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Courtney & Karl tied the knot at Adler Ranch and it was the perfect fall day! So many sweet moments but the biggest take-away: Courtney & Karl really love each other! It’s so clear! These two have a peace and a joy when they are together that is something special! The way they make each […]

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November 8, 2024

Adler Ranch Wedding | Courtney & Karl

Courtney & Karl: “Can we wait to do our engagement session until we have snow because we want our snowmobiles in our photos?!” Me: “DONE!” This session was so much fun and I’m glad we were able to squeeze it in while we had a little snow! These two are down to earth and just […]

Engagement

March 5, 2024

Winter Snowmobile Engagement | Courtney & Karl

Courtney & Mark got married just days before Christmas! It was around -3 outside and a sunny, beautiful day to get married! Their wedding took place at Hope Church Apple Valley and it was beautifully decorated with Christmas trees and lights! This one was special for me as I did Courtney’s senior photos seven years […]

Wedding

January 13, 2023

Hope Church Apple Valley & Rosemount Community Center Winter Wedding | Courtney & Mark

These two make each other laugh and it’s a beautiful thing! I have had the honor of knowing Courtney and her amazing family for many years! Back in 2015 I did her senior photos through my senior photography brand (Black Diamond Senior Photography)! Such a blast to get to meet her kind and gentle fiance, […]

Engagement

June 25, 2022

University of Northwestern Engagement | Courtney & Mark

John & Courtney had such a beautiful wedding day! Every detail was sprinkled with elegance and beauty! They picked two incredible venues in the Basilica of St. Mary & Semple Mansion! Enjoy just a few of the highlights from this beautiful day!   Ceremony Venue: The Basilica of Saint Mary Reception Venue: Semple Mansion Hair […]

Wedding

July 26, 2016

Basilica of Saint Mary & Semple Mansion Wedding | John & Courtney | Minneapolis Wedding Photographer

A day full of smiles and laughter! Steve & Courtney’s wedding was so relaxed and fun! Their bridal party was ridiculously awesome as well! There was so many vendors that made this day go without a glitch as well! And I have to give a special shoutout to the amazing team at Julia’s Blooms for […]

Wedding

August 24, 2015

Saint Peter’s Catholic Church & Tanners Brook Golf Club Wedding | Steve & Courtney | Minneapolis Wedding Photographer

They met interning at Target and now John & Courtney are getting married! I had such a blast with these two!

Engagement

July 23, 2015

Stone Arch Bridge & Boom Island Engagement | John & Courtney | Minneapolis Engagement Photographer

Yep, Interstate State Park is beautiful but it is so much better with these two walking the paths and rock formations! We seriously had a blast getting these images! Check out the highlights! Can’t wait for your wedding Steve & Courtney!

Engagement

October 14, 2014

Interstate State Park Engagement | Steve & Courtney