This mid-century modern, Scandinavian-inspired wedding set was a joy to put together. Its simple, organic theme was drawn from Lotta Jansdotter, a Swedish designer whose work I completely adore (her fabric is even featured in the bride’s clutch)! I want to write on and on about every.single.detail of this shoot…but I believe it’s more important that you get the full scoop in the context of Hearten, the new e-mag where it was recently published!! There is no end to the talent and kindness of wedding professionals around here, and we were so honored to see all the pieces of this shoot fall magically into place.
xoxo.

Our tremendous thanks to
Model : Addison Van Buer
Styling:Libby Hegtvedt and Kelly Moriarty
Dress : Joynoelle
Headpieces : Posh Rebel
Stationery : Armato Design & Press
Hair & Makeup : Brett Dorrian Artistry Studio
Vintage Furniture, china : Find Furnish
Clutch : Jenna Lou Designs
Jewelry : Sarah Vonne
Floral Design : Spruce
Cake & cupcakes : Sweets Bakeshop

Two of my favorite things (aside from photo-making of course!): hosting parties and creative projects.  Combine these with some sugary sweets, pretty pastel anything, new & old friends, and you’ve pretty much landed in my idea of heaven!!  Which is why I am excited to invite you, yes YOU to the next Be Crafty handmade workshop, which I am hosting with my friend Amanda on Friday 6.1.12!  We would LOVE for you to share in our project-making bliss. You can find all the details & registration here.
xoxo.

I recently had a wonderful opportunity to do some personal work for my friend Nicole, to help her create an art image for her theater company’s upcoming exhibition & benefit.  Nicole had a great vision of what she wanted in the shoot—a series of images inspired by the ballet Giselle, that conveyed her role as a wife and (radiantly) pregnant mother, the innate power of a woman’s body, her strength as a dancer: all crushing the stereotypes of domesticity.  I loved creating these images with her; this project nudged me out of my comfort zone and stretched me a bit, which I believe is vital for photographers of all skills and styles!  Plus, sharing some of this set is the perfect way to celebrate Mother’s Day this weekend….Hugs and high fives to all the mamas out there.  Your tireless love, strength, and wisdom shapes lives and changes the world. Truly.
xo.

Shannon & Aaron’s April Fool’s Day wedding was a tale of two theaters–two beloved Minneapolis venues, perfectly suiting the couple’s chic, urban style. The ceremony kicked off in the ultra contemporary Amber Box of the Guthrie Theater.  Next, guests hopped over to the quirky Varsity Theater, where the Loring Pasta Bar catered a fabulous spread. After enjoying a decadent buffet of cheesecakes, guests danced the night away beneath a breathtaking professional light show display.

It’s quite evident that Shannon has incredible fashion sense, and looked amazingly gorgeous in a mermaid Amy Kuschel gown and simple birdcage veil. Not to even mention her shoes. I drool. Her bouquet was out-of-this-world fabulous, filled with vibrant plum orchids, calas, and anemones.

And no April Fool’s jokes here–Shannon’s father unexpectedly passed away just a few weeks before their wedding. After so much stress and heartache, it was beautiful to see Aaron & Shannon’s families come together for such a joyful and glamorous day! To symbolize him walking her down the aisle, Shannon wore his photo in a tiny locket pinned to the back of one shoe. Aaron & Shannon are an amazing couple, whose relationship has already endured so much. We love these two, and the fact that they absolutely adore one another seeps from every image of this day!
xo.

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Ceremony: Guthrie Theater
Reception: Varsity Theater
Stationery: DIY-Shannon
Florist: Zoe Blooms Floral
Dress Shop: Macy’s
Dress Designer: Amy Kuschel
Shoes: Badgley Mischka
Makeup: Clare Oslund
Men’s Attire: Kenneth Cole Reaction
Desserts: Cheesecake Factory
Catering: Loring Pasta Bar
Guest Book: Traveling Photo Booth
DJ: Instant Request