Carr Photography - the Blog

Jena & Jason - Reception | Minnetonka, MN

2012-01-25T19:01:00.000-08:00

Jena and Jason's wedding celebration was wrapped up with a reception at the Carlson Center in Minneapolis. It's a beautiful location and the decorations and flowers complemented the venue. The cake merits special mention as it was one of the most amazing cakes we've seen. The pictures do not quite do it justice. The detail was incredible. Adagio provided the entertainment and kept the party going into the night. We were even able to sneak outside for a couple minutes to get some pictures, before the cold chased us back inside.

We had a fantastic time working with Jena and Jason, and we appreciate their trust in us to capture their entire wedding adventure. Congratulations!

Cake by Gateaux Inc.
Flowers by Berries & Blooms by Cindy

Full gallery here.

Jena & Jason - Wedding | Maui, Hawaii

2012-01-13T20:11:00.000-08:00

Here's our last wedding of 2011! When Jason and Jena contacted us about a year ago and asked if we could possibly photograph their wedding in Maui, I had to think about it for about 2 seconds and said "yes". When trying to think of words to describe this wedding, I keep coming back to "epic". Perhaps I need a thesaurus. The wedding ceremony was held at the Grand Wailea Resort and Hotel, probably the most amazing resort on the island. To say we had a blast would be a severe understatement. We spent a lot of time hanging out with Jena and Jason and their families. Everyone was so hospitable that we occasionally forgot we were working. The weather was absolutely perfect on their wedding day (and every other day). Here are a few pictures from their wedding day.

The full gallery can be viewed here.

Wendy & Shawn - Engagement | Saint Paul, MN

2011-12-26T20:03:00.000-08:00

It was an unseasonably warm late December evening. We didn't have any snow left, but we still had Christmas lights! We met in downtown St. Paul in Mears Park. Wendy and Shawn were in town from Colorado and we were able to get together for this session. Looking forward to their wedding next year!

Lizzy & Josh - Engagement | Edina, MN

2011-12-18T19:18:00.000-08:00

Engagement sessions this time of year can be a little chilly out. This day was one of those days. We worked fast and took some breaks indoors. We met at Centennial Lakes Park in Edina which turned out to be a great location. Here's some pictures from their session.

Katelyn & Jeremy - Engagement | Saint Paul, MN

2011-12-06T19:26:00.000-08:00

Katelyn and Jeremy LOVE Peanuts. You know, Snoopy, Charlie Brown, Linus, etc.. We headed to Rice Park in downtown St. Paul to get some pictures with the lights, the Landmark Center, and yes, the Peanut's characters. It was a bit chilly, but we warmed up inside for a few shots. Looking forward to their wedding in 2012!

Karrli & Caleb - Engagement | Minneapolis, MN

2011-11-22T19:25:00.000-08:00

This evening session was a little on the chilly side, but Karrli and Caleb took that in stride. Looking forward to their wedding in Saint Cloud next year!

Henry Family | Minneapolis, MN

2011-11-22T19:14:00.001-08:00

Here's a family session Kelly shot earlier this fall. Just bringing the blog up to date!

Gina & Travis - Engagement | Minneapolis, MN

2011-11-22T18:56:00.000-08:00

We met at Lake Calhoun for Gina and Travis' engagement session. Looking forward to their wedding next summer!

Moskowitz Family | Chaska, MN

2011-11-15T19:26:00.001-08:00

Family session at Minnesota Landscape Arboretum.

Glinski Family | Minneapolis, MN

2011-11-15T19:20:00.000-08:00

Family session at Minnehaha Falls Park in Minneapolis.

Kathy & David - Engagement | Anoka, MN

2011-11-14T19:03:00.000-08:00

Kathy and David's engagement session at Mississippi River Community Park in Anoka, MN. Looking forward to their wedding next July!

Tiffany & Aaron - Wedding | Lake City, MN

2011-11-08T18:40:00.000-08:00

Last wedding of the season! Well, technically not, there is one more coming up on December 31st, but that will be the subject of several blog posts.

