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If 2020 has taught us anything, it’s the beauty in the swerve, the plan changes, and the simple things in life that make life worth living. Although sometimes it seems like this year has had more downs than ups, I definitely beg to differ. Big weddings are absolutely my jam, but watching two people make […]

White and Navy Blue Summer Elopement | McCrory Gardens – Brookings, South Dakota | Carson + Megan

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It’s no secret COVID-19 has disrupted lives, livelihoods, and events around the globe and honestly, I’m about over it. I’m ready to move on with my life and my routine more than ever. But alas, there are still restrictions in place buming the heck out of everyone and keeping us all from moving back into […]

From Large Event to Modest Elopement | How to Reimagine Your Wedding Day Amidst a Global Pandemic

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With COVID-19 wreaking havoc on the entire globe, we’re all left to scramble to find some sort of normal in our new reality. Sound familiar? So many plans have come crumbling down and forced us to think on our toes and be resourceful, myself included. Weddings are postponed, school children are out of school for […]

How to Photograph Your Own Fresh48

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Alright, it’s been a hot minute since a blog, but I’m fairly certain I’ve never blogged a 1st birthday cake smash before! So count yourself lucky you’re the first here — but I’ve got them coming into my studio like crazy this winter, so be on the lookout for many more! When I work with […]

Mr. Onederful Cake Smash | Kate Jones Studios | Sioux Falls Photographer

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You just got engaged and you’re ready to get planning! You’ve picked a date (praise!) and now you get to pick your wedding party! In theory, this should be a breeze — but the further you fall into the wedding party rabbit hole, the more clueless you feel! How many attendants should I have? Kaitlyn […]

How To Choose Your Wedding Party | Sioux Falls South Dakota Wedding Photographer

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Making use of my Spanish degree and downing some margaritas as big as my face were two things I was really looking forward to when I went to Mexico to photograph KaDee and Treven’s beach destination wedding. Not only did I do those things, but being able to document the Wallace family become a whole […]

Blush and White Beach Wedding | Treven + KaDee | Pueblo Bonito Sunset Beach | Cabo San Lucas, Mexico

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October weather in South Dakota can be tricky, but Dan and Alyssa lucked out with some of the best fall wedding weather I have ever seen! Meadow Barn at Country Orchards is quite literally the best venue for a fall wedding in the Sioux Falls area and for good reason! Their barn is stunning and […]

Meadow Barn at Country Orchards Fall Wedding | Navy Blue and Gold | Harrisburg, South Dakota | Dan + Alyssa

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What colors have you chosen for your wedding? You’ve just gotten engaged and you’ve been asked this question maybe a handful of times? Hang onto your hat because you’ll be asked this question a million and one times before your wedding day. Having a wedding palette will determine so many things.. the color of the […]

How to Pick your Wedding Palette

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From Melrose to Marriage, Jake and Morgan hit the jackpot when they found each other. From junior high to adulthood, these two have no doubt kept the other on their toes, but truly find home in one another. This little family of 3 make it offisssshhh this weekend and it was one heck of a […]

Calico Skies Winery Wedding | Inwood, Iowa | Jake + Morgan

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Heath and Tessa have that kind of love that reminds you that being in love with your best friend is literally the best of both worlds. These two have so much fun and it was a joy to photograph their wedding. Tessa is an art teacher (my daughter’s art teacher to be specific!) and you […]

Vintage 1970’s Chic Modern Barn Wedding | Blue Haven Barn | Sioux Falls, South Dakota | Heath + Tessa