Winter Engagement {Kelly & Shane}

Kelly & Shane's chilly engagement session was a fun change of pace. We started in downtown Appleton determined to shoot in places that were totally new to me. The couple was up for anything even with the low temperatures outside! Luckily, Il Angolo Resto Bar invited us in for part of the shoot and even provided Kelly and Shane with a glass of white wine - now that is hospitality!

 

Kelly and Shane are so in love - the are living . I am ecstatic to shoot their July wedding and sooo looking forward to working with their wedding coordinators Details, a professional planning company.

 I am working on a new look and blog to go along with the new studio. Stay tuned for updates!

Accents of Pink | a Sherwood, Wisconsin wedding

Brianne and Aaron were married in Sherwood, Wisconsin at the small but beautiful St. John Sacred Heart Catholic Church. After their ceremony they had an ice cream social with homemade ice cream.

As always the floral from Phase2 was beautiful and the reception at the Bridgewood Resort in Neenah was seamless.

Below are a few of my favorites from the day... Enjoy!

Beachside | Family Photography in Sheboygan

Last month I photographed this lively family from Nebraska. They planned a Wisconsin vacation and wanted a professional photographer to document the trip. They commissioned me to do a family session on the beach... look at the gorgeous shots we got!

 

My favorite thing about photographing families is getting to work with the kids and the individual family combos. I do just a few with everyone looking at the camera and then I focus on the personalities, milestones or relationships that are relevant for each person.

Keep an eye out on the blog and on my facebook page for an upcoming special for 10 lucky families!

Green Bay Engagement | Jenna and Brett

Jenna and Brett's engagement session was the first e-shoot for the 2012 wedding season. This super sweet couple chose the Green Bay Botanical Gardens for the first portion of the shoot and the Meyer Theatre for the second.

Their wedding will be held at Old St. Joe's on the St. Nobert Campus. I just love weddings at St. Norbert... the church is gorgeous and the campus is a great place to walk around for the post-ceremony photo session. Their reception is also at another favorite of mine, Thornberry Creek Golf Course. You can beat the light and overall setting they provide for their wedding receptions.

Jenna and Brett are not only planning for a wedding, but planning on becoming homeowners soon. I wish them the best of luck finding the perfect place!

Enjoy a few of my favorites from their engagement session...

Neenah Engagement | Beth and Troy

I can't wait to see Beth and Troy get married in October. I've actually known Beth before I started my photography business more than 7 years ago when I taught dance classes. Since then Beth has been awarded top honors for the dance team she coaches at Little Chute High School - these girls just brought home 1st place!!!

As for Troy... I am enamored with the love an affection he shows Beth. You can really tell that he loves every part of her and brings out her very best side.

Enjoy a bit of Beth and Troy's favorites from their engagement session.... 

Jenny & Kory - Winter Wedding in Wisconsin

Jennifer and Kory are a super cool couple. You might remember their super romantic coffee shop engagement session. They tied the knot the second week of March on a bright and breezy cold day.

It was an honor to have photographed both the son (Andy) and daughter (Jenny) of the Lauer family. When I shoot multiple weddings in a family it is so special to see the parents and even the grandparents again.... and even new little babies! Congrats to Andy and Teresa on their second little miracle.

Now on to my wedding day favs....




Jenny got the idea of having a special fragrance for the wedding from her maid of honor. I just totally love this idea and recommend it to every bride. Choose a special perfume and wear it on your wedding day, then every time you wear the scent you will instantly be reminded of your wedding and all the feelings and emotions you experienced that day.










The freezing wind and snow covered ground didn't hinder the ability to get beautiful and heart warming photographs.







I just LOVE this groom's cake - incorporating the Kory's love of camping and Van Halen....




I think it is so neat when a DJ invites daughters and fathers and sons and mothers out on the dance floor during the dance. I love walking around on the dance floor with my camera and photographing all the different parent child relationships celebrating along with the bride and groom.

Congratulations Jenny and Kory - it was an honor to photograph your wedding day!