Carolyn and Brett got married in a sweet, intimate ceremony at the church Carolyn grew up in. Surrounded by their closest friends and family, it was a day full of love and laughter. April in Minnesota can be fickle, so Carolyn told me she was prepared for any kind of weather, saying “there’s been a snowstorm that weekend for the last two years,” but we lucked out with a 60° day!

These two are a blast to be around, and it SHOWS in their engagement photos! We had a beautiful sunny day for their session back in December, and their fun and goofy spirit brightened up the place even more.

I’m always looking for colorful locations, and those can be hard to find in the winter, so I’ve grown to love shooting in Downtown Stillwater this time of year! The historic buildings bring so much warmth, texture, and variety and give us endless opportunities to interact with the environment instead of just standing in front of it. I told Kira and Mike to be prepared to stop for a photo at any moment because there’s truly another great spot around every corner!