Category Archives: Engagement

December 12, 2019

Mn Landscape Arboretum Engagement Session:: Jake & Hannah

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Jake and Hannah met while in college together in South Dakota. At the small school they were at, they passed each other regularly until one day Jake started making conversation with Hannah. The rest is history, and in June the two will tie the knot. I simply can not wait.

From the first time I met with these two, I knew we were a good fit. Sarcastic, funny and kind-hearted both Hannah and Jake were easy to talk to and made me feel like I was chatting with long time friends.

We wandered the MN Landscape Arboretum one fall day and as the weather had been on the verge of rain all day, not one drop fell and we had almost the entire park to ourselves! At the end we even had about 5 minutes of an incredible sunset that we happened to be in just the right place at the right time!

Jake and Hannah, I can not wait to spend your wedding day with you!!

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December 10, 2019

Boom Island Park Engagement Session:: Brandon and Celeste

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When Celeste e-mailed me asking if I was available for a fall engagement session in Northeast Minneapolis, I couldn’t say no! She and Brandon will be married in Pennsylvania, where Celeste is from, this summer, but they wanted to capture Minneapolis and who they are here.

We choose Boom Island Park and Indeed Brewery in Minneapolis for their locations. A brisk fall evening welcomed us along with the hughes of the season.

We started at Indeed and walked around the urban area for a while finding great white and black walls along with the perfect receiving doc for photos (anyone up for a wedding here?!)

We then made our way to the beautiful Boom Island Park where they brought out their pooch and we were able to capture the beautiful Minneapolis skyline!

Congratulations Celeste and Brandon, I know your day will be spectacular!

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December 5, 2019

Gold Metal Park Engagement Session:: Austin and Annika

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Austin and Annika had been friends for a year, and throughout that time, Annika developed feelings for Austin. She quietly listened as he talked to her about all things in life from football to girls he was dating. It was a year later that Austin realized how much he loved spending time with Annika and that he was constantly comparing all other girls to his best friend Annika.

After a year of dating, Austin planned his surprise engagement to Annika. On an evening while teaching at a FCA event on the campus of North Dakota State, Austin began talking about love. He then brought Anni down in front of all and got down on a knee in front of all and asked her to be his bride!

I simply can not wait to photograph their wedding in May. If their engagement session was anything like it, I know it will be filled with joy and lots and lots of laughter!

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July 11, 2019

Michelle and Chris:: Lyndale Park Engagement Session

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It was Labor Day weekend. Because Michelle works in healthcare, she had been working all weekend and was tired. She arrived home to find a steak and potato dinner waiting for her, her favorite. After the two had completed dinner, Chris brought out a box of chocolates that he presented to her. Michelle opened it to find one of the chocolates missing and a ring in it’s place.

From there, Chris asked her to be his wife and a surprised Michelle responded yes. A limo was waiting outside for the both of them that Chris had arranged for and the two spent the rest of the evening celebrating and visiting family in person and telling them their happy news.

What a joy it was to spend a beautiful summer morning with the two of them. We wandered around the beautiful Lyndale Park in Minneapolis and even made it into the lake for a few photos!

Chris and Michelle, I can’t wait for your wedding day!!

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May 18, 2019

Mill Ruins Engagement Session:: Tami and Tony

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We scheduled their session back in February when the snow was still on the ground and forgetting what the spring sun felt like! Tony, Tami and I headed downtown on a Friday evening when Garth Brooks was preforming and the weather had hit a beautiful 65! The hustle and bustle of the City was a warm greeting for us all and we easily strolled the streets of Mill Ruins Park, and enjoyed the afternoon together.

I loved all the outfits Tami chose. The spring colors popped against the fresh greens and city skyscapes. They were a perfect representation of her and Tony…casual and classy!

I simply can not wait to photograph their wedding in September (in the country!) and get to know them even more!