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The Couple: Shawna & Steve The Date: September 16, 2017 The Venue: Firefly Event Barn in Nevis, MN My favorite moments: The bride getting ready with their girls in Firefly Barn’s quaint bridal cottage, aptly named “The Wildflower Room.” Shawna’s son walking her down the aisle. Gallivanting through muddy fields with Shawna & Steve (worth it!). […]

Your Name: Chelsea Dobs Your Team Role: Associate Wedding Photographer Your three-sentence bio. Ready, go! Lover of tall pines, peanut butter, and eucalyptus. Boy mom & dog mom. Married to a tall glass of water that tries to keep me from hoarding too many candles. Where are you from? I’ve been in Duluth for almost […]

First, let’s go back to 2008… It started as a dream: A flicker, really. A college sophomore diving into her first photography class with her dad’s old Pentax K1000. The satisfying weight of a camera in-hand, the fluttering heart of a clicked shutter, the lingering scent of darkroom chemicals, and a girl who always knew […]

There’s a curious myth floating around (perpetuated by wedding magazines everywhere) stating that your photographer needs a shot list. I always wince a little when I read these well-intended articles. Real talk? Nothing shuts our brains down faster than a comprehensive list of every moment you want captured. Remember, a wedding day is a living, […]

It was sophomore year at UMD in a sociology class called “Marriage & Families.” In a crowded lecture hall of 250 students, Sarah noticed Kyle the moment he walked in. On day one, the stars aligned when the professor divided the class into groups of five students each, groups they’d sit and work with all […]

It’s your one-year anniversary. You open Facebook to post a photo from your wedding day, and begin typing, “Holy cow, a year already?! We said our vows, honeymooned in Iceland, and adopted Puff Daddy, the fluffy white rescue pup. Cheers to many adventures ahead!” You think to yourself, “Perfect! I’ll tag my husband, then I’ll post it to Facebook. […]