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Melissa + Matt: Engaged

July 1st, 2009 | Engagement

Melissa and Matt are the kindest, most genuine couple. I had a blast on their engagement shoot. Not just because they rock it in front of the camera, but they are an incredibly fun couple to hang with. Plus, Melissa can navigate any terrain in heels better than I can in regular shoes. I am looking forward to so much more photography on your wedding day and beyond!

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1 comment
 
Sarah Pierce wrote:

Amazing creativity, texture, color, composition, sun flare….and gorgeous couple.

 [ Jul 1st, 2009 11:52 am ]

Leslie + Adam: Anti-Shoot

June 29th, 2009 | Anti-Shoot

Leslie and Adam’s anti-session has been in the works for a year and a half. They celebrated their wedding on New Year’s Eve. It was a spectacular event – click here to see images from Leslie and Adam’s wedding day. The weather on their wedding day was gorgeous. However, single digits above zero Fahrenheit is only so warm. When Leslie told me they wanted to do an anti-bridal session once warmer weather arrived, I was super excited.

Thank you so much for your sense of adventure! Seriously, the mosquitoes I edited out of some of the images were the size of small birds and you rocked it out.

I work with the coolest couples!

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4 comments
 
Desiree wrote:

Amazing. All your shots are gorgeous and creative. The color is perfect. I love it!

 [ Jun 30th, 2009 8:32 am ]
Mike Meyer wrote:

Very nice work indeed. I notice you have very even tones on their faces… are you using fill flash on these with the video light?

 [ Jun 29th, 2009 4:55 pm ]
Andrea wrote:

OoooOoOooo. I love the close up fence shot (2nd from bottom). All are great… rich rich color.

 [ Jun 29th, 2009 3:20 pm ]
Sarah Pierce wrote:

Wow! I love your style…great captures here. Love the reflection shots! What a beautiful couple.

 [ Jun 29th, 2009 3:13 pm ]

Jessica + Brian: E-Shoot

June 23rd, 2009 | Engagement

Rock ‘n couples yield rock’n photography! I met Jessica and Brian for the first time at their engagement session. They are planning a killer Halloween wedding. I am super excited after hearing a number of details they have in the works. Below is just a snippet of my favorites images from their shoot.

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Christine M wrote:

I LOVE the pics! You guys are great! Cant wait to see you in October!

 [ Jul 1st, 2009 8:04 am ]
Meagan wrote:

Wow, such great photos of the both of you :) You can really see your love for each other is strong – just like your marriage will be. Congratulations your a gorgeous couple, you!

 [ Jun 30th, 2009 2:38 pm ]
Shannon wrote:

Jess you are SO GORGEOUS!!!! Incredibly stunning pictures of you. Rudy looks great too. :) Can’t wait to see the rest!!!! P.S. – The shoes are perfect.

 [ Jun 25th, 2009 7:56 am ]
Carrie wrote:

I love the one in the field. Way good!!! All of them. The metal objects made for some fun background! Very beautiful!

 [ Jun 23rd, 2009 9:21 pm ]

Sarah + Kent: Engaged

June 19th, 2009 | Engagement

I have been photographing lots of sessions on the shores of Duluth this spring. In fact, over half the sessions on my blog so far for this wedding season were created in Duluth. Sarah and Kent are planning a fall wedding in Brainerd. Seeing they were engaged in Duluth, it was the perfect location for their engagement session. The lake and clouds created the most beautiful, rich light for their entire shoot.

Sarah, thank you so much for your all-terrain attitude in heels! You guys are the best. I am looking forward to your wedding in October!

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