LA POINTE EVENTS WEDDING | MINNEAPOLIS WEDDING VENUE | CANDID WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER Ann Marie and Jaques threw a rager. They wanted their images to look and feel like them. To be representative of their people and their experience, without having to pose or do all the stiff “wedding” things. They wanted images that looked and […]

BOLD NORTH CELLARS WEDDING | ALEXANDRIA MN WEDDING VENUE | CANDID WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER ALEXANDRIA MN The biggest goal for Alissa and Kraig? To have an incredibly laid back day. And the brought it to life. Some moments to look for? Exciting getting ready and nerves. A sweet first look message. Ceremony tears everywhere. Team jerseys. […]

SPIRIT MOUNTAIN WEDDING | INTIMATE WEDDING | CANDID WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER DULUTH MN Claire and Nick wanted to put their people first. Their thoughtfulness played out in every aspect of the day. They made everything people and experience centric. A few favorite moments to look for? An emotional buttoning of a dress. First looks, and looks, […]

COMO LAKE PAVILION WEDDING | SAINT PAUL MN WEDDING VENUE | CANDID WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER SAINT PAUL MN Lindsay and Tom knew they wanted a simple, loving day. As a place they frequent, they chose the Como Lake Pavilion as the perfect setting – and it truly was. From the gorgeous scenery to the band-centric reception, […]

DULUTH BEACH WEDDING | INTIMATE BEACH WEDDING | PARK POINT BEACH HOUSE WEDDING Rhianna and Andrew put their people first. They wanted their event to be simple – a whole bunch of people showing up to love each other. They chose the Park Point Beach House as the perfect venue, and right on the water? […]

GLENSHEEN MANSION WINTER WEDDING | DULUTH MN WEDDING VENUE | CANDID WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER Camille and Paul felt a shift. They started to get this sense that they need to be married sooner rather than later. And on top of that, they wanted it to look differently than how they originally imagined. Having been together for […]

LORING SOCIAL WEDDING | MINNEAPOLIS, MN WEDDING VENUE | CANDID WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER MINNEAPOLIS Madeline + Stephen eloped in Chicago in March of 2021. But even then, they knew they wanted to still party with all their people, and have a celebration for everybody to be together. Which is how they planned their Loring Social wedding […]

LANDMARK CENTER WEDDING | SAINT PAUL MN WEDDING VENUE | CANDID WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER SAINT PAUL Joy and Mitch had a group that was ready to party. They hosted this beautiful, colorful, culture based event that featured TONS of dancing, toasts, and all sorts of celebrations. The Landmark Center in Saint Paul brought the drama was […]

SEMPLE MANSION WEDDING | MINNEAPOLIS MN WEDDING | CANDID WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHY Morgan and Zack couldn’t wait to celebrate their marriage. During the chaos of 2020, they chose to get married. In the final days of 2021, they got to celebrate with their friends and family. In love with the look and feel of Semple Mansion, […]

EAGAN COMMUNITY CENTER WEDDING | EAGAN MN WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER | CANDID WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER Joy + John knew what mattered about their event: the people. People come first, and from the start they were most excited about getting everyone together. They knew they wanted the “formal” portrait parts to be short and sweet, and that they […]

CLYDE IRON WORKS WEDDING | DULUTH MN WEDDING | DULUTH MN WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER Sara and Ben had to wait a thousand years to get married. Or at least, that’s how it felt. After 7 years together they were finally ready and excited to get married – and then the pandemic wrecked their plans, as it […]

AERIAL LIFT BRIDGE WEDDING PHOTOS | PARK POINT WEDDING PHOTOS | LESTER PARK WEDDING PHOTOS | CANDID WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER | DULUTH WEDDING PORTRAITS Chase + Dorothy were one of the first couples affected by pandemic wedding planning. They were originally scheduled to get married in May of 2020 – making them among the first wave […]

