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Motherhood, Newborn & Family Portraiture

RAPID CITY + BLACK HILLS, SOUTH DAKOTA

September 23, 2016

MarcCharles and Katie, I’d been so excited about this day for so long, and let me just tell you, it did not disappoint.  Thank you for inviting me to spend it with your wonderful families, your very fun friends, and of course, the two of you. It was magic. Hoping life as newlyweds is proving to be the same. […]

September 13, 2016

Ross and Apryl, being with you and your families on your wedding day was such a joy. Thank you for inviting me to be a part of it, and for your endless warmth and kindness. Cheers to you, and to what’s sure to be the happiest of marriages. Enjoy a few of my favorites! —js […]

August 4, 2016

Erika and Terry, I’m so glad I was able to be a part of your wedding day! It was perfection. Thank you, from the bottom of my heart for having me. Enjoy a few of my favorites! —js  ————————————————- What was the most memorable moment from your wedding day? Erika Says: The most memorable moment from […]

July 19, 2016

Rachel and Kenny (and your families!), thank you for asking me to be a part of this celebration! You were so welcoming, fun-loving, and kind, and I loved every minute of your day. I hope married life is treating you even better than you imagined. Enjoy a few of my favorites! —js ————————————————– What was the […]

February 13, 2016

Oh, Mr. and Mrs. Morgan. Was this day even REAL? Thank you for your thoughtfulness, your light-heartedness, and for being endlessly kind. I’m so happy our paths have crossed, and am even happier they’ll cross again. Enjoy a few of my favorites! —js ——————————————————- What was the most memorable moment from your wedding day? Jen […]

November 23, 2015

Brody and Heidi, looking back on your wedding day makes my heart sing. Thank you so very much for asking me to be a part of it, and for being so present and enjoying every moment of this day. I adore you, and hope life as Mr. & Mrs. is proving to be your best […]

August 19, 2015

Peter and Erika, I will always remember the way you set your sights on one another at the beginning of this day, and how your love could be seen at any given moment. Thank you for having me, for making each other laugh out loud, and for being utterly thrilled to be tying the knot. […]

August 10, 2015

Derek and Melody, I felt like family among you and your guests.  Thank you for that, and for making this day feel exactly like you. I hope the coast is treating you well, and that married life is more than you imagined. (And also, that you’ve seen a whale.) Enjoy a few of my favorites! […]

July 22, 2015

Chris and Rachel, your wedding day was stunning. And even more than that, it was so personal that I left that afternoon with a joyful heart, knowing more of your story. Congratulations, and thank you, thank you, for letting me be a part of this day. Enjoy a few of my favorites! —js ——————————————————— What […]

July 20, 2015

Tim and Krista, I can honestly say that your hearts are among the kindest I’ve ever met. I’m so happy for you as you begin this chapter together. Thank you for asking me to be a small part of it. It was truly a pleasure and honor. Enjoy a few of my favorites! —js ———————————————————– […]

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