Kara + Justin: Brainerd Engagement Photographer

If you are a follower of the VADA blog, you know it has been a super busy fall with lots of new images over the last few months. The blog is going on a little bit of a hiatus while I enjoy some time with my family on vacation the next two weeks. Don’t worry, I will be back soon with a super cool wedding and story about a pair of all-terrain Manolos.

I couldn’t think of a better couple to feature while I am gone than Kara and Justin. They are a very busy couple as well. They only had one day available for their engagement shoot in October. The weather was crazy. We saw sun, rain, and blizzard like snow all within 30 minutes of photographing. Kara and Justin didn’t allow anything slow them down and were up for whatever was needed to get the shot. I think it shows in their images.

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Kelly + Jeremy: Nisswa Wedding Photographer

I love firsts! Kelly and Jeremy’s shoot was loaded with firsts. The biggest was a couple so willing to do whatever it takes to create killer images before they have officially tied the knot. Kelly and Jeremy you straight up rocked it!

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What a difference twelve hours makes!

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Biff Ulm – VADA Photography

Sarah + Kent: Legacy Wedding Photographer

I always know I am editing a great wedding when I find myself smiling as I work through images all day. Sarah and Kent’s wedding had a wonderful sense of energy. There was a presence of knowing love. Even though their wedding marked my first shoot in the arctic month of October, Sarah and her bridesmaids rocked the blustery, cold weather. Below are a few of my favorites from Sarah and Kent’s day.

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Katie + Jeremy: Grand View Wedding Photographer

At every wedding, there are a number of certainties – rings are exchanged, the couple is married, congratulations are exchanged, and the celebration goes into the night. Yet, every wedding is unique. It is how the story unfolds in those fleeting moments of anticipation, unseen glances, stolen kisses, and uncontrollable joy. Katie and Jeremy’s wedding day was filled with many wonderful moments.

The first thing that struck me when I first met Katie and Jeremy was how important their guests were in their celebration. They put so much thought into including them in their entire weekend. It really showed in all the details they planned.

I started Katie and Jeremy’s coverage at a the groom’s dinner – lawn bowling at Madden’s tennis club.

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The guys started the wedding day with gorgeous fall morning on Grand View’s golf course.

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The ladies enjoyed a relaxing luncheon.

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The entire day was absolutely perfect.

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Mikaela + Louis: Duluth Wedding Photographer

Mikaela and Louis marked my last wedding of the year in Duluth. I am so looking forward to all the great events I have booked in town next year. I seriously believe there is something in the water in Duluth. Every wedding I have photographed there this summer the couples have been amazing. Mikaela and Louis were definitely not an exception.

You can tell a lot by the people one surrounds themselves with. Mikaela and Louis are the best, and their wedding party was one of the funnest groups I have had the privilege of working with ever. They know how to boogie on the dance floor, too.

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Melissa + Matt: Anti-Shoot

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