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Nestled in the heart of Rush City, Minnesota, lies a rustic haven that captures the essence of serene countryside charm – Creekside Farm. Tucked away amidst picturesque landscapes, this venue embodies the perfect blend of natural beauty and rustic elegance, offering couples an enchanting setting for their special day. As you step onto the grounds […]

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May 29, 2024

Embrace Rustic Elegance at Creekside Farm: A Hidden Gem in Rush City, Minnesota

A groom covers his face as tears stream down his cheeks as he sees his soon to be wife for the first time.

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If you know me, you know I could chat forever about how special first look photos are. Whether the first time couples see each other is during the ceremony or during the session beforehand, there is nothing quite like the magic of these photos. The best way to capture first look photos is debated in […]

First Look or Not: Choosing the Right Moment for Your Wedding Reveal

May 1, 2024

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Minneapolis, a city known for its vibrant culture and natural beauty, is also home to a plethora of enchanting wedding venues that cater to every couple’s unique tastes and preferences. Among these, The Lowlands, The Luminare, and The Blaisdell Mansion emerge as hidden gems, seamlessly blending modern elegance with the serene beauty of nature. Let’s […]

Weddings

April 16, 2024

Exploring Minneapolis’s Best Wedding Venues: A Trio of Unforgettable Destinations

A newly married could embrace and smile enthusiastically at the camera.

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Nicole & Justin’s wedding day was the PERFECT day. We started in the gorgeous industrial Malting Building where we laughed and prepared for the big first look out on the shore of Duluth. Duluth is a special place for Nicole and Justin and it’s one of their favorite little vacay spots! We met Justin out […]

Nicole & Justin’s North Shore Duluth Wedding

July 27, 2021

Weddings

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Mitch and McKayla had the most amazing Saturday in September when they were married on September 5, 2020 at a family member’s barn in the country side of Glenwood City, Wisconsin and their reception at another family members barn just down the road! It was a beautiful day that started with the Mitch getting McKayla […]

Weddings

September 9, 2020

Mitch & McKayla’s Family Barn Wedding in Glenwood City, Wisconsin

A newly engaged man tenderly kisses his fiance on the neck, eliciting a joyful laugh from her as the waterfall splashes around them. Their love is palpable amidst the natural beauty, each moment filled with laughter, affection, and the promise of a beautiful future together.

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“You must go on adventures to find out where you truly belong.” MaKyla and Dustin met me out at the beautiful Willow River in Hudson, WI for this amazing adventure session. We had talked and envisioned this session for a few months with MaKyla creating an adorable Pinterest board. We started our session at the […]

Adventurous and Rainy Willow River Engagement Session

August 11, 2020

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Rick and Jenny had the perfect intimate wedding day surrounded by friends, family, and God. The day was absolute dream weather with a slight breeze and that beautiful sun we all love for June weddings. The day started out with a lot of laughing and a little bit of social distancing thanks to COVID but […]

Weddings

June 14, 2020

Rick & Jenny’s Perfect Summer Wedding at Easter Lutheran in Eagan

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Clayton and Larissa are getting married this November and they wanted to do this beautiful winter wonderland engagement session! So, we got out there the middle of February and got some gorgeous pictures with the snow– and a few of their hobbies like that firetruck because Clayton is a Fireman and those Wild jerseys because […]

Clayton & Larissa

March 1, 2020

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