Marta & Marek /misty fall picnic/
We photographed the wedding of Marta & Marek two years ago. Just a few short months before our own wedding. Fast forward two years of marriage we got to hang out again, picnic in the hills, and talk over a cup of tea by the fireplace later in the evening.
It made me realize that I am so thankful the stories don’t end there with the weddings we capture. That marriage is even better and sweeter than the wedding day. And that our job doesn’t end with the pictures but often goes far beyond and grows into friendships. And that two years later the story, the relationship, the pictures, have even more depth and meaning.
Borja Family /in-home newborn session/
I flew across the world to meet this precious little niece of mine. Being an aunt has been the sweetest blessing to me, and living half a planet away is so difficult at times. It will always be worth the travel to see them grow up, and I am so thankful I can capture all the seasons that become treasured memories forever. <3
Jordan & Dylan /honeymoon on Maui/
I am so grateful for unexpected blessings thanks to random instagram connections. It makes me so happy when social media can become a tool to meet people and build friendships that bless us beyond our expectation.
Following Athena & Camron on instagram, I saw Jordan & Dylan’s incredible wedding photos, begin a priper stalker, I clicked through to their profiles only to see that they were honeymooning on Maui at the moment. I have missed taking photos since moving here as my business slowly transitions to a new location, so obviously I reached out to them and asked if they wanted their sweet moments of the first week of marriage captured.
We definitely talked more over a cup of coffee than took pictures, but that’s what God had in mind anyway. it was meant to be one of His unexpected gifts of strangers becoming friends and hearts from around the world connecting through His Love on an island in the middle of Pacific. So thankful these two let complete strangers crash their honeymoon. <3
Lindsay & Matt /maui, poli poli park./
Couldn’t have asked for a better couple to hang out with on my first photoshoot since moving to Maui. I am so excited to let this beautiful place inspire me in my creativity, and for all the stories I will be honored to capture here.
Martina & Banjo /maternity./
My beautiful sister and her husband are expecting a little one to join them soon and I am just thankful that I got capture this sweet season of anticipation for them before I left for the other side of the world. <3
Natalia & Jakub
Natalia & Jakub are such dear friends of ours, and when they reached out to do a shoot we didn’t hesitate one bit, despite the fact that it was our last day in Czech before moving across the world to Maui.
We couldn’t have spent our last evening better though. These two radiate so much light in this world, and they are a blessing to many! They just launched their brand new website and photography brand too, so you should check it out.
And here’s a little bit from our lovely autumn evening.
Tomicovi /sunset family session/
Second time around capturing this beautiful family and we couldn’t have asked for a more amazing evening. One of the last warm days of the year spent in these hills as the sun painted them gold and slowly sank into them.
I love that this family is always so simply themselves. Letting the boys run around wild and play, and not stressing about a perfectly posed photo, fully trusting me to capture who they are in this season. <3
Kseniya & Mara /family backyard wedding/
If a wedding day begins and ends with a jump in a lake, then I’d say you enjoyed it to the fullest. That’s exactly what this beautiful day felt like, full of enjoyment.
Kseniya and Mara. Two people from two different countries and two different paths of life. Two young souls ready to commit to love one another and grow along side each other. Celebrating with friends and family from all around the world in Mara’s backyard.
I may have teared up several times during the ceremony and during the speeches. Okay, let’s be honest, I was a mess as I watched Kseniya’s parents and family give their little girl to a guy they can’t even fully communicate with through the language barrier. I have watched my parents do the same. I could relate to all those emotions of goodbyes and new beginnings. I could understand the joy of starting a life with your love and the pain of parting with your culture, your family, your familiarity and stepping into the unknown.
Mara & Kseniya, thank you for welcoming us in and letting us capture this special day! We had SO MUCH FUN with you two and we are excited for all that’s ahead for you.
L & D & F /summer family session./
Photographed this family one year after our first photoshoot in the rain. In the very same place, just a little bigger, and with sunshine this time.
So fun to let them interact and play and just be as they are. It’s my favorite when families simply have fun together and take it easy during a shoot.
Mirjam & Thomas
From the first moments Mirjam reached out to me through email, I knew we were in for something special. Her sweetness and kindness was so present in her words, and I could not wait to meet her and Thomas. They traveled all the way from Graz, Austria to meet us in Prague for their pre-wedding shoot. We spent hours walking through the streets and running around fields outside of Prague, we had a spontaneous picnic together, we prayed, and we shared our hearts. We knew we got two very dear friends that day, and we couldn’t wait to capture their wedding.