PALISADE HEAD ELOPEMENT | BLACK BEACH ELOPEMENT | NORTH SHORE ELOPEMENT Mary Beth and Eric truly eloped. They ran off to be married, unbeknownst to their friends and family. Mary Beth and Eric packed up their camper and their five rescue dogs and hit the Minnesota north shore. They took some time to say personal […]

MINNEAPOLIS GOLF CLUB WEDDING | JEWISH GOLF CLUB WEDDING | CANDID WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER MINNEAPOLIS Anna + Nick hosted the most incredible party. From the more private Ketubah signing, to the incredible dancefloor, everything about their party was soaked in tradition and partying. Moments to look for? Greeting the grandparents. Slamming some popcorn before the ceremonies. […]

MADELINE ISLAND WEDDING | INTIMATE CABIN WEDDING | Mel and Jed knew they wanted something that would show off their beautiful property on Madeline Island. They were so excited to host their ceremony right on their 200 feet of beach on Lake Superior, under an arch made of driftwood found on that very beach. They […]

THE OLDENBURG HOUSE WEDDING | ITALIAN WEDDING | BED AND BREAKFAST WEDDING | DULUTH WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER Charlotte and Danny were a perfect match for wedding photojournalism. They knew that above all else, they wanted to be with their people. That they wanted a laid-back day where much of what they decided to do was chosen […]

MODERN GREYSOLON BALLROOM WEDDING | DULUTH MN WEDDING | DULUTH MN WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER It seems to me that so many couples who had been together for years chose to get married in 2020 – and then subsequently could actually have weddings in 2021. Kaitlyn and Luke have been together since middle school, which is an […]

MINNEAPOLIS GOLF CLUB WEDDING | MINNEAPOLIS MN WEDDING | CANDID WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER MINNESOTA Joyful. If there was a single word to describe Missy and Matt together, it would be joyful. Having to postpone their wedding did not take a single ounce of joy from the event. Some key moments? Learning to tie a bowtie. Mabel […]

LESTER PARK WEDDING CEREMONY, PARK POINT BEACH HOUSE WEDDING, DULUTH MN WEDDING It was finally their turn. After a pandemic year of shifting plans and creating new ideas, Sean + Sarah were finally able to host their event. Married at Lester Park in Duluth, MN, and then celebrating their wedding at Park Point Beach House, […]

CANDID DULUTH PHOTOGRAPHY SESSION | DULUTH COUPLES SESSION Nicole and Seth know what they love. When I first started working with them to plan their session, I asked the question, “what does a typical date night look like for you?” and the answer was rather quick: grabbing a beer at Hoops Brewing, and picking beach […]

DOWNTOWN WAUKESHA ENGAGEMENT SESSION, AERIAL YOGA ENGAGEMENT SESSION, CANDID ENGAGEMENT SESSION Blake and Jen brought their personalities in every way to this session. The goal when designing engagement sessions is to ask yourselves: who are we right now? What about our lives do we love? What do we want to remember? This session was designed […]

DULUTH GRAD PORTRAITS, CANAL PARK GRAD PORTRAITS, PARK POINT SENIOR PHOTOS Kortnee is such a wonderful personality. At this point, I’ve got a long-running history with the Halgren ladies. I was lucky enough to photograph Kortnee’s older sister Karissa – who traveled to Duluth from Eau Claire to have her portraits done with me. And […]

WINTER OUTDOOR ENGAGEMENT SESSION, SAINT PAUL ENGAGEMENT SESSION, COMO PARK ENGAGEMENT SESSION I’m a broken record when I say this: bringing yourself and your personality and who you are at your core is the best thing you can do for any photography session. Autumn and Isabelle love all things Victorian, vintage, gothic, you name it. […]

MODERN PERSONAL BRANDING HEADSHOTS, PERSONAL BRAND PHOTOGRAPHER MINNEAPOLIS, STUDIO PORTRAITS What an incredible project. One of the marketing directors with NBC Banking reached out to me and asked what I thought about doing a headshot marathon. The idea was using it as a wellness project – we’d create a more casual environment. Creating images that […]

