Jamie and Glen's Wedding

Jamie and Glen planned a fantastic wedding oozing with country goodness. I am truly impressed with all the unique details. The ceremony took place at Jamie's parents cabin on Cedar Lake in Western Wisconsin. The reception was held at the Blue Horse Farm in New Richmond. It was a pleasure to work with wedding coordinator Elizabeth Anne. The whole day came together wonderfully, thanks to the time and talent of many friends and family.

Jamie and Glen had their rings designed by a Jeweler blocks away from their home in Salt Lake City.

This wedding was DIY in so many ways... Jamie's pearls were strung by a bridesmaid. Jamie made the bridesmaids shawls. Nothing cookie-cutter about this wedding!

A single tear falls down her cheek. You may have to double click on it to see it larger.

Pretty sure these are the most happy and comfortable groomsmen I've ever photographed. I love the sweater vests instead of tuxes!

The reception at the Blue Horse Farm had a comfortable country charm feel.

Guests enjoyed croquet, bocce ball and a variety of other yard games...

Glen and the bestman made a variety of home brew.

Dinner was a buffet of hearty soups and breads...

And of course the coasters were handmade.

Congrats Jamie and Glen! Wishing you a lifelong friendship and happiness! Thank you for allowing me to capture your charming wedding.

Lillyana's Newborn Session

I am so excited! This fall several of my previous brides are expecting. Lillyana is the first of these babies I've had a chance to meet. Congrats Amanda and Dan! What a beautiful family you have!

Trey is such a great big brother!

Jami's Senior Portrait Session

I had a great time photographing Jami's senior portraits at Nicollet Island and St. Anthony in Minneapolis. It was my first time shooting a session on the St. Anthony side of the Mississippi. It is a great location! Historical, urban, water and the Minneapolis skyline all within walking distance.

Vanessa & Jon's Engagement Session

Since I'm behind on blogging I'm actually posting this session a few days after Jon and Vanessa's wedding. What an amazing wedding it was! I photographed this session in Cannon Falls MN. They just bought their first house there, the first couple of shots were taken across the street from their house. I'm sure they are enjoying being newlyweds living in their new home since most of their engagement they spent living in different states.

I had so much fun playing with the setting sun, I love how these turned out!

Bailey's One Year Portraits

I can't believe how fast the first year goes! I photographed Bailey when she was a newborn and here she is already running all over the place. It was certainly easier when she couldn't get away from me. She is full of personality and knows what she wants and when she wants it! I love how she was so into the dirt, wood chips and sticks. She could care less about the flowers and butterflies in the gardens. Quite suiting since we photographed some newborn portraits on the hood of her Daddy's Chevelle...
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