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A Sweet Romance | Karen & Matthew

Karen and Matthew smiling at each other
Matthew and Karen chose a classic Minneapolis destination for their engagement photos, strolling through St. Anthony Main and ending their session on the Stone Arch Bridge with what seemed like the entire city’s population out on a sunny night.

Karen’s smile when she’s with Matthew is a testament to the spark that these two share. After meeting on Tinder, the two went to Cafe Latte for their first date, and the rest was history. They even buy the same desserts that they had on their first date for anniversaries and special occasions, which is just the sweetest.

Both Matthew and Karen work with vulnerable populations, Matthew the owner of a company that uses technology to improve care for all, and Karen an elementary school teacher. They are extremely kind, caring individuals, and you can see this reflected in their love for one another and how they move through the world.  Karen and Matthew’s fall wedding is coming up fast and we can’t wait for a whole day with these two!

Saint Anthony Main Engagement
Karen and Matthew walking down Saint Anthony Main
Fiances Karen and Matthew laughing
diptych of smiling and laughing photos
Karen and Matthew posing in front of the stone arch bridge
Karen and Matthew kissing in front of minneapolis skyline
Candid engagement moments
Karen and Matthew kissing on a bridge
fall engagement for Karen and Matthew
Black and white close up of fiances holding each other
Karen and Matthew laughing with a passerby
Karen and Matthew laughing with a passerby

Matthew and Karen chose a classic Minneapolis destination for their engagement photos, strolling through St. Anthony Main and ending their session on the Stone Arch Bridge with what seemed like the entire city’s population out on a sunny night. Karen’s smile when she’s with Matthew is a testament to the spark that these two share....

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Love at Lake of the Isles | Sruti & Ethan

Engagement at Lake of the Isles

Ethan and Sruti are a fun-loving duo, so it only makes sense that they first met at a game night. However, what Ethan describes as “love at first sight,” Sruti remembers as him spending the entire evening in a different room from her playing Settlers of Catan.

Despite their perhaps less-than-romantic first meeting, Ethan planned out an elaborate scavenger hunt when proposing to Sruti. After a “cancelled” date, Sruti followed a series of clues that included several pit stops with snacks and gifts before she found her soon-to-be fiancé stationed at a lighthouse over the ocean.  Sruti had a feeling that she was being proposed to, and once Ethan was on one knee she blurted out “YES!” before he finished getting the question out.

These two are incredibly passionate about each other and about their work. Both working in the medical field, they are deeply invested in providing care for HIV-positive individuals and undocumented persons, as well as international health care.

Sruti and Ethan, we are so in awe of you two as individuals and a pair! Your wedding day can’t come soon enough.

Engaged couple in traditional indian clothing

Moody engagement portrait

Ethan and Sruti kissing on dock of lake of the isles

Closeup of engagement ring and henna

Sruti and Ethan engagement poses
Ethan and Sruti laughing together

Sweet engagement pose of Sruti and Ethan kissing

Sruti looking up at her fiance

Silhouette of Sruti and Ethan

Ethan dipping Sruti

Shadowy lakeside engagement in indian attire

Ethan lifting up Sruti

Ethan and Sruit looking over their shoulders

Ethan pickup up Sruti

Ethan and Sruti are a fun-loving duo, so it only makes sense that they first met at a game night. However, what Ethan describes as “love at first sight,” Sruti remembers as him spending the entire evening in a different room from her playing Settlers of Catan. Despite their perhaps less-than-romantic first meeting, Ethan planned out...

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Rolling Hills and True Love | Jacquelyn and Brian’s Lebanon Hills Engagement Photos

Closeup of Jacquelyn and Brian kissing
After scoping out Lebanon Hills prior to their shoot, Jacquelyn and Brian chose this spot for their engagement photos, and it was a great choice! The hills, the sunshine, the lake were all perfectly picturesque. And on top of that, these two are so blissfully happy together, and it shines through in every photograph.

Thanks for a fun evening you two, we can’t wait for your wedding day!

Jacquelyn and Brian walking through lebanon hills
Jacquelyn and Brian holding hands
Lebanon Hills Engagement by Brovado Weddings
Jacquelyn and Brian laughing on trail
Jacquelyn and Brian kissing on a bridge
Jacquelyn and Brian kissing
Jacquelyn leaning on her fiance's chest
Jacquelyn leading Brian through a field
Jacquelyn and Brian walking through Lebanon Hills
Silhouette of Brian and Jacquelyn by the lake
Closeup of Jacquelyn's engagement ring
Jacquelyn and Brian lake engagement
Engaged couple smiling through the trees
Jacquelyn and Brian looking out on the lake

After scoping out Lebanon Hills prior to their shoot, Jacquelyn and Brian chose this spot for their engagement photos, and it was a great choice! The hills, the sunshine, the lake were all perfectly picturesque. And on top of that, these two are so blissfully happy together, and it shines through in every photograph. Thanks...

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Rishi & Lorena’s St. Paul Wedding | Day Two

Rishi dipping Lorena in downtown St. Paul

Before we get into Rishi and Lorena’s second day of festivities, we want to thank Mani Mela! Hana Chughtai, the powerhouse behind Mani Mela, was not only responsible for Lorena’s gorgeous hair both days of their wedding celebrations, but for planning their entire wedding, in addition to taking care of florals and decorating. It’s no exaggeration when we say that this celebration could not have happened without her hard work.

Now, onto the other good stuff!

