Andy + Amy / Minneapolis, MN Engagement

Andy and Amy contacted me about wedding photography only days before we jumped at the opportunity to spend some time together in one of the last big snowfalls of the winter/spring. I'm so thankful for working with couples that go after spur of the moment conditions. Amy and I both ended up stepping through the weak snowy/icy layer that covered parts of the creek and suffered through wet feet for the duration of this photo session, but it was totally worth it. I saved the photos I took on Fuji instant film for them to peel apart at our meeting, afterwards. There's something really special in creating photographs with other people and letting them actually peel apart and see the image we made together. Andy + Amy, I'm so excited for you both and can't wait to spend more time with you during your big day this summer. congrats!!! Equipment : Nikon D700 w/ 50mm + 85mm /  Mamiya RZ67 w/ polaroid back + Fuji 100c film

Chuck + Jessica / Philadelphia, PA Engagement

I remember one of my first conversations with these two and how I threw out the idea of coming out to Philly to take engagement photos. Time flies. Now, I'm back at home dealing with February blizzards and I'm still thinking about how sweet (and way to brief) my time was out east. I met up with Chuck and Jess at there place and we chatted and talked about various things then walked to a favorite nearby cafe. One Shot. This place is amazing. Great atmosphere and wonderful food and drink. If you are ever in Philly, I highly recommend a visit. Afterwards, we hung out a little more at there place and then drove to a spot along Wissahickon Creek and just took in the chilly, late winter morning. I'm so pumped for there wedding back in Minneapolis this Fall and very grateful for the time I spent in Philly. I moved around a lot as a kid (Wisconsin, Alaska, Missouri, Colorado, Minnesota) and always thought I'd love to travel when I got older, but I've put roots deep down in MN and havent traveled much. I think my desires are changing...

2013 / Year in Review

 

To all the people that helped make 2013 a huge success for me. THANK YOU.