This Is What 25 Looks Like

Today, I turned 25; Lily on How I Met Your Mother on her birthday is exactly how i feel about birthdays!  Although many women my age are freaking out about aging, It doesn't really bothered me. As I have gotten older, married and living on our own, my personal freedom has grown; becoming an adult has been the best time of my life!

Here are some of my favorite moments on the 24th year of my life: seeing and photographing two of my best friends weddings as well as my eldest sister's wedding, my husband dancing with me to our favorite song in public (literally one of the most romantic moments I have ever experienced, I swooned), meeting SO many different creatives in the twin cities area, making my photography an official official business, watching and finishing Parks and Rec for the first time with Marcus, watching my dad finally hit his goal and retire, buying my first car, trips to Glendale, Charleston, Atlanta, Greenville.

It has been a beautiful year, but I can now rent a car without it being such a headache!(im coming for you dodge charger)

Studio 514 Wedding Photography | Lindsey & Peter

As minnesota transitioned from its warm summer to its stunning fall colors, Peter and Lindsey said their I dos. A Jessica Smith Photography wedding filled with navy blue wedding details and greys with twinkle lights to shine on them as they had a Studio 514 wedding ceremony and reception in minneapolis. They guys got ready at Peter's apartment; while they were getting ready they enjoyed the soccer game on TV.
During the first look and the bride and groom portraits, Lindsey and Peter were so natural at being cuddly and loving towards each other they hardly needed any direction at all.
They met at work as their organization helps prepare kids to graduate high school.
 

These two are madly in love and anyone walking by can see it. I am so thankful to have been able to capture their day with them.  And another shout out to the wonderful Jessica Smith for giving me the opportunity to shoot with her!

• Engagement Tips 9
• Engagement session 68
• For the Bride 4
• For the MW Bride 37
• MW Photography 11
• Personal 43
• Photography 26
• Portrait 11
• Travel 14
• Wedding 79

Minikahda Club Wedding Photography | Mac & Mel

It's their wedding day taking place at the beautiful Minikahda Club for their ceremony and their reception. "They are like a bride and groom from stock photos!" You know when you hear that comment it is gonna a be a good day! Another wedding shot with the wonderful Jessica Smith from Jessica Smith photography, the day for me started off shooting the guys getting ready at Mac's friend TJ's house. This group of guys were READY TO PARTY and i was excited shoot all their craziness. Before we leftthe house the guys did a beer shot and then Mac and I were on our way for the first look! 

Mac and Mel were highschool sweethearts. As they got to their freshman in college they made the decision to go their separate ways as they were going to separate colleges. Over the years and on other circumstances they both found themselves transferred at the U of M, where they shortly picked up where they left off. As Mac gushed all about Mel on our car ride to the first look, one thing was truly evident, this man's heart was wholeheartedly stolen by his bride.   

The weather was stunning and with the drinks flowing throughout the day, the wedding party was having a blast! The ceremony space had a breathtaking view of the minneapolis skyline! But nothing took my breath away more than watching Mac teary eyed view his bride come down to aisle. Standing by the bridesmaids I know I wasn't the only one tearing up! After the ceremony finished with the I dos and lots of cheering from the crowd we were on our way to the reception downstairs!

The grand entrance was literally that: GRAND. When the bride and groom entered the room the dance floor filled with the wedding party inviting everyone to join them on the dance floor to bring down the house. This was literally my favorite grand entrance of all time. It was fantastic. If you are ready to party please do not hesitate to book me!  

Mac and Mels wedding was one of my favorite weddings I have captured and I am so grateful to have been a part of their love story! Enjoy their photos! ♡♡♡