Megan & Dane's Juliane James Place Wedding

The very first thing I noticed, after opening my car door, was how unique and magical the light was at Juliane James Place.  The drive wasn't too long and once my assistant and I had a chance to walk around a bit, we both chatted about how refreshing it felt to get out of the city and into the woods for a wedding. Megan and Dane were in good spirits and just wanted to see each other, already! (its the hardest thing on a wedding day!!!) The day felt casual, but significant. It was very quiet at times and filled with laughter and song at others. Every hour that passed seemed like the turning of a page in a brief, but enchanting book. Company and family were enjoying themselves and we just followed along. What stood out most to me was how many people helped pull the day off and how much everyone enjoyed the wedding. Its how it should be, but isn't always the case. This was a good one and I'm humbled to have been there.    

Laura & Tate's Silverwood Park Minneapolis Wedding

Laura and Tate had a beautiful Spring wedding in North Minneapolis. I'm finally getting around to posting it...years later. One of my favorite shots was a somewhat blurry film photo from the end of the night. They were dancing together in very dim light and you could sense the night wrapping up. Guests were leaving, but Laura and Tate were dancing. Together. I hope that continues their whole life together.  

Rehearsal Dinners & Destination Weddings

I had the privilege of photographing more out of state weddings in 2016/17 than any other previous year and with that came more rehearsal dinners. If you are thinking of having a destination wedding (or local!) consider having your photographer present while friends and family show up the day/night before, while hosting a rehearsal dinner or having other activities. I love the photos I captured for Alanna & Lou (Handsome Hollow in New York), Katie & Owen (Stouts Island Lodge in Wisconsin),  and Meaghan & Jeremy (Springhill Pavilion & Plonk in Montana) during the day before the actual weddings. Plus, being around close friends and family before the wedding helps everyone get more used to a photographer being around and I think that makes for better photos on the wedding day. Invite your photographer to be more present during every part of your wedding event. You may be surprised at how many great photographs you end up with. Thanks for following along, friends.