{ Jackie + Chris = ENGAGED! }

Engagement sessions are such a special opportunity for us.  They are a day we get with the couple where we get to learn more about them, spend time together, and show the world who they are: what they love and what they enjoy doing together.  It always amazes me what wonderful couples we get to know and work with.  Everyone has their own style, perspective, needs and of course, their own story.  I love that each couple is so different and that means I get to make very different images for each of them.

Jackie and Chris are no exception.  They are both so fun and playful that it was a pleasure spending time with them for their engagement session.  It was a very chilly day, so Ben and I were bundled up head-to-toe (long underwear and all, as per usual ;) ) but Jackie was toughing it out with open-top spike heels and bare fingers.  Brides are so brave!  At our vision meeting I got to hear the proposal story from Jackie's perspective, and since Ben missed out, it was Chris's turn to tell it.  I love how each person's telling is just slightly different, colored with everything they were feeling in the moment!  The proposal is a stunning one; let me set the scene: fourth of July, cabin up north, fireworks, boat on the water.  Oh yes! Romance at its best!

Jackie and Chris have a fall wedding coming up this year, and being an October bride myself, I can't help but have a real soft spot for the bold colors, crisp air, and spicy scents.  Congratulations, Jackie and Chris!  We are really looking forward to your big day!

Spring Sweetpeas Promotional Photoshoot

We love working with Sweetpeas Clothier in De Pere for our promotional photoshoots every three months.  If you haven't popped in, Sweetpeas is a boutique specializing in children and infant clothing, accessories and stylish mommy needs.  The great thing for us is that they have such a high-turnover to keep up with the changing seasons, so each time I stop in there is always something new that catches my eye and gets me excited to play dress-up with our little models!

I would like to thank Amelia for volunteering her sweet little Eloise for our spring photoshoot.  Elle is energetic, silly, and full of so many different expressions that kept us on our toes.  We had lots of sweet smiles, and serious faces that showcased her big baby blues, but I couldn't help but absolutely adore the angry little swimsuit model at the top - it has to be one of my favorites!  Thanks again, Amelia, and Happy First Birthday, Eloise!

Check out Sweepeas at www.lovesweetpeas.com for the featured outfits and that cute, little bunny!

{ New Baby Louis! }

The beginning of March starts a stirring in all us mid-westerners, bringing us thoughts of spring.  What could be a more perfect way to start that off than celebrating a new life?  We had the pleasure of photographing Louis Rand and his wonderful family, including his brother Clark (yes, Louis and Clark) who, as he arrived, told me that he had been the one to choose the baby's name.  Actually, I do believe he said, "I named my baby Louis."  :)  Clark entertained us throughout the shoot as little Louis drifted between waking and sleeping, wanting nothing more than to be kept warm in Tamera's embrace.  One of our favorite things is to show the love between parents and their children and newborn sessions give us such a wonderful opportunity to do this.  There is nothing quite so sweet as a new baby in your arms.  Congratulations, Chris and Tamera!

Amanda's Professional Headshots

It is always a pleasure to work with other creatives in the industry, and with Amanda, it was no exception.  Amanda is the owner of Campbell Creativity, a graphic design firm out of Green Bay.  We met downtown for a session making images to be a part of her website "revamp".  We really enjoyed creating relaxed, artistic images that showed off Amanda's personality and her branding.  Creative people deserve creative images and it is a really enjoyable experience for us to be a part of the process.

Check out Amanda's website at www.campbellcreativity.com .

{ Elyse + Kyle = MARRIED! }

I can't even express how much we love winter weddings, and Elyse and Kyle's big day was exceptional.  The day before their nuptials we got the perfect dusting of snow, just enough to make the world look fresh and new - such a beautiful sign for two people starting their lives together.  The day couldn't have been any more perfect: a traditional Catholic ceremony with heartfelt vows, a wedding gown that all little girls dream of, and a reception with all the small details attended to (including a hot cocoa bar to warm up chilly guests and photographers).

It takes a daring couple to plan a winter wedding in the midwest, where the day could bring rain, sleet or snow topped off with high winds and low temps.  Elyse and Kyle were up for the risk and found an equally brave wedding party to go on that adventure with them.  Their choice gave us an amazing opportunity for stunning photos that we couldn't have even dreamed up.

Sometimes two people are so obviously right for each other and such is the case with this couple; they are both so down-to-earth, empathetic and kind...two people who deserve each other.  It was such a pleasure to be a part of their big day.  Congratulations, Elyse and Kyle!