You don't have to hide who you are or force yourself to fit a certain mold to celebrate the day you've always dreamed of. I'm not a fan of Pinterest perfection; I value the weird, goofy moments that bring a smile to your face or a tear to your eye. As you may have noticed, we do things a little differently here, and that's exactly how we like it. Whether it's taking engagement photos with your beloved '72 Chevy or having a quickie courthouse wedding followed by drinks at your favorite cocktail bar, I'm excited to capture whatever wild ride you dream up and capture a true reflection of who you are.
With my background in journalism and concert photography where chaos is the norm, I place a huge emphasis on honest storytelling within my art. If a photo or film looks trendy but doesn’t feel like you, then what’s the point? Authenticity is huge for me, and I intend to capture who you truly are - your edge, your vulnerability, your once-in-a-lifetime love; all the good stuff that makes you uniquely and wonderfully you. I'm here to embrace whatever feels natural to you, your creativity, goofiness and sentimentality, and make your day the badass celebration it was meant to be.
Not a model or an actor? Great, same! When you step in front of my camera it’s your time to shine as the unapologetic, glorious mess that you are. No need for nerves, we’re in the same “I’m just a regular human” boat. I’m here to disrupt any unrealistic expectations so you can soak in all the beautifully messy moments with your favourite person.
You don’t vibe with photographers who take you out of the moment by posing you in stiff positions that are uncomfortable as hell and don’t feel like you. You’re sick of the wedding films that are just pretty shots set over a generic ass song. You don’t want your photos or videos to look like the couples you see all over social media, because you’re not those couples. That’s where I come in, as your Minnesota-based wedding photographer and filmmaker.
I’m not here to just push a button or force you to make out in front of me; I’m here to connect with you and capture the nuances of your relationship. Before the day even happens I take the time to really get to know you - what you’re excited about, what freaks you out, and the unexpected story of how you fell in love. I have a responsibility to accurately tell your story, which is why I’m so passionate about understanding who you are and learning about the experiences you’ve had together.
Trust in me as your Minnesota-based wedding photographer to bring out the extraordinary in your extraordinary love. When it’s showtime, my approach is to capture the real deal - the genuine, unfiltered emotions of the day. Whether I’m on your team as your photographer or videographer, I pay attention to the little moments that play out in between the big ones, the way your eyes light up when you see your partner or a sneaky butt grab during portrait time. My style is a mix of moody and playful, with an alternative edge that’s rooted in honesty. I’m here for the big feelings, the genuine laughs and all the weird and wonderful pieces that make your love authentically yours.
Janet did a great job of listening to me and checking in with me throughout the day as well as making everything so fun and easy. Her communication and ability to adapt put me at ease! Janet is so fun and if you aren't friends with her already, you will be by the end of the session. On top of that, she is professional and talented at what she does and wants nothing more than to capture the true essence of people. We couldn't be happier with how our engagement photos turned out!
Janet brings to life what we envision for our photos. She takes pieces of what we love, combines them with her aesthetic creativity & brings all of it together in each photograph.
We LOVE the photos and are super appreciative of Janet's work on our wedding photography. She really helped us feel comfortable throughout the process and we're so glad we got to meet her!
Janet was the best choice for our wedding photographer. We absolutely love her work and were so excited to have her capture our wedding. She was so much fun to work with, so open to my ideas for locations, and took such good care of us on our wedding day. We loved getting to spend so much of the day with her!
Janet is super knowledgeable about posing not looking overly posed and what types of backgrounds or overall surrounding areas would look best. Our session was super fun and personable and she’s honestly the sweetest human!
Janet made it fun right from the start and put us at ease instantly. We never felt like we were posing and everything felt very natural. It was easy to focus on each other as partners and have our own tender moments and those clearly came across in the final photos. Janet also gave us great tips on some cute poses that look amazing in photos!
We felt completely at ease with Janet! Who isn’t nervous for their wedding, but she was so thoughtful and helped us be intentional and celebrate us. We also got so many compliments on her willingness to take pictures of our guests and how beautiful our photos were. She focused on what mattered most to us, each other & our family.