The Hidden Meadow and Barn | Wedding

Jon and Callie met and fell in love at the University of Minnesota in Duluth but it wasn’t until the last day of medical school that Jon had planned a surprise proposal.  As the graduation reception came to an end, Jon stood to give a speech to friends and family but instead went down on […]

August 7, 2019

August, Featured Wedding Venues, Hidden Meadow and Barn, Summer Weddings, Weddings

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Blaine | Summer Family Portrait Session

There is something truly magical about seeing the love of a father for his daughters, and something so sweet about watching a mother/daughter friendship being formed from the tiniest of ages.  We will never forget the moment our daughter was born and the instant, overwhelming sense of love and protection that came over us.  Being […]

August 5, 2019

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Rustic Oaks Barn | Wedding

Couples that play together, stay together, and these two are a match made in heaven!  From the moment they met, James knew Megan was the catch of a lifetime and the two went fishing together on their first date.  The competition was on!  James may have underestimated Megan’s skills because she outfished him that night […]

August 1, 2019

August, Summer Weddings, Weddings

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Colorado | Destination Wedding

Colorado.  The sunshine state.  Words can’t express how beautiful this wedding was and Colorado was the perfect setting for this amazing, joy-filled couple to tie the knot!  When Scott first reached out to ask if we would travel to Colorado to photograph he and his beautiful fiance, Jenny’s wedding, we were THRILLED!  First of all, […]

August 30, 2018

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Northern Pacific Center | Wedding

The Northern Pacific Center is one of our favorite Northern Minnesota wedding venues.  It is located in Brainerd and was built in the 1800’s as part of the Northern Pacific Railroad.  It is truly a one-of-a-kind venue that has everything from warehouses to a white brick bridal suite complete with chandeliers to a massive open […]

August 28, 2018

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Forest Lake | Senior Portrait Session

Forest Lake has become one of our favorite locations to use for Senior Portrait Sessions!  We love the variety in backdrops and the endless possibilities for both a natural and industrial look as well as the ability to incorporate different sports using the ball fields! Teagan is an incredible athlete and we loved using the […]

August 23, 2018

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The Barn at Five Lakes Resort | Wedding

We love getting to know our couples and their stories!  Steph and James officially met in high school, but didn’t become friends until college.  James proposed to Steph on a hiking trip in the beautiful Glacier National Park in Montana.  Their wedding venue, the Barn at Five Lakes Resort, boasts it’s own natural beauty right […]

August 21, 2018

August, Summer Weddings, Weddings

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Ham Lake | Senior Portrait Session

Willow trees are a favorite of ours and were absolutely perfect for Dakotah’s early morning Senior Portrait Session!  Dakotah is amazing – her gorgeous smile and fun personality made for an incredible session!  She was a complete natural and her two-hour session flew by in no time at all!  Time really does fly when you […]

August 16, 2018

Andover, August, Portraits, Senior Portraits, Summer Senior Portraits

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It’s Our Wedding Anniversary!

It’s our wedding anniversary!!!  We are beyond excited to be celebrating yet another year of being married to our best friend, business partner, and co-adventurer!  Since being married, almost all of our anniversaries have been spent either attending weddings, shooting weddings, or celebrating with family on vacations.  This year, we are up north doing a […]

August 15, 2018

August, Photography, Shane Long Photography

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Anoka | Senior Portrait Session

We remember Senior Year of high school like it was yesterday!  It is such a fun time of mixed emotions and excitement for what’s ahead! For Jon’s Senior Portrait Session, we used one of our favorite locations – Downtown Anoka.  There is an endless variety of backdrops with both natural settings as well as brick […]

August 14, 2018

Anoka, August, Portraits, Senior Portraits, Summer Senior Portraits

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