Anderson's / before you go

June 03, 2016 in 1 / Portrait

Ryan & Shelby contacted me last year about wanting a session with another couple. Turns out the other couple was Ryan's brother, Scott and sister-in-law, Stacey. They are moving to TX this Summer, so my time with these four was centered around a few places they love to go together. I also tried something new, and gave these guys a compact film camera and asked that they take photos of each other during our time together. After they finished the roll, I ran the roll through the same camera again, taking my own photos. The roll of film is double exposed. The results were great and I think they had a lot of fun with it. Thanks so much for checking out the blog and following along. Its going to be a busy year, so keep checking back or subscribe so you don't miss anything! If you want me to come hang out with you and yours, contact me soon so I can get you on my calendar!! Thanks everyone.

Alex + Jenna / Midwest Engagement Session

October 06, 2015 in 3 / Engagement

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.

Melanie / St. Paul, MN / Film Portrait Session

September 24, 2015 in 1 / Portrait

Here's a collection of photographs made with my friend Melanie. We just chilled and had coffee and great conversation in-between making some rad portraits together. Everything took place in her small, but perfect apartment. I know, for most people, its hard being photographed. Any time I'm in front of someones camera I remind myself that my openness, honesty and trust is whats needed to make great portraits. But, thats hard. It's easier to shut ourselves in. It's easier to let insecurity rule and totally stifle creativity. I'm so thankful for Melanie and everyone who lets me and my camera(s) into their world. It's no small thing. Really. It's somewhat heroic. So, lets create something together.