Aisha and Irfaan’s Muslim-Pakistani wedding in Minneapolis

Aisha and Irfaan’s wedding celebrations in Minneapolis included a reception at the Wiesman Art Center for the groom’s family, complete with drumming and dancing. Later, they had a Walima reception at McNamara Center with dinner and dancing.

Minneapolis warehouse snowstorm wedding – Hilary and Collin

We weren’t planning on a snowstorm wedding. By the time the first 2 feet of snow fell, and it was pretty clear that this was the kind of sticky, huge, epic snowfall that cancels flights and derails the best laid plans.  I often tell people that I’m pretty much prepared for anything a wedding day can throw at me. But I don’t often have to prove it.  So, when I saw the snowstorm predicted for Hilary and Collin’s April wedding, I thought “no big deal – maybe it will even snow enough to have some in the photos!” and when…

I want you to be happy

We have fetish-ized looking obliquely at the camera. Frowning ever so slightly in the distance. Being stone faced in front of shadowy buildings. What happened to real joy. Like, unabashed hilariously giddy happy joy? That is what I document. That is what I want you to feel.

Hindu and Jewish wedding in Minneapolis

Olivia and Gaurav’s blend of Hindu and Jewish wedding traditions created a spectacular celebration on this Minnesota evening.

Minnehaha Falls short portraits – how do portraits feel? Kaia and Greg

I was thrilled to have Kaia and Greg join me for a session just as the greenery started up at Minnehaha Falls. The high water means that falls have been raging this year and it makes for an amazing backdrop and even more gorgeous light filtering through sprays from the falls.

Minneapolis Institute of Art Wedding Photographer

Getting married in an art museum brings a whole vibe with it – your guests can feel right away the weight of a wedding- the structural nature of a marriage, the way that it houses communities and celebrations, but remains itself.

Minneapolis Institute of Art wedding

Wedding Photos With No Regrets: one tip for your photography budget

Over the years, I’ve noticed that most advice for selecting your wedding photographer focuses on finding your style – yet there are so few recommendations about how to plan your photography budget or talk about money! As though price isn’t going to be a huge factor for your decision!

Kelsey and Bob’s Machine Shop Wedding, Minneapolis

Hello! You might find this blog post because you know Kelsey and Bob, or because you are interested in the Machine Shop as a venue. Or you might be my mom (Hi, Mom). I just want to say that it is a supreme pleasure to be chosen to document important days in people’s lives. Like, its a really big deal. I’m so thrilled to share these here. I’ve been documenting weddings for over 10 years, and each wedding continues to bring new challenges and new opportunities. Kelsey and Bob’s Machine shop wedding was something spectacular, and I hope they enjoy…