Lake Minnetonka Sailing Engagement Shoot

City: Minnetonka, MN Venue: ,

Mariah and Michael invited me sailing on Lake Minnetonka for their engagement session, and I can’t think of a more perfect way to capture young love. I met Michael while shooting Marcus and Jamie’s Texas wedding, so I was honored when he and Mariah asked me to photograph their wedding too. Both spirits and sails were high on this gorgeous sunny day. Consequently, it was one of the highlights of this incredible summer season.

The couple, who met online, grew up in the same town and even had mutual friends, but their paths didn’t cross for many years. They must have been destined to find each other because three happy years later they are ready to set sail on their grandest adventure yet!

Friends and family are supremely important to both Mariah and Michael. Therefore, when he planned the proposal, Michael made sure to include the people closest to them. They took a walk before heading to one of their favorite restaurants on Lake Minnetonka. Michael dropped to one knee and asked Mariah to spend the rest of her life with him, and she was overjoyed. She was also utterly surprised when she turned around and saw her sisters snapping photos. When they arrived at the restaurant, the people they loved most were waiting to celebrate the news. It was truly a sweet and thoughtful proposal.

Mariah grew up sailing with her family, so shooting their engagement session at The Shorewood Yacht Club was an excellent way to spend the evening. The couple made an extraordinary team as they shared the role of skipper. The love they share was evident in every moment. As the sun began to set we headed back to shore, which made the perfect ending to this spectacular session.

Thank you Michael and Mariah for the great experience! I can’t wait for the wedding!





Sailing Engagement on Lake Minnetonka

These two are picture-perfect.


Sailing Engagement on Lake Minnetonka

All Aboard!


Sailing Engagement on Lake Minnetonka

It was a beautiful afternoon for a sail.


Sailing Engagement on Lake Minnetonka

Mariah and Michael make a great team.


Sailing Engagement on Lake Minnetonka

Young love on Lake Minnetonka.


Sailing Engagement on Lake Minnetonka

As the sun set they held each other close.


Sailing Engagement on Lake Minnetonka

A perfect ending to a wonderful day.






Venue – Shorewood Yacht Club

Jeff and Lia’s Engagement

City: Minneapolis, MN Venue:

Engagement Photos at Raspberry Island in St. Paul, MN - Bryan Jonathan Weddings

When’s the last time you were on an old tire swing? For Jeff and Lia it was last week! A beautiful autumn sunset on Lake Minnetonka is all that’s needed to spark a little romance in playful hearts.

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