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I only spent a couple hours with Kate and John at their intimate micro-wedding on the Linden Hill Historic Estate this Summer, but I left feeling like we were forever friends. They, along with their few selected friends and family members, gathered on the Historic Estate grounds in Little Falls, Minnesota on July 13, 2024....
Cray and Heather hosted the sweetest morning elopement at Catalyst by Naturelink in Nisswa, Minnesota. It was intentional, intimate and even eco-friendly. Heather put so much love, kindness and thought into every choice she made. If you want to ditch the $40,000-$80,000 traditional wedding that, according to New York Times, on average emits 57,152 kilograms of CO2, then check out...
After photographing weddings for 22 years, both traditional Minnesota weddings and intimate destination elopements, I realized my strength is interacting with people, making them feel comfortable, and helping them look their best through subtle but confident posing guidance, but honestly… my passion lies in documentary style photography. Where little to no posing is used. It’s...
Lindsey and Michael had the sweetest intimate wedding at Bluefin Bay Resort in Lutsen, Minnesota. Bluefin Bay Resort is named one of Minnesota’s top destination resorts and for good reason. It is perfectly situated on the rugged Lake Superior shoreline in-between some of the North Shore’s sweetest hiking spots, restaurants and adventures. “You’ll find that...
Trent and Nikki’s North Shore Elopement at Black Beach in Minnesota is one of the prettiest weddings I had the privilege of photographing. They chose to elope at the iconic black sand Beach in Silver Bay, and it was certainly showing off for us. Their family stood by their side as they exchanged vows on...
Sarah and Kevin have friends and family located all around Country, so they opted for a small destination wedding in Crosslake, Minnesota. Crosslake is located Northeast of the Brainerd Lakes area and is one of Minnesota’s prime summer getaway destinations! What was the best part of your intimate wedding? Seeing all the months of planning...
It was a lot of teamwork converting Everette’s family riverside camping and hunting property in Royalton, MN into a full blown wedding venue, but the effort was well worth it. Friends and family gathered under the trees for a sweet little ceremony, before walking the trail or hitching a tractor ride to the custom made...
When you want your wedding to be simple, but beautiful, a Big Sur Elopement is the answer! The rolling waves, rugged shoreline, diverse terrain, is absolutely breathtaking in every direction. Speaking of breathtaking…Mark and Leanna are one of the most stunning couples walking the planet. Both inside and out, they portray beauty. I feel truly...
Faith and Bobby mutually decided a small intimate wedding at Gooseberry Falls State Park was the perfect for for them. They both love the scenic views of the North Shore along Lake Superior, and its proximity to their family members who could get there easily under 3 hours from the Cities. The two of them...
Nicole and Kyle met me at one of the prettiest beaches near Santa Cruz for their engagement session. We initially were going to meet at Shark Fin Cove, but I fell in love with this beach the day before when scouting the area. We planned for sunrise in case it was sunny and bright, but...
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