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MS Diagnosis Inspires Travel | Sanibel Island, FL

When Shaina Gottwalt of Royalton Mn was diagnosed with MS at the young age of 23 she had two choices…let it define her or let it inspire her. She chose wisely and has followed Oscar Wilde’s advice since, “live life with no excuses and travel the world with no regrets.” Here is Shaina’s story: “It’s...

Badlands National Park Adventure

We know it’s important to hire a professional photographer to document our wedding day, our newborn, and our child’s senior year, but what about the most valuable time in your life…the only time that is a guarantee…the present? “Now” is the moment we should live for; the moment we should embrace. We can work for...

Bridal Inspiration In a Medieval Village | Castle Combe, England

A young woman, her beauty as breathtaking as her surroundings, stands before a quaint, old English Village. Castle Combe is a picturesque medieval village in the beautiful Cotswolds where it once served as a thriving wool trade center, and now holds the ability to transport you back in time…or so it seems. Like the calm...

When It Snows On Your Wedding Day

Yes, snow on your wedding day in January here in the great state of Minnesota is expected. Wearing Uggs, furs and mittens when attempting outdoor photos…also expected; But snow at your early October wedding is a bit of surprise!! Allison sent me a message early in the week after seeing the crazy forecast of a...

Fall Wedding Inspiration | The Barn At Stoney Hills

Talk about a talented group of Central Minnesota wedding vendors here…Amy Walz held nothing back when she planned this inspirational Fall wedding shoot at one of Minnesota’s newest and finest destination wedding venues in Cushing. The venue is offered up to the bride and groom the whole weekend of their wedding, Friday through Sunday giving...

Sunrise at Split Rock | Honeymoon Inspiration

Your life as a married couple is about to begin. It’s a clean slate to start etching your hopes, values and dreams you wish to accomplish together. How about embracing this new page of life as the sun rises over Split Rock Lighthouse on the rocky shores of Lake Superior? While the warm glow of...

10 Year Anniversary | Noerenberg Gardens, Lake Minnetonka

Oh this family…they sure tug at your heart strings. It was both a blessing and honor to be able to document such a special and meaningful time in their lives. This is RJ and Kathie’s beautiful story… WHAT ARE YOUR PROUDEST MOMENTS IN THE LAST 10 YEARS? Our girls are obviously our proudest accomplishment. We...

Madeline Island Engagement Proposal

When you meet Katie, you see a strong, confident, young woman who radiates with beauty and independence. You might think it would take a special man to win this girls heart. And then you meet Matt, and your thought is validated. I hosted a Photographer Retreat this summer in the quaint town of Bayfield, Wisconsin,...

A Vineyard Vow Renewal | Bayfield, Wi

Sweet romance, genuine laughter, soft touches and long gazes into each other’s eyes…sure, it comes easy when you start dating and on your wedding day, but somewhere in-between dishes, laundry, bills and babies, these things get lost. Alaina and Chris knew their love was stronger than ever, but she admits “it’s been a while since...

AN ADVENTUROUS ALASKA ENGAGEMENT

Dreams do come true…I photographed a gorgeous couple in ALASKA!! I don’t know why, but I always thought of Alaska as one of those far away places that I could never afford to see with my own eyes. When I met with Nicole and Brian to discuss their local wedding to be held in my...

Category Archives: Inspiration

MS Diagnosis Inspires Travel | Sanibel Island, FL

When Shaina Gottwalt of Royalton Mn was diagnosed with MS at the young age of 23 she had two choices…let it define her or let it inspire her. She chose wisely and has followed Oscar Wilde’s advice since, “live life with no excuses and travel the world with no regrets.” Here is Shaina’s story: “It’s...

Badlands National Park Adventure

We know it’s important to hire a professional photographer to document our wedding day, our newborn, and our child’s senior year, but what about the most valuable time in your life…the only time that is a guarantee…the present? “Now” is the moment we should live for; the moment we should embrace. We can work for...

Bridal Inspiration In a Medieval Village | Castle Combe, England

A young woman, her beauty as breathtaking as her surroundings, stands before a quaint, old English Village. Castle Combe is a picturesque medieval village in the beautiful Cotswolds where it once served as a thriving wool trade center, and now holds the ability to transport you back in time…or so it seems. Like the calm...

When It Snows On Your Wedding Day

Yes, snow on your wedding day in January here in the great state of Minnesota is expected. Wearing Uggs, furs and mittens when attempting outdoor photos…also expected; But snow at your early October wedding is a bit of surprise!! Allison sent me a message early in the week after seeing the crazy forecast of a...

Fall Wedding Inspiration | The Barn At Stoney Hills

Talk about a talented group of Central Minnesota wedding vendors here…Amy Walz held nothing back when she planned this inspirational Fall wedding shoot at one of Minnesota’s newest and finest destination wedding venues in Cushing. The venue is offered up to the bride and groom the whole weekend of their wedding, Friday through Sunday giving...

Sunrise at Split Rock | Honeymoon Inspiration

Your life as a married couple is about to begin. It’s a clean slate to start etching your hopes, values and dreams you wish to accomplish together. How about embracing this new page of life as the sun rises over Split Rock Lighthouse on the rocky shores of Lake Superior? While the warm glow of...

10 Year Anniversary | Noerenberg Gardens, Lake Minnetonka

Oh this family…they sure tug at your heart strings. It was both a blessing and honor to be able to document such a special and meaningful time in their lives. This is RJ and Kathie’s beautiful story… WHAT ARE YOUR PROUDEST MOMENTS IN THE LAST 10 YEARS? Our girls are obviously our proudest accomplishment. We...

Madeline Island Engagement Proposal

When you meet Katie, you see a strong, confident, young woman who radiates with beauty and independence. You might think it would take a special man to win this girls heart. And then you meet Matt, and your thought is validated. I hosted a Photographer Retreat this summer in the quaint town of Bayfield, Wisconsin,...

A Vineyard Vow Renewal | Bayfield, Wi

Sweet romance, genuine laughter, soft touches and long gazes into each other’s eyes…sure, it comes easy when you start dating and on your wedding day, but somewhere in-between dishes, laundry, bills and babies, these things get lost. Alaina and Chris knew their love was stronger than ever, but she admits “it’s been a while since...

AN ADVENTUROUS ALASKA ENGAGEMENT

Dreams do come true…I photographed a gorgeous couple in ALASKA!! I don’t know why, but I always thought of Alaska as one of those far away places that I could never afford to see with my own eyes. When I met with Nicole and Brian to discuss their local wedding to be held in my...

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