Hi, I'm Josie
To my core I am a creative. Whether that means I am taking photos, sewing, painting (badly), baking, writing, or whatever my newest interest is that month, I do it with my whole heart. I am happiest when I am creating or connecting and photography is a win-win of connecting while creating. I love meeting new people, getting to know them, and taking photos that feel uniquely to them.
When I am not photographing I am spending my summers wakesurfing on the lake with my soon to be husband, Jacob, or in the winter we are skiing down Andes Tower Hills. Thursday evenings are reserved for Trivia at Copper Trail and if we are home I am probably indulging in a new craft of some sort. My current obsession is sewing and I am having too much fun creating a new wardrobe for myself.
I am an extrovert and wedding days energize me to my fullest. I love to laugh and have fun with you but also know when to be a fly on the wall to capture the beautiful, unscripted, candid moments of your best day. Let's connect & create together!
A little about me
"Vulnerability is the essence of connection and connection is the essence of existence."
leo christopher
My philosophy for my business is to approach each project with fresh eyes. Every story, every couple, every family is unique. I am here to learn your story and document it accordingly. I am a storyteller far more than I am a picture taker. Its one thing to take a picture with smiles and a pretty sunset. Its another to craft an artistic frame that speaks true to your history.
I only ask that you meet me halfway. Tell your story with open arms, let me into a little piece of your lives, let me see your love for one another. Engaging in the experience with open arms is the first part of the magic.
My Philosophy
What is more inspiring than nature and everyday life? I love the untamed beauty of the outdoors and the beautiful simplicity of our everyday lives. Washing my dishes at night under the low light above the kitchen sink. My lover sitting at the counter telling me stories and jokes to keep me company. That most mundane moment that feels so beautiful in my mind. A messy kitchen, a beautiful person in our beautiful messy house, and laughter.
Life and nature are imperfect so why should our photos be some dystopia that isn't real? Lets take this ordinary and make it more.
My Inspirations
"I need solitude.
I need space.
I need air.
i need the empty fields round me;
and my legs
pounding along roads;
and sleep;
and animal existence."
virginia woolf
My job behind the lens is something that sounds so simple and yet is so crucial and integral to the story. My job is to notice.
Notice the little smiles, quick glances, hugs, laughter. I will of course get the big first kiss but I will also capture the small forehead kiss at dinner, or the big laughter from your mom during the MOH speech. I am there to notice all these things that make your day yours. Its a big responsibility and one that I do not take lightly. I am there for you.
Behind the Lens
Within me reside a multitude of dreams, each a unique facet of my aspirations. I envision myself as a poet, a painter, a scientist, a gardener, an author, a mother, an avid photographer, a baker, a traveler, and so much more.
I am also a 2025 bride and am currently planning my own early summer wedding. Jacob and I will be getting married at his parent's lake cabin where our relationship started and grew for the past 4 years. It's going to be a non-traditional wedding with a lake day in the middle. Yes, I will be surfing on my wedding day haha!
Things I love very much:
My future husband, Jacob :)
My puppies - Olaf & Suki
My kitties - Calvin & Gus
Sewing
Crafting of any sort really
Skiing
Wakesurfing
Cooking
Baking
Reading
Travelling
Learning new things :)
My Life
Ready to tell your story true to you?
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Currently Booking:
2025 Families
2025 Spring Minis - April 26th - Lake Carlos State Park
2025 & 2026 Weddings