GATHERED OAKS WEDDING | ALEXANDRIA MN WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER I wasn’t quite prepared for what I walked into with Debbie and Shane.Of course, they chose a gorgeous venue and everything this day went off without a hitch. But while Debbie and Shane had an incredible focus on the people around them, stories starting coming out slowly […]

When I do yearly recaps, they usually end up being stories of what I experienced that year. Also how I grew, what I wish was different or how I’m preparing for next year. They rarely actually involve images. Rather than take that personal approach this year, I feel that 2020 needs a recap. A recap […]

CREEKSIDE FARM WEDDING | RUSH CITY MN WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER Rachel and Evan took a long and twisty road to get here. Married at the start of August, it wasn’t always clear that their wedding would be able to move forward. After a whirlwind summer, things were finally able to move forward – even if a […]

SAINT ANTHONY MAIN ENGAGEMENT SESSION, MINNEAPOLIS MN ENGAGEMENT SESSION, HEADFLYER BREWING ENGAGEMENT SESSION Joy + John are fun-loving and so real. When we plan engagement sessions, it’s most important that we create an experience based on your lives and what you love. We want to make sure the experience tells a story about you. Joy […]

SAINT PAUL WEDDING | IRVINE PARK WEDDING SAINT PAUL An AirBnB and a small local park holds the simple key to getting Pei Yu + Ryan married. Getting ready on separate floors of an AirBnB, Pei Yu and Ryan focused on the simple things: the family present. Their dog. And that’s it. See more of […]

MINNEAPOLIS WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER, THE COTTAGE FARMHOUSE WEDDING As someone who assists other photographers frequently, I had the pleasure of working with Laci Jane in July. We were both having strange seasons – mine being one of complete postponements and hers being one of the opposite. Having the opportunity to work on this wedding together was […]

MINNESOTA VALLEY COUNTRY CLUB WEDDING | MINNEAPOLIS MN WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER Julia and Dusty thought out every piece of their day. From adjacent getting ready rooms to a beautiful fall outdoor backdrop, every piece of their day was thoroughly touched on. Their families were also some of the most incredibly passionate people. The moms spent much […]

Planning a backyard wedding in Minneapolis? See how Hannah and Ryan created an intimate atmosphere right on their property.

THE 3 TEN EVENT CENTER WEDDING, MINNEAPOLIS WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER Everything about Robbie and Emily is centered around family.From their getting ready processes in both their own home and their family’s home, to speeches that touched more than one on their loved one centric lives, everything was built this day for the love they have for […]

GOLDEN VALLEY COUNTRY CLUB WEDDING | MINNEAPOLIS MN WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER If there was ever a wedding built on family, this was the one. Kelly + Aaron from the top of the day through the end were completely dedicated to the people that were able to attend their wedding. From hanging out with their bridal party […]

Looking at outdoor elopement options? Looking for beautiful fall colors? See this Big Bay State Park Elopement on Madeline Island WI.

Corpse bride vows, incredible natural landmarks, the bluest blue of all of Lake Superior – check out this gorgeous Houghton Falls elopement.

October on the North Shore of MN is always stunning, and this Gooseberry Falls elopement is no exception. Check out this gorgeous fall day.

ROSE GARDEN WEDDING DULUTH MN | DULUTH MN WEDDING There are moments when something just feels right. Having a ceremony at the Rose Garden. Going down to the water when at just the perfect time a cloud and a sailboat pop in to say hi. Laughs and tears that are so deep and meaningful. The […]

Weddings at the Ingelside Hotel are elegant, close, organized, and so beautiful. See Megan + Ben’s Ingleside Hotel Wedding in Milwaukee, WI.

“We’re not the super PDA type. Really, it’s going to be all about Sunny”. See more of this Old Main Park engagement session in Duluth, MN.

When rain threatens your state park nuptials, sometimes the backup plan is better than ever expected. See this rainy North Shore MN elopement.

