Archive For 'Engagements'
When I first was presented with an opportunity to shoot for Rivets and Roses I was both excited and a bit nervous. I had never seen myself as a wedding photographer and frankly was not exactly interested in it. I got my start as a photographer shooting concerts in the Minneapolis area and from there with my background in design began working with musicians on album design/photography, promotional material, etc and that is something I will always do, but I yearned for more. I truly enjoy documenting the events of the night at a said concert but to me there wasn’t enough substance or emotion. I always left satisfied but I felt I was in need of documenting something with a bit more depth.
Mimi and Brian met me in Excelsior and wandered around by the lake for an hour while we shot the photos. We had a tiny bit of sun, some amazing cloud cover and just a tiny bit of rain. All in all, it made for perfect shooting conditions. Plus, these two are seriously good-looking. Can’t wait for their wedding at the Enchanted Barn this summer!
Lindsey and David are…well…they’re pretty much adorable…all the time. Before our wedding consultation I exchanged a handful of emails with Lindsey that left me thinking, “boy, I hope they hire me!” I think I actually told them that if they didn’t hire me I at least wanted to be friends with them. They are CLEARLY in love. I mean, total, complete, googly eyes and butterfly kisses IN LOVE. And did I mention that they’re funny? And did I mention that as luck would have it we’re even neighbors?! Our engagement session was pretty much perfect. They found a gorgeous nature park and we were graced with unbelievably beautiful morning light and just the right temperature for snuggling. I cannot wait for their wedding next March and for what promises to be an awesome friendship with truly wonderful people. Congrats to Lindsey and David!!!
Sam and John live in my hometown of White Bear Lake. They have been dating for six years and they’re still pretty sweet on each other. I met Sam when she was…oh…maybe 10 years old? Maybe younger? She is a dear friend of my sister Laura and I don’t remember how many sleepovers those two had, giggling in the basement and watching the breakfast club. We had to wait a long time to shoot these engagement photos because of the temperamental Minnesota weather, but I am so glad we held out for sun. Sam and John, I am so excited for your September wedding!
We went to the ocean. Twice. These might be my favorite photos ever. There is nothing in the world like a west coast sunset.
