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Motherhood, Newborn & Family Portraiture

RAPID CITY + BLACK HILLS, SOUTH DAKOTA

August 3, 2018

Kendra and Jason, you succeeded in making this day as fun as wedding days possibly get! There was so much to smile about, and I can imagine you haven’t stopped smiling, since becoming husband and wife. Thank you, times a thousand, for asking me to be a small part of this day. Enjoy a few of my favorites! […]

January 31, 2018

Cody and Jordan, thank you so much for inviting me to be a part of your wedding day! I can’t get over how perfectly the snow fell, and I don’t know if I’ve seen a couple more excited about how the day unfolded. What a joy it was to spend this time with you and your […]

December 20, 2017

Chad and Hannah, I can’t thank you enough for allowing me to be a part of your wedding day. I have absolutely loved getting to know you better over the last year, and cannot wait to see all the good that your marriage will bring to you and to others. You are truly a blessing. (And I miss […]

December 20, 2017

  “Motherhood: All love begins and ends there.” – Robert Browning    

July 31, 2017

Hannah and Chad, this time with you was so much fun, and I smile and smile and smile some more when I look through these photos (and not just because of that perfect light). I’m thrilled I get to witness your wedding in a few short months—it will be such a joyous day! Enjoy a few of my favorites! […]

July 26, 2017

Tony and Melissa, thank you so much for asking me to be a part of this day! I’ve absolutely loved getting to know you, and am not at all surprised at the personal details and fun-loving vibe you were able to incorporate into your day. Enjoy a few of my favorites! —js ———————————– What was […]

June 29, 2017

Geoff and Jackie, thank you for asking me to be a part of your wedding day. I’m so grateful that our paths crossed, and that I got to be among the wonderful group of people who witnessed your first moments as husband and wife. I hope your time spent here was even better than you imagined it could […]

June 5, 2017

Brandon and Nicole, you were so fun to photograph, and I cannot wait to hang out with you again for your wedding day—which I imagine will be even more fun (and full of more laughter if that’s even possible). Thank you for spending this evening with me! Enjoy a few of my favorites! —js    […]

March 15, 2017

Kevin and Ashley, I am so happy we got to spend this afternoon together! Thank you for taking time out of your busy schedules to make this (very fun) day happen. So excited about your wedding day! Enjoy a few of my favorites. —js Ashley, what’s your favorite thing about Kevin? I like shopping second hand; Kevin’s […]

February 1, 2017

Nicole and Adam, I’m so happy it was me that got to be a part of your wedding day! It was incredible, and there’s nothing better than a bride and groom who can’t stop smiling (that’s you!). Thank you for having me, and for making me want to smile right alongside you. Enjoy a few of […]

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