Love Stories
with joy (and a lot of laughter)
Even as a kid, you could find me carrying around a disposable camera wherever I went. My first foray into “professional” photography (i.e. taking my best friend’s senior photos with my mom’s camera at the local park) left me feeling so inspired and confident I even added a fake watermark to the final images before posting online. With the confidence only an 18-year-old can muster, I declared myself a photographer that day and never looked back.
My love of photography runs deep.
Your fun-loving,
ready-for-anything photographer bestie.
Hi, I'm Janie!
What started as a highschooler’s fantasy—and a bit of a joke—has turned into a dream come true. Over the past decade, I’ve had the honor of photographing over 100 weddings, and over 250 family sessions. No matter the setting, I help my clients embrace the present with joy and confidence—so their beautiful, authentic connection can shine through.
I like to think I’ve come a long way since then, but some things have stayed the same—like my belief that photography should be fun, authentic, and filled with joy.
“Janie is the best of the best! Her attention to detail, creativity, and patience make her a wonderful person to work with.”
“Janie’s the woman you want to capture your family photos. She's super easy and relaxed, which makes you feel relaxed.”
“Janie is fantastic! She made us feel very comfortable—taking the pictures was just as much fun as seeing them!”
xo,
you can find me joyfully managing the wildness that accompanies life with a husband, two little boys, and a chocolate lab.
When I don’t have a camera in my hand
Words of Affirmation
3: The Achiever
Parks & Rec and Schitt’s Creek
Target runs, coffee dates, thrift stores, sunshine
- I married my grade-school-crush turned high-school-sweetheart (with prom photos to prove it)
- Saint Mary's University of Minnesota grad! I photographed many events including the Stanley Cup!
- Before diving into photography full-time, I worked in youth ministry, fundraising, and events— I even directed a Catholic summer camp!
Things you may not know about me
Fun Facts
