Photographing engagement sessions on the beaches of Naples, Florida will forever be one of our favorite things that we get to do!  There is something incredibly romantic about documenting love stories surrounded by palm trees and sugar-white sand in the sunshine state.  We also love connecting with couples as they celebrate the season of being […]

It’s hard to believe how quickly the years have flown by since we first met Tami and Chris at Sand Key Park for their engagement session in Clearwater, Florida!  We had the best time with the two of them and couldn’t wait for their destination summer wedding in the rolling hills of Pepin, Wisconsin.  They […]

Lowdermilk Park on Naples Beach at sunrise could not be any dreamier for photographing family portrait sessions!  With its sugar-white sand, lush tropical surroundings, and tiki huts scattered along the beach, it is pretty much a little slice of heaven here on earth.  We discovered this park years ago and completely fell in love. The […]

Bay Colony Beach Club, located in Naples, Florida, is absolutely breathtaking!  Not only are its residents surrounded by stunning scenery at every turn, but the club boasts a wide variety of amenities including tennis, golf, shopping, and fine dining.  Marie and her husband, Ryan, had travelled down from Chicago to visit Ryan’s parents here; and […]

The Hotel Landing in Wayzata is one of our favorite places in the Twin Cities!  The surrounding area has such a classy and nautical vibe with its white and blue shops situated along the shores of the lake.  It was the ideal location for Abby and Frank’s spring engagement session and will also be the […]

Taylors Falls was the perfect location to kick off our spring engagement sessions!  The snow has melted and spring has officially sprung.  Taylors Falls is one of our favorite places for photos as the texture of the rocks and the beauty of the river are breathtaking in any season.  Natalie and John looked amazing for […]

This year, our season in Southwest Florida both began and ended at Lido Key Beach in Sarasota.  Surrounded by gorgeous palm trees and wildlife, we captured its beauty with our drone while photographing a family session on the beach.  We stayed at the incredible Embassy Suites by Hilton and took full advantage of their rooftop […]

For photographers, like myself, who shoot primarily with prime lenses, there are several great lens options to choose from for portraiture.  With so many lens options out there, how do you know which to use, specifically for headshots?  The focus of this comparison review will be on the three focal lengths that I find most […]

One of my all-time favorite lenses is the Canon EF 85mm f/1.4L IS USM lens. It is a lens that I recommend to any and every wedding and portrait photographer!  It is a phenomenally sharp lens that creates absolutely incredible photos. In addition, it boasts something that other 85mm lenses do not have: image stabilization. […]

Believe it or not, the Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 STM lens actually played a large role in my decision to become a professional photographer.  We had just welcomed our first baby into the world, and almost overnight I became a beaming, proud father constantly taking photos of every movement my son made. When my sister […]