We had a beautiful fall day for our scenic drive down to Lake City, MN for Tiffany and Aaron's wedding. Tiffany is a friend from way back and we were honored to be a part of their wedding day. We wandered down to the pier for a few pictures, then the wedding ceremony was outside in a park, then walked a few blocks to the reception. Here's a few from their day:

Page & Ryan - Wedding | Duluth, MN

2011-10-27T19:33:00.000-07:00

Page and Ryan had a gorgeous fall day for their wedding at Spirit Mountain in Duluth. The wedding and reception were both onsite, and their outdoor ceremony overlooked the fall colors of the entire city. We did their engagement session almost exactly a year ago. You can see a few from their wedding day here:

Sara & Eric - Engagement | Duluth

2011-10-16T05:46:00.000-07:00

Sara and Eric's engagement session featured the Lakewalk, including the bench where Eric proposed to Sara, and Billings Park, where Darcy made an appearance. Looking forward to their wedding next August!

Catie & Chris - Wedding | Duluth, MN

2011-10-15T20:00:00.000-07:00

Last time we saw Catie and Chris was for their engagement session. Their wedding day was much warmer. We hit Brighton Beach and the Rose Garden for their pictures, and their reception was held at the Moorish Room at Greysolon Ballroom. Here's a few from their day! Full gallery is here.

Karen & Michael - Wedding | Finland, MN

2011-10-10T15:07:00.000-07:00

We started out meeting Karen, Michael and their wedding party at the Silver Bay Marina. Karen operates a day care, and "her girls" made the cutest flower girls. We've actually worked with Michael and Karen a few times before. Michael heads up North Shore Audio & Lighting Concepts, a full range DJ, and audio and lighting service. He has an amazing lighting setup, by far the best in the area, so if you're looking for a DJ for your north shore wedding, give him a call. The day started out overcast, but cleared to reveal blue skies and colorful leaves. Here's a few from their wedding day:

Full gallery here!

Karen & Michael - Photobooth

2011-10-06T17:28:00.000-07:00

Yay, another photobooth hits the blog!

Shannon & Lucas - Wedding | Bluefin Bay Resort

2011-09-26T19:48:00.000-07:00

Out of a summer of beautiful weather for our north shore weddings, this was probably the nicest. Lake Superior was so calm, no sound system was needed to hear the vows even though we were inches from the water. This wedding was pure fun. Shannon and Lucas are a ball to hang out with and they are perfect together. If you haven't already seen it, check out their engagement session. Here's a few images from their wedding day at Bluefin Bay Resort in Tofte, MN.

Full gallery here.

Robynn & Michael - Wedding | Ely, MN

2011-09-19T12:55:00.000-07:00

When people hear "destination" and "wedding" they think of sand, sun and somewhere tropical, but that's not always so. This was a destination wedding in the truest sense, (north woods style) as the bride and groom, and the guests and family came from all over the country to Camp Du Nord, just north of Ely, MN on the edge of the Boundary Waters Canoe Area. Robynn and Michael both live and work in Washington DC, so all our planning was done by email and Skype. The Ketubah and wedding ceremonies were on the lakeshore and the guests were lead to the reception at the lodge by violinist.

Here's a few images from their beautiful day:

Kaitlin & Johann - Wedding | Carlson Center, Minnetonka, MN

2011-09-12T16:03:00.000-07:00

This wedding had it all. Beautiful venue, gorgeous flowers, live music for the ceremony and dance, and the most fun, down-to-earth couple you could imagine. The wedding and reception was held at the Carlson Center. The ceremony was outside in the amphitheater, and the reception was in the amazingly decorated rotunda. Flowers everywhere! Music for the dance was provided by R Factor, and they kept the party going. Here's a few teasers from the day, full gallery coming soon!

