Minneapolis film couples session with Tori and Zach

Back in October, I spent a couple hours with Tori & Zach in and around their apartment in the twin cities. Tori is an amazing photographer herself, and I was absolutely blown away when they asked me about wedding photography. It was fun to include a new to me camera on this session, a Mamiya C330. I’ve always been intrigued by the square format, and find the holga camera challenging for that very reason. But, using this C330 has been really life giving in a way. The process is slightly slower for me, but I know I’ll get quicker with using it more and I’m really curious about using it with flash on wedding days or portrait sessions. My favorite moment with them was trekking up a small hill to find the sun just hanging in the sky and illuminating everything with that last bit of Autumn light. My heart leapt, and allowing the film and Tori and Zach to react to all that glorious light was such a joy to experience. I also had each of them make a portrait of the other using the C330 (which Tori also owns, so they are very familiar with it). I loved being an observer to this, and honestly, Zach’s portrait of Tori was better than anything I could do. It’s such a privilege making photo’s with clients. I cannot thank you all enough. -R

I decided to develop and scan all of the b/w film myself for this session. I’m glad I did. The process is always so rewarding and I had fresh chemicals, so why not! I used Ilford Delta 3200 and Ilford DDX as a developer. The negatives were scanned using a Nikon D850 and 105mm 2.8D macro lens, Film Supply equipment and digitally processed using adobe Lightroom and Negative Lab Pro. Color film was developed and scanned by FastFoto Film Lab in Bloomington, MN.

MN State Fair

I always enjoy romping through mass of humanity and making random images and eating random food along the way. This year, I brought the kids and one of their friends along, so I was more distracted from photography. I chose only to bring a couple instant camera’s and had a lot of fun. You can view more state fair pics via my personal work portfolio, here. Thanks for following, everyone!

Sadie & Brandon's Elopement / Taylors Falls, MN

I don’t photograph elopements often. Every time I do they are a welcomed change of pace, however. There is no one size fits all wedding. Every couple has unique desires but often, pressure from families or the industry in general can force couples to plan something more than they originally intended or wanted. I believe some couples want a huge party. Some want to elope. Some want everything in-between. It’s a joy photographing them all. It’s an incredible joy photographing a wedding that truly fits the couple and their desires. It’s like the plans are an extension of themselves and you can tell. My time with Sadie & Brandon felt like a true extension of their hearts and I’m so grateful they had me present with them and their close family. Here’s what I saw and documented. Hope you enjoy the photographs and if you are currently planning a wedding…make sure it includes enough of yourself that it’s an extension of who you are. Everyone from your guests to your vendor team will leave grateful and honored to have been there. Thanks for following!