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 […]

In addition to all the decisions you’re making on your decor, we want to help you think through the flow of the night. Once you have your plan in place, your vendors should take care of making sure everything stays on schedule so that you can relax and enjoy your night. Your reception should be […]

Congratulations on your engagement!! Let’s celebrate it! Engagement sessions are one of our favorite parts of the whole wedding planning experience. Not only do you get beautiful memories from this short and sweet season of life, but you also get a chance to see how your photographer works behind the lens. You’ll become familiar with […]

Whether a birthday, holiday, Mother’s Day, or Father’s Day is in sight, you can always melt a parent’s heart with pictures. We included a list below of great gift ideas to give your parents after your wedding or portrait session to fill the walls of their home. There are some affiliate links in there too […]

Advent is a fun season for couples. When we were dating, the focus was on sharing the traditions of our families with one another. Once we were married, the realization set in that we now had the opportunity to create traditions of our own! It was thrilling. It is easy for December to fly by […]

Do you have a fancy new title of fiancée ringing in your ears? Speaking of rings, isn’t that engagement ring sparkle distracting in the best possible way?! But after the confetti comes a litany of tasks to plan your actual wedding. When couples start creating their budget and figuring out what’s most important to them, […]

Emily has it on her heart to empower women to live their lives full of virtue. She hired us for some headshots and images that she can use with her upcoming website launch to showcase her work as a Catholic women’s speaker based out Minneapolis, MN. We’ve known Emily since college through the Catholic Studies […]

The date is set, venue booked, major vendors hired. As the wedding date approaches, it starts to be less about big decisions and more about small logistics that bring your vision together. Below are seven ways that prepare you for a great photo experience and that will minimize stress. Share Picture List with Family Send […]