Joel & Kitty | Tamarindo, Costa Rica

Kitty and Joel's wedding was more than a day, but a celebratory weekend. In the little beach town of Tamarindo, an entourage of Minneapolis-lites soaked in the February sun and rich culture. The groom's dinner was traded for a all day catamaran ride and the bachelorette party was hoping from surf bar to surf bar. 

Being their wedding photographer was a dream come true. Besides getting to travel to Costa Rica, take a mini vacation, and shoot a simply elegant wedding day, Kitty and Joel felt like best friends. That's just the way they are. Which explains why 50 plus people would book a plan ticket and hotel in a heart beat for these two.

Kitty also has the cutest blog and youtube channel. I mean, if your name is Kitty Cotten what can you expect? Make sure you take a peak at all her pretty social media!

Future brides, you should watch this video from Kitty!

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Venue: Diria Resort in Tamarindo, Costa Rica Bride's dress: Wtoo by Watters Bridal Boutique: A&Be Bridal

Bride Shoes: Sam Edelman Earrings: Anthropologie Engagement Ring: Continental Diamond Wedding Band: Sarah Brown Jewelry

Groom's suit: John's Tailors Ribbon on bouquet: Silk & Willow Flower girl dresses: J.Crew Travel Agency: Carlson Wagonlit Travel

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Jordan & Karl | Semple Mansion

On a chilly day in December, I entered a 1899 built mansion bustling with laughter and warmth. The wood stain was rich, the fire was crackling, and the sun was bright. The feelings I got when entering the Semple Mansion are the same feelings that grew throughout the day. Every bridesmaid, every uncle, every brother felt like a friend. Jordan & Karl kept their day centered around what mattered, people. That feeling of warmth was shown through the speeches and in-betweens. Congratulations Jordan & Karl, you are so loved.

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Event Planning: Rosetree Events | Venue: Semple Mansion | Florist: Studio Emme Floral | Videographer: Harvest Film Co. | Bride's Dress: A & Be Bridal

2015 | Year in Review

This has been the year of newness. This summer was my first full blown wedding season, I dived into styling and art direction for small businesses, tried my hand at social media management, rebranded and launched a new site. WHOA. To be 100% honest, 2015 has been the best year lived. I love newness. I love being uncomfortable. I love being forced to grow. Lessons have been learned. tears have been shed, happy dances have shared. Cheers to 2016 and all you will bring. 

Some of the best decisions I've made this year:

- I got married to my best friend. THE BEST DECISION.

- I attended Adventure & Story workshop hosted by Gene and Levi. I learned way more than I could process in a day (thank goodness for notebooks)

- Purchased the Sigma Art 50mm 1.4 lens for Canon. I've always been a 50mm lover, but this lens take it to a whole new level.

- While editing, I've switched from mainly listening to music to podcasts. Why not learn as you get work done? I've really loved the entire Serial series and also Invisibilia. 

- I invested in relationships. Real, raw, let's do life together relationships. Nothing is worth more than that.