The sweet little Z Twins had a portrait session today. All snuggles and grunts, brother and sister are cute as can be.
Daryl and Jenna
Daryl and Jenna were married today! The couple chose a numerically awesome date of 2.22.2020 which also happened to be a year to the date of their engagement. Being blessed with an unusually mild February day for Minnesota, the couple did what they do best…embraced everything to the fullest. Starting off with a first sight filled with laughter, Jenna and Daryl had a truly wonderful day full of love, belly laughs, and some good ole Wisconsin partying.
Jenna’s gown from The Wedding Tree was destined for twirls!
The ceremony took place at the picture perfect Basilica of St Mary in Minneapolis.
After a quick stop for pictures, the couple made sure to spend some time in the Hopkins VFW, where they shared many fond memories, including their engagement! Pull tabs for the win!
The reception was at the Minneapolis Golf Course, and was a warm welcoming space for guests from around the country. The whole crew was ready to party and ensured the festivities lasted far into the night.
Jenna and Daryl, it has been an honor getting to know you and to tell the story of your day. Enjoy your sneak peek!
Handfasting in the Woods
Natasha and Jordan wanted a beautiful way to dedicate their love, and chose to have a hand fasting in a magical birch grove.
The couple came to hang out at the GatherHaus farm earlier in the year and immediately felt the pull of the land and surroundings. When they learned about handfasting, they wanted to perform this ceremony here and John and I were fortunate to be asked to cover the event. This couple is so full of admiration and love for each other, it was such an honor to watch them weave their lives together.
Handfasting is an ancient tradition and can include as many or as few participants as the couple would like. Each ribbon or strand has a meaning and the couples tie those knots around their hands. For this ceremony, family and friends came from thousands of miles away to participate in sealing this meaningful bond. With tears, both Natasha and Jordan expressed how much each person meant to them and how together they exist as a family. The couple promised respect and dedication in their relationship and to cherish each other. The warm autumn day, the breeze rippling through the wildflowers, the crunch of leaves under foot created the perfect background music to such a lovely event.
Jordan and Natasha, we feel so blessed to call you friends, to have you love our farm as much as we do, and to have told the story of your beautiful ceremony.
Upswing Creative
Photographing other creatives is always a joy, especially this group of folks! Upswing Creative is a marketing, content creating and branding company that I have worked with many times over the years. I love their premise, their quality and how much fun the staff have together. Creating images of the people and space of Upswing in a way that is as unique and creative as they are was a fantastic challenge and I really enjoy the images that came out of our session. If you’re ever in a need of some brand advice or a shot in the arm for your business, give these folks a holler!
Whenever I photograph businesses, I make sure to get a large variety of images for their use on social media in a variety of shapes and sizes.
Playing with light and reflections.
The owners are a hoot and kept me on my toes!
I really love this image using depth of field and showing off the space in an interesting way.
Laura and Alex
Laura and Alex were married today!
This wedding was a celebration of melding two families together. Alex was fist pumping over the fact that he could now call Laura’s parents his in-laws! It is quite obvious that this couple loves nurturing solid relationships and celebrating life to the fullest. Today was a day of connection, joy, tenderness, and one heck of a party! The ceremony and reception took place at the wonderful Machine Shop in Minneapolis, and went so smoothly, thanks to Bre of Bre is Fun. We covered the day along with Kyndra of Love Infinity. Laura was a vision in her gown from The Wedding Shoppe, and carried a gorgeous bouquet from Sadie’s Couture Floral. What a beautiful wedding!
Alex’s excitement to see Laura was palpable. They had a sweet first sight!
Off for a little walk for pictures! Minneapolis was showing off today with the weather, it was pretty perfect!
Such a rockin’ wedding party!
Before the ceremony, the couple read letters they wrote to each other.
The ceremony was full of laughter and happy tears. These two are so loved!
Time for the reception! This classic wedding had many modern touches, perfect for the industrial space of The Machine Shop.
After some rousing speeches, we snuck away with the couple for a few sunset portraits, and then went back to kick off the dance! Adagio had this crowd partying!
Alex and Laura, thank you so much for trusting us to tell the story of your day! We are honored, and hope you love your sneak peek!!!
Claire and Jamie’s New York Wedding
Jamie and Claire have waited patiently for this beautiful day. This English gent met his NYC gal on holiday and it was an instant connection. After three years of a long distance relationship, Claire moved across the pond. Considering they have friends and family from around the globe, it made sense to have the wedding in the central hub of New York. The wedding had a theme of melding cultures, so there were plenty of stars and stripes and union jacks incorporated into the decor.