Kaitlin & Johann - Wedding | Photobooth

2011-09-09T20:46:00.000-07:00

Kaitlin and Johann's wild photobooth. Pics of their awesome wedding to come, but for now, enjoy the craziness.

Full gallery here:

Krista & Dustin - Wedding | Bluefin Bay Resort

2011-09-01T06:47:00.000-07:00

When blogging about our outdoor weddings, I usually comment on the weather, as that is usually a key part of the overall day, but also because I stink at writing and weather talk makes good filler. On THIS day, however, we had AMAZING clouds to work with. It was really something special.

We also had an amazing couple to work with. Krista and Dustin were a whole lotta fun to work with and enjoyed hamming it up a bit for the camera. We also had lots of time for pictures, and adding a wedding party that was almost all off the injured reserve list, made for a awesome, fun picture day. Wedding ceremony at "the cove" at Bluefin Bay, dinner and bonfire at Surfside resort.

Here's a few from their day:

these clouds are awesome.

and again.

Ceremony crashed by rogue kayakers! Bet you can't say that about any wedding you've been to!

Randi & Mark - Wedding | Gooseberry Falls

2011-08-25T17:30:00.000-07:00

I'm not going to say that if we photograph your outdoor wedding, you'll be guaranteed to have great weather, but I will say, we have an excellent record. :-) Randi and Mark were married right on the shore of (and from some angles, actually in) Lake Superior in Gooseberry Falls State Park. We photographed Randi's sister's wedding a few years ago, and we were honored that Randi and Mark asked us to photograph their wedding day. We were able to get up to the falls for pictures, and then the rest of the night was dinner and dancing at the Grand Superior Lodge. Here's a few from their day:

Nicole & Michael - Wedding | Glensheen Historic Estate

2011-08-21T14:53:00.000-07:00

Nicole and Michael came south from Thunder Bay, Canada to have their wedding at the Glensheen Mansion in Duluth, MN. The gardens on the grounds were in full bloom, so we took advantage of those, and everything else the estate has to offer for a photographic backdrop. Their wedding party was energetic, full of ideas, and well, willing to do just about anything. A tremendous wedding with an awesome couple. Some images of the day below.

Full gallery here!

Amanda & Tyson - Wedding | Grand Superior Lodge

2011-08-10T06:07:00.000-07:00

There was so much photographic opportunities at this wedding. Amanda and Tyson met at the pier in Two Harbors. The ceremony was outdoors at Grand Superior Lodge. You really appreciate the phrase "cooler by the lake" on days like this one. After the ceremony, the wedding party headed up to Gooseberry Falls State Park for some more pictures. We seriously had an awesome time with Amanda, Tyson and their wedding party. So much fun! The reception and dance was a big party that kept going all night. Here's a few images from the day.

Full gallery is here!

Amanda & Tyson's Wedding | Photobooth

2011-08-08T11:17:00.000-07:00

The photobooth brings all the crazies to the yard.

See the full gallery here!

Nicole & Steve - Engagement | Superior, WI

2011-08-04T07:39:00.000-07:00

The location of this session was on property that has been in Nicole's family since the 1890's. Nicole's parents were married there, so they asked if they could do their engagement pictures there. It was right on the Brule River, and only a couple miles from Lake Superior, so we took advantage of both.

Alison & Matt - Wedding | Bluefin Bay Resort

2011-08-03T06:40:00.000-07:00

We once again dodged the rain for Alison and Matt's outdoor wedding at Bluefin Bay Resort, but there was a decent north wind that created some pretty good whitecaps on the lake. Being that the wedding was right on the shore of lake superior, there were a couple waves that got the wedding party (and your's truely) but to their credit, they didn't flinch a bit.

Those of you who are ~~stalkers~~ frequent visitors of this blog may remember Alison and Matt's engagement session. They are avid cyclists and their love of biking was a theme in their wedding celebration.

Here's a few images from their day!

You can see their full gallery by clicking here.

