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When Meleah reached out to me, she knew she needed photos to put on her new website that would showcase what she does and how she does it. She wanted more than just some photos of herself, though — she needed them to do some of the marketing work for her. They needed to accurately […]

If you’re looking for senior photo ideas, you must be getting close to your (or your teen’s) high school graduation. Congrats! You’ve just accomplished something ridiculously big and it’s time to commemorate the moment and celebrate your hard work. But maybe you’re not a “typical” kind of senior, and you want unique senior photo ideas […]

These days, showcasing your human-ness goes a long way—especially for small businesses. The internet is flooded with AI slop, and your potential clients and customers are craving interactions with real, awesome humans behind the products and services they buy or use. One of the best ways to showcase your humanity is with photos, especially photos […]

Thinking of getting married at the Saint Paul (Ramsey County) Courthouse and wondering what’s involved and how it looks? I’ve shot multiple weddings there and I’ve got some great tips and insider photographer knowledge to share! Courthouse weddings are great if you would like an intimate ceremony, are on a budget or a tight timeline, […]

Tips plus a directory of wedding dress shops in the Minneapolis and Saint Paul metro. Looking for LGBTQIA inclusivity? Plus Sizes? Sustainability options? Check out our list!

Courthouse weddings are great if you would like an intimate ceremony, are on a budget or a tight timeline, or even if you would like to avoid the stress of planning a larger wedding. You may even consider a small courthouse wedding if you are local to Minnesota and have a destination wedding planned to save on some logistical considerations like obtaining a marriage license or filing paperwork post-ceremony.

If you’re planning out your newborn photo session, I’m sending you the biggest congrats on your family’s new addition. And I’m so glad you’re here to learn more about newborn photos and photo sessions! I’ll go over some key things to remember as you prepare for your newborn session, like where it should be, what […]

When you’re in it, a pregnancy can feel SO long. Maybe you’re feeling sick, tired, and sore. Or maybe you’re feeling great but so excited to meet your child, so the months just crawl by. In reality, though, 9 months is such a short period of your life. And it gets pretty busy with getting […]

I’ve laid out the basics for 30+ wedding venues that offer a larger seated capacity, organized by ✨aesthetic✨. No matter which venues speak to you on this list, I of course did my due diligence as a photographer and only shared great shot spots! 🙂 

According to a 2025 survey by The Knot, a staggering 57% of currently engaged couples were considering having a micro wedding 🤯. That’s over half of engaged couples thinking about having a wedding with about 50 people or less! As more couples lean in to more intimate weddings that cost a bit less, focus on […]

You’re freaking engaged!! I couldn’t be more thrilled for you, and now comes the exciting part – planning your wedding day! Want to know one of my favorite things about engagements? It’s the awesome engagement photography sessions where I get to capture your personalities and relationship. Ya know those warm feelings you get when you […]

When you think about professional headshots, what comes to mind? Sitting against a plain background and smiling awkwardly for a photographer who gives you almost no direction? Thankfully, it doesn’t have to be that way! You can get great headshots that you won’t cringe at every time you see them on your business’s website or […]