Aly + Matthew | A Cabin On The Lake Wedding in Lac Du Flameau, WI

This year as we know is all about changes! Originally I was supposed to be photographing another wedding this weekend, and Kari was going to take the lead on this one. But, when plans changed and I was free that meant Kari and I got to photograph this amazing day together!

I am so happy that I got to be there to experience this gorgeous wedding day! Does it get any better than a private residence on a lake?! We were dodging downpours all day, but that didn’t stop these two from having the best time and celebrating their marriage!

VENDORS: Venue: Private residence // Second Photographer: Kari Anne Co // Wedding Dress: Vera’s Bridal // Bridesmaids Dresses: BHLDN

Patty + Jayson | Northwoods Lake Wedding | North Lakeland Discovery Center

Today I’m going to go back and revisit one of my 2018 weddings because I never got a chance to blog it and it should definitely be shared :) Patty and Jayson are very active people who love the outdoors so they made sure to choose a venue that reflected them and who they are. The northwoods of Wisconsin is such a beautiful place and made for the perfect backdrop for their wedding!

Not only did we have a blast on their wedding day, but they really wanted to get up the following morning for some portraits on the lake canoeing! I absolutely love this and of course this was my favorite part of the weekend! It’s no secret that I love outdoor weddings and adventurous couples so for me this weekend was so much fun to photograph!!

Vendors: Venue: North Lakeland Discovery Center // Wedding Planner: Lace and Brass Events // Second Photographer: Colleen Bies // Wedding Dress: Allure from The Wedding Tree // Hair and MUA: LA Style // Florist: Village Market Floral // Stationary: Minted // Rentals: Doucette’s // DJ: Jukebox Bandstand

Patty + Jayson | Exploring the Northwoods Engagement Session | Copper Falls State Park, WI

One of my favorite things to do is to hike and explore for portrait sessions! When Patty and Jayson asked if I would be willing to have a little adventure I immediately said, "of course!!" Our initial plan was to actually hike out to the ice caves at the Apostle Islands, but unfortunately the weather just did not cooperate and give us an opportunity to do that, but luckily there are still so many gorgeous places to wander and explore! We met at Copper Falls State Park, where I had actually never been, and hiked a couple trails to some really beautiful locations :)

And to make things even better, these two fabulous people brought their adorable pup, Aurora, who really loved the hikes as well. Who doesn't love a dog that looks like a sweet little fox?! Patty and Jayson had actually hiked this park in the summer so it was really neat for them to get to see what it looks like in the winter as well! I could go on and on, but give me a super sweet and adorable couple AND an adventure portrait session and I will pretty much be the happiest photographer, ever!

Explore North Workshop 2017 | Two Bear Lake, Wisconsin

I wanted to take a minute this week and share a little bit of our Explore North Workshop that we did a couple weeks ago!! This was the second year April and I hosted a workshop for photographers and this year we had the wonderful Emily join us as well to teach!

First, I have to just give a huge THANK YOU to those ladies and to all of the attendees, models, and creatives that helped to make this workshop a reality. I can't fully express what an incredible experience it is to host a workshop to not only learn and grow your business, but to just get away to relax, be inspired, and meet new friends!! We all drove to the middle of nowhere in northern Wisconsin and had a super fun and cozy week in our modern cabin!!

This year we did a styled elopement and an in-home couples portrait session! I've included some highlights below, but the highlight of the week for me was just getting to see everyone get excited and be inspired by their new surroundings and opportunities to shoot. I truly am humbled by this whole experience and can't wait to see what the future holds for more teaching opportunities :)

Elopement Shoot: Hair & Makeup - Lady Vamp Artistry  |  Flowers - Blooms by Brandi  | Models - Hunter and Nicole  |  In-Home Session: Models -  Ben and Kelly