Amanda + Robbie | Colorado Engagement Session | Rocky Mountain National Park

If you know one thing about me it should be that I love to travel! So when I got the opportunity to go out to Colorado for Amanda and Robbie's engagement session I of course said, heck yeah!! I already knew this would be a gorgeous session because of where we would be, but what just makes it over the top and even better is Amanda and Robbie. They are just the kind of people you want to hang out and be friends with. Lucky for me, they are also madly in love and crazy adorable so it was just the easiest thing ever to photograph these two.

I also love that my couples trust me even when I come up with crazy ideas or something that may push them out of their comfort zone. We had initially planned to just go to Bear Lake in Rocky Mountain National Park, but I had the opportunity to explore the park the day before so obviously I found about 10,002 locations I wanted to use :) These two were so awesome to go the extra mile (ha, literally) up in the mountains to just the most stunning views. It was ridiculously windy and it was cold, but the bigger the wind gusts the more Amanda would laugh! I can only hope to get to meet and work with more people like Amanda and Robbie, and to photograph in unbelievably gorgeous locations!

Kyle + Jenny | The Legend at Bergamont Wedding | Madison, Wisconsin

When I think about my favorite weddings that I have photographed I always come back to the weddings where I got to get to know and be with some of the most wonderful people, and I think Jenny and Kyle are just that, some of the most wonderful people you could ever have the pleasure of knowing! This was evident by all of the love that everyone at their wedding had for them. 

We had a beautiful summer day in Madison for their outdoor ceremony, and as you can see a perfect sunset for my favorite part of the day, the portraits :) The fun didn't stop after sunset though, as this group of their family and friends sure knew how to have a good time out on the dance floor! I know I may have shared a lot of images, but there were just too many beautiful and fun moments that I couldn't help but share!

Venue: The Legend at Bergamont | Second Photographer: Kedar Joyner | Dress Boutique: Effies Bridal Trunk | Bridesmaids: Watters | Groom: Men's Warehouse | Hair and Make-Up: Arch Apothecary | Props: A La Crate Vintage | Rentals: Event Essentials/Bucky's Rentals | DJ: Celebrations Entertainment | Stationery: Sydney Appleton | Florist: Daffodil Parker

Ethan + Leslie | UW-Arboretum Summer Engagement Session | Madison, Wisconsin

I knew once I started picking favorites to share a sneak peek from this engagement session and it was so hard to narrow them down that I'd have to feature it in a blog post! I met Leslie and Ethan out at the Arboretum and right away I knew this was going to be a super fun session!

As you can tell they are so much in love and these two are just so much fun to be around! It was effortless as we wandered around the Arboretum capturing fun and candid moments, but also more intimate and loving moments between the two of them. I cannot wait for their wedding this fall and to get to hang out with these two again :)

Erich + Kelli | Quivey's Grove Wedding | Madison, Wisconsin

I am always honored every time anyone books me to photograph their wedding, but it's even more special for me when it's people I know! Erich and I are both members of a local professional networking group, and I was so thrilled when Kelli and Erich asked me to photograph their wedding day.

As you can see it was an absolutely perfect and beautiful day! I just love the combination of colors, details, and of course a beautiful outdoor setting. That being said though, the thing I loved the most and will always remember is how Kelli and Erich told me it was the best day of their lives and it was all so perfect! Wedding planning can be stressful and a lot of work, but you have to remember why you're doing it. You're creating a day to share these amazing memories with your family and friends, but most importantly you're taking vows and making a commitment for the rest of your life. Getting to be there and see the looks on their faces when Kelli and Erich saw each other for the first time, as they read their vows to each other, and even as they danced the night away is something I am truly humbled by. Beyond all of the gorgeous details, locations, or colors this was the most perfect day because of the love and memories that were shared. Congratulations Kelli and Erich!

Venue: Quivey's Grove  |  Second Photographer: Kedar Joyner  |  Dress: Stella York  |  Dress Boutique: Brandi's Bridal  |  Bridesmaids Dresses: Kennedy Blue  |  Groom: Men's Warehouse  |  Florist: Sweet Blooms Flowers  |  Stationery: Buffy Weddings  |  Hair/MUA: Ecco Salon  |  Ceremony + Cocktail Hour Music: Old Tin Can String Band  |  DJ: Juke Box Bandstand  |  Dessert: Batch Bakehouse

Matt + Megan | Columbia River Gorge, Oregon

If you saw my last blog post about visiting a friend in Oregon last month you'll know that I got to do a couple portrait sessions while I was out there! This wasn't my first time in Oregon, but if you couldn't tell I'm kind of in love with it and am always looking for excuses to go back :)

Luckily I was able to take advantage of the gorgeous landscape and do some portraits at the Columbia River Gorge! And to make it even better, I had an absolutely amazing couple to photograph!! Megan and Matt are married and judging by this portrait session even more in love than their wedding day. These two were just effortless in front of the camera having fun with each other, laughing, but then also able to snuggle up for some more romantic and intimate moments. Basically it doesn't get much better than this! Super fun couple and gorgeous locations is all I can ask for really! I already can't wait to get back out to the PNW and photograph more couples in even more epic locations :)