the journal

It was so special to photograph my cousins family this spring at Arneson Acres in Edina! It was a gorgeous evening filled with really beautiful light and some slightly crisp air…perfect running around weather. 🙂 The kids got to explore and move around and it resulted in some really beautiful + interactive images! I loved […]

I had the chance to take some photos of my sister and brother in-law’s family this past May on a sunny but chilly morning in Grand Marais, and it was so great! I photographed them a few years back as a family of three (before we were officially family). It was so special to be […]

I say this every time, but extended family sessions are so special! I loved my time with the Burger and Wall families. So much love in this crew, and it’s especially evident in these photos. We took these on a sunny afternoon at the lake. I’d be lying if I said the amount of sun […]

I’ve been photographing the Saravias since before they were “The Saravias!” It’s been such an honor to walk with them through all of their life’s milestones, from engagement to being first time home owners, to starting a family. It was so fun to meet their sweet baby girl at their spring session last month. She […]

I photographed this extended family session last summer for Warner and Margaret’s 50th wedding anniversary. They were soon moving homes, so we did the photos outside of the house to document not only the two of them and their family that has grown over the years, but also to document the home in which it […]

Jomarie and RJ were wed on a beautifully sunny September day at Barrington’s White House, surrounded by their closest friends and family. It was such a sweet day filled with so much love, joy and dancing! The day started with the two of them reading letters they wrote for each other, to one another in […]

I received an inquiry from Betty last summer saying she and her husband David found out that they were pregnant, and they wanted to set up a session with their families to surprise them with the news. So we did exactly that! We met at the Bahai Temple in Wilmette, IL on a beautifully sunny […]

What a whirlwind of a year 2021 was. I almost feel like it was just one big giant blur….anyone else agree?! In 2021 I started working towards taking my business a step further from the side hustle that it was, and I am so glad I did. It pushed me out of my comfort zone, […]

Did a newborn shoot this past summer to document baby Elowynn’s entrance into the world! Let me just say this, if I had any doubt in the magic of outdoor newborn sessions before, this session absolutely scrapped all that and has caused me to become a true believer in them. SO much sweetness in the […]

I’ve been photographing these three since their maternity days, and every year since. I cannot express how much fun it has been to document their family throughout the years. From maternity to the newborn stages to the toddler years, and now onto the little girl years. They moved to a new home recently, and this […]