Our Team
Our amazing team helps make sure your experience is tailored expertly to your needs and personal style.
EMILY DIRECTOR of events + venue operations EXPERT PLANNER - WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE THING ABOUT YOUR JOB? - I love working with clients, couples and their families from the first tour to their big day. It is so rewarding to be able to plan and implement events, assist with every venue detail and ensure that their vision becomes a reality. For weddings, I still tear up with each walk down the aisle! I also love working with corporate and non-profit organizations as this type of event planning is related to my educational background and previous professional experience. - FUN FACT - I have a PhD in Educational Policy and Administration from the University of MN and worked in college administration for many years prior to joining this awesome team in 2017. - SPIRIT ANIMAL - A gecko - they are colorful but can also blend into their surroundings when needed. Some geckos can even "parachute" fly - leaping up to 200 feet in a single bound (so efficient!). - ANYTHING ELSE?- I was married in Stillwater and live here with my family just a mile from the downtown area. We love this beautiful river town and all that it has to offer! 
CORY building manager + day of coordinator photographer - WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE THING ABOUT YOUR JOB? - I love how I'm always doing something different from day to day, whether it be working in the photography studio, shooting a wedding, or bartending a concert, it never gets boring! - FUN FACT - I once started a campfire with a AA battery and a gum wrapper when I forgot to pack matches!! - SPIRIT ANIMAL - Monkey! 
ELLIE OFFICE MANAGER + EVENT MANAGER - WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE THING ABOUT YOUR JOB? - I love seeing people have fun on their big day, and it makes me feel good knowing that I can make the happiest day of their lives as stress free as possible. It's so special to be able to follow the couple through the process of planning their wedding: from the tour of the venue to the walk down the aisle! The staff is incredible, and make me genuinely excited to go to work every day. This job is never boring, and it's fun to see all the hard work that gets put into it. - FUN FACT - I am so, so good at parallel parking. I can parallel park almost anywhere. - SPIRIT ANIMAL - A red panda! They have red fur, they're small, and super curious and friendly. - ANYTHING ELSE?- I graduated from Hamline University two years early with a degree in psychology and finance. 
JEFF Security - WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE THING ABOUT YOUR JOB? - is meeting new people and kicking them out at the end of the night. - FUN FACT - I love to garden...flowers, vegetables, and giant pumpkins. - SPIRIT ANIMAL - I am an avid hunter so my spirit animal would me a mountain lion. They are gifted hunters, patient, and like to hunt alone. - ANYTHING ELSE?- I like to stay busy. I retired from a law enforcement career at the age of 53 and now find myself busier than ever. I have three part time jobs, a love for the outdoors, and I am an admitted sports fanatic. |
JOSH DIRECTOR of STUDIO + ESCAPE ROOM operations PHOTOGRAPHER - WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE THING ABOUT YOUR JOB? - I could say my favorite part of my job is the variety, or the creativity, or the excitement of getting an awesome image that no one has ever taken, but I would be leaving out the most important part. The People! It's the fantastic team I get to work with and the new people I get to meet every day. Whether it is at a staff meeting, photoshoot or running one of our escape rooms, the people are who I keep showing up for! - FUN FACT - My wife and I travel around the world whenever we get the chance and have a goal to see every continent before our 40th birthdays. This year we are going to Australia! - SPIRIT ANIMAL - Emu - Because they have awesome dinosaur feet! - ANYTHING ELSE?- I have a pet hedgehog named Ms. Wallace Rose, she is she runs 20 miles a week (no joke). 
JUDD chief executive artist photographer - WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE THING ABOUT YOUR JOB? - When shooting, I love getting fast, creative shots that wow the clients. I love to pull them away from the party for a breath of fresh air and some much needed time together before they get back to all the talking and fun. At events, I love the dining room reveal and listening to unscripted speeches the most. I love watching our amazing staff and clients celebrate life in the spaces we have worked so hard to create. - FUN FACT - When I play skee ball, I always shoot for the "100". - SPIRIT ANIMAL - A Chameleon, I really wanted a flying chameleon but if we are going fantasy I guess a talking, flying unicorn that can shoot fireworks.. - ANYTHING ELSE?- I used to be a math teacher and baseball/football coach and taught myself photography which led to the multiple wedding and events businesses. I still coach my three sons' sports teams at the high school level, and they help with the venues! 
ANNIKA STUDIO MANAGER - WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE THING ABOUT YOUR JOB? - My all-time favorite part of photography is making people feel beautiful. When people look at photos of themselves and genuinely love them, they light up and see themselves in a whole new way. It’s definitely the best part of my job! - FUN FACT - I make a mean banana bread with brûléed bananas– it'll fix almost any bad day! - SPIRIT ANIMAL - A deer– I always see them when weird things are about to happen. 
ORLANDO Security - WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE THING ABOUT YOUR JOB? - is seeing everyone so happy on a very important day. - FUN FACT - I Like Turtles - SPIRIT ANIMAL - Honey Badger 
YOUR NAME HERE We are always looking for great people to join our awesome and fun team! Do you enjoy working in a fast-paced atmosphere? Do you have experience in working events, running escape rooms, or shooting photography? If so, great! If not, thats okay too! If you're interested (we promise we are super fun) send us an email detailing why you think you would be a perfect fit for our growing team! Don't forget to include your spirit animal! :) |