Duluth, Minnesota Motherhood Mini Sessions April 27th + May 4th “One day all your children will have is pictures of you. Make sure you’re in them. No matter what your hair looks like, your makeup, or your body, they won’t care about any of that. They’ll want to see YOU” Why should you book a […]

One of the most exciting moments in your life and one you’ll never forget – the moment you got engaged (and/or proposed!). I’m sure you’re still caught up in the whirlwind of emotions that come with such an important life event and maybe you’re itching to get started on the details of your wedding day! […]

The key to creating a wedding day timeline that will keep your day running smoothly is all in the details! And relying on your wedding vendors, especially your wedding planner and photographer.  The more organized you are leading up to your wedding day, the more likely your day is to go smoothly! When I meet […]

“Well damn Jackie, I can’t control the weather!” But I can help you prepare for it on your wedding day! While you can’t fully anticipate what weather you’re going to get, especially if you live in Northern Minnesota, there are some ways to prepare for any wedding day weather scenario! Preparing for Extreme Heat: If […]

Many couples wonder if having a first look before the ceremony is something they should include in their wedding day. I am 100% team “first look”, although I also understand and respect when couples choose to forego it! Here are my reasons for why I encourage couples to include a first look in their wedding […]

One of my favorite ways to start off a wedding day is by photographing your wedding details! Not only does this jumpstart my creativity for the day, these images showcase the colors and aesthetics you’ve decided to showcase throughout your wedding while also putting together all the smaller details in one place. Overall, wedding details […]

Wedding planning can be exciting, scary, overwhelming, and exhausting, but it doesn’t have to be – well, it can still be exciting!! My husband and I got engaged August of 2018 and married June of 2020. Here are 5 things I wish I knew when my husband and I were planning our 2020 wedding and […]

So, you’re engaged! First and foremost – CONGRATULATIONS!! This is such an exciting time in your life and there is so much ahead for you and your brand new fiancé (EEE!!). After you’ve told all your family members, made your social media announcements, and popped open some champagne to celebrate you are probably looking forward […]