Alex + Jenna / Midwest Engagement Session

I first heard about Alex and Jenna from her sister, Erica...just scroll down to the previous post to meet Erica and Eric ;) Both sisters are planning weddings for 2016. Crazy, right?! But, so exciting. After Erica and Eric decided to have me photograph their wedding, I wondered if I'd get an email from Jenna. Eventually I did, and they also decided to have me photograph their wedding. By this point, I was somewhat over the moon. I mean, two sisters are planning their weddings in the same year and I'm going to photograph both of them. Its just so rad. I recently got to hang with both couples for their engagement sessions and I'm so pleased with the photos. Jenna and Alex had me come out to their property in the south metro and we pretty much just hung out and let the sun set. Here's a collection of photos from our time together. 

2014 / Year In Review

2014 was my biggest year, yet. I was the busiest I've ever been with photography...had more portrait and family sessions and weddings in a single season ever. It still wasn't enough, though. I want to work harder. I want to drink more coffee and stay up later. In 2014, I started shooting more film than digital and started developing all my black and white film at home. This was the first year I worked outside of Minnesota. I traveled to Wisconsin, Michigan, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Arkansas, Texas and South Dakota. All for photography. I'm so stoked about this. Help me make 2015 even better! Thank you thank you thank you…for the support, encouragement and inspiration. Love you guys. I couldn't do this without you. Here are some rad photos from this year.

my amazing wife.

Caleb. Who has already had multiple heart surgeries.

Josiah

Hannah. My first styled/modeled shoot.

Leah. She's a local barista.

Chuck + Jessica / PA engagement

Andy + Amy's engagement

Chris + Elaine / Kent, Ohio

Rob + Lindsey / SD engagement

David + Carly's Engagement

Jeff + Jessica / for their new website.

Devin + Melissa's Wedding

David + Carly's Wedding

Andy + Amy's wedding

Dave + Holly's Wedding

Sylvia + Bethany / MI

Abramson Family

Fuentes Family / PA

Lewis + Maddie. My favorite 1-2 punch.

Barnes Family / possibly my favorite family photo of all time.

Rafferty Family

Maddie + Chloe / cousins

Kalscheuer Family / MN, TX

Ouachita National Forest, AR

Stroth Family

Mogensen Family / first instant film family session

Finn.

Stadler Family

Heim Family

Dori Family / Roee is a pro.

Brent + Lauren's Wedding / it was on an island.

Chuck + Jessica's Wedding / MN

Tim + Kathy's wedding

KD Painting softball team

Dorn Family

 Another first for 2014…having a professional photographer grab some photos of our crazy, growing family. Thanks so much Jeff!

Andy + Amy's Wedding / Prestwick Golf Club / Minneapolis, MN

I had been anxiously awaiting this wedding ever since Andy + Amy's wintery engagement session ended. It was so great to see so many friends and family gather to help celebrate this amazing day. Amy looked stunning and Andy's tux complete with cane, gloves and top-hat fit his quirky personality perfectly. Joy was the word of the day. May it continue for them from here on. Thanks Andy + Amy! Since our first meeting until now, you have been an absolute dream to work with and I am so thankful to know you both! Bless you guys!

Nikon D700's / 135 F2 / 85 1.4D / 50 1.4G / 35 F2 / SB-900's / edited using VSCO film

Mamiya RZ67 / 110 2.8 / Kodak Portra 400 + Tri-X 400