Wrapping up our last wedding of the 2022 season, we were able to take one deep breath of relief before I set out to fly out of the country. My final destination: the beautiful country of Peru in South America to hike the Inca Trail with our dear friends, Bob and Thomasina, and crew from Waking Nomad. After what felt like days of running around airports to catch connecting flights, we finally landed in Cusco, Peru on November 6th. The vibrant, energetic culture of Peru was swarming all around us and before we even stepped both feet out of the hotel, two Peruvian women were standing with alpaca ..read more

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Eloping has become an increasingly popular choice for couples seeking a more intimate and personalized way to celebrate their love. Beyond the glitz and glamor of a traditional wedding, elopements offer the chance to focus on the intention of your relationship while embracing the beauty of your chosen location. If you’re considering planning an elopement, here are five essential factors to keep in mind for a meaningful and unforgettable experience: 1. Location Selection Choosing the right location is perhaps the most crucial decision when planning an elopement. Whether it’s a breathtaking mou ..read more

Palm trees. Summer sun. Waves crashing on the shore. Is this paradise on Earth? Pretty damn close. We had the pleasure of shooting this destination wedding at Pier Suite Events on Pensacola Beach Florida. Crazy story, so Aaron and I took our first trip together to Pensacola back in spring 2012. So when this inquiry came about, we got butterflies with the synchronicity. We didn’t know if we would ever end up there again. It’s amazing the opportunities this career has given us and we are forever grateful. So we packed our bags and headed down to the Sunshine state once again to shoot Sean and J ..read more

As business owners who use social media to run their business, it can be difficult to avoid being on your phone. It can start to feel like if you neglect your phone, you are neglecting your business! We’re here to tell you that’s not true and there are some great ways that you can start using today to reduce your screen time as a small business owner! In the last few months, Aaron and I have started paying closer attention to how we are spending our time. One of the main things that we have been focusing on is our screen time. Together, we made the commitment to reduce our screen time and we t ..read more

From the moment we first got in touch with Autumn and Zach, we literally could not wait for their dreamy wedding at Hopperstad Stave Church in Moorhead! As they let us in on all of their amazing plans for their wedding day, our excitement continued to grow! We’re talking a custom 25 foot veil, getting married in the coolest Swedish replica church, A SECRET AIRPLANE RIDE, and a sparkler exit! What more could you ask for?!?! Their wedding day proved to be as exciting (if not MORE) as it was the first time we talked with them! Keep reading to hear about all of the amazing memories we captured on ..read more

As October continued on and we entered the long haul of peak wedding season, Shane and Brooke’s wedding day at Creekside Farm Weddings and Events came upon us! It was at the point in October where all of the beautiful fall colors were beginning to fade away. We had noticed some of the trees in our neighborhood start to loose their colors. This was a clear sign that the end of fall was near. Although, it’s like the fall colors knew they needed to hold out at Creekside for Shane and Brooke’s wedding day! This wedding had some of the most beautiful fall colors we have EVER seen! So beyond the go ..read more

‘Twas a blustery February night when we received a text from my (KC’s) cousin, asking to hop on a quick FaceTime call. Now, this wasn’t completely unsuspected but we honestly were not even the slightest prepared for the news Eric and Dana were about to tell us. Exhausted from a day’s work, Aaron and I climbed into the bed. As the familiar ring of the FaceTime ceased, Eric’s face popped up on the phone with a big grin spread across his face. He held the phone peculiarly close to his face, almost like when you’re teaching your grandparents how to use FaceTime. But all that would make sense afte ..read more

Elopements are freaking amazinggggggggg! We really don’t think we can ever preach it enough! So many of our past couples have come to us with regrets about not eloping or having an elopement that did not fulfill their dreams AFTER their wedding or elopement planning process. So first off: if you’re reading this and thinking about eloping, make that leap! It can be cliche to say but you really will know if eloping is the best choice for you and your partner! Well okay… that’s all fine and dandy! You’ve decided to elope! Now how the hell do you go about planning your dream elopement?! You’re i ..read more

Perhaps you just booked your wedding photographer and your wedding package includes an engagement session. That’s awesome! The stress that can come with finding a wedding photographer that you vibe with and want at your wedding had lifted off your shoulders! The sun is shining and there are smiles all around from you and your partner. Suddenly, you look to your left and a dark cloud comes floating towards you. Booms of thunder shake you to your core and blinding lightning comes crashing down you! Oh God! How could you ever have forgotten? You NOW have to plan your engagement session! Well hop ..read more