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 […]

At the time Canon announced their new mirrorless system, one of the first lenses they released was the Canon RF 35mm f/1.8 IS Macro STM Lens. At the time, there were very few online reviews for me to make an informed decision, so I decided to wait a few months before purchasing the lens.  Though […]

Hands down, the Canon RF 50mm f/1.2L USM lens is the best lens I have ever used!  In the wedding photography industry, it is imperative that we provide the highest quality images possible, and this lens delivers just that to our well-deserving couples! As long as I have been a wedding and portrait photographer, the […]

The Canon EF 17-40mm f/4L USM lens has been in my bag since nearly the beginning of my career. As a wedding photographer, my goal is not only to capture beautiful moments, but to tell the full story of a wedding day by documenting context and events in both large and small spaces.  This lens […]

We had the tremendous privilege of getting away for a few days at the CONNECT Marriage Retreat for Creative Professionals this spring!  Not only was this getaway a chance to refresh and recharge for the year ahead, we also learned from an incredible team of speakers and entrepreneurs and met some amazing new friends from […]