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RAPID CITY + BLACK HILLS, SOUTH DAKOTA

September 7, 2018

Jake and Nikki, this day is burned in my memory as one of the most wonderful weddings I’ve ever been to. Thank you, a hundred times over, for asking me to be a part of it. It was truly a joy, and one I won’t soon stop smiling about (maybe ever!). Enjoy a few of […]

August 3, 2018

Kendra and Jason, you succeeded in making this day as fun as wedding days possibly get! There was so much to smile about, and I can imagine you haven’t stopped smiling, since becoming husband and wife. Thank you, times a thousand, for asking me to be a small part of this day. Enjoy a few of my favorites! […]

January 31, 2018

Cody and Jordan, thank you so much for inviting me to be a part of your wedding day! I can’t get over how perfectly the snow fell, and I don’t know if I’ve seen a couple more excited about how the day unfolded. What a joy it was to spend this time with you and your […]

November 18, 2016

Seth and Adriel, I could tell you that after spending your wedding day with you, I wanted to be best friends forever. But that might be weird, so I’ll keep it to myself (although I’ve already had some lockets engraved…). This day was everything a wedding day should be; full of the most important things (which aren’t things at all), […]

October 20, 2016

Jon and Kendra, I had so, SO much fun with you and your favorite people on this day! Thank you for having me, and for trusting me to capture the happiness that was around every corner. I hope you’re loving this new chapter in your story. Enjoy a few of my favorites! —js ———————————————- What […]

June 17, 2016

Jeramy and Patricia, thank you for taking the time to visit the Hills for engagement photos (and for standing in that wind and making it look like nothing!). Loved spending this afternoon with you! I hope the two of you are enjoying your time together, and that you’ll get to visit again soon to cross some […]

November 20, 2015

I met up with this handsome pair earlier this fall for their engagement shoot. It was my first time out shooting since Landon was born, so truth be told, I was afraid I’d be distracted or feel a little rusty. But, once we started walking and talking, I fell right into rhythm, and was SO […]

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. […]

June 12, 2015

Kyle and Cynthia, I loved this day. Thank you for staying true to yourselves, despite the loud voices of “supposed to do’s” that you may have heard throughout this process. The simplicity of your vision, your love for each other, and your longing to spend quality time with those closest to you is clear. I […]

May 14, 2015

These two. I couldn’t possibly love them more, but I have a sneaking suspicion that the closer their wedding day gets, and the more time I get to spend with them, that I will continue to fall for them and their story. Kyle and Cynthia took an otherwise lack-luster, cloud-filled afternoon, and turned it into […]

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