Rishi and Lorena’s second day of wedding celebrations took place at A’bulae, which features a mirror-lined bridal suite, a rooftop ceremony space, and a bright, open reception room. A’bulae is in the heart of St. Paul, one of our favorite places to shoot! One of the best parts about shooting in downtown is that you have direct access to so many beautiful parks, and you’re able to capture dramatic wedding day moments amidst people going about their everyday lives.

These two didn’t let the immense heat of their wedding day get to them, happy to stroll around the city following their sunny ceremony.  Lorena’s veil was one that wedding photographers dream of, so of course we had to squeeze in as many veil tosses as possible! Even after several long days, Rishi and Lorena showed no sign of slowing down during their reception, smiling and laughing through their speeches and dances that evening.

Rishi and Lorena, we are so grateful to have been a part of your wedding weekend!

wedding dress and shoe closeup
Lorena in floral robe and wedding hair and makeup
Bridesmaid checking out her dress in the mirror
closeup of Lorena's manicure wedding ring and bouquet
Lorena showing off her lace wedding veil
Moody bridal portrait with pink lips and bouquet
Lorena posing with her bridesmaids
Lorena individually with her bridesmaids
Closeup of Rishi's suit
Rishi posing with his groomsmen
Rishi individually with each groomsmen
Rishi and his parents walking down the aisle
Flower girl dancing down the aisle
Flower girl dancing
Lorena and her father walking down the aisle
Bride's father walking her down the aisle
Rishi hugging Lorena's father
Rishi and Lorena's grandparents reading during ceremony
Rishi and Lorena's first kiss
Bride and groom kissing as wedding party runs towards them
Rishi and Lorena kissing on A'bulae rooftop
Rishi and Lorena showing off bride's veil
Veil toss in A'bulae ballroom
Rishi and Lorena kissing on st paul street
High drama wedding pose in St. Paul Minnesota
Rishi and Lorena walking across street in St. Paul
Rishi and Lorena kissing in Mears park
Lorena spinning in mears park in st. paul
Green and gold wedding details
green and pink wedding reception centerpiece
Wedding party dancing into reception
Best man giving a speech
Father of the bride giving a toast
Bride and groom toasting in front of gold backdrop
detail of floral wedding cake and desserts
Rishi and Lorena cutting the cake
Rishi and Lorena share a first dance in black and white
Lorena and her father's first dance
Rishi dancing with a groomsman
Bridesmaids dancing together
Bridesmaids jumping to catch the bouquet
Rishi and Lorena kissing on a'bulae rooftop at night
Vendor List
Wedding planner – Hana April Chughtai, Mani Mela – Minneapolis, MN
Ceremony venue – A’BULAE – St. Paul, MN
Reception venue – A’BULAE – St. Paul, MN
Videographer – AnA Video – Houston, TX
Officiant – Mark Scannell – Twin Cities, MN
Hair stylist – Hana April Chughtai, Mani Mela – Minneapolis, MN
Makeup artist – Melissa, Mani Mela – Minneapolis, MN
Henna Artist – Victoria Welch, Blurberrybuzz Body Art – Rosemount, MN
Robes – BMINX – St. Louis Park
Caterer – Mintahoe – Minneapolis, MN
Cake – Marion’s Legacy – Menomonie, WI
Desserts – Farina Baking Company – Excelsior, MN
China – Apres Event Decor & Tent Rental – St. Paul, MN
Decorator – Mani Mela – Minneapolis, MN
Florist – Mani Mela – Minneapolis, MN
Dress designer – Crystal Design – Mumbai, India
Tuxedos – Festari – Mumbai, India
Limo/party bus company – Eclipse Transportation – Minneapolis, MN
DJ/Band/musicians – DJ Trevor Samaroo, and Instant Request – Minneapolis, MN
Lighting Design – Instant Request  – Minneapolis, MN
Stationer – A Milestone Paper Co – Burnsville, MN
Chair/table/tent rentals – Mani Mela – Minneapolis, MN
Jeweler – Amijag – Houston, TX

Before we get into Rishi and Lorena’s second day of festivities, we want to thank Mani Mela! Hana Chughtai, the powerhouse behind Mani Mela, was not only responsible for Lorena’s gorgeous hair both days of their wedding celebrations, but for planning their entire wedding, in addition to taking care of florals and decorating. It’s no...

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Hawaii Family Portraits | Akashi’s Fifth Birthday!

Brandon Kely and Akashi on Maui
While in Hawaii this winter, Preston met up with friend (and helicopter instructor!) Brandon and his family to take family photos to celebrate Akashi’s 5th birthday. They returned to the lawn at Kihei Surfside, an homage to her 1st birthday photos (click that last sentence to see them!) Except this time, Brandon, Kelsy and Akashi were joined by Taka, Akashi’s younger brother!

It’s so awesome to see this family grow and to be able to document it along the way! Same spot in another four years? 😉

Akashi and her brother goofing around
Akashi and Taka posing on a floral chair
Brandon balancing the birthday girl on his hand
Brandon tossing Akashi in the air
Taka sitting and smiling
Brandon playing with his kids
closeup of child's flipflops
Akashi twirling with her mom
Family standing on Maui
Taka sitting on his mother's lap
Kids playing on the palm trees
Family looking out on ocean from Maui

While in Hawaii this winter, Preston met up with friend (and helicopter instructor!) Brandon and his family to take family photos to celebrate Akashi’s 5th birthday. They returned to the lawn at Kihei Surfside, an homage to her 1st birthday photos (click that last sentence to see them!) Except this time, Brandon, Kelsy and Akashi were...

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