As Claire searched for venues, she found the Buttermilk Falls Inn. This quaint upstate location has a sweeping view of the Hudson, gorgeous landscaping, and animals roaming everywhere. It was the perfect place to bring everyone together for a long weekend.
Claire walked down the aisle to Here Comes the Sun. The ceremony was so tender, and featured original pieces by the couple’s friends.
After the ceremony, people were ready to party! A quick stroll down the lane revealed the lovely barn where delicious treats like chicken and waffles were waiting. Guests visited the animals and enjoyed reconnecting with old friends. We whisked the couple away to take advantage of the fairy tale grounds.
After dinner and some spirited speeches, it was time for the dance. The whole crew had been looking forward to this party for a long time and didn’t wait a second to tear up the dance floor. John and I were kept busy just trying to keep up with the antics!
Jamie and Claire, thank you so much for having us photograph your destination wedding! We are so honored you chose us and had a wonderful experience. Enjoy your sneak peek!
Summer in the City
Daryl and Jenna had their engagement session last night. The day finally started to cool off, the sunset light was perfect, and we could hear the music blasting from the Basilica Block Party…so it was a pretty fun hour to work together. That, and the fact that these two make each other laugh constantly and capturing their love in images was incredibly easy!
Sunkissed.
The couple changed into more casual outfits for the second half of the session…they totally reminded me of Sandy and Danny from Grease!
I love that we did a session in the heat of the summer as their wedding will take place in February…it is going to be a fun contrast in looks!
Jenna and Daryl, thank you so much for trusting us to tell the story of your day. I had a blast during your engagement session and can’t wait for the wedding! Enjoy the sneak peek!
Live, Laugh, Love
Andy and Amber were married today!
This couple fully embraces life and loves wholeheartedly. It is evident the moment you meet them, their easy going spirits and their quickness to connect to those they meet, and especially the crazy fun people they surround themselves with. Choosing 612 Brew as their venue made perfect sense for these two, who love fun, hosting awesome parties, beer, games, and dancing. Oh…and we can’t forget tacos. They REALLY love tacos, which made an appearance on the groomsman’s socks, the brides garter, and as the delicious main course at the reception provided by the Chili Lime food truck. We enjoyed every moment photographing the day and telling their story.
After the super sweet first sight, the couple was all smiles, all the time! We did a few portraits, and then got ready for the wedding…which included hanging out in the cooler to try and beat the heat!
Time to get married!
After the ceremony, we did a few more portraits and then headed back to party!
The personal touches with this wedding were everywhere. There was such attention to detail with a fun twist of humor to everything.
After the tender first dance, it was time to let loose and PARTAY!
Under the Sea with Enticing Entertainment
I had the privilege of working with Enticing Entertainment last month on a grand corporate event in Duluth. Ever since photographing their first open house, I jump at any chance I get to work with this amazing troupe of artists.
This event’s theme was “Under the Sea” and, as always, Enticing Entertainment went all out. They teamed up with Event Lab to give their guests a full immersion experience. From the lighting, to the projections on the walls, to the sparkling tabletops, you really felt like you were walking on the floor of the ocean. The flower arrangements were full of color and texture, sea creatures gently moved on the ceiling, and a large pirate ship anchored the middle of the space. There were lit up jelly fish on stilts, a wandering pirate violinist, a dance floor that interacted with guests and a virtual reality aquarium.
While it isn’t easy photographing items that glow in blacklight, it was totally worth the effort.
During downtime, backstage was hoppin’ and I’m so glad that the team wanted those images as well. They have so much fun working together! This event involved multiple costume changes and characters, it was quite a production!
If you ever have a chance to hire Enticing Entertainment, do it! They rock my socks off every time I see them perform!
Justen and Patrick
What better way to start of pride month than with a tender, love filled, fabulous wedding?!?!?
Justen and Patrick are quick to laugh, snarky and fun, and have a wonderful support network of family and friends. They have dealt with some hiccups this last year, including the fact that the gazebo where they originally wanted to be married is currently underwater…and they took it all in stride. What was most important to them was to be surrounded by people who love them and to dedicate their lives to each other. And they did just that.
The day started with a gift of rainbow flair and a bus ride to a beautiful park in Stillwater overlooking the St Croix River.
A group selfie to celebrate getting hitched!
Could they be any cuter?!?!?!
It isn’t every day you get to ask a guest to hang their balls in front of your camera 😉
The Pavilion at Lake Elmo was a fabulous location for the reception with its rustic charm and lovely outdoor spaces. Guests enjoyed drinks, dinner, and dancing. And so much laughter. This group was one large loving family. What an honor to be able to capture these moments!
Patrick and Justen, I just had a blast today and I hope you enjoy your sneak peek!!!
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