Alison & Matt - Photobooth | Wedding

2011-07-27T18:26:00.000-07:00

Here's some of the craziness that was Alison and Matt's photobooth. Wedding post coming soon! To see the full photobooth gallery, click here.

Breana & Kurt - Engagement | Saint Paul, MN

2011-07-27T17:25:00.000-07:00

Met with Breana and Kurt near Mounds Park for their engagement session. They were great to work and kept their cool even though it was a ridiculously hot day. Looking forward to their wedding in February!

Karissa & Chris - Farm Engagement

2011-07-20T05:53:00.001-07:00

Karissa and Chris wanted to have a barn as the setting for their engagement session. They drove around the countryside until they found one they liked, introduced themselves to the owner's and asked if they could take pictures around their property. Some of the results are what you see here. Great couple to work with and looking forward to their wedding!

Katie & Scott - Wedding | Bluefin Bay Resort

2011-07-10T20:10:00.001-07:00

Katie and Scott's were married in an outdoor ceremony on the shore of Lake Superior, despite the threat of rain. The rain held off, and the ceremony was beautiful. Bluefin Bay Resort is a popular place for destination weddings for good reason. The scenery is incredible, and the venue and service are excellent.

Here's some pictures from the day:

Ashlie & Jordan - Wedding | Glensheen Historic Estate

2011-07-10T12:09:00.001-07:00

A couple weeks ago we photographed Ashlie and Jordan's wedding at Glensheen Mansion in Duluth. Always a great place to photograph a wedding, and we had perfect weather. Their reception was held at the Bayview Room at Grandma's Sport's Garden in Canal Park.

Here's some pictures from the day:

Brenda & Tim - Wedding | Lutsen Resort, MN

2011-06-23T06:02:00.000-07:00

We headed up to Lutsen Resort this past weekend for Brenda and Tim's wedding. As we got further along the shore, the weather started to clear, but the fog was still over the lake. As a result when we arrived, we had a strangely beautiful combination of heavy fog and sunshine. The best man summed it up by saying it was like "being in a dream sequence".

The uncertainty factor is what scares a lot of photographers away from doing weddings. You can't reschedule, or even postpone a shoot until conditions are ideal. You have to show up and deal with whatever you're given and still create something that meets your clients expectations. Some days, though, you're given something unique and amazing to work with and that's what we had this day.

By the time the ceremony started it was a completely clear, beautiful day. Perfect for the outside ceremony on the shore of Lake Superior. Live music at the reception was provided by Unnamed Stream. Highly recommended if you're looking for some live music at your event.

Here's some pictures from the day:

Erin & Joel - Wedding | Cambridge, MN

2011-06-15T05:53:00.000-07:00

Every now and then we get to be a part of a wedding of people we've known for a while. We've known Erin for many years, and we were thrilled and honored when she asked us to photograph her wedding day. Erin and Joel's wedding was held at the Armed Forces Center in Cambridge, MN. The weather was absolutely perfect as you can see, and Erin looked beautiful in her vintage dress and Joel looked great in uniform. Thanks Erin and Joel for letting us be a part of your big day!

Check out their full gallery here!

Stephanie & Eric - Wedding | Grand Marais, MN

2011-05-13T19:51:00.000-07:00

We went up to Grand Marais for Stephanie and Eric's wedding. It was a bright, sunny day, but a little chilly by the lake. After the ceremony, we headed down to Temperance River State Park for some pictures, which is where Stephanie and Eric had gotten engaged. The reception was at Surfside at Bluefin Bay resort , and as usual, it was first class all the way. Here's a few teasers from their day:

Deb & Eric - Wedding | Minneapolis, MN

2011-05-04T19:09:00.000-07:00

Deb and Eric's wedding was held at the Presbyterian Church of the Way in Shoreview, MN, and the reception was held at The Profile Event Center in Minneapolis. After a week of cold weather, their wedding day turned out rather nice, but the rain rolled back in the evening so we had to move quickly for some outdoor pictures. We had a great time with Deb and Eric and their friends and family. Here's a few from their day:

