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Look for my favorite wedding planning tips and tricks, behind the scenes tidbits about my life, and, of course, features of many of the beautiful couples who spend time in front of my camera.
I promise it’s worth your while.
3 Things To Do Within Driving Distance of Los Angeles
I’m headed back to Los Angeles in a few weeks to meet my cousin’s first sweet little baby (and to take as many pictures of those tiny little fingers and toes as possible while I’m there!), so it feels like a perfect time to look back on my favorite places from previous visits. If you’re headed out to LA but aren’t entiiiiirely sure the hustle and bustle of the city is what you’re most excited for, here are a few spots to consider adding to your itinerary…
Joshua Tree National Park Engagement
When asked what emotions they want to feel when they look back on their photos, Jody and Remington replied, “Joy. Warmth. Steadfastness. Oneness. Overall, we want to feel that there is evident delight in one another through the photos.”
Little did I know that a dusty desert path and the setting sun were all we’d need to shine a light on their love…sometimes it really is as simple as that.
Minneapolis Lakeside Engagement
When they told me they wanted to have a little fun with their second outfits, I had no idea just how much fun they meant. Let’s just say my stomach hurt by the end of our session from laughing so hard!
Wisconsin State Park Engagement
Kourtney and Jalen both told me (separately!) that 20 years from now they want to look back on this season of their lives and remember being young, in love, and how it feels as they look forward to starting their lives together. They want to recall the beauty in the simple moments, when they’re walking and holding hands or trying new recipes for dinner, and the fun they have together, referring to each other by silly nicknames, visiting breweries, and playing games.
Why You Should Have an Engagement Session
Do you REALLY need to book that engagement session?
It should come as no surprise (at least if you read the title of this blog post!) that I think they’re incredibly valuable - and I’ll tell you why!
Wisconsin Winter Engagement
Did someone say Christmas in July?
Since I’ve gotten my first accidental sunburn of the year out of the way and we’re about to celebrate our nation’s independence, it seems like a perfect time to look back on Jenna and Pat’s magical snowy engagement session!
Cozy Midwest Winter Engagement
Romantic and personal, quiet and unassuming...Abigale and Brian are the epitome of two people IN LOVE.
Their indoor engagement photos captured these traits perfectly - their laughs, soft conversations, and snuggles - all topped with beautiful flowers and a delicious toast to their marriage.
Boom Island Park Engagement
I met Emily and Nick at Boom Island Park on a sunny summer evening for their engagement session and we had a perfect evening. When we had previously talked via zoom, I got allllll the good vibes from them, so I was super excited to get started.
The Best Time of Day for Photos
You may have heard that sunrise and sunset are the best time for photos, and that’s true. But there’s a bit more to the story!
Choosing a Location for Your Engagement Photos
Yay, you’re engaged! But wait…where should you take your photos?
Your engagement is a relatively short chapter in your love story, so don’t be afraid to choose a location that makes you feel both comfortable and excited.
The Beauty of Black and White Photography
There is something special about black and white images that make a person sit up and take notice. The emotion is deeper. The story is stronger. We enter into that specific moment in time without distraction, without noise, and we FEEL.
Eau Claire Engagement Session Along the River
Can you believe Jake carried Megan’s engagement ring in a backpack for two days while on vacation in Florida before proposing at a botanical garden? If I had been in his shoes, I would have been checking the backpack pockets every two minutes and wouldn’t have had the patience to wait for the perfect moment!
Bloomington Nature Reserve Engagement Session
We headed to one of my favorite Bloomington photo spots and made the most of a perfect Minnesota evening. A few flowers were holding on to the last remnants of summer, but I loved that we also found a little color in the leaves and grass as fall starts to take hold.
Edina Engagement Session
Is it just me, or does just about everything this spring seem more beautiful since our enjoyment of it was cut short last year? The skies are bluer, the air smells sweeter, and the flowering trees in our neighborhood are popping with even more gusto than usual…all to welcome us back to life after a long hibernation.
In-Home Photo Sessions
Choosing a location for your photo session can be an overwhelming process! I'm always happy to provide suggestions, but I also like to ask my clients to think about places that have meaning to them, spots that might match a certain aesthetic they're looking for in their images, and distance from their home so they don't need to travel too far to get there. Sometimes the perfect solution is their home itself!
Nzube + Jumoke
St. Anthony Main is easily one of my favorite areas - to both visit personally and to photograph. The quirky, colorful shops and cafes that line the river give a little extra flavor to the city, and the beautiful skyline view of downtown Minneapolis can’t be beat! It was the perfect location for this couple - urban, but with some soft touches that made it feel like it’s been their home far longer than the last few years.