the BLOG

A collection of real Wisconsin weddings, meaningful moments, and stories told as they unfolded. Here you’ll find full wedding days, favorite venues, and glimpses into the celebrations we’re honored to document.

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All day long as we stood beside Samantha & Sean, their friends, and their family, there was one thing that stood out: their unbelievably sweet, joyful, and kind personalities. Every single person they hired for their wedding day commented on how sweet they are. This compliment, coming from people who spend their lives working with […]

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Maggie & Bob’s Door Creek Wedding The way we came to photograph this wedding was such a fun story. We’re a part of a fantastic community of professional photographers who, from time to time, get recommendations for photographers who are still open on certain dates. Well I responded to such an inquiry for the date […]

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This Pope Farm Conservancy engagement was beautiful! We are so excited for Bree & Lee as they get ready to tie the knot!

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These two are getting married this winter at the Heidel House, and we can’t wait to celebrate with them!

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John and I met these adorable humans at a huge Madison bridal show this past January. We LOVE those winter wedding shows because we get to meet so many beautiful people (like Samantha & Sean!), and it’s pretty amazing how much you can figure out about a couple by just observing them from afar. 🙂 […]

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Hi there! Whew, it’s been a while since we’ve blogged about anything personal. I guess that happens when life takes hold of your hand and just starts running! In between finishing up 2016 as Wisconsin wedding photographers, we have been in the process of moving into our (new-to-us) old farmhouse; and truth be told, we’re […]

We’re a family team who believes your wedding shouldn’t feel staged or rushed, just real, joyful, and deeply yours.

We bring calm, energy, and intuition to every moment. If you want a team who feels like friends and shows up with heart, we’re here for you.

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