Follow along with my photo stories and journeys on my blog. My passion is candid and intimate shots, so wedding, engagement, senior and lifestyle are a few of my specialties.
I feel like I'm a broken record on this, but I really love to travel and especially in mountains!! I don't know what it is, but there's just something so special about the rugged landscape and fresh air that just excites and energizes me. Sadly though on this trip we didn't really get to see that stunning rugged landscape because of the weather. Fog and rain covered the mountains last week the whole time we were there! But it's just a good excuse now to go back :)
What can I say about this wedding, other than WOW! Leslie and Ethan put together a wedding day that was not only classically stunning, but unique and fun for all of their quests. I absolutely love all of the thoughtful and intentional details that these two have included on their wedding day. From the special gifts they exchanged in the morning, choosing a boutique hotel to get ready at, to a private moment during their first look, and then all of the props to have fun with it's safe to say this day was just full of special moments.
I think it's very easy to see that Leslie and Ethan are madly in love with each other and that combined with the soft, romantic glow of the Orpheum made for a fairy-tail setting for their reception! And of course no dance is complete without some fun props to party with :) I'm so happy I got to be part of this amazing day, and it's just a good reminder of what your wedding day should be about. Celebrate your love and commitment with your family and friends but also do it in a way that is meaningful and unique to you!
Bride Preparation: Mansion Hill Inn | Ceremony: Luther Memorial Church | Reception: Orpheum Theater | Second Shooter: Collections by Kari Anne | Bridal Dress: Vera's Bridal | Groom's Attire: Jos. A Bank | Florist: Daffodil Parker | Stationery: That Pretty Invitation | Make-Up Artist: Abbey Trowbridge | Hair Stylist: Kathy Ostrander | Rentals: Event Essentials | DJ: Midwest Sound DJ Enterainment
It's no secret that I love couples that have a vision for their wedding day. To take your style, taste, personality and infuse that in to your wedding day takes a little bit more effort, but it is so worth it and just makes for an extra special day for you but your guests as well! This is exactly what Sara and Dan did for their hip, urban, art deco wedding day!!
The combination of trendy industrial spaces, art deco style, and good 'ol Wisconsin fun was all brought together on a gorgeous summer day in Milwaukee! This couple is so unique and so much fun that instead of lighting a unity candle or something more traditional, they made an old fashioned together during their ceremony! I have seen a lot of things at weddings, but that was a first for me and it's something I will always remember. It's the unique things, meaningful details, and attention to style and ascetic that make a wedding stand out and one that will always be a favorite of mine!! Congratulations Sara and Dan :)
Bride and Groom Preparation: The Ambassador Hotel | Venue: Hot Water + Wherehouse Night Club | Second Photographer: Elizabeth Haase | Dress: Designed and made by family member | Bridesmaids Dresses: Adrianna Papell | Groom Attire: JC Penny | Hair Stylist: Knick Hair Salon | Florist: Bloom's | Stationery: JP Stationery
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!
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
