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Rachel & Adam. Where on earth do I begin with these two? He’s a lumberjack (no, really!), she’s an account manager at a local digital marketing firm. I’m not sure if it was their sharp wits, their totally homespun wedding-in-the-woods, or the relaxed pub crawl feel to their day. Maybe it was their wedding theme, […]

Just as we consume calories, we also consume a steady diet of social media: Pretty blogs, immaculate Instagram feeds, and Pinterest boards bursting with jealousy-inducing details. And just like State Fair cheese curds, social media should be consumed in moderation. Today, let’s focus on Pinterest. Future brides & grooms, if you want to work with me, a heads-up: […]

Excuse me while I mop up my happy tears. My goodness, months later & this wedding day still makes me a bubbly mess. Taylor & Jesse, I adore your honest, silly, joyful hearts. Your day was visually jaw-dropping, not simply from choosing pretty details, but because it radiated authentic joy & celebration. Each moment overflowed with belly […]

If you’re looking for the quintessential north woods day trip, head to Interstate State Park in Taylors Falls, MN, pronto! Settled on the border of Minnesota & Wisconsin, the park is a destination for exploring, hiking & rock climbing. Enter Molly & Clay, my first couple of the 2014 wedding season. They held their sweet ceremony among rocks & […]

Can I get a resounding “woot-woot” for these mild winter temps? (Woot, woot!) Not to harp on last winter, but seriously: This modest snowfall + warmish weather are such a welcome reprieve. With tropical temps in the mid-thirties last weekend, it was perfect for a session in the woods! Lovely Chelsey, coworker of a former bride, messaged me this fall […]

You’ve heard me chatter about branding a ton this year, right? It’s been quite a journey! The reason I devote so much time & energy to my brand may surprise you: I want to repel people. Yep — I said it. Sound a little harsh? Not necessarily. Look at it this way: When you put […]