Okkkkay, was this a dream shoot or what?? When Courtney and Ace reached out about needing some branding and headshots for their new lounge space in Madison, it was an immediate YES, let’s do it! Having shot their gorgeous Illinois wedding, I was well familiar with their style. The go all in, do it right, down to every last detail kind of style, you know? I had so much fun getting to play in their space, shooting and sampling their impressive range of cocktails. We even ended up in the bathroom to make use of that wallpaper. These two have a good thing going with Nitro and I’m excited to see th ..read more

What an absolute dream of a session with Kristen + Ben! But actually! I’ve been full of ideas and inspiration during this season of rest before Minnesota comes to life again, when my shooting season will really get underway. The lists are plentiful with everything I want to shoot, and on that list was a loft studio session with a mother and son in matching jeans and white t-shirts. The perfect loft: check! We rented Juniper Loft in Minneapolis. I’d been searching for months (years?) for the right loft space. I love the light weathered brick here, the warm wood floors, and the abundance of ..read more

Just how fun was E+G’s Urban Daisy wedding? If it tells you anything, I’ve got 300-some photos in this post to help me explain. (It used to be more, but I learned in the process of making this blog that Squarespace does indeed have a limit and I had to pare down. Whoops! A testament to how much I adore this wedding!) So how did Emily and Grant pull off such a fun fête, you ask? First, by focusing in on the experience of their day, for themselves, their families, and their guests. Grant and Emily are basically professional wedding guests, having been in dozens in the last few years. Having a t ..read more

Since having my sweet girly last February, motherhood sessions have become my new favorite. So much so, that I ran a giveaway offer on my Instagram to gift one momma and her child a shoot at Muze in Saint Paul. I put all the entries into a random generator, let Violet click the button to select one, and Jade and Morgan were the winners! And their session together was everything I hoped it would be. This is what I’m striving for—images that are fun, connected, sweet, tender, and beautiful reminders of what it’s like to raise a little human. Showing glimpses of all sides of the experience. Offer ..read more

Maternity photos hit differently now that I’ve been through a pregnancy. (Although really, doesn’t everything fall into that category?) Combine the sweetness of the season Kelsey and Teo are in, with one of my favorite places to shoot in Saint Paul—the George Latimer Central Library next to Rice Park—and we’ve got a real set of stunners. I’ll be thinking of these two as they prep to welcome their baby boy in January. Good luck, K+T! Click to see Part 1 of their maternity session at Bonita ..read more

Spoiler: she said yes!! Megan and Luc are engaged and this is thee most heartwarming set of images you’ll see today. <3 Congrats, lovebirds! (And dog ..read more

OBSESSED is an understatement!!!! Get ready for the most fun, most colorful, most joyful first birthday sesh ever!! And would you believe we took these in Lainey’s dining room ..read more

One of my favorite sessions of 2023! There’s laughter! Sweetness! Pine trees and a golden field! Family denim for the win! Thanks for inviting me to document this little slice of your life, Family R. It sure is beautiful ..read more

Holy dreamy maternity session. But with Kelsey + Teo in front of my camera, I’m hardly surprised. Part 1 was soft + gorgeous portraits with a Mediterrean flavor at Bonita Studio. Part 2 was old world architecture meets chic parents-to-be at the George Latimer Library Library in St Paul. Together, they’re a big set of new maternity favorites. <3 ..read more

When mother nature is giving you the light and color, your couple gives you an exquisite traditional Vietnamese wardrobe and expressions to work with, and you leave a shoot feeling so creatively fulfilled. Skylar + Kenny’s anniversary session at the Landscape Arboretum was just divine ..read more