Is it just me, or has 2016 been one of the best years yet? And do I really say that every year around this time? I just can’t help it!! Weddings like Kyle + Katie’s are good for my photographer soul – big hugs, beautiful light, and sweeeeeeet emoooooooootions. ;-)

Let’s talk about Katie’s wedding gown for a moment, shall we? HER MOM MADE IT!!!! If it was socially acceptable to wear a dress like this every single day, I would be one happy girl. The lace overlay, the low back, the silk bow, the flowy skirt – all of it was SO BEAUTIFUL!!!

And clearly so are Kyle + Katie who fit so perfectly in each others arms. They’re like puzzle pieces!!

Kyle + Katie – thank you, thank you, thank you for having me photograph your wedding day!! It really couldn’t have gone better. And thanks for putting up with my grunts/groans as I tried to pretend I wasn’t nearly 8 months pregnant, still attempting to maneuver like a ninja to get those perfect images for you. :-) I hope you enjoy this sneak peek – I can’t wait to show you the rest!!

It’s no wonder people love this time of year – the colorful leaves, the crisp air, and that golden sunlight!! Okay, so maybe it’s just us photographers who love the light. :-) I had SO MUCH FUN playing with the light and Matt + Ashley for their engagement photos. I just wish their wedding was sooner so we could hang out again!!

There’s something about weddings that make everything better. Waking up is easier, loved ones are near, and hugs are tighter. Jon + Kaitlin’s wedding was one of those great days!

Thanks for having me as your wedding photographer! I hope these photos of the first day of your marriage bring the biggest of smiles to your faces!!

It’s no secret that Sylvan Lake in Custer State Park is one of the most popular places in the Black Hills to get married – and for good reason! It is so picturesque there!! The lake, the trees, the granite spires – so much natural beauty. Then add a smitten couple like Koby + Katie to the scene and you’ve got the perfect wedding. :-) 

Katie brought wheat from her grandfather’s field to have added to the flowers and I love how it turned a beautiful bouquet into something extremely personal!

First look grins!!!

Have I told you how awesome it is when couples choose to do photos both before and after the ceremony? These ‘just married’ images are my favorites from the day!!

Koby + Katie – Thanks a million for having me as your photographer!! I still can’t get over the perfect weather (and cloud timing) we had! I hope these photos bring back all kinds of wonderful memories from this past weekend, and that you enjoy them for years and years to come!!