As if my job wasn’t great enough, Stacy and Mark brought me to the white sandy beaches of Tulum, Mexico to photograph their destination wedding. Their wedding day was romantic and intimate. Close friends and family celebrated under a canopy of palm trees just a bouquet’s throw from the ocean. Other highlights included mariachis, the beautiful warm weather, and even a long walk on the beach at sunset. If I close my eyes I can still see the waves gently lapping on the shore.



Thank you, Stacy and Mark. I’m so lucky to have been part of your celebration.

One of my favorite wedding inspiration blogs recently featured some of Kate and Nick’s wedding images. If you are planning a wedding or are in the wedding industry, make sure 100 Layer Cake is on your radar.

Click here to check out the feature on 100 Layer Cake. What an honor! Thank you!

When I first met with Kate and Nick and they explained their vision for their wedding, I immediately “got it.” Vintage glamour, formal but comfortable, thoughtful and meaningful details everywhere. I couldn’t wait to photograph their day. Not to mention that Kate and Nick are warm, generous, and all-around great people.

Kate and Nick’s wedding celebration was thoughtfully planned with amazing details like mismatching but coordinating vintage china that Kate purchased piece by piece. Antique keys accompanied the escort cards, and Kate and Nick were chauffeured in a 1939 Cadillac LaSalle. Kate and Nick worked with the planning guru Joan Nilsen of Ambiente.

In addition to my photography, which I hope you love, Kate and Nick hired the fantastic videography talents of Capture Studios. Take a few minutes to check out the film they created here.

Kate and Nick were married at Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Minneapolis, and the reception was held at the stunning Semple Mansion in Minneapolis.

And now, onto the photographs! Enjoy!



Thank you for everything, Kate and Nick.

Vendor list:
Wedding planning: Joan Nilsen of Ambiente
Videography: Matt and Ty from Capture Studios
Ceremony: Bethlehem Lutheran Church (Minneapolis, MN)
Reception: Semple Mansion (Minneapolis, MN)
Flowers: Pazzobello Flowers
Cakes: Cakes by Jan
DJ: Instant request
Linens: Linen Effects

When John asked me to be the best man in his wedding I was both honored and conflicted. Short of constructing some kind of bow-tie camera, it was going to be difficult for me to photograph the wedding. I was able to spend 45 minutes with them for some pre-ceremony portraits before the capable Brandon Sweet took over photography duties.

I wanted to take advantage of the mood of the last days of a Minnesota fall. The sun was nice and low in the sky, setting the scene for some romantic images with loads of lens flare. I’m really happy with what we were able to create. What a great day!

Tim and Haifa’s beautiful Chicago wedding continued. (See part 1 here.)

Easy smiles. Real happiness.


I told them to think like bowling pins. Pretty good job, guys.


The groomsmen look great like this. (Kidding, Chris and Andy.)


The wedding and reception were held at the beautiful Wilder Mansion in Elmhurst, IL (a Chicago suburb).


The niece and nephew of the groom were pretty adorable.


I don’t often get the chance to be this close to the couple during the ceremony, but this outdoor garden gave me the freedom to get this shot and not be a distraction to anyone.


This is my favorite kind of kissing picture - the moment just before the kiss. Anticipation.


Haifa’s dress matched the shape of the tablecloths. I liked that.


Content.


Haifa snapping a picture of me and Thomas. Her picture even ended up on his blog!


Another favorite.


Here’s a picture that tells a story. Haifa’s dad giving a great toast.


And a happy romantic dance.


Thank you again, Tim and Haifa.