Eagan Hills Church Wedding Photography | Ashley & Hank McCarthy

Ashley and Hank's day was overflowing not with rain but with sunshine, smiles, and a whole lot of loving. Little things here or there ( lost eye lashes, adjustments to the time line, outdoor heat to name a few) did not have a damper on the day. Ashley is the kind of person who loves to laugh and loves to love others. She has a servants heart for those around her and it was very apparent through out the whole day. One of the most important things for this bride was to make time to go and have her grandfather see her in her wedding dress on her wedding day. We drove over to visit him at the VA after hair and makeup. It was one of the most tender moments to capture of the whole day. (Let me tell you, Heart strings PULLED!) She even got a smile from her grandpa. Her now Husband, Hank, is the strong silent type who is actually a really funny guy. All day Hank watched his stunning bride with a glowing smile. It was so much fun to capture. From the "I will's" at Eagan Hills Church to dancing the night away at Wabasha Caves in St. Paul, I declare the whole day to be a success! It wouldn't have been so wonderful if I hadn't gotten such an awesome and fun couple. Thank you for trusting me and risking your lives for the photos!

St Paul Public Library Engagement Photography | Callie & Jordan

Callie and Jordan grew up in the same church where Jordan's dad was the pastor of in Hastings, Minnesota. Since they were little Jordan always had a crush on this girl a church pew away. Now fast forward a decade in the future, I get a message from Jordan about him proposing to Callie his plan was on the stone Arch Bridge...in February. My Husband and I are bundled up to the point where only our eyes could be seen. I had asked Jordan to stall because we had taken a last minute wrong turn. So when we finally did get there Jordan and Callie were making every possible stop on this bridge while I am trying to reduce the camera shake from my ice cold hands.  When he proposed she excitedly said yes!  It was so much fun to be with them then and we had just as much fun in the nice and warm summer air for their engagement session! 

During the session there were some posses that I wanted to try that were out of the box but something I really wanted to try and both of them were so open and willing to give it a try. And let's be honest you know you are truly blessed with an awesome couple when after the session everyone agrees to stop for sushi in downtown St. Paul! 

Riverview Vineyard Wedding Photography | Amara & Matt Olson

I was so blessed to have worked with such two lovely peope, as Matt and Amara. 

Their day was sunny and bright like their love for one another. Matt & Amara are highschool Sweethearts, who have been together through all the ackward & confusing stages that life offers. Through call the changing things around them, one thing did not change; they both came out saying to each other, you're the one I choose. Once you find the one person you purpose in your heart to be with every love song makes sense. They displayed their love publically with family and friends around at the hilly Riverview Vineyard and Winery. Now both Matt and Amara had larger families than I realized. Most of Amara's bridal party was her sisters. And although I later heard them all deny it I caught a photo of almost all of them brushing away tears while this bride walked down the ailse. The Camera doesn't  lie ladies!  But that's ok they were all happy tears from everyone that day!  Congratulations to a new chapter for this bride and groom! I pray you always stay oncloudolson!