Matt, Sheila & Buddy

"Our Family

Is a circle of strength;

Founded on faith, joined in love,

Kept by God, together forever."

Making sessions great means getting to know personalities and, in turn, being able to show that in the photos that you take.  And who better a subject than your own family. 

I'm a sucker for this sweet little family!  Ok, so I'm a sucker for the dog and kind of stuck with the other two! ;)  I'm so blessed to call you guys family.  You are amazing people apart and even better together. I can't imagine having a better brother and sister-in-law.  You make this photographer look good!  Love you guys!  You too Buddy!

Dalton

"You have brains in your head.

You have feet in your shoes.

You can steer yourself in any direction you choose.

You're on your own.

And you know what you know.

You are the guy who'll decide where you go."

-Dr Seuss

Each dream is different.  Each goal has its own set of challenges and trials, and thank goodness.  If all were the same, life would be far less interesting!

Your laugh and light-hearted spirit made this day a blast, Dalton!  Thank you for being so carefree and talkative.  I hope that you achieve all you set out to do!  Your likable and positive attitude will get you a very long way.  Go get 'em Dalton!  You're sure to make a difference wherever you go!

Brooklyn

"Do not spoil what you have by desiring for what you have not; but remember that what you now have was once among the things you only hoped for."

There is always that grade school activity where the teacher asks you to write down where you'll be when you're 15, 25, 35, etc years old.  It's amazing to look back and see your younger self's version of success.  No matter your aspirations when you were ten or what they are now, I hope you become exactly who you want to be.  

Brooklyn, we definitely sweat our way through this shoot!  With temps in the 90's and bright sunshine we toughed through and got some really great photos with you, your mom and the pups.  You are such a bright and beautiful girl!  I hope that you become all that you hope for and work hard to get to exactly where you want to be.  Thank you for a fun shoot!

Van Otterloo Wedding

"Nothing we do or say in this lifetime will matter as much as the way we loved each other." 

-Reinhold Niebuhr

One of the most beautiful marriage blessings I've heard goes...

"My greatest wish for the two of you is that through the years, 

your love for each other will so deepen and grow, that years from now, 

when you look back on this day, your wedding day, as the day you loved each other the least."

This marriage blessing not only wishes you beautiful day but a beautiful and growing love because its not just about the day.  Its about the rest of your life, together. 

On a beautiful late July afternoon, I had the honor of spending a bit of time with this beautiful couple and their family and friends.  What a perfect day for a wedding!  The beauty of the day carried over into the beauty seen in that church, a beaming couple, committing to each other.  It was a pleasure to be a part of your day!  You were all so amazing to work with and definitely made my job easy!  Congratulations Brittany & Travis!

Mckenzey Marie

"A person's a person, 

no matter how small."

-Dr. Suess

Little kids, no matter how young, or how seemingly inconsistent, have a personality all their own.  They bring out a little of their dad, a bit of their mom and a flare of their own.  Each photo shoot I do with these youngsters shows me how many different and vibrant little persons there are!  And with each shoot I try to capture that beautiful personality to share with all of you.

Little Miss Mckenzey!  You are a beauty!  Not a surprise.  I must say you take after your mother!  No worries though Kris.  I think she's got a bit of spunk from you in her too!  Those little lips and bright eyes, you are sure to be fighting off those boys in no time!  Keep that sparkle sweet Mckenzey!

Fjeldstad Wedding

"Someday, someone will walk into your life 

and make you realize why it never worked out with anyone else."

Each story is different.  Each road, each ride, each 'how we got to where we are' is special and unique to each couple.  That's what makes it your story.  That's what makes it special.  Each wedding, I try to capture just a small part of that story.  

What an honor and a pleasure to be able to photograph a family member's wedding.  We have so many memories growing up together and this one will certainly make the list.  Justin, you are such an amazing man and a great addition to this family!  Kristin, you are beautiful as always and absolutely shine when you're together.  Your love is apparent and you make a beautiful couple.  Thank you for this wonderful memory and many more to come!