Amanda & Dan - Engagement | Duluth, MN

2011-04-10T20:28:00.000-07:00

Fun engagement session with Amanda and Dan in Duluth. We hit Enger Park, then the Rose Garden for pictures. Here's a few:

Andrea & Troy - Wedding | Gunflint Lodge

2011-03-28T18:45:00.000-07:00

Gunflint Lodge is located on Gunflint Lake about 44 miles up the Gunflint Trail. It's also literally a snowball's throw away from the Canadian border. Since Andrea and Troy are Canadian, this was a beautiful location for their wedding ceremony and reception.

They went all out to have a fun, winter wedding, including a couple games of boot hockey and even having Andrea arrive at the ceremony via dog sled. It was a beautiful sunny day for the outdoor ceremony and the lodge hosted an amazing dinner. Following a heartfelt maid of honor speech and a well planned roast of the groom, the dance got underway and finished out the night. You can see their photobooth here. Here's a few from their day!

Lenore | Baby

2011-03-22T18:08:00.000-07:00

We had the honor of photographing the baby daughter of a previous wedding client. Say "hi" to Lenore!

Andrea & Troy - Wedding Photobooth

2011-03-21T19:51:00.000-07:00

Here's a few from this weekends photobooth at Andrea and Troy's wedding. Wedding sneak peek coming soon!

The full photobooth gallery here.

And, when no one is looking, the staff sneaks in!

The rest of the staff. :)

Catie & Chris - Engagement | Duluth, MN

2011-03-13T16:35:00.000-07:00

Catie and Chris wanted to make sure to get some snow in their engagement pictures. They got that and some 20 degree weather. Aside from that, it was a great day for pictures in Canal Park and Brighton Beach in Duluth. Looking forward to their wedding this fall!

Sonja & JJ - Wedding | Bluefin Bay Resort

2011-03-02T19:49:00.000-08:00

Here's wedding #2 from this last weekend. Sonja and JJ exchanged vows in an intimate ceremony on the shore of Lake Superior. The sun came out and the wind died down a bit and it was beautiful February day. We were able to get a few shots outside, here's a few from the day:

Megan & Mark - Wedding | Bluefin Bay Resort

2011-03-01T20:09:00.000-08:00

Sometimes it's hard to call this a job. Megan and Mark were so gracious and accommodating that we felt like guests at their wedding. Their wedding was held at Zoar Lutheran Church and the reception was held at Bluefin Bay Resort (one of our favorite places). You may remember their engagement session here.

Here's a few of our favorite shots...

Gretchen & Chad - Wedding | Duluth, MN

2011-01-25T17:59:00.000-08:00

Gretchen and Chad eloped to Duluth and were married at the Cotton Mansion bed and breakfast. I have to admit, I'd never been there before, but it was amazingly beautiful inside. We had originally planned to go to another location for some of the pictures, but the mansion provided so much to work with, we decided to stay there for the duration. Here are a few images from their very intimate day:

Kati & Al - Wedding | Superior, WI

2011-01-20T19:22:00.000-08:00

First wedding of 2011! Kati and Al's wedding was a lot of fun. They're an awesome couple and I think it shows in the moments we captured from their day. You can check out their engagement session back in August here.

It was a rather chilly January day at 14 degrees, but we still managed to get outside for some pictures. We started the day at Trends salon in Superior, then followed them through getting ready and first sight, the ceremony, then dinner and dancing. The following pictures are a few from their day:

Andrea & Richard - Wedding | Bluefin Bay Resort, Tofte, MN

2010-12-27T20:17:00.000-08:00

Here's our last wedding of the season! We're arbitrarily drawing the line on this one, even though the 2011 season starts in January for us.

Andrea and Richard headed south from Canada to enjoy our warmer climes for their wedding celebration. It was a beautiful December day at 29 degrees, you couldn't ask for better weather. Their outdoor wedding was held at Bluefin Bay Resort in Tofte, MN and as always, it was top notch. If you're considering a destination wedding on the north shore, call them up and ask for Kim Nelson, she'll take care of you.

