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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: […]

Woohoo! Today marks the launch of my new website, and apart from lookin’ all snazzy & grown up, this online space truly feels like home for me. 2018 has been all about creating more white space in my life & business, and this website quite literally embraces that! I’m also celebrating big, new adventures on […]

The Couple: Ari & Kyle The Date: September 29, 2017 The Venue: Greysolon Ballroom in Duluth, MN My favorite moments: A surprise box of “Letters to the Bride,” coupled with happy tears. A band of mischievous groomsmen. A golden hour adventure down by the rocks of Lake Superior. And can we talk about THAT BOUQUET? (Bella […]

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. […]

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!). […]

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 […]