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RAPID CITY + BLACK HILLS, SOUTH DAKOTA

December 17, 2013

Mr. & Mrs. Harms, your wedding was an amazing way to end my 2013 season. I adored your outlook from the beginning, and admire you for never loosing sight of your vision for the start of your life as husband and wife. Thank you, again and again, for asking me to be a part of […]

November 12, 2013

Austin and Anne, the two of you were amazing from the beginning, and I can’t thank you enough for asking me to be a part of your wedding day. Everything about it felt true to who you are as a couple, and it was such an honor to be there when everything came together and […]

November 5, 2013

Torey and Christina, your wedding day was beyond perfection.  You and your guests made me feel so welcome, and I can’t begin to tell you how very blessed I am to have been a part of your new beginning. Thank you, thank you, thank you. Enjoy a few of my favorites! —js ————————————————————————— What was […]

October 28, 2013

Eric and Ashley, your wedding day was a bit chilly, a lot beautiful, and was an absolute honor to photograph. Thank you for asking me to be part of it, and for making me feel at home among you and your families.  Hoping married life is sweeter than ever. Enjoy a few of my favorites! […]

October 15, 2013

Andrew and BryAnn, I don’t know if your wedding day could have been any more magical. You have both been such a pleasure to work with, and I simply cannot wait for you to visit Rapid City again so that we can catch up over chocolate croissants. Thank you over and over for letting me […]

October 1, 2013

Ryan and Kari, your wedding was even more incredible than I imagined it would be, and I can’t thank you enough for asking me to be a part of it. Getting to know you and spending this day with you was such a blessing for me. Truly. Wishing you lots of love and happiness as […]

September 25, 2013

Mr. & Mrs. Swanson, I’m not sure if I can even explain how much I loved being your wedding photographer. I am so happy for you, and can only imagine the happiness that you’ll bring to one another throughout your marriage. Thank you for asking me to be a part of your amazing day! —js […]

September 7, 2013

Josh and Jessica, to say I loved photographing your wedding would be an extreme understatement. Thank you for being so very sweet, kind, and gracious. Your love for each other and for those closest to you is evident, and it shows in every single photo.  I can’t thank you enough for inviting me to be […]

September 6, 2013

Kyle and Kori, I’m so thankful to have been asked to photograph your wedding. It was gorgeous—a true labor of love.  And although the setting and the details were stunning, I admire you for being most excited about your marriage to one another. Thank you for asking me to capture your new beginning. Enjoy a […]

August 20, 2013

Mike and Abby, thank you for asking me to be a part of your wedding day. I know you didn’t ask for rain, or for giant hail, but your positive outlook made me wonder if it was part of your plan all along. I adored working with you, and wish you all the happiness that […]

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