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RAPID CITY + BLACK HILLS, SOUTH DAKOTA

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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. […]

May 4, 2015

Jason and Ally, I loved this day. I loved the excitement of your families. And the simplicity of your ceremony. And the way Scott and Shannon closed their eyes at the sight of your first kiss as husband and wife. There wasn’t a thing about your wedding day that could have been more perfect. Thank […]

August 20, 2014

Kyle and Taryn, thank you for asking me to be a part of your wedding day. Your love for each other, and the love of those surrounding you and supporting your marriage, was evident throughout the entire day. I hope you’re loving each moment of this sweet new time in your lives. Marriage is a […]

July 30, 2013

Andrew and Sadie, when you first emailed last year, I couldn’t wait for June to arrive, as I was more than excited to work with you.  The two of you are so genuine and so kind, and I couldn’t be more grateful to have been a part of your wedding day. Thank you, thank you, […]

July 26, 2013

Kelsey and Tyler, even though we hadn’t officially met before your wedding day, I felt in my heart that it would be especially full of love and light and happiness. I was right. 🙂 Thank you so very much for asking me to spend the day with you. I hope you enjoy a few of […]

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