“You know when you are in love when you can’t fall asleep because reality is finally better then your dreams”
– Dr. Seuss

finally married

“Love took me by the hand; love took me by surprise; love led me to you, and love opened up my eyes.”
– Michelle Branch

There is just something about second shooting.  No pressure.  It is a time for me to relax and really try to step out of my comfort zone and capture images from a different perspective.  Each photographer I get to work with I learn something new.  Ananda was no different.  She was photographing this fantastic wedding as a destination wedding.  How perfect and beautiful.  A destination wedding in Northern Minnesota.  I jumped at the opportunity to help her.

I don’t know much, but I’ll tell you what I do know.  The bride (Elizabeth) is from Minnesota.  She and her Groom (Joseph) decided to use her family’s cabin (which has been in her family for 75 years) as the starting place.  The actual ceremony and reception took place at Appledoorn’s resort.  Beautiful.  Not to mention, Elizabeth wore her Grandmother’s dress.  It was fantastic.

Thank you Ananda for asking me to help you.  It was a fantastic day.

XOXO- Krissy

I’ve said it a million times before, but I just love weddings.  I love everything about them.  The excitement, the craziness, the raw emotions. This wedding was no different.  Full of raw emotion that speaks straight to my heart.

What a great day it was.  Thank you so much Heather & Mikey for sharing it with us.  We love you guys.
XOXO- Krissy

What can I not say about this couple.  I love them.  They are kind and have the exact qualities that I would choose for my best friend.  Really, they don’t come any better then these two.  They were married in Ely, Minnesota late last summer (yes, I know, I’m behind).  It couldn’t be a more perfect day to be in Northern Minnesota.  Perfect weather.  Not cold, not hot and no humidity.  Their day consisted of some clouds, some sun, some rain, and a perfect rainbow.

This was a wedding that I was taught a hard life lesson.  The day after Marlayna & Sam were married, Sam’s stepfather ended up in the hospital in intensive care.  He lost his life not a week after they were married.  The lesson I learned is that when I pull my camera out, I am doing far more then taking pictures.  I am capturing memories.  Memories that are forever frozen in time for all to share.  The images and the moments that were captured are going to always be treasured by these two families who were brought together for such a beautiful event and ended in such tragedy.

To Marlayna & Sam:  May your photos forever remind you of the love you share and how happy Reed was to be with you on such a wonderful day.  He lived his life to the fullest and he knew that Becky would be taken care of.  You two are rocks.  For everyone.

Thank you so much for sharing such a wonderful day with me.  Loved every minute.  XOXO- Krissy