Andrea and Richard wanted a lot of outdoor pictures and we were happy to oblige. Given the relatively mild temperature we were able to stay out quite a while and still retain basic motor skills. Really though, Andrea set the pace, being in a wedding gown, and she put those of us in winter jackets to shame.

All in all, it was a wonderful day, and we were very happy to be a part of it. Pictures below:

Amy & Mike - Wedding | Lutsen Resort, MN

2010-12-15T19:14:00.000-08:00

We love winter weddings and when combined with the classic charm of the Lutsen Resort, it's an amazing combination. Feeling the warmth of the fireplace in the lodge while looking out the window at the snow and icy cold waters of Lake Superior is definitely an experience.

I can honestly say that I've never been in a room with more meteorologists in my life. Amy and Mike are both meteorologists with the National Weather Service, and it seems many of their guests were also in that profession. Given that, it was rather surprising to me that the conversations didn't revolve entirely around the weather, which is certainly a departure from the normal social conversations in the state of Minnesota.

Amy and Mike's wedding day was beautiful in every way. The wedding ceremony was held at Zoar Lutheran church in Tofte, MN. It was about 17 degrees outside, but we still spent some time outside and got some great pictures. Scroll down to see a few teasers from their day.

To view images from their engagement session this past summer, click here.

Amanda & Tyson - Engagement | Duluth, MN

2010-11-08T18:31:00.001-08:00

The North Shore of Lake Superior draws people from all over the world and we're fortunate enough to be a part of some of the destination weddings that happen there. Being so close to it, it's easy to take it for granted, but it truely is unique and amazingly beautiful.

Amanda and Tyson came up from Omaha for their engagement session. Their north shore destination wedding is next summer and we're excited to be a part of that. We had a beautiful, sunny fall day for their engagement session. Here are a few teasers:

Full gallery here.

Alison & Matt - Engagement | Duluth, MN

2010-11-08T18:25:00.000-08:00

Alison and Matt are having a destination wedding on the north shore next summer, so they drove all the way from Grand Forks, ND for their engagement session. They're also avid cyclists, and wanted to work that in somehow. This is what we came up with! Looking forward to working with them again next summer.

Lisa & Brad - Wedding | Duluth, MN

2010-10-20T19:59:00.001-07:00

Lisa and Brad's wedding was held in the beautiful Sacred Heart Music Center. After the ceremony, there was a quick stop at Iron Clyde's and then on to the reception at Blackwoods in Proctor. Gorgeous October day and great couple to work with!

Jenna & Colt - Engagement | Duluth, MN

2010-10-20T19:43:00.000-07:00

Jenna and Colt and planning a wedding in Las Vegas next year, but they wanted engagement pictures in Duluth. Another gorgeous fall day!

We hit 10,000!

2010-10-19T06:36:00.000-07:00

Our little blog just had it's 10,000 visit yesterday! Thanks to all you regular ~~stalkers~~ visitors for helping hit this milestone. If you visited this site yesterday, give yourself a little pat on the back! At the pace it's going, it looks like the next 10,000 visits are going to fly by. More updates are coming this week, so check back often!

Shannon & Lucas - Engagement | Duluth, MN

2010-10-18T20:52:00.000-07:00

Shannon and Luke had just gotten back from hiking the Superior hiking trail when we met for their engagement session, so climbing on rocks and through streams during the session was no big deal for them. They were a lot of fun to work with, they kept cracking each other up. We tried a couple "serious" looks and it just wasn't working. :-) Looking forward to their wedding next year!

About the only "serious" shot we could get. :-)

This was a more typical shot of this session...

Spiderman kiss!

Christine & Eduardo | Engagement, Duluth, MN

2010-10-18T19:38:00.000-07:00

Eduardo is from Costa Rica and Christine is from Minnesota. They wanted to bring a little of that into their engagement session. We had a lot of fun with this session.

