the journal

An intimate wedding in the Black Hills I first met Michaela in a film photography college class. There aren’t a lot of us Michaela’s around and we instantly hit it off. Years later, when she reached about photographing an intimate wedding to her fiancé, Morgan, I was excited to incorporate 35mm film again. I helped […]

For weeks, the Black Hills were drenched in golden sunshine and heat. Then came July 11th, with a forecast full of nothing but rain. I checked the radar over and over, hoping for a break, but the skies just opened and poured. Reese and David’s outdoor ceremony was quickly moved inside the State Game Lodge […]

Alison and Zach eloped a little over a year ago at Falling Rock on a hot August evening. A year later, they returned to the Black Hills for their anniversary and a babymoon session, turning this trip into a beautiful Black Hills maternity celebration as they await their new arrival in October. I feel so, […]

There’s something so special about weddings that take place at home. Eli and Elizabeth’s wedding day began in the bride’s own backyard, surrounded by their closest friends and family. The intimate ceremony was filled with laughter, happy tears, and the kind of joy that only comes when you’re gathered in a place that already feels […]

It’s been a minute since I’ve shared here, but this session deserves its spotlight. As summer fades and fall picks up steam, I’m easing back into the rhythm of photographing families against the wild, golden backdrop of the Black Hills. When Emma reached out about a session at their family cabin near Keystone—complete with her […]