Jacob & Melissa

07/02/2025

35mm Film Fuji 400
Minolta
50mm
100-300mm

I miss and I don't miss spending hours in the dark room developing film and prints. But there is something about shooting film that is fun.

02/15/2025

Happy 8th Valentines Day to my favorite person who wanted to explore a new place to eat.

10/19/2024

“Parenthood: that delightful unfolding of a story not yet written, where each day is a chapter of discovery. It is the mingling of hope and humility—anticipating joy in what is to come, and knowing you stand on the edge of something far greater than yourself.” Chat GPT imitating C.S. Lewis

09/22/2024

Family is where we first learn the beauty of love, sacrifice, and care. It is within these relationships that we grow, shaping our character and nurturing the virtues that allow us to flourish as individuals and as a community. It was a great joy to be here and get to photograph my cousin dans wedding and get a quick 36 hour trip back to the Twin Cities.

08/30/2024

Rome, the Eternal City, one feels the weight of history pressing upon the soul, yet it is a weight that lifts rather than burdens. Here, the remnants of empires past stand alongside the pulse of modern life, reminding us that time is but a fleeting shadow in the light of eternity. The stones of Rome seem to speak, not just of human grandeur, but of the divine mystery that has woven itself through the tapestry of this ancient city. In every archway and ruin, there is a whisper of something beyond time—a glimpse of the eternal.

08/23/2024

FAMILY MINI SESSIONS ARE BACK -

During your session, we will take photos of your family looking poised and perfect for those holiday photos and wild and true for you to hang on too as your family grows. Each session will include:

08/17/2024

Sometimes life can be a little crazy… and that is my favorite thing to capture. MINI sessions are back for this fall. Right now I am planning to do Coronado beach and maybe one other location closer to north county. But the dates are set for below. DM or email me if you want to set up a time. Also taking family sessions outside of minis. Minis will be $300 for 20 minutes and $350 for the final session of the day. Can’t wait to see you all soon!

Sunday Sept 15th Felicita Park
Saturday October 5th Coronado
Saturday October 19th Coronado

06/21/2024

4th time to NYC. Each time I get to see a different part of this beautiful city. This time my sister brother in law and I biked for about 14 miles from the upper west side around manhattan and across the Brooklyn Bridge and over to Red Hook to get some truly authentic NYC food. Texas BBQ from and after eating more brisket than I should have, we decided to take the easy route home and ferry back. NYC looks so small on a map. Feels so big when you get there and then the more you explore, seems just right. Added a few places to the never ending Pizza Tour. If you have suggestions please send them my way. But the best part of the weekend was getting to see my sister and her church continuing to thrive in the big apple and preach Christ.

09/20/2023

Just a few more spots for this year!!

Yes, it's already mini-session season!

We're excited to capture you and your family during a 20 minute mini session at Coronado Beach & Kit Carson Park in Escondido.
During your session, we will take photos of your family looking poised and perfect for those holiday photos and wild and true for you to hang on too as your family grows. Each session will include:

20 minutes
40-60 edited images
Mini-sessions will be on:
October 7th Saturday: Kit Carson Park
Oct 22nd Sunday: Coronado Dunes
Oct 28th Saturday: Kit Carson Park
Nov 11th Saturday: Kit Carson Park
Possibly more dates to come....
$325
$375 for Final Session of the day! (Prime Golden Hour)

11/06/2022

The same bridge but from another spot….