Ashley and David are people you just love being around from the minute you meet them; they value friends and family and wear their hearts on their sleeves. So once we got to know them, it came as no surprise that most of their outdoor backyard wedding was pulled together by family and friends who …
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I think weddings are a pretty great way to spend the day. Getting to know a couple at their engagement session, you get to experience different personalities, different walks of life. Then you get to enjoy how they incorporate their lives into their wedding in truly unique ways. For each couple, their journey will be …
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The Shaffer day began as it ended: drenched in laughter, love, and beauty. Getting ready at the Justin Trails, the natural light filled the space highlighting the flower girl’s giggles and creating the perfect space for Brittany Amundson to put the finishing touches on Carolyn. Set against the warm wood paneling and under a ceiling …
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Jake and Kate’s wedding was rooted in family and tradition. Jake’s Grandmother gifted him a ring that has been passed down through generations of their family, and Kate had cute gifts as keepsakes for her mother, and the bridesmaids included handwritten letters and custom jewelry pieces. A backyard ceremony, Jake and Kate a small seated …
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Choosing your wedding venue is one of the important decisions that you make while planning your wedding. The variety of locations and styles is endless, but there’s something special about choosing the place where you call home to say “I do,” which is exactly what Tristan and Haley did. This awesome Minneapolis couple planned their …
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Modern love doesn’t have to bend to age-old traditions rooted in archaic customs; couples no longer have to yield their wishes to meet some kind of social standard which doesn’t apply to them. Today’s ceremonies are rich with authenticity and originality, making it a truly exciting time to be a wedding photographer that thrives on …
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The historic building has been refined to keep its original character while enhancing modern amenities. Once a farm implement warehouse, The Hewing is now a luxury hotel and amazing wedding venue for couples in the St. Paul, Duluth, and Mankato areas. The blend of contemporary, Scandinavian aesthetic and original brick interior mixed with outdoor and …
Weddings are Historic at Hope Glen Farms by Boxcar Photography |Minnesota Wedding Photography Surrounded by 500 stunning acres of the Cottage Grove Ravine Regional Park and set among private vineyards and show-stopping views is the Historic Hope Glen Farm just a few minutes outside of Minneapolis and St. Paul in Minnesota. Here, your wedding day …
4 Sisters Wine Bar Wedding “When Winos Wed” 4 Sisters Wine Bar Wedding Ceremony Reflecting back, the thing I admire most about Jaklyn and Tommy’s wedding was their excitement for each detail of their big day. Yes, it was THEIR day, for THEM, but they wanted their guests to feel like it was THEIR day …
LGBTQ Friendly Engagement Photographer Yep. Posted. Done. No apologies. I’ve actually received (literal) hate mail about these photos. Its unfortunate. Know this, loved ones, love is love… is love. I am super excited to share more photos from the wedding of these two dudes. 25
Grandad Bluff Wedding September 1, 2018 Darn you, Bumble. At 4 Sisters Restaurant in downtown La Crosse, Wisconsin, right on Front Street alongside Riverside Park and the Mississippi River, close friends and family members gathered to celebrate the marriage of Sam & Jason Brauer. It was an intimate reception, but it meant a lot …
Dousman House Wedding C+E Saturday, August 4, 2018 Decorah, Iowa “I’m such a crier” On a sunny August afternoon, Erin got ready for the day she would wed her fiancé Corey. Accompanied by her five bridesmaids and two flower girls, the crew finished up their hair and makeup looks in their room at Hotel Winneshiek …
Breckenridge Photographer I had a blast with these two! I am so thankful that people have the kindness to fly me out to Colorado just to photograph them on a family adventure. I cannot wait to shoot these two in 2019.
“That Moment You Meet Your Husband in Chucks Bar” (a note from Ben) Dog weddings are the absolute best A few years ago, in a land very, very nearby (La Crosse, Wisconsin to be exact), a beautiful single gal laid eyes on a handsome bachelor enjoying a few libations at Chuck’s Bar. They …
Sydney Wedding Photographer Does anyone need a Sydney Wedding Photographer? While staying in Sydney. I had my hand at being behind the lens in the down under. I had the absolute pleasure to take photos of these two. Such a sweet, sarcastic couple. Sydney, AU is by far my favorite city in the …
Opera House Wedding Angie + De’Andre Woods 10.21.2017 On a mid-October day in Independence, Wisconsin, Angie and her bridal party laughed together in the bathroom as they primped and polished their wedding day looks. Barb, one of the bridesmaid’s mothers, not only graciously opened up her home to the bridal party and to …
Estate Wedding Emily + Greg Wiora 8.25.2017 There’s something to be said about getting ready for your big day, or even more so – having your wedding ceremony, at a family or friends home. The sense of comfort and familiarity in the setting cultivates a certain emotional “rawness” in photographs. Regardless …
Lanesboro Wedding Photographer Here are some photos I picked from the wedding followed up by a write up by my assistant Katie. “Loavly” Catherine + Peter Jordet 8.12.17 Lanesboro, Minnesota About a week after they began dating, Catherine and Peter took a photo together outside of Hanks Diner Booth in downtown Lanesboro, Minnesota. On …
Colorado 14er Engagement Here are some words on how we accomplished this 14er for Dave and Macey’s proposal in the perspective of Dave. Excited to share this as it has been featured multiple times. Planning our engagement was one of the best and most memorable events of my life. I am so blessed to …
Munson Bridge Winery Wedding Here are a few of my favs followed by a write up with her favs by my blogger/assistant Katie. Jess + Nick Dolinsky 09.09.2017 When I Say, “I do”, I Mean, “I Will”” Talk about the perfect late summer and early autumn wedding venue! Munson Bridge Winery, located …
Creekside Farm Weddings This wedding was special to me. I’ve grown up with the groom in the church and have seen him through life’s ups and downs. He always seemed so optimistic about life. Many times positive and an all around upbeat kind of person. He met his girlfriend, turned fiancé and now bride, …
