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 […]

HOLY MOLY!! It’s December, and Christmas is just around the corner! What?? I can’t believe this decade is coming to an end in less than a few weeks! Did you get everything done you wanted in 2019? Did you have a great year overall? Do you have your goals figured out for 2020? As another […]

Standing. Wrapped in each other’s arms. A large architectural monument towers behind them. The light in the sky slowly begins to fade. Only a few lights shining on the monument are left. Emily and Wilder are smiling ear-to-ear at each other. Their heads slowly lean forward. As their foreheads touch, their eyes close. They share […]

I know, I know. It’s the day before Thanksgiving, and all you can think about is turkey and mashed potatoes. But I promised this blog post is just too good to wait a whole extra week! I am bringing another incredible vendor onto the blog to talk all about hair and makeup on your wedding day! […]