Sohee and Hyunjay will be married this summer and they wanted to try out the venue before their ceremony.  The flowers at Como Park in St. Paul are insanely beautiful right now!   I highly suggest that if you like bold colors, you go stroll through the conservatory, too!   

We rented the space for 30 minutes (yes, this session was done in 30 minutes!!)  and they were so happy and adorable together.  These two will be married in a traditional Korean ceremony in June and I am so excited for them!   

Aren't they the cutest?!

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When we planned for their engagement session, we wanted to include a waterfall.  Upon arriving to the perfect location, we found the entrance to be blocked off and absolutely no access.  While it was very disappointing, these two were so sweet and rolled with the punches.   Turns out, there was some kind of flood to a building by the waterfall and it's a hazard/landslide concern so nobody has access at this time.

So, we went to plan B and headed over to Taylors Falls where these two giggled and laughed the entire time.   These two really enjoy being together and it was so  refreshing to see how they feed off each other.  
  
All was going well until Monica tossed a little snow in Curtis' direction.   Being the sweetheart he is, he took advantage of a little pay back and took the snow toss to a new level!  Check out how it turned out below!

Spoiler alert... they remain engaged and plan to live happily ever after.

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Desirae and Brady wanted beautiful indoor photos for their engagement session so we went for the tropics in St. Paul!   I will never get sick of shooting in humid beautiful settings, especially in frigid February.  

They are getting married at the MN Landscape Arboretum later in 2022 so they wanted a similar setting but a little variety.   Como Park Conservatory was the perfect balance. 

She wore such a pretty maroon dress from Baltic Born and the blue sapphire she rocks is stunning!   He wore a classic black button down that complimented her look so well. 

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I love that Gwen and Jake were so open to doing a fun activity on their engagement session!  I encourage all of my couples to think about what they love to do together and we turn their session into an actual date!  

We met at the Maple Grove Loop, an ice skating rink and they looked so natural together!   We got some funny looks at first but they didn't mind and these turned out so adorable!    

Inside offered a cozy fireplace feel and outside had some amazing lights still up from the holidays!!   

If you haven't been, check out the Loop - it's a great spot for families and engaged couples!

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These two are getting married in August at the MN Landscape Arboretum and they wanted their engagement session to be there, as well.   

We hit up the cutest spots and incorporated their sweet pup, Willow in some of the shots.  Willow LOVED the snow and was a riot to capture.   Meg had her amazing sister along to help keep Willow entertained while we focused on just the couple photos.   

The weather was freezing but their stylish trench coats and winter hats kept them super warm. 

After the Willow Tree site where they are getting married, we captured some photos near the waterfall and the conservatory.    I am obsessed with the conservatory and had to take a bunch of macro shots.  It was the perfect location to warm up and get some beautiful ring shots. 
Congratulations, Meg, Seth, and Willow.   
I am so excited for you guys!

YOU GUYS!  I had an incredible time with Jen and Wade!  
There were so many stories and giggles between them.  Maybe it was the tasty brews at Goad Ridge Brewing Co. in New London, MN or they just have the perfect relationship!    
While we were shooting, there was a couple eyeballing us (in a good way) and I thought they were annoyed with us BUT it turns out they were as fond as them as I am because they picked up the tab!   What a treat!

We then adventured around the town finding a unique crabby boy on a bike mural.   We couldn't decide if it was cool or not!    While we were shooting, Jen got a little wild with her hands and hit her darling square in the (you know where) - you've got to see the photo (you bet I am sharing it!  ha, ha!)   Then they saw the cutest little pup hang out the window and Jen's face screamed, "WE NEED A PUPPY!" 

We finished up the shoot at the most serene little dock area and they got pretty competitive in the water which was the perfect ending to the evening with these sweethearts.   

I am obsessed with their personalities, her hair, and can not wait for the wedding.   They are a match 100%!!

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Whoa!  Talk about a power couple!   
I've seen snuggles and kisses but these two radiate relationship goals!   
We spent an early morning together adventuring all over Montissippi Regional Park in Monticello and these two rocked their winter engagement session!    They were down for just about anything I asked them to do.   I can't wait for their summer wedding!    GAH!  It's going to be amazing!!

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GAWD.    These two were so amazing to work with!   I met Ceta and Patrick at their place downtown Minneapolis and we walked the Stone Arch where they were engaged!   It was so fun hearing the details of the proposal and it reminded me so much of my own.  These two are die hard Vikings fans, and are season ticket holders so we had to incorporate US Bank Stadium and their brick.   We adventured around the city and found some great little spots that helped show off their fun personalities.   I hope you love it as much as I did. 

I am honored to be their photographer.   Look for these soulmates again after their fall wedding!

Shelby and Kevin brought their favorite pups along for the first part of their session.   Things got a little rowdy so they called on a family member to come entertain for a bit while we finished up their session. We spent time overlooking the river in Hutchinson where they had their first date.   It's so sweet when couples include something sentimental during their engagement session.   I had a blast working with these two for their winter engagement session. 

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Megan and Jason LOVE winter and snowboarding so we we had to include this activity as part of their engagement session.  We met at Elm Creek Park on a very chilly day but they rocked it.    I just love hearing sweet stories about couples during their engagement sessions and seeing them in action.    I am thrilled to work with this couple for their engagement session and 2019 wedding.    

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Ellen + Michael and their pup Nino make the cutest trio, am I right!?!?!

I met all three of them at Montissippi Regional Park in Monticello for their sunset engagement session and captured  everything funny, sweet and adorable about them!  It was such a beautiful sight to watch them interact and I can see why they've fallen head over heels for each other.   The are both so kind, funny and very compatible!   

I'm thrilled to share these highlights and can't wait to document their 2019 wedding!
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Maggie and Colin met me at at the Interstate Park in Taylors Falls for their romantic engagement session!

Maggie and Colin met in the 7th grade and he asked her to a school dance.  Unfortunately, Maggie said no as she was not allowed to date.    After being friend zoned for years, Colin got up the courage to ask her out again two years ago and they've been inseparable since!   Congrats Colin!  You're an inspiration to all "friend-zoned" people everywhere!  :)

I am honored to be your photographer!

I had THE BEST time with Alicia and John!  We met at Theo Wirth Park for their summer engagement session and they laughed, a lot!  Alicia and John are undeniably an attractive couple and have such beautiful love for each other.    They started on land and ended in the water like all fabulous couples should!   When she said, "can we jump in?!" I was like, GAWD yes.  What took you so long!? :)

I use a little trick called promptography with all of my clients.   I ask them to say silly things, throw out random facts, act out a particular scene, etc. so they are less likely to stand around feeling awkward and worrying about their hands.   It's hilarious and interesting to see which direction my clients take things.    For example, during their session, we found out Alicia could not accurately state John's birthday.     I laughed HARD and he looked appalled as she threw out random months and dates.   To be fair to her, I did throw her a curve ball but I'm happy to report she finally got it right!  : )

Congratulations on your engagement!   I'm honored to be your 2019 wedding photographer!