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Weddings + engagements are what light my soul on FIRE! I am a firm believer in living your best life

03/13/2026

Those early newborn days are a blur in the most tender way.

The quiet moments on the couch. The way their tiny fingers curl around yours. The sleepy stretches and soft little noises that somehow already feel familiar.

Newborn sessions aren’t about perfection. Babies don’t need to sleep the entire time, and parents don’t need to feel like everything is perfectly put together. These sessions are about slowing down and documenting the beginning of your family’s newest chapter.

I photograph newborn sessions in a calm, relaxed way so parents can simply focus on holding their baby and soaking in these early days. The tiny details, the connection, and the love that fills your home are the things you’ll want to remember years from now.

If you’re expecting and thinking about newborn photos, the best time to book is during your pregnancy so we can reserve space around your due date. I would love to help you preserve this season.

03/11/2026

Here’s why I always encourage couples to print their wedding photos…

Digital galleries are beautiful; they make sharing easy, and you’ll always have those memories at your fingertips. But there’s something completely different about holding your story in your hands. ✨

Turning the pages of your album, feeling the texture of the paper, seeing your love in print, it hits differently.

It’s tangible. It’s lasting.

Albums and prints turn moments into heirlooms. They become part of your family story, something your kids and grandkids will one day flip through and feel the love that started it all. 💍

Your love deserves to live beyond a screen — to be seen, touched, and treasured.

If you haven’t ordered your wedding album or prints yet, consider this your gentle reminder. Let’s make something beautiful you can hold onto forever. 🤍

02/28/2026

So excited to celebrate Kirk and Sam as they get married today!! 🫶🏻

01/25/2026

Some details from M+R’s stunning fall wedding at The Garden in Canal Park 🫶🏻

01/15/2026

Most couples know they want beautiful wedding photos. Fewer realize how much their photographer influences the pace and feel of the entire day.

From building a realistic timeline, to knowing when to gently guide and when to disappear into the background — photography affects how present you feel more than almost anything else.

Your photos aren’t created in a vacuum. They’re shaped by trust, communication, and experience long before the wedding day arrives.

01/13/2026

Eloping along Minnesota’s North Shore is about more than the views, though Lake Superior definitely shows off. It’s about choosing a wedding day that feels grounded, intentional, and deeply personal.

The North Shore offers so much variety in a small stretch of coastline. Rocky overlooks, quiet forest trails, dramatic cliffs, and intimate shoreline spots all within a short drive. It’s perfect for couples who want an experience focused on presence rather than production.

Elopements here tend to move slower. There’s room to breathe, to explore, to take photos without rushing, and to actually feel the weight and beauty of the commitment you’re making. Whether it’s just the two of you or a small group of your closest people, the North Shore creates space for a wedding day that feels honest and meaningful.

If you’re dreaming of an elopement in Duluth or up the North Shore, I’d love to help you plan a day that feels natural, calm, and true to you.

01/12/2026

Some of the most fun and beautiful details from K+T’s fall wedding at the Greysolon Ballroom 🫶🏻

Can you spot the ducks? 🦆

01/05/2026

Most couples come into their engagement session a little nervous — worried about posing, feeling awkward, or not knowing what to do with their hands. And honestly? That’s completely normal.

What surprises them is how quickly that nervousness fades. Engagement sessions aren’t about performing for the camera — they’re about learning how it feels to be photographed together in a calm, guided, and relaxed way.

You start to understand how I give direction, when I let moments unfold, and how movement creates natural connection. By the time the wedding day arrives, photos feel familiar instead of stressful.

That comfort doesn’t just make better images — it changes how present you’re able to be on one of the most important days of your life.

01/03/2026

Just engaged and wondering what comes next? Here’s a simple place to start.

First, take a breath. Before diving into planning, give yourselves time to enjoy this season. Engagement is more than a checklist and it deserves to be felt, not rushed.

When you’re ready, focus on a few grounding steps:

• Talk about how you want your day to feel.
Before venues or colors, decide what matters most to you as a couple. Calm, intimate, joyful, or celebratory.

• Choose your top priorities.
You don’t need to care about every detail equally. Knowing what matters most helps guide decisions and reduce overwhelm.

• Think about timing, not perfection.
A thoughtful planning timeline creates space to be present and enjoy the process.

• Connect with vendors you trust.
Look for people who communicate clearly and make you feel supported. That trust makes a big difference on the wedding day.

• Protect your joy.
Trends and opinions will come and go. Keep returning to what feels true to you.

If you’re newly engaged and starting to dream about your wedding day, I’d love to connect and help you approach this season with clarity and calm 🤍

12/30/2025

This year allowed me to witness so many different chapters of life through my work, and that is something I do not take lightly. 🫶🏻

From couples committing their lives to one another, to growing families preparing to welcome a new baby. From quiet maternity sessions filled with anticipation, to Fresh 48 moments that felt raw and sacred. From first looks to first days, each season carried its own kind of beauty and meaning.

Being invited into these moments requires trust, and I am deeply grateful for every family and couple who shared their story with me. Photography, at its heart, is about presence and connection, and this year was a powerful reminder of that.

As I look ahead, I am excited to continue documenting life as it unfolds in all of its phases. 🥹

If you are planning a wedding, expecting a baby, or entering a new season of life, I would love to walk alongside you and help tell your story with care and intention. ❤️

12/27/2025

Madeline Island has quickly become one of my favorite elopement locations ✨

Madeline Island is one of those places that naturally invites you to slow down, which is exactly why so many couples choose it for an elopement. Accessible by ferry yet feeling worlds away, it offers the perfect balance of adventure and ease, especially for couples who want something intimate without feeling isolated.

Eloping here allows for flexibility. You’re not tied to a rigid timeline or large guest list, which means more space to be present, more room for emotion, and more freedom to let the day unfold naturally. Whether that looks like exchanging vows by the water, exploring the island together, or simply taking time to breathe it all in, the experience becomes the focus, not the logistics. 😌

From a photography perspective, Madeline Island offers incredible variety in a small area: soft shoreline light, quiet wooded paths, and expansive views of Lake Superior that shift beautifully throughout the day. It’s a setting that supports authentic, unhurried storytelling.

If you’re drawn to the idea of an elopement that feels intentional, grounded, and deeply personal, I’d love to photograph your wedding day that reflects that.

Reach out when you’re ready, and we can talk through what an elopement on Madeline Island could look like for you.

And for your Madeline Island elopement planning expert, I can’t recommend enough! 🫶🏻

12/14/2025

There is something so sacred about the early days with a newborn.

The fuzzy shoulders, the flaky little toes, the sleepy smiles, the way their whole hand wraps around just one of your fingers… these are the details that change almost overnight.

When I photograph your newborn, my goal is simple: to preserve the moments you’ll never want to forget.

The peeling skin that shows how brand new they are.
The swirl of their hair.
The tiny lashes.
The way they settle into your chest like it’s the only place in the world they’ve ever known.

Your baby will grow, but these images will take you right back to the softness, the quiet, and the sweetness of this season.

If you’re expecting in 2026 and want those delicate, honest details captured in a warm, natural way, my books are open. Let’s create something you’ll treasure forever. 🤍

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