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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 […]

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. […]

June 4, 2015

Glen and Sam, I am so blessed by your friendship, and can’t quite find the words to explain the gratitude I feel having been part of this day. It was a perfect beginning to what I know will be the happiest of marriages. Enjoy a few of my favorites! —js ————————————————————————– What was the most […]

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 […]

September 4, 2014

Dan and Jessica, your wedding was exceptionally beautiful, and I feel so very lucky to have spent it with you. You were genuinely wonderful to work with, and your friends and families were equally gracious. Thank you for inviting me to be a part of your day.  Enjoy a few of my favorites! —js   […]

May 6, 2014

Sterling and Jessica, I wish you could get married all over again, as your wedding and reception were nothing short of perfection. I cannot thank you enough for asking me to share this time with you, and for letting who you are shine through every last moment. Wishing you many years of the magic that […]

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 […]

August 5, 2013

Kenny and Jenny, I wish I could put into words just how beautiful I thought your wedding day was. I’ll never forget how the stress of a very rainy start melted when the two of you saw one another. Spending the day with you and your families was truly a blessing. Thank you for having […]

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