain did not fall on us all day! If I had to put a slogan to Tya & Devan’s wedding, it would be […]

As I stepped out of the sidewalk into Aria, florists were arranging delicate blossoms on archways. The openness and the urban character of Aria is certainly striking in itself, but how beautiful to adorn it with real flowers, and to bring the countryside into the industrial sphere! Truly, I was amazed at the work those […]

The nuptial mass held at the Church of St. Dominic in Northfield drew close friends together to bless the marriage of Lisa & Kristjan. True friends sang as cantor, played as pianist, and stood to bear witness to the union. A wedding enjoyable in its simplicity. As the couple ascended the steps to declare their […]

The hazy light curving over the hills of River Bend set the perfect stage. Tyler kept making Trisha laugh as he held her in the middle of the field and Zeus the german shepherd stayed loyal and close. (Really, I thought they had tried him to stay in the frame!) I laughed away from my […]

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 […]