Joe + Symbria // New Town Photographer

I met up with Symbria + Joe on a beautiful night back in June. We wandered around in the country for hours and I couldn’t be happier with how their session went! These two are gorgeous, but aside from the obvious, they are SO KIND. Kind to each other, kind to me, the type of people you know positively affect everyone around them. They are driven and encouraging and adventurous (I could go on), basically dream humans (and clients!). All night, Joe whispered to Symbria telling her how beautiful she was, and my heart was a puddle.

It was next to impossible to choose which photos to blog from Symbria and Joe’s session! I think blogs are supposed to be short, but just as a warning, this one is not!

Austin + Nicole + Milo // Bismarck Golden Hour

I went to high school with Austin and love running into him and Nicole! I had the pleasure of taking a quick mini session for these cuties and taking Austin’s headshots for his realty company. If you’re looking to buy or sell in the Bismarck area, check out Genesis Realty!

This day was COLD. But ya can’t even tell from these troopers! This mini session couldn’t have had better light, people, or pup! Milo was definitely the star of the show!

Bohl // Home Lifestyle Anniversary Photos

If you’ve been following me for awhile, you’ve probably seen these cute faces before. Stacy is my photog bestie and we even owned a photo booth business together! Stacy and Brady recently purchased a new home and I am OBSESSED WITH IT. I was ecstatic, to say the least, when Stacy invited me over for a session. I was even more excited when I walked into her office and saw the beautiful white brick wall she uses to take her client’s headshots!

Stacy + Brady // Bismarck Anniversary Photographer

One of my favorite couples celebrated one year of marriage this summer and it was the perfect excuse to get all dressed up again and have an anniversary shoot! I always have a blast hanging out with these two.

It’s pretty common in other states to take bridal photos after and often even before your wedding day! You have more time to travel to different locations, it is so much more relaxed, and you can completely focus on each other rather than family + guests. If you can’t tell, I HIGHLY RECOMMEND these types of shoots :)

Britt + Steven // Hawaii Elopement Photographer

Today is September 30th and it is SNOWING outside my window. In memory of warmer days, I decided this long overdue Hawaiian elopement should FINALLY grace the blog tonight.

Britt and I worked together back in college and unfortunately haven’t lived in the same town since. When she told me she was going to spend a month on the island of Oahu, I obviously bought a plane ticket and booked a first class seat on her airbnb couch. A few weeks before her flight, Britt called me and said “What if I got married while we’re in Hawaii?”. I obviously had a slight heart attack and told her that it was the best idea I’ve ever heard. Thankfully for both of us her fiance was willing to go along with our plan.

That misty morning, with a wedding dress ordered from Amazon and last minute flowers from Chinatown, my best friend was the most beautiful bride. From the handwritten notes to her closest family in attendance, every part of the day was meaningful.

This elopement is the perfect example to show that a fancy venue, an expensive dress, the trendiest cake, and a large guest list aren’t what make a beautiful wedding day. The love between two people, sharing their day with those most important to them is all you truly need♥