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I met Brittany & John at the Greysolon Ballroom Wedding Open House last November, and we immediately hit it off. While I’m not big on standardized wedding checklists, I did grill them with the typical questions: “When’s your date? Do you plan to canoe on your wedding day? What are your thoughts on donuts? Your dog will […]

When I met Tara for coffee earlier this spring, we immediately clicked. This woman is a fiercely talented newborn & family photographer based in Grand Rapids, MN. Although she doesn’t capture weddings on her own, she’s been second shooting with me this season (and rocking it!). Be sure to check out her business, A Splendid Adventure Photography (hello, […]

Hey, you! I see you over there, applying a Ludwig filter to your next Instagram post. Can I bug you for a minute? Before we dig in, I have to tell you: This post has been sitting in my “drafts” folder for months. It’s a topic I’ve been dancing around, but it needed time to […]

When you grow up in the same small Minnesota town, your parents probably know each other & everyone knows your business (including who you’ve got a crush on!). Although Jessamy & Bill grew up in Grand Rapids, they didn’t really cross paths until Jessamy’s freshman year of college, when she was home visiting. Bill was […]

Early this month, Kristin & Matt spent a long weekend on Minnesota’s North Shore in this insanely awesome rental cabin on Lake Superior. Their getaway was two-fold: Four-year anniversary retreat meets babymoon! I love serving couples beyond the wedding day, and that includes anniversaries, baby bumps, and the sweet in-between. Let’s forget the big milestones for a minute. […]

I’ve lost count of how many four-legged family members I’ve had the pleasure of feeding treats & making alien noises for, camera firmly in hand. It’s true: My clients & I share a genuine love for dog hair & snuggling with almost-your-size animals. There’s nothing quite like it, right? How else do you think I […]