Excellence Punta Cana Wedding Direct from the bride. Her words, not mine. Thoughts about our destination wedding: I wouldn’t do it any different if I had the chance! The planning process started initially with a semi traditional wedding in our home state. After multiple meetings with the various options of venues, both Dan and I …
Cade & Catherine 7.15.2017. As Catherine and her bridesmaids prepared for Catherine and Cade’s big day, they sipped on mimosas from their own mimosa bar in their hotel room. There was a nervous excitement in the air as the girls added their final touches to their looks, all donning matching satin soft pink colored …
Littleton Wedding Photographer What an amazing experience. In a three wedding weekend I shot two weddings in Wisconsin, and then a third in Littleton, CO. The couple were absolutely amazing to work with, and the event venue was one for the books. The day started a bit later than normal. They had the wedding preparation …
My First Jewish Wedding This was my first Jewish wedding. I shot it with Fer Juaristi who is an absolute master photographer of light and composition. I flew in from MSP to Newark and rented my car to drive upstate NY 2.5 hrs up for this Catskill Mountain Wedding. The wedding was placed at …
Charmant Wedding Charmant wedding Oh how many emotions in one day! The bride, who was pregnant saved their baby reveal for the day of their wedding. The day started with an intimate gender reveal at the Charmant hotel. The couple had the doctor put the babies gender in an envelope as a …
Adventure Engagement Photos On a warm evening in late April, I had the pleasure of doing an Engagement session for Alex and Jessica. They came to La Crosse to enjoy a visit, which gave us the perfect opportunity to go for a hike, enjoy the outdoors, and take some great photos. They were all smiles …
Oahu Wedding Fire Dancers Weddings. Fire. Dancing. Exotic destinations? Oahu Wedding Fire Dancers showed up and blow’d up. (yes that is not proper to say….but its fun and let me have it). This is one of the final segments of this wedding that I will be posting. When I shoot weddings in …
Milwaukee Wedding Photographer It started with a message. Its not every day I can call myself a Milwaukee Wedding Photographer. I hang my hat everyday in La Crosse, WI as of right now. I met these two in La Crosse on different grounds. She and he were both friends of friends that I met on …
Rochester MN Wedding Photographer Shooting weddings in Rochester and being a Rochester MN Wedding Photographer. I find myself from time and again in barns taking photos. By far if you are looking for an amazing space to have a wedding at almost year round…please check into Mayowood Stone Barn. Their accommodations are amazing and …
Photographer La Crosse Photographer La Crosse – Scared of heights? She is. Scared to love? She is not. I’m at peace to a long time ago in a gym and from the very beginning I knew we would have a very close special bond. They were a very sweet couple both he and her. Years …
Oahu Engagement Photographer I am so glad I was able to meet these two. I traveled to Oahu to be a Oahu Engagement Photographer this session. These two were goofy, passionate, loving and intimate all in one session. They seemed so very comfortable with each other. He is a writer, surfer and frequent beacher. …
Photographer North shore Oahu, Hawaii Some would say it was a dream come true. Never in a million years when I have thought that I would hold the title photographer North Shore Oahu, Hawaii. If you would if the asked me 10 years ago when I was going to do I …
One of the best things about traveling is being able to take in cultures that are different than yours. Being a destination photographer I get to claim to be a Nashville Wedding Photographer after shooting these two in the middle of an industrial area in Nashville. I traveled back up through Nashville from a …
Queenstown Wedding Photographer This Queenstown wedding Photographer was actually very interesting. I was able to connect with the groom as he was a graphic designer in Sydney, AU. I really appreciated his simple and modest attitude when you could clearly see his design work shined in all of the wedding. I also appreciated talking with him about …
Remarkables New Zealand The Remarkables New Zealand were some of the most beautiful photos I have ever seen. I have learned over my many years that having a home base is a necessity. There always needs to be a place where everyone calls home. However I am a avid traveler and pro travel as often …
Queenstown NZ Travel Photos Ever wake up in paradise? This is my kind of paradise. I am not for the beaches but the trails that lead off into the mountains. A place where I can get lost but yet find myself. While taking these Queenstown NZ Travel Photos I found myself in another country with a …
Brisbane Wedding Photographer At some point I would love to call myself a Brisbane Wedding Photographer. Until then I will continue to shoot in the US and travel to shoot photography worldwide as needed. This wedding was nothing short of amazing. I feel that the clients were so hospitable to me, treating me as part …
One of the greatest joys as a wedding photographer is capturing the celebration of two true friends who marry each other. These two are some of the most amazing human beings I know; Courtney is the kind of person who exudes care and understanding. There have been countless times I’ve come to her for advice …
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“And more” seems like a good heading for this blog because when I first met Jordan and Carly, they had planned for a very different wedding. Then, well, you know…the world changed, and as it would happen, their wedding was spilt into an elopement and then to a reception later in Minneapolis. The “and more” …
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Rustic Charm, Natural Beauty, and Simple Elegance Make The Hidden Meadow & Barn a Dream Wedding Location | Wisconsin Wedding Photographer If you’re dreaming of one enchanted wedding day surrounded in the valley views, dancing meadow grasses and wildflowers of the Back Valley of Pepin, Wisconsin, then The Hidden Meadow and Barn is the perfect …
Originally the Bittersweet Flower Market, built-in 1983 and lovingly renovated in 2017; it’s still producing gorgeous flowers and fresh plants while also hosting some of the most visually stunning weddings in La Crosse. The Greenhouse at Bittersweet offers couples the perfect blend of farm-chic sophistication and stunning natural grounds with both indoor and outdoor locations. …
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