Steven + Emma - MN Spring Engagement

I got to take my brother-in-law and FUTURE sister-in-law’s engagement photos and I CAN’T handle their cuteness. Seriously, I love these two so much and can’t wait for them to start the rest of their lives together! I was so honored to take these photos — their energy together is truly contagious and I know they are going to have an amazing life. It isn’t often that you get a couple that doesn’t need guidance around posing and these two just have a level of connection that was so easy to photograph and left us laughing for a majority of the session. Stevie + Emma — I love you both and thank you for letting me capture these moments of you two!

Our Wedding 10.27.18

We are married! Chris and I got married October 27th, 2018 at the Hidden Meadow and Barn. Even though our wedding ceremony was outdoors and a little cold it was hands down the best day - we still haven’t been able to stop talking about it.

As cliche as it might sound the ceremony was the best part. Our friend Jono, who is a youth pastor in Rochester, MN, was our officiant and he couldn’t have done any better. His sermon was perfect and encompassed us in an amazing way by asking all of our groomsmen and bridesmaids one word to describe each of us, tying it all together with our love for each other and of God. Afterwards we had so many people come up to us, gushing positive words about Jono’s message. During the ceremony, instead of having a unity candle, we had a canvas where Chris had painted the mountain view of where we got engaged on which we painted a large circle, representing out two lives becoming one. Lastly, we had each written out own vows in booklets where Chris drew the same illustration as the painting on the cover. Of course we both cried during the vows, but I think Chris’ vows had not just me, but everyone crying.

The amount of love and support we have in our life through God, each other, our friends, and family is astronomical and we could not be more thankful.

- Our photographer was AMAZING. Her name is Hannah Schmitt.

- Venue: Hidden Meadow and Barn

- Florist: Eclectic Elegance

Get to know us.

Thanks for being here! Let me introduce myself and give you a glimpse into my life. I live in Saint Paul, Minnesota with my wonderful fiancé, Chris. We met via Tinder (GASP, I know) and are getting married in October 2018. We can't wait for the day and already are in full-blown planning mode. In our spare time we love hiking, camping, meditating, traveling, rock climbing, reading (ok, that is only my hobby), spending time with our nephews and the rest of the family, and playing cards.

This is us getting engaged in Glacier National Park. I was totally surprised! (PC: Chris Feigal)

Our next travel plan is to go to Thailand for a wedding I’m shooting. It will be our first time there, so if you have any recommendations, let me know!

Some fun facts about me: I LOVE tiny houses. I really try to live a minimalistic lifestyle. I read around a book a month. I am left handed. 

Chris and I on our first trip together, hiking Charlies Bunion in the Smokies.

My Photography Beginning:

I attended Carlson School of Business at the University of Minnesota, where I got a degree in management information systems and nonprofit management. During college I studied abroad in Vienna, Austria, which is where I realized I wanted to pursue photography professionally. I had been taking photos already for many years, but my photography never traveled outside of my family and vacations until I got back from Vienna. l love capturing the smiles and glances of love between people. I bring my camera with me everywhere I go.

I can't wait to show you my photos and get to know you!