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Weddings

Tying the Knot at Elm Creek Chalet

The Elm Creek Chalet is the perfect place to get married if you’re looking to incorporate nature and an outdoorsy feeling in your wedding day, while still having access to excellent services (and air conditioning)! Take a look at Gwen and Derek’s summer wedding at Elm Creek Park, surrounded by their friends and family with […]

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Wedding Education

What to Know Before Booking Your Wedding Photographer

Let’s jump in with some tough love and reality: you only get one chance to get your wedding photographer right. No do-overs. No second chances.  But don’t worry! I’m going to share everything you need to know before booking a wedding photographer. There is no “one size fits all” photographer or single photographer out there […]

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Weddings

A Museum Wedding Like No Other: Saying ‘I Do’ at The Bakken

If you’re considering having your wedding at the Bakken Museum in Minneapolis, may I just say, HECK YEAH! Bakken Museum is a wonderful wedding venue with its old world museum and library vibes to its beautifully vibrant garden spaces, you’re sure to have a unique celebration! I’d like to show you a portion of Meredith […]

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Wedding Education

The Ultimate Guide to Wedding Party Photos!

You chose your wedding party members for a reason — they’re your ride or dies, your siblings, your day ones! Of course, they’re with you to support you as you get married. But you also get to dress up with them and get some super fun wedding party photos on your wedding day! Today, we’re […]

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Couple getting their engagement photos taken in Minnesota.

Engagements

Helpful tips for getting ready for your engagement photography session!

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 […]

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How to plan elopement in minnesota in the north shores

Wedding Education

How to Plan a North Shore Elopement

Thinking an elopement might be perfect and dreamy for your wedding, but unsure where to start with how to plan an elopement? Not to worry, it’s me! Your friendly MN elopement photographer, Jess! Today, I’m sharing some amazing tips (and gorgeous elopement inspo photos) to help with how to plan a North Shore elopement in […]

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bride and groom at their sustainable wedding surrounded by nature in the fall

Sustainability

7 High-Impact Sustainable Wedding Tips

Learn high-impact tips for having a sustainable wedding celebration in Minneapolis, from food to flowers to location to photography!

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couplel at their intimate wedding in Minneapolis

Weddings

Small Wedding in Minneapolis

Considering a small wedding in Minneapolis or the Twin Cities? Take some inspiration from Heather and Nate’s amazing, intimate wedding!

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Natalie and Bryan's July wedding at Kellerman's Event Center in White Bear Lake, Minnesota

Weddings

Summer Wedding at Kellerman’s Event Center

Check out Natalie and Bryan’s summer wedding at Kellerman’s Event Center in White Bear Lake, MN with photo examples and vendor recommendations!

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how to elope in the twin cities

Weddings

How to Elope in the Twin Cities

Want to have a small but elegant wedding celebration but don’t know where to start? Find out some great ideas here!

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Engagements

Minnesota State Fair Engagement Photo Session – Tips and Photos

There is nothing in the world like the Great Minnesota Get-Together. So, imagine my excitement when Natalie and Bryan chose to celebrate their engagement with a Minnesota State Fair Engagement Photo Session! It was the perfect place to let loose, get some mini donuts and french fries, and well, have an amazing time! Pro tips […]

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Minnesota Winter Wedding at the Como Conservatory, Saint Paul

Weddings

Winter Wedding at The Como Conservatory

Emma and Nathan’s winter wedding at the Como Conservatory in Saint Paul, Minnesota didn’t quite go as planned. But we were able to pivot and give them a day they will remember always! The couple had originally planned to have a small ceremony at the Marjorie McNeely Conservatory Sunken Gardens and then head off to […]

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