Despite most brides being worried about how they will look if they cry on their wedding day, I love it. Not to have ugly crying photos but it shows just how important the day is and I’m so honored to be able to document that! You could see that throughout the day of Brooke and Kenn’s wedding. From the start of the day putting on her dress to the “not looking” first look, to the ceremony itself Brooke could not hid her emotions. I think it’s great for a bride and groom to have a moment to themselves prior to all the craziness of the day beings. But many couples don’t want to see each other so we find a stop they can exchange cards or even a few words and it makes for amazing images. The love and fun Brooke and Kenn share with each other and their family and friends could be seen at every moment of their day!
While I wouldn’t choose the stress of changing your wedding date due to circumstances out of your control on anyone I’m so glad it happen to this couple. It was that situation that brought them to me and allowed me to document their amazing love for each other and their families. High school sweethearts Ali and Steve looked so in love and smitten with each other you would think they were still those teenagers who started dating 7 years ago. The love of their families was apparent to all of those attending big day as well, with everyone pitching in to make things run smooth despite the rain. The couple took it all in stride delaying the ceremony a bit but never bringing their sprits down. The wet grass brought out beautiful lush green that just added to the beauty of the day.
I was so excited to meet Ali and Steve and photograph them at Apple Tree Bed and Breakfast. I usually do engagements months before the wedding but unusual circumstance had me meeting and photographing this Sheboygan couple only 2 weeks before their wedding. I had never shot in the Waupaca area so I had to ask around but through a great network of local photographers I heard about Apple Tree Bed and Breakfast. It’s a great spot along the Crystal River that has an orchard, bridge over the river, a barn and amazing open fields around it, what more could a girl ask for!Ali and Steve were nervous coming into the session but after a short time they opened up and allowed me to capture the fun, playful, love these high school sweethearts have for one another. As you can see I even included a shot of Ali on her phone because according to Steve, that’s how he sees her most of the time. I can’t wait to document this amazing couple again at their up coming wedding this Saturday!!
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I had an idea for a creepy circus photoshoot for a couple of months and was finally able to pull together all the props and costumes. Now this is a big departure from what I usually do but I think it's always good to step out of the box and push your creativity. I really enjoy finding all the props and styling my models and don't get to do this in my usual shoots. So a big thank you to my friends who let me dress them up with weird hair and makeup and allowed my vision to come to life! A little scary sometimes what goes on in my head, LOL.
When I met Brooke and Kenn at a coffee shop in Stevens Point I knew we were going to have so much fun working together! After talking about different ideas for an engagement shoot we decided on a kind of fire and ice theme, shooting both outdoors in the snow and inside in front of a fireplace with their favorite beer. In the week before the shoot Brooke told me they would be attending a family bonfire the night of our shoot day. I just knew we had to get at least a couple of images there too! I had so much fun capturing the silliness and love these to share and can't wait for their Septemeber wedding!
When I received an email from my former co-worker Adam I was so excited and honored he wanted me to shoot his wedding this coming May at Pamperin Park in Green Bay, WI. We talked and figured out a couple of spots for the engagement shoot but when we got there it was quite an adventure! The city walk what I pretty much expected the walkway and bridges in the background and both Adam and Becca were great willing to do just about anything. Right from the start Adam was his usually goofy self in front of my camera. Having worked with me at the Eau Claire Leader Telegram as a sports reporter he was used to being my stand in for sports portraits prior to the athlete getting there. But it was the second location at Wequiock Falls County Park that turned out to be a challenge. From the images I had seen online the park looked beautiful it was just getting to the falls that became and adventure but I think well worth the struggle with the images we got!
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It has become a tradition every year I come home for Thanksgiving for me to photograph my niece and nephew for the Femail family Christmas card. Years past we have always just taken photos while the kids decorate the Christmas tree but having done that so many times in the past I wanted to change it up a bit. After some online research we can up with a setting using my neighbors truck and some holiday props to set the scene. I also wanted to try and use "snow" to have the kids blow at the camera. While I love the scene and the props with the truck the snow blowing are my favorite images form the day! I hope you all enjoy them as much as I do.
