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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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]