Marce & Joe's Winter Camrose Hill Flower Farm Elopement

There’s nothing quite like the feeling of how the wedding photography season just slows to a complete halt in November in Minnesota. But, then you receive a random email in December about an elopement happening in two weeks and its busy and exciting all over again. I just love this job because I love couples like Marce and Joe. They inspire me by having the wedding they want and they were rewarded with a little dusting of snow, when it wasn’t even in the forecast. Winter wedding perfection if you ask me. My encouragement to couples soon to be married…have a wedding that inspires you and enjoy every minute of it. Even if its only 2 hours, on a snowy day in December.

Grant & Sarah's Wedding at The Copper Hen Restaurant

I love restaurant weddings. There’s something about having your closest friends and family gathered in a space, specifically designed for hospitality and fellowship, that translates really well into a wedding. Everyone feels comfortable. I’m so thankful Grant and Sarah invited me to document their wedding at The Copper Hen. Wearing their hearts on their sleeves and letting the day unfold unhindered was a complete inspiration to me. Just look at everyone’s faces that day. I was blown away by the amount of love and support they received and to be caught up in the whole day with them was truly memorable. Congrats Grant & Sarah. I’m so thankful for you both.

Wanna check out another great restaurant wedding? Here’s a link to Jen & Brent’s wedding at Saint Dinette restaurant.

Stouts Island Lodge Wedding with Katy & Jon

The forecast was for rain. I was bummed. Stouts Island Lodge is a destination venue where family and friends travel to enjoy a weekend getaway. Guests swim, kayak, fish, soak up the sun, read while looking out over the lake, enjoy nature, and experience a slowing down and enjoying friends that is hard to replicate anywhere else in the midwest. Rain just gets in the way of enjoying the weekend. BUT, as often does...the weather turned. The wedding day was gorgeous and was only outdone by how amazing Katy and Jon looked together. Everyone involved pulled off the perfect wedding. Below are a collection of random moments and portraits caught throughout the day.

Bookings for 2019 are coming in, but I still have plenty of availability and I'd love to hear from yah! After 7 years, I'm amazed photography has turned into a career and one I love more now than when I started. Thanks so much for all your support. Literally, cannot do this without your help.