Anoka Engagement Photography | Anna & Alex | Anoka Wedding Photographer

Alex & Anna Engagement in Downtown Anoka

Anna and Alex wanted to have their engagement session in quaint downtown Anoka for it’s cute, small town feel that you don’t get in the Twin Cities. We stayed close to the river that runs through downtown with it’s walking trails lit by picturesque lamp posts that gave off the most romantic lighting. We enjoyed talking about their love story and hopes for their wedding this coming year in 2021.

How They Met!

Anna was the new girl at school her freshman year of high school. She didn't really know anybody except for the soccer team who she ate lunch with. Little did she know at her lunch table sat the man she would one day marry. Anna says he was just a boy with stupid jokes, but that didn’t stop them from becoming friends. Although they went to prom together they remained “just friends” through all of high school. It was until mid-year through freshman year of college that they really gave the chance to start dating each other. Anna described it like all the guys at her college really didn't add up to who Alex was as a person for her. Alex said something of the same. So over the Christmas break they had their first double date at Rice Park in St. Paul with all the twinkle lights. Although it's a small park, they didn't let that stop them from circling it three times just to spend more time together.

How He Proposed!

It was around Anna's birthday and they had gone out to dinner at one of her favorite places, The Cheesecake Factory. After filling on delicious cheesecake, they headed back to Anna's parents house where she was staying for Labor Day break. Anna thought it was really weird that all the lights in the house were off because it was only 9:30. There was a glow in the backyard that she thought might be her dad out smoking a cigar. Alex led her back there and she was surprised to find that the whole back garden (with the help of Anna sisters) was lit up with tea lights waiting for them. That's when it finally clicked with Anna that Alex was going to propose. Alex laid out his heart, got down on one knee, and asked Anna to be his wife. She said yes in the light of hundreds of tea lights! Elvis was playing “I Can't Help Falling in Love with You” in the background.

I am greatly looking forward to their wedding day next July! Please enjoy their engagement session below.

Maidenwood Wedding & Events Photography| Kara & Jacob | Stockholm Wedding Photographer

Kara & Jacob Couple Photography at Wisconsin Wedding Venue Maidenwood!

I shot this couples session along Gina Zeidler Photography! She was gracious enough to let me join her in this fun!
You may not know this BUT I shot Kara and Jacob’s wedding with Gina last summer at the Hutton House! It was SO much fun to be able to see them and their dog Tilly again and catch up. Gina was shooting the Macke Family Photos (the new owners of Maidenwood! I have a whole post on it you can check out this awesome venue here) We played fetch with Tilly for a while before adventuring on the Maidenwood property! They have this amazing lookout that is a little bit of a drive, but it is a view you don’t normally see THIS close to the Twin Cities! Billowing hills behind you, it really shines on its own.


I have really missed shooting in the sun and am so thankful we got some rays of light with this awesome couple. It could not have been anymore perfect.

Want to know more?! I don’t blame you! You can check out my seperate blog post on Maidenwood HERE

Ritter Farm Park Engagement Photography | Paige & Jordan | Lakeville Engagement Photographer

Ritter Farm Park Engagement Session with Paige & Jordan!

Paige and Jordan have been a thing for a good handful of years. They met in middle school and were in the same circle of friends. But it wasn't until high school that they became an item in the best way. Years have past and they both know that they have found their person.

This past winter they decided to spend a romantic weekend away on the North shore. While spending days exploring the north shore and hiking in the woods, it wasn't until they got back to their cabin when Jordan thought it was time. Paige was doing the dishes, when Jordan came up and got down on one knee and asked if Paige would marry him. Before the yes came Paige surprised said " I didn't know you bought the ring!" But thankfully it was soon followed by the Yes!

We shot their engagement session at a near by Lakeville Park - Ritter Farm Park, which is known for its beautiful luscious trails. In Minnesota right now all the leaves are changing colors for the Fall. We laughed as we were not the only ones with the amazing idea to shoot here! But that did not stop us from having fun throwing leaves, cuddling with their dog Lucy, and enjoying each others time. I am greatly looking forward to Paige and Jordan's upcoming nuptials in 2021! Guys! Let's get married!