North Loop Engagement Session | Taryn & Austin

These two drove up from KC just for this session and it did not disappoint (at least I dont think so!) We chose the North Loop in downtown Minneapolis for their engagement session in April and while a bit chilly, we has so much fun exploring the different allies, streets, and amazing walls of the North Loop. We met at the Hewing Hotel and ventured around the area, stopping at interesting spots along the way.

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South Minneapolis Fall Family Session | Minnehaha Creek | Cory Family

The cutest little fam you ever did see :)

I photographed Sarah and Devin’s wedding a few years ago in Stillwater, MN and now get to photograph their growing family in their new South Minneapolis home close to Lake Nokomis and Minnehaha Creek! It’s such a joy to work with past clients during another milestone of their lives.

Bring on the babies!!

7 Vines Vineyard Wedding

I’m so excited to share this gorgeous 7 Vines Vineyard wedding with you today! Dani and Chris tied the knot on September 11, 2021. It was a perfect day that was full of joy and wonderful relationships.

Chris and Dani met at Lifetime Fitness. Dani worked the front desk there. As Dani says, she would check Chris in when he came in to work out, and check him out! This couple is so laid back and kind. It was such a pleasure working with them. Dani and Chris have 3 pets (2 dogs and 1 cat) who are their family. Plus, they now have a baby on the way!

Dani is literally the kindest human on planet Earth and also happens to be drop-dead gorgeous. She made for the most stunning bride. Dani is also incredibly crafty. The straps of her wedding dress were handmade. She added them to make the look more unique, and it turned out so pretty. She even made the bouquets herself too!

The girls got ready at the couple’s house, and it was so beautiful. There was lots of black and white just like their wedding colors, and they even had portraits of their pets on the walls. It was amazing.

This wedding day truly went off without a hitch. The couple was all smiles all day, and everyone looked amazing. Check out some of my favorite moments from this 7 Vines Vineyard wedding below.

7 Vines Vineyard Wedding Vendors

Venue: 7 Vines Vineyard

Photographer: Hannah Ampe Photography

Wedding Dress: Raffine Bridal

Suit: SuitShop

Catering & Desserts: Stonehouse Catering

Invitations: Magnet Street

DJ: Studio Veil


The Grainary at Lake Valley Farm Wedding

I’m so excited to finally share Mason and Brandon’s The Grainary at Lake Valley Farm wedding today! This wedding was faith-centered and loving. The whole day just felt sentimental and intimate.

By far the most memorable part of the day was getting to shoot some baby announcement photos for the couple on the wedding day. They found out they were pregnant just before the wedding, so they brought some little baby shoes to the big day for some announcement photos. It was so precious and so special to be a part of.

On a fun note, the couple brought their bulldog, Ralphie, to the wedding for some pictures. I could not handle how cute Ralphie was! I absolutely love the trend of bringing fur babies to wedding days.

I wanted to write, in my own words, how sweet this couple is, but I decided it was better to let them speak for themselves. Here is how they met - from each of their perspectives!

Brandon’s Story: I first saw my wife when my basketball team was lifting in the weight room. We were just beginning our first lift as her cross country team was beginning to leave the weight room. As they were walking out, one quick look turned into a long double-take, which also lead me to tell my groomsman, Cody, "That cross country girl was pretty cute." Then, being the go-getter that I am, I proceeded to wait over 2 months until she added me on Snapchat, so I could begin the process of marrying this girl ASAP!

Mason’s Story: I had just started at the University of Minnesota-Duluth in the fall of 2018. I was running track and cross country and he played basketball, so I saw him from time to time walking to the locker room or weight room. I instantly told my best friend about him, she eventually told my family about my crush, and then I got bribed into adding him on Snapchat. One night (after a little liquid courage), Brandon Snapchatted me and asked me on our first date. The rest is history!

Who knew Snapchat was such a matchmaker?! I love hearing how couples meet. It just sets the stage for getting to know them more intimately.

The Grainary at Lake Valley Farm Wedding Vendors

Photographer: Hannah Ampe Photography

Venue: The Grainary at Lake Valley Farm

Dress Shop: a & be bridal Minneapolis

Hair & Makeup: Sara Shellenberger

Videographer: LoveRiverFilms

Catering: The Wandering Fire

Groom’s Tux: The Black Tux

DJ: Rising Sun Entertainment- Warren Little


 
 
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