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For those of you who don't know my full time job is a photographer at Footlocker.com/Eastbay. Most days at work we are shooting product or producing images other people ask for. So to allow our own interest and creativity to grow we each get a creative week. We are given one day to shoot and create anything we want to be presented to the group and critiqued. So with the help of my co-worker, Jenna, who also made some amazing images, water balloons and spray bottles we captured these images. A big thanks to Connor, a senior at SPASH, who was a great sport putting up with the water and the cold night at the stadium for some unique senior portraits!
I had the honor of capturing Stephanie and Eric’s beautiful fall wedding in Chippewa Falls. The weather was a bit uncertain but we were lucky enough to have the rain hold off until after all the photos. With the great location for photos after the ceremony, the soft overcast light and a great couple with a fun wedding party I couldn’t have asked for more!
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After making such amazing images at Ferguson’s Orchard for my styled shoot I decided to go back again this time for a family photo shoot. It was a perfect fall day with a cool breeze and a family of wonderful to work with. While the sun was a little harsh I think we made it work and got some great images!
For those of you who saw my previous post about the styled shoot at Ferguson’s Orchard in Eau Claire here is the second half a surprise proposal! As planning for the shoot was beginning I knew I wanted a real couple to model for the shoot but who would be willing and available on a Sunday evening in the middle of summer was a bit of a problem. So after asking a few people I was talking to my co-workers at Eastbay and decided to ask fellow photographer, Sam if he and his girlfriend, Sara, would be willing to help me out. During this same conversation, held at the Pizza Hut lunch buffet across the street from the office, 2 additional co-workers were with us and it was throw out maybe Sam should ask Sara to marry him during the shoot. I felt like it was said in passing or just as a joke but after Sara agreed to the shoot the surprise planning was on! There were a few bumps along the way with keeping the secret but it all worked out. She had no idea and we had great photos throughout the shoot and I was so honored to be able to document this amazing moment in Sam and Sara’s life!Thanks again to all those involved in planning the shoot and those that helped!!!
Venue: Ferguson's Orchard Floral Designs: Avalon Floral Decor and custom signs: Designs by Lucianne Cake and Desserts: Dessert First Hair and Makeup: Joey at Estilo Salon Wedding Dress: The Bridal Shoppe Eau Claire Tent and Rentals: Briggs Tent & Party Rentals
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After more than a month of many emails and planning everything came together on a perfect summer evening at Ferguson's Orchard in Eau Claire, Wisconsin for a styled wedding shoot. I was contacted by the orchard to take promotional photos of their orchard that will now be available as a rustic wedding venue. Rather than just shoot the venue I proposed we set up a styled shoot. With the help of many contributors and a couple of friends to be models I think we put together an amazing shoot that I finally am able to share with all or you! It took over 7 hours of set up the day of and ended with a surprise proposal, (but more of that to come in the next post.) A big thanks to all that helped including my sister, Angie, for all the planning and the production. Along with all those that donated their time and creativity including:
Venue: Ferguson's Orchard Floral Designs: Avalon Floral Decor and custom signs: Designs by Lucianne Cake and Desserts: Dessert First Hair and Makeup: Joey at Estilo Salon Wedding Dress: The Bridal Shoppe Eau Claire Tent and Rentals: Briggs Tent & Party Rentals
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I thought it was about time I dove into this world of blogging, so what better subjects to start with than my wonderful niece, Kate and nephew, Joey. After last year doing a separate photo shoots for each of them, Joey at his football game and a styled Tea Party shoot for Kate. This year I wanted to come up with a theme that I could include both of them and show the brother/sister love that is always there but sometimes not seen when they are at each other’s throats. So after a day of set up and help planning from their great parents we weren't sure the weather was going to cooperate but in the end we were able to get the shoot in. And here are some of my favorite’s images we captured!