Jenna and Trevor | Mankato Wedding Photographer

I was so excited to work with Jenna and Trevor! When we had our final consultation before the wedding, Jenna told me she had lots of fun props she wanted to incorporate including red balloons and picture frames. I was so excited to play around! Jenna's priority was fun photos and she, Trevor, and the wedding party were so great to work with.

For their honeymoon, they have a connection who works for an airline so they had no idea where they were going up until 24 hours before. They were basically going to pack their bags and show up at the airport and see what flights went out that day. Isn't that romantic?? Since we're all dying to know, maybe Jenna or Trevor can leave a comment on this post and let us all know where you went. :)
I ADORED Jenna's dress... I am so in love with ruffles!








We happened to be right by this great old book store that I loved.







The Verizon Center in Mankato is HUGE. The couple had a slide show which included video clips of when they were kids. It was so great! What an amazing day!
Congratulations J&T!

Senior model session!

Summer is here!

My blog was begging to be updated so I figured I'd let you know what I've been up to. :) Summer is here and I have been loving it! It is so much fun now that Oliver is a toddler and can run around with his older brothers. We're constantly at the park, the pool, or going for a bike ride. As Minnesotans, we know this little season we call "summer" comes and goes so fast. This year I am making a point to enjoy it (in between the busy wedding season). It makes me sad because I haven't been taking photos of my own kids but that will change soon. I am getting the itch so we'll see what I come up with.

Reason #2 that I love summer... my birthday! My birthday is August 5th and I was raised to believe that birthdays are meant to be celebrated! I have something HUGE up my sleeve for my birthday this year. Let's just say I have had a photography concept in my head forever and finally decided to make it happen. My good friend Tasha is shooting it for me and I could not be more excited! I have become obsessed with this project and cannot wait to produce these images. Did I pique your curiosity? Let's just say that this has NEVER BEEN DONE, which is difficult to say in the world of portrait photography. I will keep you updated on the big surprise, it is going to be EPIC!




More weddings and photos to come soon!

Cassie and Brad | Eagan Wedding Photographer

Cassie and Brad were so fun to work with! Cassie is a beautiful, confident, knows-exactly-what-she-wants kind of girl and Brad is kind, genuine, and as Cassie's brother states, "knows how to handle Cassie." Their wedding took place at the Church of St. John Neumann in Eagan and their reception at Mendakota Country Club.



Cassie's mom made her veil for her.



The guys had a lot of fun with these shots!
The guys got to jump so the girls requested a running shot:

These cupcakes tasted so heavenly. I can still remember just by looking at the photo. YUM!

I always try to do some sunset photos... they are my favorite!
I have heard a lot of great toasts over the years but these two have earned my top prize as the best toasts EVER! They were funny, witty, sentimental, and so well delivered. Kudos! You two should start a side business doing toast consulting!
Congratulations C&B!

Lauren | Elko/New Market Senior Photographer

I've said it once and I'll say it a million times more, senior girls are my favorite thing to photograph! Lauren was an amazing way to kick off my Class of 2012 senior season! Lauren is home schooled and comes from a family of 7 total siblings. They are a tight knit family and it shows! I got to meet Lauren's mom and her younger sister at the session and we all had a great time watching Lauren do her thing. She was so AMAZING to photograph, within two clicks I knew how the session was going to go and sure enough we captured some wonderful photos!


Hello gorgeous!
I was seriously giddy while shooting her. She did such an amazing job!




LOVE.
Lauren's "most favorite-ist shoes ever!"



I love taking one last photo with mom + senior. Now Lauren will have this image of her with her mom to bring to college (and forever)!

Meet Lauren!

What do you want to be when you grow up?

A film director/editor

What is the very first thing you'd buy if you won the lottery?

Dodge Challenger

Mac or PC?

Mac

What song gets the most plays on your iPod?

Anything by Maroon 5

Favorite store to go on a shopping spree:

Charlotte Russe

What three items would you take with you on a deserted island?

My Burt's Bees Lip Balm
My iPod
A Picture of My Family

Which movie can you recite every line from?

The Hangover

Celebrity crush?

Adam Levine

What is your favorite place on Earth?

Cocoa Beach, Florida

I've always wanted to try _________________. (fill in the blank)

acting in a movie

You couldn't pay me to __________________. (fill in the blank)

give up watching football

Thanks so much Lauren! I loved working with you!