closeTheir paths had most likely crossed dozens of times through mutual friends at Kansas University, but for some reason the night at Brother’s was different. Tyler and Stacy we suddenly face to face with one another and hitting it off as they discussed (at length!) their mutually shared love for Harry Potter, the great outdoors, and of course, KU!
The mutual respect and love that these two share makes me so excited to spend their August day outdoors with them!!
He couldn’t help but stare and stammer, maybe just a little, as the sea of ginger curls came strolling out of the church service. Nick called his sweet younger sister, Anna, over to his side as he introduced her to college friends, including Paul. Paul was smitten with Nick’s sister and after conversations with friends, got her number and left her a message asking Anna on a date.
Paul’s chivalrous acts of opening every door for Anna, complimenting her, and his genuine interest in her had her just as hooked on him and that date was the beginning of the three years the two have been together.
After moving nine times across three states, Paul was ready to tie the knot and with the help of two of Anna’s best friends, he set up flowers and candles by the lake in Chicago where the two had one of their first dates. Getting down on one knee, with roses in hand, Paul asked Anna to spend the rest of his life with her. She cried a beautiful yes and the two drove back home to celebrate with family and friends!
Vendors that helped make this day beautiful::
Ceremony Site:: Bethlehem Lutheran Church
Reception Site:: Calhoun Beach Club
Planner:: Emily Chhun
Hair:: Brittany Rossett of Bella Salon
Make -Up:: Katie Plec
Caterer:: D’Amico
Florist:: Jean Cowles of Violet’s Events
Band:: Synergy
Stationary:: Printing by Jerry’s Printing
Wedding Dress:: Hailey Paige purchased at Che Bella
Bridesmaid Dresses:: Alfred Sung purchased at The Wedding Shoppe
Men’s designer:: Men’s Warehouse
Bride’s Shoes:: Nina purchased at Che Bella
Rings:: Shelly Storch
Earrings, Veil and Belt:: Che Bella
Cuff Links:: Nordstrom
Trolley: Schmitty and Sons Transportation
Table Linens: Linen Effects
And here is your slide show:
Anna and Paul from Karen Feder on Vimeo.
One thing I absolutely LOVE about my job is seeing the same people year after year. I have been so lucky to have been photographing the Sharbono’s since their oldest was a year old. Seeing families grow and change is such a perk of the job, while I feel like I am not aging (an neither are the parents!) the kids just seem to keep getting older and sweeter; the Sharbono’s are no exception!
Hope you had a fabulous weekend. I had such a blast with these two during one of our most perfect evenings this weekend, the light was completely glorious!! Happy Monday!
Call me maybe.
It was the theme song for the weekend when Brooke and her bestie Kirsten were up at Kirsten’s family’s cabin. While relaxing one evening, the girls were startled when they heard a car rumble into the driveway, filled with Sam and some friends from high school who had decided at random to stop by the family’s cabin on the way back from their guys only fishing trip.
Brooke remembered some of the guys from her graduating class, but not Sam, who had gone to the same high school and had a huge crush on her then. Years later as the two chatted though out the day, feelings were uncovered yet again.
At the end of the evening as the guys were leaving, Brooke wrote her name, number and “call me maybe” on the sheet of paper. Sam followed up that evening and the two have been inseparable ever since!
As the rain poured down during their engagement session, the two laughed and made the most of the situation! I simply can not wait to share the day with these two amazing people!
What a joy it was to capture Lizzy and Ryan and their now family of five! Adding these two sweet twins to the mix definitely brought life and so much joy to their session! Congratulations to you both!!
From their engagement session, to their wedding, to the birth of their first daughter and now to their second, it’s been a joy and honor to be able to photograph couples like the Wargo’s as their life changes.
It’s what makes my job so meaningful and fulfilling! Congratulations Hannah and Jake, your family is beautiful!
Including siblings in your newborn session… yes or no?
My answer is always yes.
It might feel a little chaotic in the moment, but those are often the images you end up treasuring the most—the real connection, the tiny interactions, the beginning of a new family story.
I’ve loved watching the Luong family grow through all three of their children’s newborn sessions, and those sibling moments are always some of my favorites.
If you’re wondering how it all works (and how we make it easy), I wrote a full blog post about it! Check it out in my stories
#newbornphotography #minnesotaphotographer #familyphotography #siblinglove
NEW WEBSITE. SAME HEART.
After a long time behind the scenes… it’s finally here.
And I want YOU to be one of the first to experience it.
So I made it a little more fun 👇
✨ I’m giving away TWO mini sessions for 2026 ✨
How to enter:
• Visit the new website (link in bio)
• Look around
• Enter the giveaway
That’s it.
If you’ve been thinking about booking photos this is your sign!
Tag a friend who should enter with you below and add to your stories for another entry!! (Make sure to tag me!!)
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