When you have the most beautiful sunset, an incredible venue, and your favorite person – there’s not much else you need. See this beautiful Dixon’s Apple Orchard wedding in Cadott, WI.

See the simple elopement that Ashley and Jonathan created, filled with family and meaningful details. Madeline Island, WI, elopement.

NORTH SHORE WEDDING, DULUTH MN WEDDING, TWO HARBORS WEDDING, DULUTH WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER Kellee and Lee have so much joy in their souls. Kellee told me one of her most important things is dancing, and this did not disappoint. Not only did her and Lee have a surprise choreographed section of their first dance, but there […]

Alyssa and Ethan created a wedding centered around their friends and family. See more of the story from Minneapolis wedding photographer, The Autumn Dog Studio

RAINY MADELINE ISLAND ELOPEMENT | BAYFIELD WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER “It looks like we’re forecast for rain, so the Big Bay Town Park shelter is our back-up plan”. A change in plan always starts simple. Rain was most certainly in the forecast this day: as I rode the ferry across the bay, I was pummeled by a […]

Pandemic life changed a lot of relationships, and this was no different. See this Saint Paul anniversary front porch session.

INTIMATE BACKYARD WEDDING MILWAUKEE WI | MILWAUKEE WI WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER If there was ever a year of the make-do attitude, this would be it. Megan + Ben’s original plan for a 200+ person ballroom wedding was definitely put on hold, when the pandemic hit and caused the massive nationwide halt of large gatherings. But their […]

Hannah and Ben celebrated a number of cultures within their family at their event. See this Como Zoo Wedding in Saint Paul MN unfold.

MADISON CENTRAL LIBRARY WEDDING, MADISON WI WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER I don’t think I’ve ever described a wedding as a melting pot, but this one takes the cake. With family who flew in from literally over 11 different countries, with a full day of exploring around Madison and having just the most adventurous wedding day EVER, this […]

Anna + Chance were forced to postpone their wedding and change their plans. This turned into the most incredible cabin elopement on the North Shore of MN.

See the newest wedding venue in Duluth, MN, the Bailey Builds Gallery. See this Bailey Builds wedding and how the space fit weddings perfectly.

MILWAUKEE WI WEDDING, THE ATRIUM MKE WEDDING Some couples are in love, and then some couples just surround the world with it. Liz + Calesta share the most rich back story I’ve ever heard. And that really was obvious through their entire event and the way everyone there just loved them. Even Calesta’s father danced […]

JX EVENT VENUE WEDDING, STILLWATER MN WEDDING, MINNEAPOLIS AREA WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER Lauren and Sam, like many couples, didn’t have a straight and narrow path to finding each other. But once they were there, their type of love was absolutely infectious. Friend after friend expressed their desire to have somebody who looks at them the way […]

DULUTH ENGAGEMENT SESSION, DULUTH WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER Julie and Chad were sent to me by a mutual friend – and so many of our values align. I’m stoked to be telling a part of their marriage story. From hardship to long distance, this relationship that started with a buttdial has transformed itself into something unwavering and […]

CORNERSTONE STUDIOS WEDDING, MINNEAPOLIS MN WEDDING, TWIN CITIES WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER Kam and Luke were guests at a wedding that I photographed last year – and after hearing the positive experience of that couple, they knew we had to talk. But Kam and Luke didn’t want the same wedding our mutual connection did – they wanted […]

DULUTH MN WEDDING, CLYDE IRON WORKS WEDDING When Hailey reached out to me, she knew she wanted two things: amazing candid photos of her favorite people, and to spend very little time taking formal portraits. I promised her both of these things. When the three of us hopped off our video call I wrote one […]

STUDIO COUPLES SESSION, SAINT PAUL WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER After walking into this studio, I felt refreshed again. 10 years, a small child, and a handful of businesses later, Jessica and Brent are still so excited by each other. They both have a silly streak (that you’ll see below!) and can totally share stories for DAYS. We […]

DULUTH MN, FITGER’S INN AND BOAT CLUB RESTAURANT, WEDDING Megan and Lee love the north shore, and just as much, love their families. When planning their event, the most important thing to them was having fun and making sure their guests felt the same – and I’d say this was a big success. With a […]

DULUTH MN, CANAL PARK ENGAGEMENT SESSION A story six years in the making, Sara patiently waited for the ring. And then it happened. And then there was celebration. After that, this session happened. The question I always start engagement session planning with is, “if you were planning a date on this day, at this time, […]

Anna and Chancellor chose to have their Minneapolis engagement session where they frequently biked – and it had so much meaning.

