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RAPID CITY + BLACK HILLS, SOUTH DAKOTA

September 8, 2014

Glen and Sam meandered downtown with me for photos a few weeks back, and I couldn’t be more excited that I get to be a small part of their “I-do’s” next year. Because they’re really funny. And lighthearted. And they can’t help but smile at each other. Friends, thanks for walking and talking, for showing […]

January 6, 2014

Just before Christmas, Jessica and Sterling traveled to South Dakota for the holidays. As luck would have it, they were here right before Brett and I were leaving to visit our families, and were available on the only afternoon I had free for their engagement session. I’m so happy our paths crossed! Jessica and Sterling, […]

October 21, 2013

This adorable pair made the trip across the state to visit the hills for engagement photos (on Mike’s birthday!), and I couldn’t have imagined a lovelier day and couple for a relaxed session at the Game Lodge in Custer State Park. And though it’s no secret they’re incredibly good-looking (just wait and see!), it’s also […]

September 10, 2013

I smiled when I read Jon and Kannan’s favorite things about one another. Yes, they were particularly sweet, but I wasn’t smiling only because of that. It was because I remember noticing those very things in the short time we spent wandering Wall Drug. I say that not to claim how well I know them, […]

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