Gray Duck Chai

You guys. It has been WAY too long since I have blogged any of our work. In fact, I think I only have about 3 blogged sessions on here from our two, full years of business (which is incredibly sad). So here's what I'm going to do about that: I'm spending the rest of this slow, winter season blogging sessions that happened a million months ago, because I love each and every one of these sessions so much, and they deserve to be seen.

With that being said, here's one of my favorites from 2017: Gray Duck Chai. Curtis and I spent a few months helping them rebrand with fresh photos for their social media and website, and it was 100% one of my favorite things ever. Why? First of all, the owners are incredible. Second, their chai tea is amazing; not only does it taste good, but it's natural and healthy as well. Lastly, we have a ton of chai tea after shooting. Win, win, win.

So take a peek below at their tasty chai, and then go buy some at your nearest Whole Foods or Lunds.

Click here to learn more about Gray Duck Chai!

Megan & Greg

I've known these high school sweethearts for almost ten years now, and I've got to say - their love is just as sweet as when it began all those years ago. Every smile and laugh between them is completely genuine, and during our session, it was almost as if there was no camera there at all.

Loved running through the fields and forest with these two, and we are extra excited to be shooting their wedding next June in Chicago!

2016 HIGHLIGHTS

Sometimes, it's easy for us to look back and say, "Did 2016 really happen?" 

When Curtis & I had just gotten married, we had the opportunity to shoot a wedding. It was something I had always wanted to try, but never did because I was so nervous. Finally, my chance came along when a friend from school was in desperate need of a wedding photographer. I reluctantly agreed, knowing my anxiety would surely kick in.

On the day of the wedding, I had no feelings of nervousness, no anxiety, and a confidence that I was not expecting. I loved every minute of getting to play a role on someone's most important day, and nerves were no longer a factor. So.... we decided to take on another wedding. And another. Annnnd another. Until soon, we were choosing our business name, making a website, and creating our logo with a graphic designer. 

Overwhelming, right? What's even MORE amazing, is that Curtis and I have already almost reached our goal for 2017 weddings, and even have some booked into 2018! Never in my wildest dreams would I have thought I could make my passion a full-time job, but here I am today, loving every minute of being a photographer & getting to meet incredible people every day.

We are so thankful for all you amazing clients who have made this dream possible for us! In honor of...well, YOU, here are some photos of our favorite 2016 moments. Looking forward to making some 2017 moments as well!

-Nikki

brian & rachael

minneapolis engagement

Brian & Rachael are two of the kindest people we have met. When Curtis & I heard they wanted to have their engagement session at their favorite bar, we got pretty excited. We LOVE when couples choose to do shoots at places that are meaningful to them; when the place is meaningful, the pictures are meaningful!