Here we are, at another culmination of a year. It’s weird being in the wedding industry – your work days are scheduled literal years in advance, and though 2020 is just now here, I’ve been writing dates as /20 for basically all of 2019. So it kind of feels like I’m already living in it. […]

CREAMERY 201 WEDDING | MADISON WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER Chantel and Nolan and I have made so many trips together. I started by meeting them at Nolan’s proposal – which he hired me to photograph as a surprise to Chantel. Looking back this is one of those moments that starts a wild ride of moments that you […]

7 VINES VINEYARD, DELLWOOD MN WEDDING, MINNEAPOLIS MN WEDDING Every decision Emily and Austin made was in their own interest, and that’s perfect. They started by exchanging letters that had both of them in tears, and oh so ready to see each other. Opting for a first look, it was a pretty openly emotional one […]

LIGHTKEEPER’S LODGE WEDDING MADELINE ISLAND, LA POINTE WI, BAYFIELD WI WEDDING Rachael and Ryan have infectious energy. They wanted to plan their marriage party in a way that was small, and intimate, but also full of life and party. And they definitely did that. Everybody there was SO important to them, and they prioritized getting […]

DULUTH, MN. GREYSOLON BALLROOM WEDDING For some members of their families, it felt like this day would never come. Alyssa + Dominic were over 11 years in the making, meaning that when their marriage day did arrive, it was filled with greater than average amounts of love. From the family member officiating to entering the […]

SAINT PAUL MINNESOTA WEDDING, ABULAE WEDDING Micaela and Gaelin shared many of their own moments this day. From the morning through the evening, those moments in particular were what made for such a stress free day. Every single ounce of their nerves melted the moment he turned around for their first look. And from that […]

RAINY WEDDING DULUTH MN, MCGREGOR MN WEDDING, MINNESOTA NATIONAL GOLF COURSE WEDDING September 21st was the 5th most popular wedding date for 2019 – so going into the weekend, myself and all of my photo peers were fingers crossed on the potential rain that was looming for a few days. Though I don’t personally have […]

GOOSEBERRY FALLS ELOPEMENT, DULUTH MN ELOPEMENT This story doesn’t start easy – it starts with pulling into Palisade Head and being bombarded with fog so thick you couldn’t see the lake, let alone the cliffs. Kendra had her heart set on a North Shore location and loved the cliffs and grandeur of Palisade Head – […]

UW SUPERIOR YELLOWJACKET UNION WEDDING, UW SUPERIOR WEDDING Teri and Colton are built on laughter and fun and weirdness and complete joy. One of their first interactions was taking a jalapeno juice shot – when nobody else in their friend group would. From that moment it was clear that had something different. Teri just wanted […]

SUMMIT CHALET WEDDING, NORTH SHORE MN WEDDING Nicole and David coined their wedding for being as North Shore and Minnesotan as possible – and boy did they deliver. From the stunning mountaintop and lake views of Summit Chalet down to the rock name cards and dessert toppings, everything about this day was exactly Minnesotan. But […]

GOOSEBERRY FALLS ENGAGEMENT SESSION, NORTH SHORE MN What started as a jalapeno juice shot while hanging out with friends, grew into something much bigger. The thing Teri + Colton love most about each other is how they always create pure fun and laughter when together. Colton even told me, “I knew from the start there […]

