Spirited Sage Photography

10/26/2026

Madison and Alen's morning engagement session was seriously meant to be.

Although we didn't get to see a heron like we were hoping, we got to say hi to a whole bunch of sweet little duckies and geese. And as the soft morning light of blue hour shifted to golden rays of sunshine peeking between the clouds...wouldn't you know it, we found some pumpkins left behind in the woods. And come to find out, Madison works for Menards ordering all the fun Halloween decor to stock! (Seriously, what a FUN job!) Coincidence? I think not.

This place held special meaning for these two, and as a photographer I can't stress enough how important location is when it comes to photos. Picking a beautiful place is one thing, picking a MEANINGFUL place is another. 🤍

So so excited for these two, I can't wait to document their wedding next year!

10/22/2026

New blog post is out!

Lexi + Simon kept things small, intentional, and beautifully laid back, celebrating with their closest people at a little Airbnb tucked into the hills of De Soto, Wisconsin, overlooking the Mississippi River and Great River Road.

Their micro wedding is officially on the blog, and it’s a sweet one.

Come take a peek at their day ↓

Lexi and Simon’s intimate micro wedding in De Soto, Wisconsin was laid-back, meaningful, and set against incredible views of the Mississippi River and Great River Road.

10/21/2026

There are a lot of ways to be a wedding photographer.

You can chase every trend, document every second for social media, dress the part, and try to do alllll the things.

But somewhere along the way, I figured out what actually works for me, my business, and my clients...

Focusing on serving my clients.

Being present enough to notice the moments that matter.

And giving my couples photographs that will still mean something long after the wedding industry has moved on to the next trend.

A lot of the way I work is actually pretty simple. No performance, no unnecessary fluff, just being prepared, paying attention, knowing when to step in and when to step back.

Because when all is said and done, I'm there for you, not the content, the trends, or the performance of it all.

10/20/2026

It’s never just a photo.

It’s your dad seeing you in your dress for the first time, your grandma laughing at the reception, the quiet moment before you walk down the aisle, the people who showed up, loved you, and stood beside you as you began a new chapter.

And someday, these photographs will mean even more than they do today.

Because long after the flowers have dried and the day itself has become a memory, you’ll still be able to come back to the people, the feeling, and all those little moments you didn’t know you’d want to remember.

If you want your wedding photos to feel this way, I'd be honored to document your day. 🤍

10/19/2026

Mary & Brock: Part 2

10/19/2026

Sneak peeks for Mary and Brock

If there’s one thing these two will never be short on, it’s laughter. I had the hardest time narrowing these sneak peeks down because the whole day was full of amazing moments.

I don’t think a single part of the day went by without someone laughing, smiling, or having the best time. Oh, and did you see that cake topper?! Gorgeous.

The joy was contagious, and the dance floor was packed. But that deserves a post of its own, so hang tight for part two.

10/16/2026

A little more from this beautiful Minnesota wedding day. 🤍

Shelby + Nick’s full Almquist Farm wedding is officially on the blog. From the quiet getting ready moments and private vows to the celebration that followed (plus a few very cute farm animals who obviously deserved their own photos).

This one is full of everything I love about wedding days: beautiful details, the people who matter most, and all of those little moments happening in between.

10/15/2026

No two weddings are the same, so of course no two galleries are the same.

But one thing stays true: each gallery I edit stays true to color, and is given the same care and love as the last.

Because you shouldn't get your wedding photos back and wonder "why do my bridesmaids dresses look like totally different than the colors we picked??" just for the sake your photographer's aesthetically pleasing instagram grid.

10/13/2026

🍂The Bensend Family🍂

One of the best of parts of this job is getting to see families grow over the years and document these sweet little moments for each of you!