I usually try to blog in order, but due to Allie and Aaron’s schedule, I wanted to have their proofing gallery done extra-fast, so I put the blog post on hold. But, they’re getting married THIS FRIDAY, so I wanted to show them off before they officially become Mr. and Mrs. Early this fall, we […]

After only three or four minutes of discussing wedding plans with Aric and Andrea, I knew I wanted to work with them. They had questions, gorgeous smiles, and didn’t mind my being inquisitive. Aric and Andrea are both students at BHSU in Spearfish, and are planning their wedding for next August. Aric is studying photography […]

Outside of the church it was cold and dark. The rain didn’t even consider a short break—not even for Dustin and Tyffany’s first look. I was disappointed. But most of all, I didn’t want Tyffany to be disappointed. Inside the church I found a bride, smiling and laughing and tearing up at the thought of […]

While driving to Tyler and Ashley’s wedding in Spearfish, I prayed earnestly and often for clear skies, but rain was inevitable. It began to fall halfway through the bridal party photos, forcing the family portraits indoors. My heart sank a little when it didn’t let up. I knew that with a perfectly dry “plan b”, […]

To be truthful, I’m not even sure where to start, other than to say that my heart is completely full. So full, that I feel I might burst out laughing. Or crying. Or perhaps in song and dance. I know, it sounds a little dramatic and quite unnecessary—but this beautiful bride is one of my […]

Nathan and Mary are from North Dakota, and I didn’t get the chance to meet them before their wedding day. I like to get to know my couples throughout their engagement with meetings, phone conversations and a photo session. Because we didn’t already have the kind of connection that comes with meeting face-to-face, I was […]

It had been awhile since I’d seen 4:30 a.m., but let me tell you, it was worth it. I met Dustin and Tyffany at his brother Joel’s wedding in June, and despite the fact that I knew I wouldn’t be able to find their house again, I was excited to be invited back to take […]

Gen is a girl who knows what she wants. The first dress she tried on was the one she chose, and she knew it was absolutely perfect. When she and Josh couldn’t swing the fall wedding date she’s always dreamt about, she planned a gorgeous fall wedding anyway.  And her groom is all she’d ever hoped for […]

Melinda and Adam, along with four-year-old Ashton, met me at Sylvan Lake for engagement and family photos.  They met while living in the same apartment building back in Minnesota, and will be getting married there next summer. I have no doubt that it will be the happiest of occasions. Melinda and Adam seemed truly at […]