Long distance relationships call for Skype!

Krista & Dustin - Engagement | Gooseberry Falls, MN

2010-10-18T18:22:00.000-07:00

Headed up to Gooseberry Falls early one morning for a sunrise engagement session with Krista and Dustin. I was hoping for an awesome sunrise and we weren't disappointed!

Jenny & Mikal - Wedding | Lutsen, MN

2010-10-15T12:27:00.000-07:00

We went up to the Caribou Highlands Lodge for Jenny and Mikal's wedding. Jenny's choice of dresses, accessories and decorations was awesome. Very colorful. The bouquets were hand made from paper and they were gorgeous and unique. There was also a geeky (borderline nerdy) theme running through the wedding as you can see. The wedding party was a ball, and the weather was perfect for mid October.

The wedding party.

Shot ski!

Page & Ryan - Engagement | Duluth, MN

2010-10-06T16:33:00.000-07:00

Fall is in full swing. Luckily we still have beautiful sunny days to enjoy it! For Page and Ryan's engagement session we hit Park Point beach and then Enger Park for the view and the leaves. Looking forward to their wedding the same time next year!

Jenny & Jed - Wedding | Oulu, WI

2010-09-28T17:36:00.000-07:00

Where in the world is Oulu? We found out this past weekend Jenny and Jed's wedding on the farm. It was a gorgeous day for their outdoor ceremony. Most of the summer was spent getting the barn and grounds ready and it really showed. It was a beautiful setting and the barn was awesome. This is a big post with lots of images, apologies to those of you still on dialup. :-) Take a look!

Julie & Ryan - Wedding | Tofte, MN

2010-09-20T20:28:00.000-07:00

Julie and Ryan's wedding is here! It was a gorgeous day on the north shore of Lake Superior at Bluefin Bay Resort. Those of you who are regular stalkers may remember their two engagement sessions here and here. Wedding ceremony was at "the cove", with the wave splashing the feet of the wedding party. The reception and dinner was at Surfside and was exquisite as usual. Here's a bunch of pics to look at:

Just being silly...

Stephanie & Steve - Destination Wedding | Las Vegas, NV

2010-09-16T20:26:00.000-07:00

When Stephanie asked if we'd come out to Vegas and cover their wedding, I waited about 2 seconds and responded..."absolutely"! We started the day at the Bellagio Spa & Salon. After that we headed up to the suite to get ready and then Stephanie and Steve had their first look at the fountain at the main entrance to the hotel. The Bellagio is gorgeous and we spent some time taking pictures in and around hotel. The wedding was held at the Pahrump Valley Winery, and on the way there, we drove through Red Rock canyon for some seriously awesome pictures. The winery was amazing in all respects, the grounds, the food, and the wine were first rate. Thanks Stephanie and Steve for letting us cover your amazing day!

Full gallery can be viewed here!

The view from the suite.

The first look.

Megan & Mark - Engagement | Ely, MN

2010-09-10T08:43:00.000-07:00

This session ended up in Ely because of some difficulty with everyone's schedule. Mark is in Indiana, Megan is in Iowa, and the only weekend that worked to get together we were in Ely. Thanks guys for being incredibly flexible! Turns out, we found an awesome location for pictures. Looking forward to your wedding in February!

Full gallery can be viewed here!

Ben - 1 year old

2010-09-10T08:15:00.000-07:00

Ben's arrival one year ago was a bit dramatic. Ben's mom went into labor while at the Minnesota State Fair, and made it to the hospital just in time for Ben to be born. As a tribute to this event, they wanted to have his 1 year pictures taken at the place where it all began, so here we are at the great Minnesota get together! Happy Birthday Ben!

