One year ago, I was photographing little Bennett at one year (see HERE). Crazy how time flies and Melissa and Matt have added another to their beautiful family! I was fortunate enough to see their newest addition, Grant, and get some photos of him!














One year ago, I was photographing little Bennett at one year (see HERE). Crazy how time flies and Melissa and Matt have added another to their beautiful family! I was fortunate enough to see their newest addition, Grant, and get some photos of him!














Lauren and Wade had waited for Max to come much longer than many parents. Waiting the 9 months out of pregnancy was hard enough, but waiting through the last 4 years had been even harder. (See Lauren and Wade’s pregnancy post HERE) After the years of waiting Max was born on a beautiful September day. I was thrilled to get the message and couldn’t wait to hold the little guy as well as take his photos! Max, you are a blessing and an answered prayer to not only your parents, but to many!









Their joy and laughter is contagious. It carries to those around them making them smile. Terry and Stacy are just that way. They are people you want to be around. Want to get to know. Want to laugh with. It was a joy filled session as we walked around Como Park in St. Paul, only miles from their home. I was grateful to spend a fall Sunday afternoon with them.














What a wonderful family you are! Thanks for sharing these pictures. God bless.
I was photographing Jennifer’s sister Audie this past March. I was overjoyed when she called and asked if they could get some casual family shots this fall together. Here is the outcome!!













I met the Strong family out at one of my very favorite locations in the fall; Gale Woods Farm. Little Brayden had a great time stomping in the leaves and looking at the animals. In the mean time, I was able to catch up with my old friend Mike and get to know his beautiful wife and take some photos in between. It was great to see you all again!














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