Rib Mountain Wedding

Meagan and Mitchell were absolutely adorable, and so thankful for to everyone for being a part of celebrating their union to one another! They didn't want a lot of fuss but did have special personal requests that are so important when planning a wedding day. Mitchell with a set of small rings representing his grandparents in his boutonniere and both bride and groom wanted a photo with their puppy before the ceremony began. 

Their venue was a stunning display of nature’s beauty and perfectly fit their vision of keeping things simple.  The amphitheater at Rib Mountain made for a gorgeous backdrop for their big day.  Their color palette of steel blue and gray complimented the outdoor elements perfectly. And with a few tears, Meagan was able to hold it in, but mainly smiles and laugher the day couldn't have been more perfect. 

Thank you again to Meagan and Mitchell for allowing me to capture your beautiful wedding day!

Wedding Dress: Davids' Bridal https://www.davidsbridal.com

Florist: Krueger's Floral https://www.kruegerfloral.com

Ceremony: Rib Mountain   https://dnr.wi.gov/topic/parks/name/ribmt/

Reception: Dale's Weston Lanes  https://www.mercantilehall.com

Mercantile Hall Summer wedding

Sam & Jack's is a love story for the ages, it was truly one of the happiest most emotional wedding day’s I have ever capture. I’m pretty sure everyone at the wedding, including myself had tears in their eyes at one point throughout the day. But with the tears of joy came laugher as well including a special flash dance planned by the bridal party, parents and groom for the garter toss. The dance floor was packed form start to finish and I’m told the party went on until 2am. Thank you again to Sam & Jack as well as all of their friends and family for making my job so easy and allowing me to capture such a beautiful day.

Dress: Morilee 2791, https://www.morilee.com

Wedding dress from Vera’s Bridal in Madison http://www.verasbridals.com

Florist: The Pink Peony  thepinkpeonyllc@gmail.com

Ceremony: St. Thomas Aquinas Church   http://www.saintthomaswaterford.org

Reception: Mercantile Hall  https://www.mercantilehall.com

DJ: midwest sound  http://www.midwestsoundwi.com

Bridesmaids  Azazie Leanna https://www.azazie.com/products/azazie-leanna-bridesmaid-dress

Invitations  Minted https://www.minted.com/

UW Madison Wedding

Helen and Kyle had by far one of the most laid back weddings I have every photographed! They wanted a quick ceremony without a lot of decorations and fuss and to focus on each other as well as their friends and family on their wedding day. And I think it was achieved, the day was hot but no one complained or had any issues throughout the day. And the wedding meal I have to say was probably my all time favorite, a taco bar! For all my future bride & grooms, the "bar" has been set high, haha!

Eau Claire Downtown Coffee

I can’t say enough about how much I love photographing this little one! So there is this "newish" coffee shop in The Lismore called  Eau Claire Downtown Coffee, check it out if you haven’t been there, and it is so gorgeous, filled with natural light and such a great space I knew I wanted to do a shoot in there. So I got the idea to style and bring all the props to make my friends 3 year old look like a blogger.  

We had so much fun, first checking social media while waiting for the coffee, then it was writing out the "to-do" list, next a little computer time all the while jamming out with her headphones on and then time for a sweet treat, macaroons! 

Finally we finished up with a little coffee for ourselves, I LOVE the Chai lattes!  Everything went great with a little hiccup I didn't plan on,  Avery does not want anything to do with hot chocolate, we couldn’t even get here to put her hands on the cup! But I'd say that it was a successful shoot overall. 

Bayfield, WI Glamorous Fall Wedding

Rachael and AJ had a glamorous, loving, international, family filled wedding day. With friends from all over the globe the day was filled with love from every corner of the world. Notes of well wishes and love were read from those who couldn’t attend. And guests from all over the US and Australia got to see the beautiful day in person.

When Rachael told me she wanted her wedding party photos to look like a Vanity Fair cover I was ecstatic for the big day and it didn’t disappoint. Rachel had 2 amazing gowns for the day and a cathedral length veil. The bridesmaids wore elegant one sleeved white dresses, with Hollywood-like hair and a gorgeous red lip for all. And the men in tuxedos it was by far one of the most high fashion weddings I had photographed all year! And even with all the glamour and elegance they didn't leave out the fun, with everyone doing their best "blue steel" poses during photos!

Not only did Rachael bring the glamour but she put so much of herself into the big day by doing all the florals and décor, even greenery from her own garden made it into the wedding bouquets.

Vendors

Venue: The Bayfield Pavilion | Baked Goods: Gourmet Garage | Entertainment: Blue Drifters | Menswear: The Black Tux | Bridal Gown: Rosa Clara | Reception Gown: Dress the Population | Bridesmaid dresses: Calvin Klein | Hair and Makeup: Mollie Kae

Avery's 3 year photos

Every year for the past 3 years the end of September-beginning of October I love being able to photograph this beautiful little girl. I mean who am I kidding I have quite a few images on my phone from times when I get to hang out with her and her mom that don’t every get posted anywhere. But come early October this little beauty has a birthday, it just so happens to be today! So we come up with a plan, outfits, a locations and every year I think we cant top ourselves from the year before but somehow I fall in love more each time I photographer her! Happy birthday Avery! And if you want to see more images from past shoots just check out the blog!

Flowers of the Field outdoor wedding

Lifestyles Family Photoshoot

We don’t really need much for words when looking at these images. I had so much fun with this family both inside and outside their beautiful home. And with the amazing Kasey Greenheck from Kase Styles doing the wardrobe and styling we couldn’t go wrong! If you are looking for a little something different for family photos, I would love to come to your home, inside or out, and capture some true moments that will be family treasures for years to come!

Outdoor Spring Family Photos

So this blog is going to be a bit of a throw back Thursday, with the warmer weather and spring on it’s way in Wisconsin it got me to thinking about the beautiful blue bonnets blooming in Texas. In the spring of 2015 I was headed to Texas for a work trip and decided to take on a little vacation for myself by visiting my friends in Austin. I had visited them in Austin a few years before and was excited to go back.

One of our main goals while I was visiting was to get family photos with the blue bonnets. I have to say if you ever have the chance check it out! I was so excited to capture images of this amazing family they are so fun, warm and loving.  And while I think we got some of the traditional smile and look at the camera family photos I think that fun, loving vibe comes through during those in between moments. I hope you all make sure to get these real moments when you get family pictures taken. The posed ones are great but it’s those in between real  images that make you feel all warm and fuzzy.