journal entries

This country club wedding at the Minikahda Club in Minneapolis is the epitome of classic and timeless. The Minikahda Club is one of my favorite local venues for a reason. The bridal suite and its vintage charm not only make the perfect backdrop for getting ready photos, but it also makes the perfect location for beautiful portraits. We utilized this space for getting ready photos, all the first looks, portraits and even bridal party too. You can’t get much better than abundant natural light and the view of the lake and city from the windows! The color of the bridesmaid dresses, the florals, her dress (!)… it was all perfection.

Cozy, vibey, and meaningful. This session had it all! With an early winter wedding and a winter engagement, it only made sense for a winter engagement session, too! We battled the January cold by taking photos outside, but first, we stayed cozy and warm taking photos in the vibey Hewing Hotel. It was the perfect way for them to get comfortable in front of the camera before we went onto the rooftop and in the alleyway (moving through posing quicker than usual to stay warm!). We ended the session by taking photos in front of the infamous Murray’s Steakhouse, a restaurant founded by Emmas grandfather in the 1940’s and currently run by her mom, aunts and uncles.

Aria is here and she’s perfect. She’s joining her big brother, Avi, who is absolutely smitten with her. This sweet baby girl was an ANGEL during her session. Aria and her mom, Rosh, were both dressed in items from the studio wardrobe. We then worked together to dress the boys. The colors came together perfectly to coordinate with the nursery and the decor in their primary bedroom!