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This is the sweetest winter date idea for outdoorsy couples. Nikki and Trent are happy newlyweds, but they know the importance of “keeping the flame alive”. You’ll understand that pun when you scroll through their story;) They both love nature, quiet mornings, a good cup of coffee and quality time with one another. We headed...
Callie and Nathan are old souls with simple values so they chose to have a small outdoorsy wedding close to home in Little Falls, Minnesota. When their original plans of hosting a small wedding at their Grandparents farm fell threw, I jumped at the chance to finally plan a woodsy elopement just a mile from...
Melissa and Michael hosted the most intimate and beautiful Fall wedding at Stonewall Farms in Willmar, Minnesota. There wasn’t a set of dry eyes as they exchanged the most heartfelt vows ever heard in the 22 years of me documenting weddings. This particular wedding story is one of hardship, loss, and second chance love. It...
Randy and Morgan gathered all their friends, family and neighbors and had themselves a good ole fun Central Minnesota Farm Wedding. Beer was drank, they laughed, cried, sang and danced!! There was never a dull moment. What was your favorite part of the wedding day? The first look was our favorite. Being private and having...
Point Reyes National Seashore is one of my favorite locations for coastal elopements and destination engagement sessions. It has rolling hills, a rugged coastline, beautiful beaches and wild animals living in their element. Ever since the first time I visited, I dreamt of documenting a small destination wedding at the Olema House. So when Frank...
Kayla and Braxton hosted a Central Minnesota Wedding so that all their friends and family could join in on the fun. They began the day getting ready at a family member’s home in Rice, Minnesota before heading a couple miles down the road to their Church. Following the ceremony the wedding party hopped on a...
Jordan and Shanigne met me on this beautiful San Francisco beach for their engagement session. It was an iconic San Francisco Bay evening with the heavy fog rolling in. I loved how it created this moody atmosphere and allowed the two of them to just naturally play without needing too much guidance from me. When...
Mark and Lacey embraced their rural Central Minnesota roots and celebrated their wedding day at Lacey’s hometown of Staples and Mark’s hometown of Sobieski. We began the day at Lacey’s family farm before making our way to Sacred Heart in Staples. Their drive there and to the Event Center in Sobieski was certainly a highlight...
My favorite thing about being a photographer is the amazing people I get to meet along the way. I had the honor of photographing two of Nick’s brothers weddings over the past few years. And anyone who photographs weddings can attest to the fact that you arrive as strangers, but leave feeling like family, so...
Alexis and Andrew’s Mn North Shore elopement started off at the most adorable tiny home tucked away in the woods along the hillside of Lake Superior… hence the name Havens Northwoods Hillside Tiny Home! Minnesota’s North Shore is home to many cabins, lodges, campsites and hotels, but The Havens offer some of the greatest options...
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