DIY weddings are all the rage right now, but there is a difference between a DIY wedding and beautifully handcrafted wedding like this one. Each person involved in the preparation of this wedding possessed a deep focus for perfection as they each meticulously brought their piece to fit into this amazing picture of Nate and…

Emily and I met early on in the engagement and I can honestly remember breathing a sigh of content after she walked out the door. We had so much fun just sitting and chatting about life, the wedding, work, and of course John - who was back in Texas with the Air Force at the…

There are always a few people in this world that you think, “Yep, I am sure glad I met them.” Joe & Alaina are definitely part of that group for us. Alaina is so very intentional with all of her relationships. At first, we thought we might just be her video guys, but, in a…

Last year, as I was navigating the drive in another Minnesota snow storm, my cellphone rings. I answer, as I was stuck in traffic anyway, and on the other end of the conversation is Austin, calling from Texas. He says to me, "We love your work and how you tell a story. Do you want…

The long-awaited day finally arrived, and our excitement to experience this day with Cheyenne & Brandon grew with each passing day. Cheyenne and I traveled to Florida along with other media students from Crown College. And it was on this trip that Cheyenne met Brandon. They fell head over heels, and began their long-distance relationship…

Well, golly. Aren't these two just adorable and as genuine as they come? Jake has a rare gift for making you feel like you are the only person on the planet when he talks with you, and that gift is overflowing for his now bride, Ellyn. Jake knew exactly what today would be all about,…

Our moms are BFFs and so for the last 20 years, I have gotten to know Linda really well. Hearing bits and pieces from my mom about Linda with a new boyfriend and then eventually learning Linda was engaged, there was just no way I was going to miss out on this part of the…

After shooting my cousin's wedding with Janelle Elise Photography the previous summer, I was so glad that I could return the favor for Emily's wedding. As Emily's closest cousin, Janelle had double-duty on the wedding day…bridesmaid AND photographer! We were both treated to the extra adrenaline-boost that day when we found out that we were…