A few years ago, Grant gathered his courage and slid into Mariah’s Instagram DMs, initiating what would become the beginning of their forever. Naturally, Mariah did what any sensible woman would do: she called up her friends and asked, “Who is this guy, and what’s he about?” With glowing reviews of Grant's character from her circle, Mariah decided to take a chance, and the rest is history—a modern love story, truly swoon-worthy.

Black and white close-up of couple holding hands, showing formal attire details.
Couple poses in archway entrance of historic brownstone building.
Couple strolls on grass near historic stone church building in elegant attire.
Romantic embrace between couple in formal wear against stone church backdrop.
Intimate dance pose captured in front of historic stone architecture.
Couple ascends grand stone church steps in formal attire.
Romantic moment shared between couple on stone church staircase.
Tender embrace captured on church steps with ornate architecture in background.
Playful lift pose performed in front of grand church entrance.
Black and white portrait of couple sharing intimate moment outdoors.
Elegant couple walks hand in hand in front of ornate church facade.
Couple shares romantic embrace beside church steps and railing.
A couple's feet at a doorstep, one wearing white flats and another in dark sneakers.
Close-up of a romantic moment showing pearl necklace and delicate jewelry details.
Couple standing in front of a wooden door with stone columns wearing formal attire.
Couple walking together through tall grass field during golden hour.
Couple walking together outside a grand architectural building on a sunny day.
Couple walking hand in hand down a grassy path under blue skies.
Couple embracing on a green path surrounded by tall grass.
Intimate moment captured in golden hour lighting amidst nature.

Fast forward to today, as their wedding photographer, I’ve fallen just as hard for their story as they have for each other. When I encourage my couples—especially my brides—to create Pinterest boards that reflect their engagement session vision, Mariah absolutely delivered. Her board was an enchanting mix of downtown date-night vibes: intimate flash photos in swanky spaces and even an elevator, paired with golden hour moments in nature. I knew we had to go all out to emulate this dreamy vision!

We began their session near Nina's Cafe and the Cathedral in St. Paul, where Grant and Mariah showcased their timeless, chic love. We wrapped up the day at Richardson Nature Preserve, bathed in the glow of a perfect sunset. I’m incredibly proud of the gallery we created, capturing the essence of their vision. You’ll be seeing more of these two next June when they tie the knot!

A couple shares an intimate moment while sitting on stone steps in front of a grand doorway.
Close-up of hands holding each other tenderly in golden sunset light.
A couple shares an intimate moment in a field during golden hour.
A romantic couple embraces while spinning joyfully in a field at dusk.
A couple descends brick-lined stairs with checkered floors in a historic building.
Close-up of elegant silver heels and white dress fabric against a checkered floor.
A romantic moment captured in black and white on a historic staircase.
A tender embrace between a couple, with the bride wearing a white tiered dress.
Dancing couple on checkered floor with bride in short white dress.
Atmospheric hallway with stone walls, arches and checkered flooring lit by vintage lamps.
Intimate embrace against stone walls decorated with greenery and soft lighting.
Romantic kiss in a stone hallway with black and white checkered flooring.
A playful lift between a couple in a historic hallway with checkered floors.
Moody interior archway with warm glowing vintage pendant lights casting romantic ambiance.
Couple sharing an intimate kiss in front of exposed brick walls with vintage lighting.
Romantic black and white photo of a couple embracing in an elevator.
Candid black and white photo of a couple sharing a tender moment in an elevator.
Stylish couple in formal attire sharing a moment inside a vintage wood-paneled elevator.
Couple sharing an affectionate moment in front of a vintage restaurant wood panel wall.

If you're dreaming of an engagement or wedding session that brings your vision to life, I'd love to connect! My couples mean the world to me, and being able to tell your love story through my lens is truly the best part of my job. Let’s create something beautiful together!