Derek and Melody, I felt like family among you and your guests.  Thank you for that, and for making this day feel exactly like you. I hope the coast is treating you well, and that married life is more than you imagined. (And also, that you’ve seen a whale.) Enjoy a few of my favorites! […]

Chris and Rachel, your wedding day was stunning. And even more than that, it was so personal that I left that afternoon with a joyful heart, knowing more of your story. Congratulations, and thank you, thank you, for letting me be a part of this day. Enjoy a few of my favorites! —js ——————————————————— What […]

Tim and Krista, I can honestly say that your hearts are among the kindest I’ve ever met. I’m so happy for you as you begin this chapter together. Thank you for asking me to be a small part of it. It was truly a pleasure and honor. Enjoy a few of my favorites! —js ———————————————————– […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

I’m so excited to share this session! This sweet couple traveled from Sioux Falls for their engagement photos, and even though we didn’t get the picture-perfect snowfall Jen was hoping for, these photos still make me so very happy. Jessie and Jen, thank you for making the trip, for doing a fabulous job of pretending […]

This fun couple was just one of the reasons I loved December. I met up with them in Spearfish for engagement photos, and adored every minute. These two had each other laughing the entire time, which as you’ll clearly see, makes for the very best smiles. Erik and Maren, thanks for traveling this way and […]

This is the lovely Katie and Myles, and I wish I could photograph them on a weekly basis. We met up for engagement photos while Katie was in town visiting from Alaska (and now the Pacific Northwest), and I couldn’t have imagined a better afternoon. Thanks, you two, for being so willing to wander without […]

Aaron and Lisa, I am so grateful to have been a part of this beautiful day. I had been looking forward to spending it with you since we first met over coffee, and it was everything I knew it would be…and then some. Hoping your first fall as Mr. & Mrs. is proving to be […]