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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You know I love snuggling babies! I could rant & rave over it all day long. I just LOVE these images from the latest newborn session with my cousin’s new baby girl. (And I thought the crying picture was actually the MOST adorable… because, well, newborn!) 🙂 Enjoy ~

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Jennifer & Gavin Token Creek County Park Engagement It was so wonderful to enjoy the spring weather (finally) with green grass on the ground and bright, warm sunshine everywhere!! Loved this Token Creek County Park engagement session with Jennifer & Gavin!

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Emily & Steve Wauwatosa Wedding Photographer I can imagine that when Emily & Steve started planning their April Wauwatosa wedding, they envisioned the possibility of rain. Rain is a common occurrence during Wisconsin springtime, as any of us Wisconsinites can tell you. I can also imagine that when Emily & Steve started planning their April […]

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Sierra & Nate Geneva National Resort Wedding We have been anxiously awaiting Nate & Sierra’s Geneva National Resort wedding since we met these two. We immediately connected with their vibrant personalities and admired their love for one another. Since our first meeting with them, we could tell that these two are special. It was only […]

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Winter Wonderland Maternity Session Delafield, WI Photographer

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Elizabeth & Brett Lake Windsor Golf Club Wedding Beth & Brett’s Lake Windsor Golf Club wedding day was a celebration of how their love first got started. They met in high school in an advanced gym class for student athletes, and Beth gathered up the courage to ask Brett to the girls-ask-guys winter formal dance. […]

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