J + C Outdoor Vintage Chic October Wedding, Milaca | Cass Lake MN Wedding Photographer

Diamond SunsetCara + Joel’s Wedding SNEAK PEEK.

 

After a blustery morning, this October 4th wedding was beautiful! The Bride had done so many of the “little things” in the past several months, and each touch was spectacular. This outdoor wedding would have been much colder, but couldn’t have been more perfect. Cara and Joel had a wonderful group of family and friends to celebrate with them at Joel’s family’s home near the Rum River in Milaca.

Bride and Groom guns and bouquetsThe lights! The sweet bride herself made sure the tent was strung beautifully, the trees lit magically, and sparklers to send them off were just splendid!

Bride Groom Model TThe food! Yuuuuuuummmmm. Boy, I am starting to consider just going to weddings for the food. Summer harvest vegetables, creamy mashed potatoes & gravy, pulled pork and His and Hers BBQ Sauce. That’s not to mention the spectacular and delicious desserts! Cupcakes, lemon bars, candy, cookies. Coffee and Tea, Hot Chocolate. This all was after the wedding. Beforehand, as guests arrived, they were set to make their own tin buckets (table markers on the bottom) of Trail Mix! How fun!

Copyright Amy Kastenbauer, dba Amy Kate PhotographyThe Music!!! Joel Hansen played all the music on the BEAUTIFUL hand-made-by-the-groom-guitar, and sang.

Joel Hansen, Copyright Amy Kastenbauer, dba Amy Kate PhotographyThe Love! What a fun day celebrating a marriage of long-time friends.

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I am so thankful I was able to be a part of their special day!

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Lovely Rustic Barn Wedding | BWB Ranch Bemidji, MN Wedding Photographer

I am so very excited to share this wedding with you! On 9.13.14, the most beautiful, fun wedding of September happened, and I had the privilege of photographing it. What a treat! The bride was absolutely breathtaking, the groom rocked, and the wedding party, the venue, the food, the guests, the music, the lights… it was all amazing! Here’s a sneak peek, just a glimpse of the day.

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Congratulations to Josh + Kaitlan!

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Thank you for letting be join you on this special special day!

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Carrie + Tyler Wedding 6.7.2014 | Longville Church Wedding Ceremony & Lazy Moon Backstage Bar at Moondance Jam site Wedding Reception

I was privileged to shoot the wedding of Carrie and Tyler in Longville, MN and then Walker, MN for the reception. First, the gals all had their hair and make up done at the Beehive in Walker. After they were all dolled up, the gals finished getting ready at the church. Next, the weather was perfect when we headed a few miles south of Longville, to their cabin on the lake for some fun bridal party shots. Their neighbors were gracious–like family!–and allowed Carrie and Tyler to have their first-look moment on the dock in front of their cabin. No one was as astonished as I was how comfortable Carrie was, walking down a hill in her GORGEOUS Bridal gown to meet her groom in the loveliest way… WHILE the entire cabin “family” and the bridal party watched from the decks, and up the hill. It was the sweetest!!!! How special to have so many people surround you on your big day!

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After we headed back to the church, we took some shots outside the church near a gazebo that I had heard about from both Carrie and her mom as a place they envisioned taking lots of pictures. So, it was fun to make that vision a reality! The bridal party was decked out with all the bridesmaids in Black Dresses, each a little different and all the groomsman and ushers in perfectly grey (gray?) tuxes. The flowers were white and purple, roses and Irises mostly, with lovely white ribbon accents and SUCCULENTS… which also adorned the Bride & Groom’s cake at the reception. The guests enjoyed an Italian buffet, snacks, drinks, and followed up the dancing and games with scrumptious cupcakes at the reception.

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Kaya Wedding Part Two: White | Itasca State Park, Mississippi River Photographer, Bemidji MN

 Remember these lovely newlyweds? They were married in September and had their formal portraits taken at Itasca State Park. The leaves were perfectly golden, the grass still green, the roads cluttered with fallen leaves, while the trees stood firm. It was a cold and misty day, but it was beautiful, nonetheless.

Mr. & Mrs. Kaya were fun to work with, and got more and more comfortable in front of the lens as the hours passed. I am so grateful to have shot this wedding. It was just stunning to see the lovely hand-made bridal head piece that Christina wore. She was the most stunning bride with the long ribbons, pearls, and lace cascading down her back. They trailed over buttons from her dress and stood out in their soft peachy highlights against her delicate dress.

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Kaya Wedding, Part One: PINK | Itasca State Park, Mississippi River Photographer, Bemidji MN

Last month, I had the awesome privilege of photographing this gorgeous bride and groom, along with their bridal party. I learned that making EVERYTHING by hand results in several beautifully crafted gowns, ribbons, jewels, and head pieces. AMAZING.

Christina was the most becoming bride in her hot pink dress. Zosim stood out as the groom in his sharp pink shirt, too. The bridesmaids wore a gold color and the groomsmen wore a gold color with khakis.

Again, I am so happy I got to be a part of this special week! Congratulations for EVER, Kayas!!!

Kaya Wedding | Itasca State Park, Park Rapids, Bemidji MN Wedding Photographer

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 I had the awesome priviledge of phtoographing Zosim & Christina’s wedding photos. It was a cold and dreary day with drizzles and almost-snow.

We took the pictures at Itasca State Park, and it was the perfect location! Christina had a couple outfits to wear, and the hot pink one really stood out against the fall colors. The white dress, with the Bridal Party’s accents of peach were a great subtle mix, too.

Here is the sneakiest sneak peek. Enjoy!

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Lanie : at the lake | Leech Lake, Cass Lake, MN Senior Portrait Photographer

WOW! I have been having an incredible time going through these sessions…

I have this one set of grandparents, their two kids & families, and two of those families’ kids are seniors… what a great great great session of sessions! This was an incredible family to work with and I can’t wait to share more photos with you all.

For now, here is just the sneak peek of sneak peeks… because I can’t stop oohing and aaaahhing over the beauty here in Lanie’s Senior Portraits. LOVELY. She is just absolutely stunning. Thanks for watching her photos unfold with me!

♥ Tribute to Weddings, Part Two | The First Kiss as Mr. & Mrs. | Amy Kate :: Bemidji Wedding Photographer

 I love the sequence of this: Vows & Rings, Kiss, and be Married! Click here to read ♥ Tribute to Weddings,Part One

Chicago Illinois Wedding by Amy Kate Photography in Bemidji MN

Engagement and Wedding Photos are some of the most memorable, and most-shared pictures of your life. In natural light, we can capture those cherished moments of your love for one another. We’ll use locations that suit your needs. Love is pure and joyful. Both the engagement session and your wedding day photography include the candid moments and more formal portraits. These sessions are designed completely around you!​

Engagements $150 | one hour
Weddings $1200 | all day, three locations