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Autumn Kiss

October 22, 2013 By katrina 2 Comments

Sean and Sara had their engagement session this evening. With a deep love of nature and hiking through the woods together, it only made sense to head out to one of their favorite parks to find some fall color. We braved the cold and even a flurry or two and it was worth it!

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I know this one is just of Sara, but I love it =)

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Seriously, the funny faces these two make at each other…we were laughing the whole time!

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Yep, more funny faces!

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At the end of the session, Sean and Sara put on the camp t-shirts to honor the place where they met.

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As the sun set, we enjoyed the peace near the river, it was such a lovely night.

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Sean and Sara, here is your sneak peek! John and I can’t wait for your wedding next year!

Gypsy in the Woods

June 14, 2013 By katrina 1 Comment

Dani Tietjen is a blogger, author, mother, wife, inspirational speaker, and missionary. She travels all over the US speaking to youth and church groups about love, mercy and identity. Her blog is full of anecdotes about her life and she has such a generous heart. She also really loves dressing up…and twirling…and reading…and laughing…and we did pretty much all of these things for her website photoshoot yesterday.

Dani came up with a great theme of creating a pretty little reading nook in the woods. When she was done creating the set, I immediately thought of the word “gypsy”. And that word fits her, she is creative, grows a lot of her own food, creates all kinds of art, has a homespun natural twist to her designs, and likes a slightly weathered well worn look to her furniture. She did a fantastic job, and I was so excited to photograph all of the details!

She hired Brett Dorrian to come and doll her up, and we had a fun time in my studio getting ready. She did an amazing job on Dani, emphasizing her gorgeous eyes and giving her hair lots of texture and interest. Then Dani got into her SKIRT. Holy moley, you’ll just have to look at the pictures…

At the end of the shoot, I asked her to just twirl and have fun in her gorgeous skirt, and I love the results =)

What a fantastic session! Dani, I hope you enjoy your sneak peek! Thank you for letting me be a part of this creative process!

Austin and Jamie

February 16, 2013 By katrina Leave a Comment

Austin and Jamie were married today!

Planning their wedding in just 3 months, these two put together a day that embraced their fun loving spirit. A morning wedding and brunch allowed for a full day of outdoor winter sports to be enjoyed on the lake. And what a gorgeous day! A bright sun, fresh snow, and not a lick of wind.

The morning started off with the ceremony at Christ Presbyterian and though it was bitterly cold, the wedding party braved a few outdoor pictures.

The ladies proved that they watch Americas Next Top Model…

…the guys…well, nice try.

Jamie and Austin chose a woodsy wintry theme for their wedding, using red and white flowers, winter greens, pine cones and snow in their arrangements. The church fit into that aesthetic very well with a simple clean look. The sun streamed in for the ceremony and made everything feel bright and cheerful.

After the ceremony, Jamie threw on some boots and we headed out into the snow. Seriously, I just love winter weddings! The storm from a couple days ago left some trees frosted and we found a perfect location for portraits. What better place for pictures than a log cabin covered in icicles?!?!?!

Bayview Event Center was the perfect location for the reception. The giant stone fireplace and warm woods used as decor gave guests a cozy feeling, as did the mimosas and bloody marys that greeted them. Bagel bites, fresh fruit, parfaits, and pecan rolls were just the appetizers. Doesn’t it sound like heaven?

After a brunch that included all kinds of breakfast favorites, Jamie and Austin encouraged guests to change into their warmest winter clothes and head outside to Lake Minnetonka. Bayview had their Ice Village all ready, complete with an ice bar, delicious hot chocolate and fire pits for making s’mores. Outside, guests could play ice bowling, hockey, a couch pull (yep, a couch on skies pulled by a truck), and Johmar Farms took guests on sleigh rides. Geek side note: I asked the owner’s son if the sleigh was from 1890 or so and he said yes! Some people know their cars, I know my sleds 😉

Austin and Jamie, you couldn’t have asked for a more beautiful day! I hope you had such a fun time! Kudos to you for doing something out of the box for your wedding, people will be talking about this for years to come. Enjoy your sneak peek!