Studio Laguna Photography

09/06/2026

Brilliant ideas.

08/20/2026

Help people, one at a time.

Last night, the lights were on at Molly’s.

Cars in the parking lot. Laughter around a table. Food coming out of the kitchen.

But we weren’t open.

We were hosting eight people for a private chef experience we donated to a charitable event.

Standing in my kitchen, I thought about what those lights really meant.

We’ve hosted quite a few of these nights lately—donating dinners, food, time and experiences to help where we can. And we’ll keep doing it.

Because I know what it feels like to need people.

In my early 40s, I found myself without a home. I didn’t have much, but I had people.

Friends. Family. Even strangers.

A couch. A spare bed. A hand when mine wasn’t quite strong enough.

Asking for help is hard. Admitting you need it can be even harder. But that chapter taught me something I’ve never forgotten:

Stuff can disappear in a second. People are what bring you back.

Maybe that’s why feeding people means so much to me.

Food is how I love. How I comfort. How I celebrate, grieve, gather and care for people. And when a plate of food becomes something bigger—a fundraiser, a helping hand, a little hope—it becomes incredibly powerful.

Life can change in seconds. Illness. A fire. A death. An accident. A lost job. Something nobody saw coming.

Any of us could someday be the person needing the hand instead of extending it.

So I want the light at Molly’s to mean something.

We’re working on a way for our community to nominate someone who could use a little help. Once a month, we want to choose someone and simply ask:

What can we do?

Maybe it’s a meal. Maybe it’s something completely different.

We’ve given a lot this year, and we’ll keep giving what we can.

Because the need doesn’t stop.

So neither can the giving.

And as long as I’m able, my light will be on. ❤️

07/16/2026

This is a former client of mine that creates beautiful fun art. I’m so blessed to have her pieces in my home.

Her studio was just vandalized so she is selling yearly subscriptions to support the refurbishing costs. Support local. Support artists!

Josie Lewis 💕

Embark on a journey to master thick acrylic art paintings with Josie Lewis! Unleash your inner artist by joining our courses! Learn Textured Painting Techniques

12/04/2024

With wind chills reaching -20° and gusts up to 40 mph, Ramsey County is opening the Law Enforcement Center (LEC) lobby as a warm space for anyone in need.

When: Wednesday, Dec. 4, 7:30 p.m.-Thursday, Dec. 5, 7:30 a.m.
Location: 425 Grove St., St. Paul, MN

Need a ride or see someone in distress? Call 651-291-1111. Law enforcement will assist in transporting individuals to the LEC. The space will be available during extreme cold until Winter Warming Spaces officially open mid-December.

Stay safe and help spread the word to those in need. Learn more: https://www.ramseycounty.us/content/emergency-warming-space

11/19/2024

Kris and Chantel's beautiful, love filled, joyous wedding in Utah! Just a sneak peek until I can get through all these amazing images!

09/25/2024

Beautiful.

06/09/2024

Love is love.

11/17/2023

What a beautiful weekend! Check out the blog to see all the magic from this New Orleans wedding!

Romy and Rachel were married this weekend! The highly anticipated New Orleans social event of the season was finally upon us. Rachel and Romy are so beloved in their community and they gathered their dearest people together to celebrate their love. The day began in the brides’ historic home as the...

02/16/2023

Lovely

https://www.rocknrollbride.com/2023/02/romantic-whimsical-elopement-shoot-which-prioritised-wheelchair-accessibility/?fbclid=IwAR0pBAXRq7FmGhI0eteY-XmF_sha4u2I7fbfi-mb54hf4rxHouyPhoPGrL0

Real life couple, Catalina and Samm partnered with a collective of LGBTQ+, POC and disabled wedding suppliers (with a few amazing allies) to create this romantic elopement shoot. Their main goal being to showcase wheelchair accessibility while leaning into unique whimsical elements.