It’s been a hot minute and I figured it’s about time to reintroduce myself! I’m a boy mom to a 3 year old and newborn. I’ve been photographing weddings and senior photos for almost 10 years and it’s been my full-time gig for 3 years now. Those last 3 years have been completely and totally life-changing in so many ways.
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Enough of the résumé though, here’s the real deal: I’m an Enneagram one anxious perfectionist most of the time, but I unwind with a glass of red wine and an episode of Park & Rec. I’m an old soul who prefers Motown music over any of today’s Top 40. My favorite thing to do is travel, and I’m a recovering theater kid who can’t stand still on a dance floor.
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Sound like we could be friends? Let me grab my camera and let’s hang out 😊
Today is my 33rd birthday, and, to be honest, it feels so bittersweet. As many of you know, my sister passed away at age 32, so it hits deep to officially reach an age today that she was never able to see. The last year (and frankly, few years) has been extremely difficult for me. I’ve never spoken publicly about this, but my mental health has been a real struggle since losing my sister. Between her passing, two difficult pregnancies, a child with unique needs, and some personal family trauma, I developed severe anxiety and suffered greatly from survivor’s guilt after becoming a mom. I’d constantly compare and bargain - thinking it was her who should be here instead of me. That she would have been a better mom and person than me. I was so nervous to do it all again with my second son last year, but thankfully this postpartum has been much improved (thanks, Lexapro!)
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I share this not for pity (I’m doing so much better than I was), but to say that there isn’t a dark feeling out there that I haven’t experienced in the last few years. Grief, guilt, anxiety, fear, regrets… Somehow I’ve managed to keep getting out of bed each day and find some joy little by little. If you’re going through something, I hope you know you’re not alone and I promise it’ll get better.
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Looking back on 32, I’m frankly just happy to have made it through, and I’m ready for a fresh start this year. I appreciate every single person here for supporting my business, which has always been a bright light in even my toughest times.
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Makeup by @softglowmakeup
The way to my heart this wedding season is color and mismatched dresses 🌸💐🌺
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#pinkwedding #minnesotaweddingphotographer #mnweddingphotographer #mismatchedbridesmaidsdresses
There’s some magic in the air. The weather is (finally!) turning and I get to kick off my wedding season this weekend! I’m feeling so refreshed and ready to celebrate with all of my amazing 2026 couples! Bring on the sunsets, florals, laughter and dancing! ☀️ 💐 🫶
As a mom, I took sooo many more photos on my “nice camera” with my first baby. Yesterday I decided it was time to fix that and got my boys dressed up for a little photoshoot. Adam is at such a cute age right now, I couldn’t resist 🥰
POV: You marry your best friend in the middle of a snowstorm
This was the most magical winter wedding that was such a privilege to capture.
#winterwedding #minnesotaweddingphotographer #mnbride
