Urban Stavanger // International Portrait Photgrapher

As much as I love photographing people on the beautiful beaches of Norway and the incredible mountains and fjords, once in awhile I get someone who wants an urban feel to their portraits. It's refreshing! It's inspiring! Tomas needed some lifestyle portraits so we hit up the awesome streets of Stavanger, which lends itself to some pretty awesome looks. The creative graffiti from the Nu Art Festival is so freeking cool and I always find myself surprised when I find a new wall with artwork on it. It's not everyday that you'll find a basketball player in Scandinavia either. ; ) Thanks for the adventure and being yourself Tomas!

Published! // Ditt eget Bryllup

 I'm very thrilled to be published in the October issue of the Ditt eget Bryllup magazine!  It's hot on the stands still so if you're in Norway head on over to your Narvesen or local magazine store and pick one up. The photos from Hege and Hilde's beautiful Italian wedding are on spotlight in a great article about Carthine of Bryllups Byraaet.

Italia Styled Wedding Shoot!

I had the absolute pleasure of photographing Benedicthe Bjerke in Italy last week! She's the sweetest thing and she's marrying Egor Filipenko, who is a star on Norways, Skal vi dance.  

It was a perfect setting with a stunning soon-to-be bride and an absolutely BEAUTIFUL location.  Cathrine, of Bryllupsbyraaet has truly one of a kind villas and cute Italian cities for an incredible destination wedding. Seriously, it doesn't get more perfect!  We all traveled together to take photos on Bryllupsbyraaet exclusive properties and roamed the streets of Bardolino, located on Lake Garda.

A super special thanks to Brudesalongen i Stavanger for letting us borrow their gown and wear it all over the Italian streets. 

So, who wants to get married in Italy?! 

Photographer: Desiree Mostad, of Desiree Photography & Rivets and Roses
Styling, Location, Planner: Cathrine Aase Walberg, Bryllupsbyraaet
Model: Benedicthe Bjerke, by Benedicthe
Wedding Dress: Brudesalongen i Stavanger

Ohh Lulu // Lumberjack Knickers

I had to share with you the 2nd set of Mrs. Depew Vintage!  These lumberjack knickers are perfect for the Northern girl.  And if you're from North Dakota, Minnesota, Canada, or Norway....(most of my readers are), then you're in the North.  Ohh Lulu Lingerie designs and creates custom "romantic lingerie with a vintage flair."  Seriously, I love all the designs and I thank Mrs. Depew for introducing me!

Go....check out the adorable, sexy, and classy designs now!  You can get your own custom handmade Lumberjack Knickers here.  ; )

Mrs. Depew Vintage // Boudoir Photography

I have long since been dying to do a boudoir photo shoot and I about squealed with glee when I met the lovely and talented Mrs. Depew.  I starred adoringly at the vintage designs and wished I had stuck with my grandmother when she was teaching me to sew.  Tho, there's still hope and yes YOU too can sew the delicate and BEAUTIFUL designs that Mrs. Depew Vintage has in her store!
With parents as antique dealers and an entire family that's into art and collection...this girl really knows what she's talking about.  Depew sewed up these light pink and green vintage works in no time flat.  I wanted to create a simple and classy shoot...and seriously check out the amazingness that unfolded.  
Looking for something new this Valentines day?  Why not go vintage?

Hair/Makeup:  Charlene Nedrum 

Lingerie:  Mrs. Depew Vintage 

Photography:  Desiree Mostad

Special thanks to Cafe Stills!