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Northern Minnesota Winter Wedding | Wedding Day Photographer in Bemidji, MN
Here is a little preview of the winter wedding I photographed for the Sandenos. You guys. This family can DANCE. I can’t wait to get through those images and share with you. For now, enjoy this first-look moment of the lovely couple in a little prayer chapel. This place holds a special place in the bride’s heart, and it meant so much for them to share their first glances of each other in this tiny little building with stained glass. And, come on. They’re little Harley? That dog was so excited for them to tie the knot!
Family at Home & Itasca State Park Session | Nevis, Park Rapids, MN Family Photographer
Before this sweet family packed up to move across the country, they wanted to get in one last session with me to document their life here at the Lake, and in Northern Minnesota. We took photos at their home and then drove over to the Mississippi River Headwaters at Itasca State Park. WOW, how I love capturing special times like this. I’ve done a few other sessions for this family, and each time I just have a blast. They’re so fun! These kids!!! I love them!
As Always, this family did a fabulous job with their clothes, and are a Fabulous Summer What-to-Wear Example to follow for Newborn Children and Family Sessions!
J + C Outdoor Vintage Chic October Wedding, Milaca | Cass Lake MN Wedding Photographer
Cara + 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.
The 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!
The 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!
The Music!!! Joel Hansen played all the music on the BEAUTIFUL hand-made-by-the-groom-guitar, and sang.
The Love! What a fun day celebrating a marriage of long-time friends.
I am so thankful I was able to be a part of their special day!
September Barn Wedding | Laporte, Benedict, MN Wedding Photography near Walker, Cass Lake, Bemidji.
See the blush pink, lace, suspenders, and cowboy boots. The lights, the wood, the games, the cocktails, the horse-drawn wagon ride, the pig roast, the programs… it was all spectacular.
Kaitlan and Josh had one of the most picture-perfect September wedding days. Every detail was in just the right place, the flowers were beautiful, the food was amazing, and the venue was great. Scroll through images of this stunning wedding at the Rustic BWB Ranch Party Venues, Laporte, MN.
Site:BWB Ranch Party Venues, Laporte, MN
https://www.facebook.com/pages/BWB-Ranch-Party-Venues/233169310179572?fref=ts
Formalwear: The Wedding Parlour, Grand Rapids, MN.
http://www.weddingparlourgowns.com/
https://www.facebook.com/theweddingparlour?fref=ts
Floral: KD Floral and Gardens, Bemidji.
http://www.kdfloralandgardens.com/
https://www.facebook.com/kdfloral
Food: Charlie’s Up North, Walker.
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Charlies-Up-North/120188321326218?fref=ts
Judy Grundy Cake, Bemidji.
Eric Johnson, Rick Schulke Pig Roast, Bemidji.
Fun: Ntertainment, Bemidji.
http://www.ntertainment.us/
https://www.facebook.com/NtertainmentDJ?fref=ts
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.
Congratulations to Josh + Kaitlan!
Thank you for letting be join you on this special special day!
AKP Weddings BWB Ranch Party Venues | Laporte, Benedict MN Wedding Venue | Rustic Barn
I have the most beautiful wedding to photograph in September, you guys. Like, a dream come true. You’re all going to love it. Promise!
Here is a sneak peek at the venue. I went down on Friday to scope the place out, meet the owner (and her huge huge huge German Shepherd whom I found a soft spot for right away) and fell head over heels for this location!
Please please please tell me I’m not crazy. This few-years old Rustic Barn is the perfect setting for Kaitlan & Josh’s big day. In September, all the colors will be hinting at golds, reds, and oranges. The ceremony will be in a HIGH, open meadow among stands of trees that stretch to the heavens. The guests are going to be sitting on haybales, and the bride and groom are going to be decked out in the sweetest of lace, and tans, and pure loveliness. It’s going to be splendid. THEN, the guests will receive the happy newlyweds in the Big Barn. With food & dancing, fires, and music and lights… doesn’t it sound magical?
Now, check this place out!!!
Don’t you love the bridal suite, the big “hall”, and the firepit below pool side? I’m ready to move in!
Julie, the owner at BWB told me the place sits over 120 feet higher than the highway. Helllloooooooo beautiful vista!
Kaitlan & Josh have their engagement session next weekend. That’s going to be so fun to share with everyone, too! Picture horses, fences, and lots of LOVE.
xoxo
Amy
p.s. the Owner Julie, also
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!
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.
What to Wear: Summer | Leech Lake Walker, MN Family Photographer | Blue Green Black White Yellow Navy Tourquoise Khaki Jeans
Here is an example of a large family group photo session. This is an extended family group, including Grandparents, Their two children & spouses, and Their children. So, it was a fun shoot, complete with reenacting an old family pontoon photo when the grandkids where just tykes. This family had two of the five cousins going into their senior year, so we combined a couple of Senior Sessions in with the big family pictures. It was a blast! I love their outfit changes. They started with everyone in a white polo, and gradually added different shirts and pants. There were Khaki, Blue Jeans, teal or tourquoise shirts, robin’s egg blue skinny jeans, shorts, pants, yellow, green, stripes, solids, lacey cream tank tops, layers, barefoot, sandals, and all sorts of family combinations going on. It was splendid. 
the T family portraits | Milaca, MN Family Photographer
Tell you what, our Lord gives and gives when it comes to His love for us. I am so thankful for this couple and their family of SIX! Tim and I have been mentored and loved on by these two for so many years. In high school, Tony was our youth leader, and Laurie the BEST youth leader’s wife. We’ve learned so much watching these guys live life. They are wonderful examples of living for Him. Raising a family for Him. And for them, I am grateful!
This was such a treat to spend the afternoon with these guys and get our kids (the boys!) together.
Welcome, too, to their newest addition. He was only 8 days old in these pictures… He’s adorable, and looking at mama, you’d NEVER guess she JUST had a baby! Go Babe!!!