Jeremy and EJ

Last month when I did mini sessions I had an opening that I was dying to fill-- So naturally, I asked my brother and his girlfriend to come model for me around the studio building! I'm so happy I did because I love how the photos turned out!

It's amazing what you can capture in a quick 10 minute shoot.

Michelle + Matt | Minneapolis Engagement Photographer

My clients are so awesome. Literally DAYS after Michelle got engaged, she was emailing me asking if I could capture her wedding (and without hesitation I said YES). The love that her and Matt share is so special and during the entire session I could just tell that they were so comfortable in each others arms and there was no where else they would rather be. We explored my studio and the streets NE Minneapolis... laughing and chatting more than we were shooting... which makes for a perfect engagement session, even on a chilly "spring" day in March! ;)

I'm so excited to photograph their wedding in November! 

A Sneak Peek + A Pep Talk

Every time I shoot a wedding I give myself a pep talk… I presume it's similar to an athlete going into a big game… or a performer about to take the stage in front of a big audience. I get one shot at this day. To capture this day as it unfolds. One shot.

A series of images always flashes through my mind as soon as I walk through the doors of the church. Images I hope to capture. Wish to capture. I shoot up a little prayer to my main man upstairs as I walk down the isle of an empty church and ask him to guide me in capturing the perfect images for the couple. I pray for sunshine. I pray for happiness…. and I pray for Him to let my creative mind run free while he sets my heart on fire as I do the thing I love most… to tell someone's story.

I can't wait to dive in and edit Kyle and Jill's wedding. They are so perfect together and I had a blast spending my Saturday with them.

Roe Wolfe | 2014 Spring Look Book

Whose in the mood to go shopping?! After seeing these images, you for sure will be. And your first stop will want to be Roe Wolfe in the North Loop of Minneapolis! I first worked with the store owner, Ashley, last year when I did the promotional photos during their soft opening for their store (see them here). I fell in love with everything Roe Wolfe: the brand, the store, the clothing, and the people wearing it. So when the opportunity emerged for me to do a spring "look book" for them, I was pumped! I love the detail shots around the store because Roe Wolfe has some unique finds that you can't get anywhere else. Here are some images with my lovely model Giana who so willingly took her day to help us embrace the look that Ashley was going for.

Model: Giana B | Make-up: Ashley Kilcher | Styling: Kevin Kramp | Hair : Leah Lubbe, Juut Salon

Santa Barbra Engagement Session | Aleea + Israel

There is so much that I love about this session. The light, the warmth, the cream lace and the denim shirt…and just the fact that it took place in sunny California! But what I love most is the fact that they are completely and totally enthralled in each other. Not once did they look up at my camera. Not once did they pose and say cheese. I love this session because it's completely and totally candid. Full of love, joy, and anticipation. Real conversation. Real laughter. Real kisses.

That's what it's all about… and this is why I love what I do!

Special thanks to the dearest Tori Aaker  for being a great instructor at this class at UNITED 2014.

Production coordinator: Kristin Renee
Assistant: Megan Hollbrook
Hair Stylist: Taylor DeZavala 
Make-up Artist: Page Berse