Bailey and Ryan have a beautiful love story. They met and dated throughout high school and dated long distance through college.  They’ve both just graduated, and are now happily married.  Their wedding day started off really rainy, but there wasn’t a single complaint, even while standing in a near downpour on the golf course for their pictures.  Bailey was beautiful, calm and confident throughout the day, and Ryan was just beaming. Their wedding party was such a fun group, keeping me laughing throughout the day.  They’ve got a bright future ahead, and I wish them both so much happiness!

Wedding gown:  Galina by David’s Bridal

Hair/make-up: 526 Salon

Bridesmaid dresses: David’s Bridal

Florist: Polly Brantner

Cake/dessert: Dorothy Ann Bakery

Band/DJ: Complete Music

Caterer: Town and Country Club

Here is sweet baby Marco.  I was lucky enough to capture him at just 5 days old.  Congrats Kate and Dan, he is absolutely precious!

Here is a peak at my maternity session with Kate and Dan.  What a gorgeous Mama-to-be!

There is nothing better than a weekend of knitting, great food and being in a cosy cabin up north with wonderful women.  We laughed, we ate, we watched the snow fall, drank wine, sauna’d, and laughed some more.  It rejuvenates my soul each time we get away, and I am so thankful to be a part of this group!

My beautiful niece Sarafina was visiting for the Thanksgiving holiday, and I was thrilled to take senior photos of her.  We were hoping for a beautiful sunny day, and got cold, wind rain and clouds instead.  Luckily she is amazingly photogenic and it didn’t matter a bit.  Congratulations Fina, enjoy your senior year!

Beautiful Day for playing in the leaves!

We started our engagement shoot at the St. Croix Winery in Stillwater.  It was bustling with people, but we were able to find some quiet space to capture these two.  They are high school sweethearts, and it is easy to see why they are crazy about each other.  The fall weather was perfect, and I had a great time getting to know them a little better.

Jessica and Brian picked a gorgeous fall day to get married!  We had a great day in St. Cloud, and I loved photographing them in a fabulous classic car in front of the old “Frency’s” Restaurant sign.  The restaurant is no longer open, but their parents have fond memories of eating there when they were young, and the sign still stands!  We also spent some time at the beautiful Munsinger Gardens in St. Cloud.  Jessica and Brian were so at ease and I enjoyed seeing the various locations in St. Cloud that had special meaning to them as a couple.  Congratulations to both of you, and thanks for letting me document your wedding day!

Wedding Gown: The Bridal Boutique and Outlet/Jasmine

Hair/Make-up: Lee & Friends Hair Design

Florist: Blooming Creations

Reception: 912 Regency Plaza

Cake: Icing Dreams

Caterer: Short Stop Custom Catering

DJ: Complete Music

Nicole and Adam have recently purchased an adorable home together in Lauderdale, so that is where we started our shoot.  I particularly loved the little “kissing couple” that had belonged to Nicole’s Grandmother.  We had a fun evening and ended up at the Hennepin Avenue bridge and Nicollet Island Inn.  The evening was timed perfectly as just a few raindrops fell as I drove home.  Nicole and Adam are fun, easy-going and just great to be around.  I look forward to your wedding next spring!

What a gorgeous late summer evening at Minnehaha Falls.  Ella and Graeme were great, and even after a long day of school, they were troopers for their photo shoot.  They are lucky kids to be a part of such a nice family!