Excelsior Engagement Photographer | Katie & Sean | Excelsior Engagement Photography

Katie & Sean Celebrate their Engagement at Excelsior Pier!

Katie and Sean meet online. After talking back and forth, they decided to finally meet in person. It was an impressive feat as Sean was not from the Twin cities! Katie was visiting family in his area and they took the opportunity to get together. Their first date was at a brewery. They both commented on how quickly the date seemed to go. Before they knew it hours and hours had passed. I love when your are just with the right person, time doesn’t seem to matter. Katie was pleased and taken aback on how respectful Sean was to her needs that first day when she had to take care of some family stuff. Things obviously went exceedingly well and it wasn’t too long before Sean made the move to Minneapolis to plan a future with Katie.
When it was decided to take the next step to marriage, Sean had it all planned out. They were going to go to Katie’s favorite spot by a willow tree and propose. Katie' didn’t know if he was going to propose, but Katie’s best friend made her go out and get their nails done “Just in Case”. I think we all need a friend like that in our lives. Sean really wanted to go on a walk before their dinner reservation. All afternoon Katie had been sending GIFS on how tired she was. After a little bit of loving encouragement on Sean’s part, Katie finally put on mismatched socks and her Birks for their walk and enjoyed the outdoor air. They walk was anything but leisurely stroll as Katie noted Sean was BOOKING IT. As they finally reached their spot, Sean proposed to Katie and she said yes! A family member were their in the bushes to capture to happy occasion! After dinner a second surprise happened, there was a planned engagement party with all their friends and family.

For our time together at the engagement session, we meet at the Port of Excelsior! It has been an unseasonably warm winter here in Minnesota, but the chill off the water still went straight to the bones. Katie and Sean had the best attitudes! It made our session so fun to just laugh and talk about their upcoming wedding! They really want their wedding day to be a reflection of their faith and glorify God in their action.
Please enjoy Katie and Sean’s Excelsior Engagement Photography Session below!

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Stillwater Engagement Photography | Paula & Matt | Stillwater Engagement Photographer

Stillwater Proposal with Matt & Paula!

Friday something happened Paula didn’t see coming!! But this whole thing started a couple months before that. Matt had originally planned to get the ring on his girl way back in October, but everyone got hit with covid so the plans got pushed off much to his Chagrin. With paula’s parents blessing and the ring made especially for her, Matt waited patiently until the right time to ask Paula!

With communication between Matt, Colleen (paula’s sister), and I we had it all planned out. Paula's and Matt and the gang headed to explore Downtown Stillwater with the dogs. I waited on the ground listening for our keyword until I popped up and started shooting. Colleen talking about Raiaing Canes (our “go time” keyphrase) and I was shooting.

Matt grabbed Paula’s hand and started expressing his love for her. Paula's face was a mix of confusion and excitement as it dawned on her what was happening. Matt holding their dog, got down on one knee and asked for Paula to marry him. It was greeted with a very enthusiastic “yes” from his soon to be bride!! She immediately asked her pup if he had known all along, which made me laugh pretty good. It was followed by Matt and family telling Paula that literally everyone else knew this was happening.

After hugs to all her family and showing everyone the ring, we did some photos right on the water by the Stillwater Lift Bridge and finished up at Candy Land Candystore. 🍬

Please enjoy Paula and Matt’s Stillwater Proposal and Engagement photographs!

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Moir Park Engagement Photography | Mattie & Kyle | Bloomington Engagement Photographer

Engagement Photos at Moir Park with Kyle and Mattie!

Mattie and Kyle joined me at Bloomington’s Moir Park for their engagement session last week! We got a little bit of fall color and a little bit of early winter snow for our time there!

Mattie was playing the field and setting up a lot of dates in order to find someone that could be her person. They meet on hinge. Kyle stuck out in the best way. Mattie says by the second date she thought Kyle was someone she could marry; by the third date she was sure of it. Mattie was taken by Kyle’s thoughtfulness and Kyle was taken with how effortless and natural it was to be with Mattie. I think Kyle and Mattie’s story is a perfect example of when you know, you know!

Kyle purposed to Mattie at Gideon Park with her sisters hiding in the bushes to sneak some photos to keep the memories! Now they are on the road down the aisle preparing for their wedding next fall. I can’t wait to celebrate with these two love birds!

The sun worked wonders for us that’s for sure! Please enjoy a look into their engagement photos!

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