When I meet a couple who just “gets it” — there’s something magic afoot. They experience my work & my style & get that giddy feeling like this-is-the-one. They appreciate my love for nature, creative close-ups, & natural (albeit goofball) interactions. They are totally on-board to get silly, love each other up, & create gorgeous images together.

We have this natural chemistry, & we both know that it’s a match. My favorite part: I also get that same warm & fuzzy feeling like this-is-the-one. That’s the best!

How do I find such giant-hearted couples? I am indeed the lucky one.

You will not find a more chillaxed, awesome couple than Ann & Kyle. They are easy-going, adventurous & so warm in spirit. I can’t wait for their big day in October!

For the moment, tag along for their beautiful engagement session. Gorgeous trails & woods courtesy of Hartley Nature Center here in Duluth!

XOXO,

When I first met with Chris & Greg in a cozy coffeehouse last November, it took only moments for me to feel the zsa-zsa-zsu. It’s that special version of butterflies I get when I meet a couple I am truly meant to work with. 

Their idea of a good time involves a kegerator (engineered by the mechanically-gifted Greg, of course) full of their own special home brew. They’re about hikes in the north woods, kickin’ it with their animals, & enjoying their new life together in the upper midwest. 

Chris & Greg grew up in southern California & moved to the tundra in 2012 — let me say, I was delighted by their tolerance to our brisk engagement session temps! (Of course, I always bring a stockpile of these to every winter session.)

After a dreamy, white wintry adventure together on Wisconsin Point (one of my fave places to shoot, period), we ventured to The Thirsty Pagan in Superior for some winter warmers. Stay tuned for a mini blog post of those images in the coming days!

For now, enjoy some sweet, sweet north woods lovin’. Seriously in love with these images, you guys. Less than nine months to go!

XOXO,

I met Adam & Kayla on a frigid Duluth day, a couple of weeks before Christmas at this wonderful cafe in Canal Park. We chatted over steaming cups of cocoa about their love story and family-focused lives. After our little warm-up, we braved the wind chills for a Canal Park frolic.

As a seasoned Duluthian, I tend to keep things fresh by shooting away from the ever-bustling Canal Park, but this day was different: we had the place largely to ourselves! Thankfully, these two were happy to snuggle up & managed to keep warm throughout our adventure.

We wrapped things up out on Park Point, with its rolling sand dunes and grassy slopes. Lake Superior was a stunner that day, and even the sun managed to make a surprise appearance toward the end of our session! 

These images make my soul sing. Enjoy. And remember to love someone up today!

 XOXO,

Once upon a time, there were two little bears. On a blustery day, they braved chilly winds & snuffly noses to have an adventure. Mama Bear & Papa Bear were close at hand, just in case of any oopsie-daisies. One of the little bears thought he could climb a mountain, so he did. The other little bear picked pretty rocks from the shore, and helped the other bear when he needed a little hand. Together, the two little bears made the cutest faces in all the land. And they were the happiest of little bear families.

XOXO,

A quick micro-blog post for this Octobery weekend!

Life has been busy lately. Crazy busy. Like, back-to-back double-header wedding weekends busy. 

New changes are kicking in: my yard is layered in crunchy leaves, my soul is fueled by a new job in a creative environment, and my heart is patiently awaiting immigration progress. For those new to this blog, my husband-to-be is a Brit and we are currently navigating the murky waters of the immigration process.

Deep breath: it will all work out.

I am the sort of person who sets her mind to something and can’t be derailed. I get a rush from making things happen, especially when my abilities are questioned.

“Exactly how are you going to do that?”

Watch and see.

So, the sky is misting this morning, the yellow maple leaves hang sparse on the neighbor’s tree outside my office window. Hoping for a few rays of sun to emerge. A drive up the North Shore sounds good for the soul today, along with some chai tea.

After this post, I’ll head to the kitchen and rouse the kettle (the electric kettle, that is). This baby is my favorite kitchen appliance, if I can have one. Everyone on the British Isle has an electric kettle, and I don’t understand why they didn’t make the leap across the pond with Harry Potter and the Ghostly Beatles. In my humble opinion, everyone in America should have an electric kettle. And that’s my campaign for today.

I’m off to brew a cuppa.

XOXO,

In case you haven’t heard of her, Charity Huot is an incredible singer and songwriter. I asked if she could bring her guitar to the engagement session, and it became the loveliest forest jam session. Girl sings to boy. Boy swoons. You know the story. Enjoy part two of their engagement session!

XOXO,