Welcome to my little block on the internet. What you already know is that I’m a Minneapolis-based photographer with a passion for capturing your favorite stories! What you don’t know yet, is everything else!
Allow me to share a little bit about my love with you. I have three cats (Jean Jacques, Newton, and Piedmont) who share a place in my heart and home with my mostly fabulous boyfriend Andrew. I met Andrew (aka my pinky promise partner and meal-prep pal) in high school through the debate team and our mutual love of a really nerdy argument.
Before you share your love story with me...
Fast forward to today and I'm proud to say I've run my photography business full-time for two years and the little camp Andrew and I started now boasts a staff of 21, and hosts 150 students from across the country for a week every summer. I'm a big fan of growth (in my business, my partnership, and myself) and I love following anything in life that can truly impact those around me. Even better if I can do that work from the comfort of my PJ’s next to my three favorite adorable but very sleepy kitty co-workers.
After that third year of camp, I kept learning what I could about photography, taking photos of anyone who would pay me any sum of money through Facebook groups and word of mouth. After a year of building a photography business as a side hustle, I discovered that there wasn't any job that I loved as much as running my own business and capturing moments couples could cherish for generations.
When we started MDI it was just me, Andrew, and 12 students following a love of debate and trusting that two 19 year olds could grow the camp we wished we had when we were high schoolers. It was actually three years into MDI that I first picked up a professional camera to document our experience.
What I love most about Andrew is his love of learning, his unending kindness and generous spirit, and the fact he only gets a little irritated when I remind him that I won the last debate round we had against each other in high school. Andrew and I are still involved in the debate community, coaching high school debate during the fall and winter and co-running the Minnesota Debate Institute (MDI), an accessible debate camp that we co-founded around the same time we co-founded our relationship.
“Yup, crazy I know! I've joined countless couples in their adventures of love. Why? People are my passion. Photography sprouted out of my desire to connect with people and make it known to the world that every human has equal worth and beauty. I dabbled in photojournalism before I fell in love with weddings. When I was in Kenya I had the privilege of documenting a few weddings, and that's when there was a spark.
I thrive in new experiences, and I love the challenge of adapting quickly. Adventures are my favorite kinds of love stories. And my inspiration flows even more when I get to learn unique cultural celebrations of love along the way.
My goal is always the same, to create an unforgettable experience that is playful, gorgeous, and confidence boosting!."
I grew up playing violin as my creative outlet, all the while immersed in our family photo albums. The first thing I would do when visiting a new house is check out their photo wall. I bought my first digital camera in high school and took it with me wherever I went, including overseas when I served in the Navy. When Pinterest became a thing, you bet I was on it looking at photos and doing my best to emulate what I saw. It was then that I fell in love with everything wedding photography. Here I am, 6 years later, realizing my dreams by capturing yours!
There's nothing like being able to preserve precious moments in the form of art for a lifetime of memories. Each couple has a unique story and personality, and it is my honor to make the photos you will be enjoying for the rest of your lives together!
My goals are to help you feel comfortable and yourself, and most of all, to capture the love you have as it is today. I'm so excited to meet you!
“Yup, crazy I know! I've joined countless couples in their adventures of love. Why? People are my passion. Photography sprouted out of my desire to connect with people and make it known to the world that every human has equal worth and beauty. I dabbled in photojournalism before I fell in love with weddings. When I was in Kenya I had the privilege of documenting a few weddings, and that's when there was a spark.
I thrive in new experiences, and I love the challenge of adapting quickly. Adventures are my favorite kinds of love stories. And my inspiration flows even more when I get to learn unique cultural celebrations of love along the way.
My goal is always the same, to create an unforgettable experience that is playful, gorgeous, and confidence boosting!."
I grew up playing violin as my creative outlet, all the while immersed in our family photo albums. The first thing I would do when visiting a new house is check out their photo wall. I bought my first digital camera in high school and took it with me wherever I went, including overseas when I served in the Navy. When Pinterest became a thing, you bet I was on it looking at photos and doing my best to emulate what I saw. It was then that I fell in love with everything wedding photography. Here I am, 6 years later, realizing my dreams by capturing yours!
There's nothing like being able to preserve precious moments in the form of art for a lifetime of memories. Each couple has a unique story and personality, and it is my honor to make the photos you will be enjoying for the rest of your lives together!
My goals are to help you feel comfortable and yourself, and most of all, to capture the love you have as it is today. I'm so excited to meet you!
I'm in charge around here, just FYI.
I like to take care of my baby brother Jean Jacques, he's a cute kid. Doesn't know how to clean his own face though. This new generation is really something.
Look, I'm only 3 years old, but that's like 21 in cat years!
i am shy but i love my mom and dad, sometimes i lick them because why not?
i love my big brothers so much! especially when i get to cuddle with them. i want to be just like piedmont when i grow up!
there is this evil loud monster that lives in my house. my mom and dad call him The Vacuum. very scary. pls send help.
I love to talk and consider myself an activist. I will fight for my right to be fed whenever I'm hungry with loud meows.
I have been told by some that I resemble Chance the Rapper. Do you agree?
I love the hoomans, especially when they pet me and cuddle me. #CuddlesforNewton