Let’s admit it, it is fun to receive Christmas cards. There is something thrilling about seeing a letter awaiting you in the mailbox and the feeling you get when you open it to see a Christmas card inside. It really makes us feel loved knowing that someone took the time to think of us and […]

So much joy! These two just radiate it. Tom and Allison braved the cold with us for their winter engagement session ❄️ They chose to go to a park in the town square of Chaska, MN that is sentimental for them for it. It was decked out in charming Christmas garlands and bows. We love […]

Making sure that you and your wedding party arrive at each location on time is a must! A good transportation plan helps avoid confusion and keep everyone where they need to be. Plan for how you (and your wedding party) will navigate: Buffer Extra Time Between Locations (At least 10 Minutes) One of the mistakes […]

As much as you plan for everything to go perfectly on your wedding day, accidents happen. Whether they are health or fashion emergencies. It’s helpful to have the right tools and supplies on hand to quickly fix any issues and keep everyone comfortable. Below is our extensive list of items you may want to have […]

This fall we had a fun experience working Mary Kiser of MK Design Studio to do a visual refresh for our brand. There was a lot that we already liked about our website and brand, but wanted to give it a little “zhuzh.” Enter Mary. We asked for her expertise to help us strategically incorporate […]

A gorgeous summer catholic wedding at St. Anne’s Catholic Church in Hamel, Minnesota with their reception in the Lake Minnetonka ballroom at the Minneapolis Marriott Southwest

Despite a forecast of thunderstorms that were anticipated to last the entire day, the rain stopped just in time and opened up clear, sunny skies. God answers even the smallest prayers like a request for the weather. Family and friends began to take their seats in the gorgeous St. Mary’s Cathedral in Saint Cloud as […]

Celebrating with Chris & Anne was the best way to kick off our early spring wedding season! I fell in love with the bride’s family when we photographed her sister’s wedding back in 2017 and were so thrilled to see them all again for Anne’s turn at the altar! One of the things I appreciate […]

If you’re anything like us, you’re not thrilled about the garter toss tradition at weddings. I always felt uncomfortable as a guest and even more so thinking about it for my own wedding. That is one tradition I was happy to pass on. However, we still wanted to do an activity at the reception that […]

We know how much thought and care goes into making every decision for your wedding day. Each decision impacts the next. The date and season in which you are getting married naturally influence your attire and wedding colors. The colors then become the focal point of your bouquet, the bridesmaids dresses, invitation suite, reception decor, […]

Woohoo! We are SO excited to meet your sweet family and capture you all together. We recognize that getting everyone dressed, fed, and focused can be quite the task! This post is to help in those preparations to ensure you feel confident and will LOVE the photos you’re investing in. 1. How do you want […]