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IT’S FINALLY HEREEEEE!!! (Does anyone else get crazy excited for Prime Day? No? Just Me?) I have spent a little bit of a time putting together an extensive list of the BEST and MUST HAVE deals you need as a photographer or videographer! So get comfy and be prepared to add all of these must […]

Amazon Prime Day Deals for Photographers!

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If you’re from Minnesota and you’re looking for an epic location spot that doesn’t take any hiking to get to… LOOK NO FURTHER BECAUSE PALISADE HEAD IS PERFECT FOR YOU!!! It doesn’t even feel like you’re in Minnesota when you’re on the North Shore. How Far is Palisade Head from Duluth? This epic lookout is […]

Palisade Head Elopement in Northern Minnesota

Northern Minnesota Palisade Head Elopement

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CONGRATULATIONS!!!!! YOU’RE ENGAGED!!!!!!! The time has come where you’re admiring your engagement ring and you just cannot wait for your engagement session. You’re probably already dreaming of your engagement session and all the things – and you may even be considering during your engagement session in the fall for some GORGEOUS fall engagement photos!! I […]

Fall Engagement Photo Ideas!

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Shayla and Nico are seriously one of the CUTEST couples ever!! I knew that when I found Shayla on Instagram, I had to get these two in front of the camera. I mean, you can just SEE their connection and spark through her Instagram!! What a better way to capture their love story than an […]

Adventurous Waterfall Couple Session in Wisconsin

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Are you stuck on what to wear for your engagement photos? Trust me when I say that you are NOT alone!!! Your engagement photos will appear on everything from save the dates to the walls of your home, and it’s SOOO important that your engagement session screams YOU and your personalities! I am here to […]

What to Wear to For Your Engagement Photos!

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Are you looking for an Airbnb in or near Duluth, MN but not sure where to stay?! Well I am totally here to tell you that I HAVE ALREADY DONE THE HARD WORK FOR YOU!!! I have researched extensively to find the absolute Airbnb spots in and around Duluth, Minnesota for your vacay! Now you […]

Airbnb Duluth MN | Best Stays in Duluth MN!

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Are you ready to discover some affordable wedding dresses that won’t break the bank?! KEEP ON READINGGGG! Am I the only one who used to watch “Say Yes to the Dress” when I was a little girl and always dreamed of getting like a $10,000 wedding dress for my wedding day?? Like “HELLOO TOTALLY BUY […]

6 Affordable but Beautiful Wedding Dresses for Under $250!

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When Taylor and Drew reached out to me to be their wedding photographer and that they wanted to have their engagement session in Lacrosse – I was SO stoked!! However, I have to admit, I didn’t think Lacrosse had any spectacular views or beautiful spots for an engagement session – BUT HOLY COWWW, I WAS […]

Adventurous Lacrosse Wisconsin Engagement Session

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Getting up at 5am for an intimate elopement on Lake Superior in March is not exactly the most pleasant thing to do…. when it’s only 0 degrees out!! However, Kayla and Ben totally ROCKED THE COLD!!! I mean, you can’t even tell they were freezing, right?! Everything from Kayla and Ben’s ambition to that stunning […]

Kayla & Ben | Lake Superior Winter Intimate Elopement

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I am so excited to welcome Mônica, a Brazilian photographer that currently resides in France to the blog today! She is so sweet to share her 4 top-recommended cities in France that are picturesque, romantic, and just perfect to vacation to or even plan your honeymoon at! So without further ado, here is the amazing […]

4 Instagram-Worthy Cities in France for Your Honeymoon!

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I am officially OBSESSED with Arizona!! I mean how can you say no to cactuses bigger than you, warm weather, sand mountains, and palm trees?! The temperature was around 70 degrees in March, and honestly, I’m soooo here for it since Wisconsin is essentially a frozen tundra 6 months out of the year!! If you’re […]

Jordan & Matt | Arizona Desert Elopement

Arizona Desert Elopement

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Are you sitting and just kind of wondering why you’re getting ghosted, not getting those raving reviews, or your calendar just isn’t filling up like you’d like? As a small business owner, client experience is one of the MOST important aspects of your business!! This is how you convince your ideal clients to book with […]

5 Ways to Take Your Client Experience to the Next Level!

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Best Places to Elope in Wisconsin // Where to Elope in Wisconsin Did you know that you don’t have to travel somewhere exotic or take a trip to the courthouse to elope?! I know elopements aren’t exactly a big thing in the Midwest, especially in Wisconsin, but this is your sign to just do it! […]

The Best Places to Elope in Wisconsin

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Okay, I am still DROOLING over this styled shoot I put on in December! If you know me, then you know I am obsessed with all things Christmas. One day, I stumbled upon this stunning red velvet dress and said, “I need to make this happen”. Before I knew it, I had rented it for […]

Champagne and Christmas | A Christmas Styled Shoot

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Interstate State Park is located right on the St. Croix River, about 1 hour away from Minneapolis. You can climb the bluffs, canoe the flat water, or simply elope with your sweetheart! During the Fall, Interstate State Park is covered in beautiful, bold colors such as red, gold, and orange. It’s a quiet corner of […]

Joanna & Brian | Fall Elopement in Wisconsin

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An adventurous destination wedding and elopement photographer livin’ in Minneapolis Minnesota that's obsessed with capturing the wild moments and reading about fictional worlds!

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