Liz & Brian - Wedding | Gooseberry Falls State Park

2010-09-09T19:55:00.000-07:00

Outdoor weddings are always fun, but when you add scenery like this, well, it's hard for it not to be beautiful. The reception and dance were held at the Grand Superior Lodge, and for dessert.. pie! We had a wonderful time photographing your wedding, thanks Liz and Brian for letting us be a part of your day!

Full gallery can be viewed here!

David - Senior | Sandstone, MN

2010-09-05T19:17:00.000-07:00

Met David down in Robinson park next to the Kettle River. Got pretty intimate with the rushing water and the mosquitoes. David was a good sport through the whole thing. Here's a few to look over:

Full gallery can be viewed here!

Kati & Al - Engagement | Duluth, MN

2010-08-27T12:33:00.000-07:00

Everyone, meet Kati and Al. Kati and Al, everyone. I'm really looking forward to this wedding in January, this couple is very fun and a bit goofy. I believe we captured their personalities pretty well in this session:

We had a hard time with the "serious" look.

Annnnddd.... big finale!

Just for fun.

Lacy & Scott - Wedding | Ashland, WI

2010-08-27T09:40:00.000-07:00

We had a gorgeous day for Lacy and Scott's wedding. Big wedding party, lot's of family and friends. Here's some from their engagement session last fall, and what follows are some of the moments from their wedding day:

Full gallery can be viewed here!

Caitlin - Senior | Banning State Park

2010-08-23T19:12:00.000-07:00

Here's the second senior session at a state park. Caitlin pretty much rocked this shoot. We had absolutely perfect conditions for how I planned to shoot this session. It was overcast and the time was couple hours before sunset. Nice even lighting, a perfect base for the "portable studio". With the, forest, river, sky, and waterfall as a backdrop, everything just came together.

Family Session | Lakeville, MN

2010-08-23T18:30:00.000-07:00

Got to shoot a session with a great family. Always great to see them again! Tiffany is also a photographer, you can see her stuff here. Thanks guys! Enjoy!

David - Senior | Tettegouche State Park

2010-08-21T22:11:00.000-07:00

Met David in Tettegouche State Park on Lake Superior for his senior session. Here's a sample of what we did.

Laura & Adam - Wedding | Duluth, MN

2010-08-17T20:52:00.000-07:00

After a week of rain, Laura and Adam's wedding day turned out sunny and beautiful. Their wedding ceremony and reception took place at the Greysolon Ballroom. We were able to hit Brighton Beach and Enger Park for pictures between the ceremony and reception. Laura and Adam are a fun couple, and we had a great time working with them and being a part of their wedding day. We got to know them a bit during their engagement session (which you can see here), so we knew it would be a great day.

Full gallery can be viewed here!

Stefanie & Rob - Engagement | Gooseberry Falls

2010-08-14T08:38:00.001-07:00

There are two good things about shooting a session in the rain at Gooseberry Falls. The first is there are no other people around cluttering up your picture (which is unheard of). Secondly, shooting in unusual situations means you're not going to end up with the usual pictures. As I was driving up to Gooseberry State Park and the rain started coming down, I kept expecting a phone call from Stefanie to cancel and reschedule. It never came. They were already down by the falls waiting for me in the rain. All the sane people were heading out, but there we were. I always tell clients that I'll shoot in anything they're willing to stand out in, and, this time, I had to make good. :-) Just had to post a few from this amazing session. My favorite is the last one:

Beth & Jarrod - Wedding | Duluth, MN

2010-08-11T05:06:00.001-07:00

When you have a wedding party this big, you know it's going to be an interesting day, but I didn't expect how crazy/fun it turned out to be! There was tons of kids, some body surfing, and even a "Thriller" dance off. The wedding was at Saint Benedict's in Duluth, and the reception was at the Greysolon Ballroom. This was our third time at Greysolon this year, and it always impresses. We squeezed in a run down to Canal Park for some pictures, although the bus driver (yes, there was a coach bus) had to take a scenic drive while we were down there as there was no parking available. Beautiful day, fun times, great couple.

Full gallery can be viewed here!