I had just finished photographing Alex & Joe’s husband and wife photos, and we returned to the Grand for their reception. Right before we entered I remembered to ask them if they wanted a photo with their marquee! (I mean, how could you not want that when your sign reads, “I Do with the Donahoes”? […]

White lights lit up the dance floor as Carly took her father’s hand for their first dance. She leaned her head upon her dad’s chest as he held her tight and gently rocked her. As the guests crowded around to watch, the djay held up the mic to invite all fathers and daughter to the […]

Ever since Fiona & Mark’s engagement session, I’ve been so excited to return to Steeplechase Event Center for their October wedding! Fiona is the kind of person you can’t see anyone disagreeing with – she is as sweet as the delicious cupcakes on their dessert table! I can quote a guest saying that Mark “is […]

The week before Krystin & Anthony’s Dundas wedding was filled with long hours of landscaping and preparation. Krystin’s family took the utmost care to craft a ceremony space in their own woods and to care for their land long before wedding day. As I exited my car I met the faithful family members putting the […]

Meeting Grace and Ben for the first time in person for their Northfield June wedding was not my ideal circumstance. I would much rather have known Grace’s sweet and vivacious personality and Ben’s unique humor face to face during our consultation! They told me early on they how they desired “simple sophistication” to be the […]

The beauty of Nativity of Our Lord Catholic Church jumps out from the streets of St. Paul. Sweet neighborhoods flank this striking building and somehow despite its height, it feels fitting. Photographing the details of this church wasn’t just fun – Daniel had specifically asked me to capture the architecture on their wedding day! Susie […]

One of my favorite local locations is Carleton’s Cowling Arboretum – for every season, the grounds have a unique personality! I’m so happy to share with you Nhung & Nick’s engagement session in the grassy meadow & Carleton’s Skinner Memorial Chapel! Our First Stop: Cowling Arboretum The first thing I noticed about these two is […]

What gorgeous weather for a St. Paul Wedding! Molly & Ezra made the difficult and beautiful choice to keep their wedding in 2020 but to change their venue. I echo what the minister said during the ceremony: “I am proud of you two!” Augustana Lutheran Church provided such a glorious spot for first looks and […]

How amazing is it that the backyard wedding has made a comeback?! In the spirit of continuing on with life during this pandemic, I have witnessed such amazing communities coming together to love on the brides and grooms of 2020! Anna & Corey’s day overflowed with lavish attention to detail – I absolutely cannot get […]

Oh, friends – the absolute joy of this June wedding at the Gardens of Castle Rock in Northfield has me bursting with so many emotions. Thankfulness that Elise & Renato’s adopted wedding plan came together so beautifully. Astonishment that so many hearts can come together to love in a community. Inspiration that healthy relationships really do […]