Featured: A Northwoods Wedding

Today is an exciting day! So fun to have Katie & Cody's recent engagement session featured on my FAVORITE wedding blog ever- A Northwoods Wedding! This regional blog features all things wedding within the Midwest! This site is a great resource for all my 2012 and 2013 couples!

Head over to their site [HERE] to see the full story!

Published: Wonderfully Made Blog

I am tremendously honored and incredibly excited to have Kenzie's inspirational story and images featured on the Wonderfully Made Blog today!

Click HERE to read the article written by yours truly!

Maple Grove Engagement Photography: Katie & Cody!

She was ready for a relationship but not sure where to meet 'mr.right'. After courageously serving our country in Iraq for years, he was hoping to settle with the women of his dreams. OKCupid.com seemed to be a good place to start. They connected online, talked over the phone and took things slowly.

After talking for nearly a year, July 15th was the day. Katie met Cody at Applebees. They knew one another by this point, and after their date, they couldn't stay away. Inseparable. Totally in love. Soul-mates. Score one for OKcupid.com.

The last few months have been a joyous blur for them as they build their life together, plan their wedding as Katie finishes school.

Their session was a total blast. We met in Maple Grove and fought against some crazy wind and chilly temps to get images that portray their romantic, yet down-to-earth love for one another. I found such joy in the way he made her laugh- I mean REALLY laugh. And he seemed to melt when her eyes were locked on his. Talk about sweet.

Here are a few favorites from their session! Enjoy!

I cannot wait for their beautiful garden wedding in July- both their wedding and reception will take place alongside a gorgeous bed and breakfast in Lanesboro!

Art & People Photographer: Susan's Zimmerman Session

Susan is talented. She is gifted. She is blessed. However you word it, this girl can draw like no other! When she approached me about photographing her and her work for her website, I immediately pictured rustic chairs in a field- showcasing her beautiful drawings!

Last Friday was the day. The light was perfect- overcast and soft. The weather was crisp and cool. Susan and I carried her art work, and my camera, chairs and vintage suitcase throughout the fields and pathways to get her images that truly showcase her talent! What a fun and unique session!

Here are a few images from our time together!

This goes without saying but, if you're looking for a beautiful idea for a gift or to capture your children in an incredible and artistic way, contact Susan HERE.

Minneapolis Photographer: Cancer, Beauty, Friendship & Joy

Suffering has a way of either making or breaking you. Within 30 seconds of meeting Kenzie, I knew which one she was choosing. After battling cancer once and receiving a clean bill of health just months ago, Kenzie found herself once again facing this ugly monster head-on. But she isn't alone- far from it. Kenzie has a team supporting, loving and encouraging her and it is beautiful.

I didn't really know what to expect as I drove to Mill City in Minneapolis. I felt both excited and unsure as to how this would unfold as we all met. But the latter quickly vanished as I encountered only joy- pure, beautiful joy. Kenzie and her friends radiate this. It is contagious and inspiring; it is amazing. Beauty. Friendship. Joy.

To add to what is already an amazing story, Kenzie's friends decided to shave their heads as she lost her hair from Chemo. Most of them are just weeks away from Prom, some are graduating, like Kenzie, in just a couple months, all are teenagers. And yet, their maturity is so far beyond most adults. What's more, they are gorgeous- each one of them- both inside and out, hair or no hair. Beauty. Friendship. Joy.

I am not sure if Kenzie realizes the impact she is making. Her attitude in the face of cancer, her strength, her smile- all I can do is grin as the tears flow and I thank God for allowing me to cross paths with this beautiful girl and her wonderful friends. All I can do is pray for her healing and recovery and know that this girl is loved- and loves back deeply. All I know is that she makes each person she encounters better for knowing her. How many people can truly say that? Beauty. Friendship. Joy.

Here are a few of the images from their session- perhaps the most memorable session I have ever and will ever have the honor of photographing!

Kenzie and her mom- such sweet love between them.

And I have to end with this... because it so perfectly portrays these girls!