What a wonderful and joyful little family! I was able to meet sweet little Genevieve as we ventured around her home to do her 6 month photos. What a gem she and her family are!






What a wonderful and joyful little family! I was able to meet sweet little Genevieve as we ventured around her home to do her 6 month photos. What a gem she and her family are!






I just love seeing past clients, as well as old friends. Dan and Erin went to high school with me, and they are such a great and fun couple. It really is amazing to see their two sweet boys and realize we were kids together and now we have our own! Their extended family joined in with us and together we got a fabulous day with an amazing, colorful backdrop!












A baby is a true miricle. From the first thought, to the cells connecting, the growth in utero, to finally the birth. And then goes the meeting and the learning. The first year is filled with wonder and amazing growth. It has been such an honor to be able to photograph Max from the thought of him, to birth, and months and months in between. I had the amazing joy of photographing this little man a few days after his birth to a few days after his year birthday.
Max, you are certinally a gift to your parents as well as those of us who know your story. We love you so much and can’t wait to see the man God has created you to be.









Wow- what an amazing one-year session! Beautiful shots- every one of them!
For those of you who know me, I love toddlers.
And I love how toddlers don’t care about anything. They freely express themselves to the world in whatever way they please. As soon I as I met sweet toddler Gavin, I knew the session would be fun. Movin’ and groovin’ were all part of this little guys walk. He explored the water in the fountains and got down and dirty as he took a careful look at the rocks on the path. Jumping from mom to dad and back again, I felt the energy of this little guy. The sense and awe of the world around him as well as the freedom to just be himself in his sweet two year old body. I walked away from the session awed and renewed. I may have even kicked up my heels as I walked back to the car!







Thank you Karen! We truly had so much fun during our session with you. You really caught Gavin’s charm and excitement for life. We love all the photos and look forward to working with you again!
For the past 2 years, I have been able to watch these 4 kiddos grow. From being a baby, to a walking 2 year old! It has been great! I never get enough talking time in with these two beautiful women, Kim and Kris, it is always a joy to see you and your growing babies!









Celebrating Sidney and Ryan today!!
Happy one year anniversary to you both!! What an incredible day we had, I hop your year has been just as amazing. Many blessings to you both!
Well… that sure went fast.
It feels like just yesterday we were dropping Lydia off at the University of Wisconsin–La Crosse, wondering what these next few years would hold for her. Today, we’re celebrating her graduation with a degree in communications.
Watching Lydia grow into such an incredible, Godly young woman has been one of the greatest gifts. Through her time serving students with Cru, she has poured so much love, encouragement, and faith into the lives of others. She leads with kindness, serves with humility, and cares for people so deeply.
We are endlessly proud of the woman she has become and so excited for this next chapter as she begins working in HR with Mayo Clinic in Wisconsin. There’s no doubt she will continue making people feel seen, valued, and cared for wherever she goes.
God has been so faithful through every step, and we can’t wait to see what He has ahead for you, Lydia.
Becoming an entrepreneur wasn’t easy. It took a lot of hard work in understanding what I wasn’t good at before understanding what I was good at. I failed a lot in the process.
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We often only see the good things and success stories on social media, but getting to the point where we are confident in ourselves and our work takes time and lots of failures. Trust me. 25 years and still working at it!!
Spring at Lake Harriet gave us the dreamiest backdrop for Lindy + Arend’s engagement session. The blooms were at their absolute peak, the flowers were full and vibrant, and every corner felt like something out of a painting. These two made the whole evening feel effortless as we wandered through all the beauty that comes with Minnesota spring.
Now we’re counting down to their September wedding, when the scenery will look completely different filled with rich autumn colors and falling leaves but just as beautiful. I cannot wait to celebrate these two in a whole new season of life together!
If you’re recently engaged and dreaming up your own engagement session or wedding day, I’d love to connect