Kawishiwi Lodge is one of the most gorgeous wedding venues in Minnesota. While it has been described as rustic chic, I think it’s more “elegant outdoorsy” but, honestly, Kawishiwi Lodge is the perfect venue for easy-going, nature lovers who don’t mind being surrounded by the sweet scent of pine trees and feeling the breeze off […]

Family Lifestyle Session are all about natural expressions, real connections, smiles, laughs, and your family’s authentic story. These sessions mix documentary and portrait photography which creates photos that show authenticity and genuine emotion mixed with moments that happen in everyday life. A family lifestyle session can happen at home or take place at an outdoor […]

You’re going to be a Mrs! Now what to do? The Bridal Plan! You are full of so many emotions—mainly excitement—about spending the rest of your life with your best friend! Which means you’ve run to the nearest Barnes & Noble, bought all the wedding magazines and now you’re sitting on your bed, champagne in […]

There is so much about these two that I absolutely love! From the first time I spoke with them not only did I know that they were the best complement to each other, but they were fun-loving and their wedding was going to be a blast! Jessie and I became fast friends through planning phone […]

Dear Bride: You’ve got this! If we were face to face having a cup of your favorite hot bevvie and chatting, I’d look you straight in the eyes and lovingly tell you, my dear bride, to take one big breath, to exhale, and to let those shoulders fall. Let the stress melt away and know […]

To say we had a good time during Zac and Melissa’s engagement session in Duluth, is a bit of an understatement! And if I told you that I’m not excited about their wedding at the Moorish Room at Greysolon Plaza in March 2020, my pants would be on fire!  We had SO MUCH FUN during […]

When it comes to choosing your bridesmaids, there is so much to consider and it can easily become overwhelming, especially if you have a lot of close friends and are finding it hard to choose among them.  A group of my married friends were sitting around the other day and chatting about the bridesmaids we […]

Being a family photographer in Minneapolis this time of year is one of the reasons I fall in love with being a photographer over and over again. I LOVE the Fall season because I get the chance to see so many families that have been with me since the beginning of my business and it […]

Today’s blog post is all about giving some inspiration and ideas to all my current (and future) Comfort and Cashmere brides as they prepare to choose engagement session outfits. I remember when I was planning my engagement pictures that it took me quite awhile to figure out what I wanted for our outfits, so I […]

So you’ve been dating the love of your life and then, WAHOO! You were finally asked those four little words that made your heart flutter and you responded with a great big, “YES!” Now you two are over the moon excited and can’t wait to announce your engagement news on social media, but you’re stumbling […]

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Rohana is a Minnesota-based wedding and portrait photographer documenting couples with bold, unapologetic love. From East Coast summers and West Coast sunsets to Parisian streets explored on film, she brings an editorial eye and an instinct for authentic connection to every story. Her imagery blends sophistication with heart, resulting in elevated photographs that stand the test of time and reflect the distinctive emotion of each couple she works with.

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