An engagement session is a chance to document and celebrate this exciting time in your life! They are laid back, allowing you to relax, have fun and get to know me before the wedding day. Because your engagement session will likely be your first time in front of my camera, I want to help you […] The post 10 Tips to Prepare for Engagement Photos appeared first on Kirsten Barbara Photography ..read more

I am so excited to share that Maren and Ryan are married!! These two had a picturesque intimate wedding on Lake Superior! They rented an Airbnb in Lutsen, Minnesota. The Honeymoon House is nestled in the woods right along the shore of Lake Superior. This house has many windows to take in the breathtaking view […] The post Maren + Ryan | Intimate Wedding on Lake Superior appeared first on Kirsten Barbara Photography ..read more

Kelsey and Brian had the most beautiful wedding at Spirit Mountain in Duluth!  To begin the day, Kelsey got ready in an Airbnb with all of her bridesmaids and her beloved dog by her side.  Her dog, Prudence, is such a cutie, and she is Kelsey’s whole world! Which I get because I absolutely adore […] The post Kelsey + Brian | Wedding at Spirit Mountain appeared first on Kirsten Barbara Photography ..read more

Emily and Nick are married!!! It was a glorious summer day for their wedding at Pinewood in Cambridge, Minnesota. The beauty of nature that is surrounding the venue is breathtaking. You can find this modern wedding venue in the middle of a forest, with floor-to-ceiling windows, letting in all of the natural light. The bridal […] The post Emily + Nick | Pinewood Wedding appeared first on Kirsten Barbara Photography ..read more

As your wedding day approaches, I’m sure one of your biggest desires is for it to run smoothly. Creating a wedding day timeline with your photographer will help. Organizing a timeline with your specific details will maintain easiness throughout your day. Let’s dive into those wedding day timeline tips! Have a First Look I always […] The post Wedding Day Timeline Tips appeared first on Kirsten Barbara Photography ..read more

It’s possibly been a while since you’ve had your family pictures taken. Therefore, I’ve put together tips for what to wear, as well as suggestions for what not to wear. You’ve got to remember, having your family photos taken is an investment, so you want these to turn out beautiful. You want them to capture […] The post What to Wear for Your Family Session appeared first on Kirsten Barbara Photography ..read more

Have you thought about what it’ll be like the morning of your wedding? It’s probably hard to imagine, as you’re not sure the emotions you’ll be feeling, plus there’s probably a ton of stuff that needs done. I’ve put together some tips for a stress free wedding morning on your wedding day.  Tips for a […] The post Tips for a Stress Free Wedding Morning appeared first on Kirsten Barbara Photography ..read more

To Have an Unplugged Ceremony or not Have an Unplugged Ceremony? Are you currently going through the wedding planning process? There are so many puzzle pieces that have to fit together when it comes to your wedding. A big piece of that puzzle is your ceremony; which is one of the most important parts of […] The post Everything you Need to Know About Unplugged Ceremonies appeared first on Kirsten Barbara Photography ..read more

Janae and Patrick had a gorgeous mid-summer wedding at Giants Ridge!! Everything about their wedding day was perfect. These two met at a mutual friend’s wedding in the summer of 2013. While the sparks didn’t fly that night, they did find out that they would both be attending the same college the following year. Janae […] The post Janae + Patrick | Summer Wedding at Giants Ridge appeared first on Kirsten Barbara Photography ..read more

I had the pleasure of meeting up with Sam and JT for their engagement session in Cambridge, Minnesota. It was great getting to capture their playful side with each other! I love when my couples adventurous sides appear during a shoot. These two officially met online. Sam told me that while JT was in his […] The post Sam + JT | Cambridge Engagement appeared first on Kirsten Barbara Photography ..read more