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RAPID CITY + BLACK HILLS, SOUTH DAKOTA

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! […]

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 […]

December 5, 2016

Tony and Melissa, I can’t believe how lovely this fall day turned out to be, but I am not at all surprised at how much I enjoyed hanging out with you and your beloved Louie. Looking forward to the year ahead! Enjoy a few of my favorites! —js   ——————————————————– Melissa, what’s your favorite thing about Tony? There […]

November 11, 2016

Nicole and Adam, thank you for making this (very quick) trip to the Black Hills and for making this sweet engagement session happen! I loved spending this time with you, and can hardly wait for what is sure to be the happiest of wedding days! Enjoy a few of my favorites! —js —————————————————– Nicole, what’s your favorite thing about […]

June 17, 2016

Jeramy and Patricia, thank you for taking the time to visit the Hills for engagement photos (and for standing in that wind and making it look like nothing!). Loved spending this afternoon with you! I hope the two of you are enjoying your time together, and that you’ll get to visit again soon to cross some […]

April 6, 2016

Aaron and Emily, I can hardly wait for your wedding this fall! Thank you for spending this gorgeous spring day with me, for making it extra fun and lighthearted, and for bringing along your trusty sidekick, Dax. Enjoy a few of my favorites! –js ———————————————————— Emily, what’s your favorite thing about Aaron? His beard, obviously. […]

March 3, 2016

Ross and Apryl, thanks for making the trip to the hills, for introducing me to your sweet pup,  and for braving the wind and the cold for these photos. I loved chatting and walking, and am thrilled about getting to work with you over the next several months. Enjoy a few of my favorites! —js […]

November 20, 2015

I met up with this handsome pair earlier this fall for their engagement shoot. It was my first time out shooting since Landon was born, so truth be told, I was afraid I’d be distracted or feel a little rusty. But, once we started walking and talking, I fell right into rhythm, and was SO […]

May 14, 2015

These two. I couldn’t possibly love them more, but I have a sneaking suspicion that the closer their wedding day gets, and the more time I get to spend with them, that I will continue to fall for them and their story. Kyle and Cynthia took an otherwise lack-luster, cloud-filled afternoon, and turned it into […]

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