SNOWY OUTDOOR ENGAGEMENT SESSION | COPPER FALLS STATE PARK ENGAGEMENT, MELLEN WI ENGAGEMENT I first met Chantel and Nolan by photographing their proposal at Amnicon Falls State Park last October. When they started to plan out their Madison area wedding, I was thrilled to hear from them again. I was pumped to take part in […]

IN-HOME ENGAGEMENT SESSION, SAINT PAUL MN WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER I think Callie is the only dog to remotely hold a candle to my dog in cuteness. She has this mild demeanor but loves to play, and look at that face! I spent the morning of my New Year’s Day with this little family in their cozy […]

PALISADE HEAD ELOPEMENT, NORTH SHORE ELOPEMENT After many years together and a little one in their home, Jess + Brian finally decided that now was the time. So they called Emily of Lace and Brass Events. And together we had the most gorgeous north shore elopement all planned out for them. Shout out to Flora […]

It’s that time of the year where everyone is posting their 2018 yearly recaps. Their favorite images. Their Instagram top 9. There were a lot of things and dreams that came true for me this year that didn’t have so much to do with my favorite images, but my favorite experiences. And that’s what this […]

GREAT SAND DUNES NATIONAL PARK ENGAGEMENT, COLORADO WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER There’s really no words that describe the feelings that I had while on my trip to Colorado. First, there was the fact that I was literally on a plane heading to Colorado to photograph the most fun-loving couple I’ve ever known – just that mere fact […]

DULUTH MN WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER, BAREFOOT BACKYARD WEDDING DULUTH MN Sometimes you meet a couple for the first time and you realize they just make sense. Everything about their event seems to be just screaming who they are, and that would be this one. Angel contacted me a mere 6 days before their event. They were […]

DULUTH MN GRAD PHOTOGRAPHER, CANAL PARK SENIOR PORTRAITS Let’s get real for just a minute here: this is some SERIOUS senior portraits goals. Karissa traveled up from the Eau Claire area to have her portraits taken with me in Duluth at Canal Park and Park Point. Despite just how often seniors choose these locations, it’s […]

RED ROCK CANYON ENGAGEMENT SESSION, LAS VEGAS NV SESSION The minute my flight to Vegas was purchased for a conference I was attending, I knew I had to photograph the mountains and the desert. I had never felt such a calling in my life. And I was lucky to share that calling with Melody and […]

BRULE WI, MAY’S LEDGES ENGAGEMENT SESSION I gotta say, Brule is setting the bar pretty high with this amazing Saturday sunset. Is it always like this? Is Brule a funnel of gorgeous that us Twin Ports photographers have overlooked? While that remains unclear, what is pretty evident is this strong Finnish-background couple pretty much lit […]

AMNICON FALLS STATE PARK, AMNICON FALLS ENGAGEMENT SESSION, SUPERIOR WI ENGAGEMENT SESSION Sometimes there are two people that walk into your life and you can’t ever imagine them with anyone else. Michaela and Mitch GET each other. They are understanding, passionate, honest and so dedicated. They are REAL, and really in love. Together we took […]

GOOSEBERRY FALLS ENGAGEMENT SESSION, GOOSEBERRY FALLS STATE PARK, NORTH SHORE MN ENGAGEMENT I could tell right off the bat that these two are meant to be together. They pretty much treated our session like a mini date, and spared no kiss or embrace. We trekked our way through Gooseberry Falls very early in the morning, […]

BACKYARD SAINT PAUL WEDDING, INVER GROVE HEIGHTS WEDDING, AIRBNB WEDDING When Natalya and Edward were first referred to me, I had a good feeling right from the beginning. Natalya was such a sensible bride, with a warm and instantly inviting heart. This made me aware that this wedding was going to be pretty spectacular. From […]

DULUTH MN, SENIOR PORTRAITS, PARK POINT GRAD SESSION I never pick favorite sessions, because picking favorites is like being in a room full of dogs and trying to decide which dog is the cutest. How are you supposed to choose? My time with Jamie was well spent with warm sun, wavy beaches, and pretty much […]