Laughter. Confidence. Contentment. These are the three words that instantly come to mind when I think about my session with Jodi and Matt. Throughout the entire session, they were so comfortable in who they were, as a couple and also individually. It was so refreshing to watch them truly be themselves both off camera, when […]

In the midst of all of this chaos, I hope that you can find some positives throughout it. With so many places closing down for the next couples weeks, so many people are stuck at home with ample amounts of free time. Brides, this can almost be a blessing for you! Instead of binge-watching every […]

Do you ever just feel like you’re watching a fairytale unfold before you? Like birds should be chirping all around? And soft, music playing in the distance? As if love was growing stronger, right in front of your eyes? The uncontrollable feeling of…Love. Happiness. Joy. As I look back on my engagement session this past […]

Naomi and Shawn. These two are so lighthearted and just bring a sense of happiness and joy with you are in their presence. There is a great sense of energy when you are around these two. It is just one of the many reasons why they are a perfect HMP Couple. Happiness. Joy. Love. Supportive. […]

You often don’t know how your next couple is going to find you. You show up on social media, your website, and in-person, each with the hope that you connect with someone on a personal level that is deeper than just someone who can take their pictures. It has always been one of my favorite […]

As they pulled into the parking lot at Nolde Forest, I slowly stepped out of my car and started to get my camera ready to go and pull my bag out and over my shoulder. Right as I was turning back around to give them hugs, two paws landed on the ground behind their car […]

Being your wedding photographer is only a small part that I take on if you book me. Yes, it’s the main reason you reached out in the first place. But, to me? To me, it is a friendship forming. A person you can talk to if you seem stuck. And a family that you become […]

A snowy week. A rain forecasted day. But a beautifully lit engagement session. Brielle and Zack are from out-of-state, so scheduling their engagement session was very limited on options. We had to find a date that they would be coming up to see family, before their wedding in April 2020. We easily got the date […]

Saying “Yes to the Dress” is one of the most exciting parts about the wedding planning process. So many brides have grown up watching the show and seeing all the emotion that floods the room when the bride finally finds the perfect one. I remember finally finding mine and looking around the room and seeing […]

It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas! Perfectly wrapped gifts collecting under the tree. Warm Christmas cookies being enjoyed each night. Finishing touches added to decorate the home for the season, while Christmas music softly plays in the background. Cards arriving each day from the family and friends you cherish. Giving you recaps of […]