Jessica and Justin

Who would have thought that a summer band camp roommate would be more than just a summer band camp roommate? Yes, this summer band camp roommate of mine became more than just a roommate. She became a dear friend. One of those kinds of friends that even though you don't keep in touch regularly, you can just pick up right where you left off. We decided it had been seven years since we had last seen each other but it was weird because, it felt more like seven WEEKS, not YEARS! Nonetheless, it was so fun to see Jessica again, meet her Justin, and photograph their special day! And what a special day it was! Congratulations, my friends!


Pretty dress! If you think it's pretty now, just wait until Jessica gets into it!












A little help from her sweet mom.



Jessica and Justin opted to see each other beforehand which was AWESOME because we had tons of great light
to work with at the beautiful county club. I think Justin approves!!















There was no resisting this funky red couch...



or this sweet mirror...






The epitome of wearing a wedding dress!



Almost time, Justin!



Almost time, dad!






They're married! Note: Don't mistake the white stuff for snow...it's biodegradable rice!



Jessica and Justin, congratulations on a beautiful wedding and a beautiful marriage! All my love to you both!

Dominic

I met Dominic, his mom, and their pooch on a rainy, rainy day for his one year photos. But not even the rain could put a damper on this little guy! Just look at those eyes!








Pllllllllease let me out to play with Dominic!



Love it!






It doesn't get any better that this!

Brevin, Teagan, and family

It seems like just yesterday that I met Brevin, Teagan, and their parents at Quarry Hill last year for photos but really, it was a year ago (almost to the day!!). This year, we went to the Plummer House and I can't believe how much the kids have changed! They are still as sweet as ever and this year, we snuck mom and dad in a few too!

The G Family

Photographing this family is like photographing old friends. Really. How can you resist those cheeks on Matthew and Isabella's princess dress?











I got the Brady Bunch song stuck in my head for a LONG time after seeing this photo.



Oh, little brothers...



Isabella is a princess, just ask her. I love the cracker in her mouth.



And every princess knows that the most important part of the outfit is the shoes!



Dad's head works as a great bongo drum!

April and Jeremy

April and Jeremy have been waiting for their wedding day for quite a while now! April is incredibly organized (which I love!) and didn't miss a single detail. They tied the knot at a cute little church in Dalton, MN and the reception was held at the beautiful Thumper Pond near Detroit Lakes, MN. I hope this day was everything you had dreamed about! Congrats!





Almost time!



Not sure what it is, but I love something about this photo.



I try REALLY hard to be discreet about photos during the ceremony but I also really love to get close photos that show emotion as well. So I was really excited to find this door leading from the sanctuary to the rest of the church open just a crack...enough for me to get a great close up shot AND stay hidden! That is, until the pastor came in during his transition from the message to the rest of the ceremony. I'm not sure who was more startled. Oops.



It was a REALLY good song!






Pat apparently didn't get the correct drink memo.












Gotta love the smooshed faces!