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Horror Rewind

April 26, 2019 By katrina 1 Comment

Last week I had the honor of working with the brilliant minds behind the podcast “Horror Rewind“. They needed some up to date head shots for a couple big projects coming up and met me at the gloriously eclectic Aria in a snowstorm so we could spend the morning together.

Number one, these ladies can write and produce horror that leaves you shaking in your boots. They are true fans of the genre and know their stuff. Definitely give their podcast a listen.

Number two, they can ROCK the little black dress.

Since these images are to be used in a variety of ways, we wanted to have some very serious and some the show off their vibrant personalities. I think we knocked it out of the park!

Thank you again for such a fun day!

Sarah and Katie

May 5, 2018 By katrina Leave a Comment

Sarah and Katie were married today!

The outpouring of awesomeness from this couple hit us the moment we met, then later when they sent us a sketch of two cat photographers, throughout all our email exchanges, and when we asked them to come up with a few words to describe their wedding party and they reply with “otherworldly” and “vaguely threatening”. Full of humor and love, Sarah and Katie invited us into their lives whole heartedly, and we were honored to tell the story of their wedding day.

We started off with portraits around their favorite places in Minneapolis. Being both Cinco de Mayo and only the second warm weekend of spring, everybody was out and about, and we just loved witnessing Minneapolis cheer for and celebrate our fantastic brides.

It got up to 75 degrees, so….ice cream. SO worth the wait.

While us photographers were celebrating the clouds giving us lovely light, we couldn’t help but notice they were becoming pretty ominous as we drove to Como Conservatory. As the lightning flashed and we witnessed a wall of dust roar towards us, we ducked indoors to wrap up portraits.

The wedding party was definitely ready to…party.

Right before the ceremony the rain let up enough for a moment outside to enjoy the breeze. Then it was time to get married!

Every ceremony needs a Storm Trooper ring bearer!

Weaving pieces of pagan traditions and words, the ceremony was heartfelt and emotional. The handfasting ceremony was simple, yet had such impact. The officiant asked a series of questions about how the couple intended to treat and care for each other, and after each answer, bound their hands with a length of ribbon. There was a rhythm and weight to the ritual that created such a meaningful moment.

Speeches, and a delicious meal were followed by dances honoring the brides parents and then each other. So many happy tears! So much LOVE. Whew! After all that emotion, it was time to party! And one thing we have learned about this group of friends is that they know how to have a good time!

Katie and Sarah, it was simply an honor to be a part of your day today. Enjoy your sneak peek!!!

Elegant Modern Wedding Styled Shoot at the Machine Shop

July 14, 2016 By katrina Leave a Comment

The Machine Shop has just opened their doors in Minneapolis. A raw industrial space turned into the hottest new venue in town. With huge windows everywhere, it is a photographer’s dream come true. And today, I was honored to be a part of a photo shoot with a fantastic group of vendors! We’ll just put this image here first, because it is the bomb…

A group of creatives collaborating on a styled shoot is so rewarding. It gives a space to create new ideas, go outside the box, and work with vendors you’ve always wanted to work with. We had an amazing group! The Machine Shop’s open space and awesome light was the muse for an industrial modern wedding full of personality. We wanted a look that was sophisticated and chic.

Water Lily Beauty styled our couple perfectly. Our groom wore a fashion forward tux from Heimie’s Haberdashery and the bride stunned in a flowy stone colored gown by Tara LaTour. The ceremony space on the second floor of the venue was designed by Sadie’s Couture Floral. They used the Machine Shop’s whitewashed cross back chairs, created an asymmetrical swoop for a focal point and then lined the aisle with tall decorative grasses. It was completely unique and naturally gorgeous. Relaxed yet refined at the same time.

Jill Elaine Designs letter pressed copper foil for the invitations and sourced a unique leather folio with copper brush strokes from ClaireMagnolia that ended up being a main design element to the shoot. I loved how she flawlessly combined elements into a cohesive design. Local artist Steph Guidera used the font from Jill’s invitations to make custom marble place cards as well as brush stroked table numbers on sheets of copper. Both ladies were instrumental in the design and execution of the shoot!

For our reception space, Rudy’s Event Rentals set up barn tables at angles to create a space that encourages interaction and a more dinner party vibe. Rudy’s tolix chairs perfectly fit the industrial look we were going for. Sadie’s Floral and Rudy’s combined their collections of copper decor and we combined their items with dishware, glasses and linens from Apres Party and Tent Rental and gorgeous copper flatware from Ultrapom. Sadie’s white peony centerpieces were the essence of elegance and their tall palm and greenery designs blew us all away! Avant Decor used white and copper draping to establish a clean backdrop for the stylish head table, and so the crane in the main space of the venue popped out of the background. Farina Baking Company brought in a lovely white cake with copper brush strokes that matched the invitation suite perfectly.

We chose copper, marble, and wood along with texture to create the base for our design. Fashion forward and clean and modern. Hints of personality and unexpected details everywhere. This shoot sure inspired me, I hope it can inspire other couples as well! Ok, on to the pictures!

Reception time means a reception gown! And a stolen kiss.

I hope you love this styled shoot as much as I do! Be sure to check out all these amazing vendors!!!

Matt and Emily

June 14, 2013 By katrina Leave a Comment

Matt and Emily were married today!

This fun loving couple chose a garden wedding at the St. Paul College Club, with flowing dresses and pops of purple. This Friday evening wedding was relaxed and easy going, the weather even cooperated and held off the rain until late into the night.

After the first sight, we took portraits of the couple around the grounds of the mansion. Matt couldn’t keep his eyes off of Emily and kept sneaking little kisses, it was so sweet!

The good lookin’ wedding party =) Sweet Peas did such a lovely job with the flowers, everyone looked great!

After pictures, it was time for the ceremony.

Judge Armstrong did a great job, and kept everyone smiling.

For the reception, these foodies had quite the culinary adventure planned. NO ONE left this party hungry. A variety of delicious hearty appetizers consisted of the first round of dishes, along with a candy buffet. Desserts came out later, followed by a late night snack of cheeseburgers and a nacho bar. Everything tasted fabulous and the guests partied so hard, they needed that constant stream of nourishment just to keep going!

There was a very energetic bouquet toss…

Matt and Emily spent the night surrounded by their friends and family…you could truly feel the love!

Matt and Emily, I hope you enjoyed your sneak peek! Thank you for having us be a part of your day!

A Little Bit of Ink

May 8, 2013 By katrina 1 Comment

Steph Guidera is a fabulous painter, one of my favorite photography subjects, and also my sister =) For a couple years she has been contemplating and designing and redesigning a tattoo. She wanted it to be perfect, and to incorporate many of her loves, and man…did she draw a gorgeous one! I joined her on this rainy evening as she was inked by Dan Kytola at Uptown Tattoo.