I have never experienced such calm and peaceful preparations and rest of the day. And I don’t think that’s just because I didn’t speak the language.
We arrived to Mirjam and Thomas’ new little home where Mirjam’s sister worked on finishing a beautiful wedding cake. Then we took a walk through the town to an epic hair salon, took a tram back, and then Thomas joined us.
I cannot imagine a more beautiful wedding morning than the bride getting ready with her sister’s help in one room while her groom plays worship in the other room of their soon to be shared new home.
They kept surprising us with how simply their day would unfold. After their first look we drove up to the hills and forests to take pictures, and to keep the tradition, have a picnic! Yes, these two simply took the time in their day to sit in a meadow just with us and have a little picnic. <3
I didn’t understand a word of the ceremony, but all I knew was that it was God-filled, bringing praise and glory back to the One who orchestrated their union. It was beautiful, and meaningful. Their families, their friends, loved-ones, joining them in celebrating their love, and the One who is Love. Their families prayed over them, then Mirjam & Thomas surprised everyone by playing a song together, and at the end danced down the aisle to “Oh Happy Day”.
They danced the night away barefoot with their friends, and said their goodbyes as everyone circled around with sparklers!
Mirjam & Thomas, thank you for welcoming us in and letting us into your lives, and your beautiful day. Capturing your day was a gift!
M & Z / camp wedding in the hills./
When I met Martina & Zdenek in spring for an engagement session I felt like I just met my life-long friends. Obviously, I could not wait for their wedding day to come in July.
From a sunny morning, crazy pouring rain right before ceremony, sunshine for the ceremony up on the hill, pouring rain during the reception, to an epic sunset in the meadow. Through all of it they smiled, and enjoyed the day to the fullest.
The wedding took place up in the hills behind where I grew up with a reception at a scout camp. Everyone had to hike up to a little field up on a hill for a beautiful ceremony. I held back tears as the bride walked up the hill with her dad to the sound of their friends playing violins.
One of my favorite moments was when the groom grabbed a violin during the reception, and surprised his bride by playing two songs with his friends. They have been together for seven years, but he had never played for her until their wedding day, and naturally there were tears and so many emotions.
To top the already incredible day, we drove out to the hills and caught the most beautiful sunset. And then everyone just danced the night away, only taking a break to watch the moon eclipse that took place that night.
self-love /fashion collaboration/
I have spent way too much time trying to change who I am, instead of accepting and loving myself.
creative freedom and collaboration with someone you spend hours over coffee with before the shoot.
that's when magic happens.
Jaja & Josh /rainy intimate wedding./
Besides the shared name and nationalities in our relationship (and being goofy), Jaja & Josh have a lot in common with Joshua & I, so capturing their day was such a gift to us!
Their wedding was simple, intimate, with a reception in Jaja's family's backyard. The day started hot and sunny but the garden party quickly turned into pouring rain and strong wind, which they embraced with singing and dancing. The moment Josh decided to grab the guitar as others were holding up the tent under the weight of the rain was one of my most favorite wedding moments of all times. Singing "My Lighthouse" with the biggest smiles on their face I couldn't help but smile big too. Knowing far too well that marriage and life together as one is unpredictable, and often pouring rain instead of a sunshine, I was glad to see that these two knew how to embrace the "discomforts" life throws at them as the blessings in disguise that they are.
Jaja & Josh have big hearts that give, they have such beautiful connection with one another, and we are so thankful to know them and to see what's to come for them as they begin their journey in marriage.
Here's a glimpse into their beautiful and fun wedding day.
roadtrip through Iceland
We spent a week driving around this marvelous island. And I wish I could find words for this place, but I don't think I can. Coming here I was a little hesitant to have my expectations high, wondering if this was just "the cool place to go" right now. But experiencing it for myself, I know now why so many people have been visiting this place, and coming back. It is so full of beauty and meaning. It transforms you if you allow it. And you don't leave the same as you came. Especially if you keep exploring beyond the touristic spots, you will find hidden beauty and solitude. I really hope to come back to this place soon, and get to know it better.
Here's a little piece of Iceland, through the raindrops and through my eyes.
