destinations
Over the last three months, I have had many conversations. With friends. And strangers. They have told me stories. Many side splitting, tears rolling down my face, laugh so hard I need to pee stories. And just as many heart wrenchingly terrible. Stories of the past. And on-going nightmares lived every day. Tales that were…
Read MoreIn spite of a last minute re-route through Austin and only a handful of hours to enjoy my people, my time felt so laid back and relaxed. I think that speaks volumes about my people and how they handle life and the environment they create. The six year old was off to Kindergarten early. Earlier…
Read MoreI flew back to Minneapolis last Thursday to celebrate a good friend’s birthday. It seems to be a rare occasion as an adult to spend birthdays with my friends. They’re spread out from coast to coast and top to bottom of the country. But an invite was extended and it was hard to not think…
Read MoreWe have been having some absolutely fabulous weather in Atlanta. Also a bit crazy. The obligatory tornado watches come with the change from snowing one day and 70s in the next. But having the windows open in the house and car is making me happy. As does wearing short sleeve shirts and no jackets. My kiddos…
Read MoreI think it was on Wednesday of last week when my honeys said, “Let’s go somewhere this weekend.” We started looking on VRBO and found this Comanche Lodge in the Blue Ridge mountains (they look like hills to me, but I’ve learned not to dispute the locals here. It turned out the owner only lives…
Read MoreRemember when I went back to Minnesota during the coldest winter week they have had in over twenty years? And my mom and mom-in-law and her mom all thought I would reschedule because I’m such a wimp when it comes to temperatures under 75 degrees? This is the family I went back to Minnesota and photograph. It…
Read MoreThe lowest temp while I’ve been in Minnesota was -27 Fahrenheit. This is the coldest winter week in Minnesota history in over twenty years. This is the week that the girl who freezes in temps under 75 visits. My mom thought I would reschedule this trip. So did my mom-in-law. And her mom. Fortunately, my…
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This day was over twenty two years in the making. A day that Matt and Mike never imagined would be possible in their lifetime. But in May 2013, Minnesota passed a law for marriage equality and what was never possible became a day to plan and celebrate. I was so honored that Matt and Mike…
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I was jumping up and down excited months ago when Matt + Mike asked me to be their wedding photographer. And I’m still jumping up and down excited as I work on all of their images as I relive a fabulous celebration. A celebration of two people who have been committed to each other for…
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