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That’s right: After nearly a decade of business ownership, I am FINALLY hiring my first employee! While this position will focus primarily on White Spruce Market, some tasks & projects may relate to my other businesses as well. I am so excited to find the right person to help strategically grow White Spruce Market! Click […]

Earlier this year, I made a decision that 2018 would be my last full season photographing full-day weddings. Little by little, I’ve been sharing this news with the world, and I’ve had ALL kinds of questions! Today I’m sharing the “why” behind this decision.   Q: Why are you stepping away from full-day weddings? A: […]

The Bent Paddle taproom is kind of a big deal for Margie & Steve. It’s been a go-to gathering point for their circle of Duluth pals, a place to plan & dream their latest local activism project, and above all, it served as the backdrop for their own wedding reception! When Margie & Steve heard […]

One of my favorite not-so-secret session spots: Boulder Lake. Located just north of Duluth, close to home, and reminiscent of the B-dub (for those unfamiliar, that’s Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness). This little slice of woodsy heaven is rich with mosquitoes in spring, paddlers in summer, and golden birch groves in fall. It’s my fave. […]

For years, I craved a dedicated space where I could dream, create, and share with others. After hours spent with my nose pressed against car windows in Iceland and in my husband’s native England, the concept for The Little Black Barn was born! Tucked in the woods on our property just north of Duluth, The […]

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 […]