Tessa & Family | North Dakota Lifestyle Session

A couple weeks ago I got a chance to photograph the woman behind Tessa Leno Photography along with her cute family! Tessa and I actually went to high school together and I personally think it's awesome that we both have photography businesses! The best part is that she shoots NIKON, so now I finally have someone to talk to about nerdy camera things :) I remember Jamison back when he was a little nugget, now he's basically ready to be a teen model. It was great to meet Tony (and my dogs were obsessed with meeting Callie), enjoy this cute little fam!

OAKLEY TURNS 2! | Mandan Kids Photographer

I had a blast exploring the farm with little Oakley a few weeks back!

CARLEY + JORDAN | Bismarck-Mandan Engagement Photographer

When you have friends that are this attractive, it's your duty to photograph them. Carley was one of my first friends when I moved to Mandan my eighth grade year. My house was two blocks away from school, so we walked there every day and she hung out until her parents came to get her. I was thrilled when she decided to finish out her last two years at UND, and even more thrilled when we both decided to live in Mandan. Here we are 11 years later, still friends, still living five minutes away from each other, but now we each have a very handsome roommate. I couldn't be happier you found such a great guy, Carley. Love you, here's to being friends forever:)

Oh, and Jordan, take care of her or you have me to deal with..

KAILEY LOVES CONNOR | Engagement Photographer

I found Kailey Rae Photography months ago through instagram and became an instant fan. It was such an honor to be able to take photos for her & her hubby Connor. They are the sweetest couple, and I'm so thankful for the Kylee Ann workshop!

EMMA | North Dakota Commercial Headshots Photographer

Here is one of my gorgeous, successful friends, Emma! I met Emma back at UND when we were nerds on Student Government. There were very few girls, so Emma and I sought each other out right away. Our friendship started with messaging over Facebook during meetings, progressed to getting Blue Moose tapas & beers, and now this lovely lady and I have graduated and ended up four hours away from Grand Forks and ten minutes away from each other! She spends her days managing employees (or maybe bossing people around) and running shit while rocking her red and khaki outfit. Although she has a great job, she wanted a professional photo for her LinkedIn profile. She's prepared for the next big opportunity to come knocking at her door! I love my #girlboss friends.