Wisconsin Wedding Photographer - Ardent Photography: Destination Wisconsin

Wednesday, August 10, 2011

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!

Thursday, October 7, 2010

Shannon & Kenny | Chicago Engagement Photography

We hit all the cool spots near Millennium Park in Chicago - so much fun! This was the first time I had met Shannon and Kenny in person. They booked me over a year ago over the phone - living out of state and being super busy didn't allow for an in-person meeting.

I am super excited for their wedding this weekend. Kenny is from Ireland and I'm excited to meet his family, see their traditions and most of all hear his fabulous Irish accent. Shannon has a great sense of style and is in school finishing her Graphic Design degree. The Chicago couple is getting married back home in Wisconsin on Saturday, just in time for peak fall colors.

Thursday, October 8, 2009

Tracy & Tim :: Four Seasons Resort - Wisconsin

Tracy and Tim selected the Four Seasons Resort in Pembine, WI for their destination Wisconsin wedding. The resort is located in Northern Wisconsin on the Menomonie River which also serves as our border to Michigan. For some odd reason I automatically thought of a rustic place with lots of wood grain and maybe even a stuffed hunting trophy or two. I was excited to see how beautiful the resort was. Not only was the ceremony site well maintained and lovely... the building, the staff and even the pool was just awesome! I never doubted Tracy and Tim's impeccable taste... I knew they would do something beautiful and unique. But I really had no idea how beautiful everything would come together until I edited their wedding images. The grounds, the lighting... everything was just amazing.

To top of the physical beauty of the day was the free flowing emotions that brought so many to tears. I love it when a couple can put the stress of planning a wedding day aside and really enjoy every minute of the day... even if it is filled with happy tears.

It was a joy and an honor to photograph their wedding. Enough words... let's get to the amazing photos!!!

The light for the pre-ceremony shots was delightful! I love seeing the anticipation on their faces...

Walking your daughter down the aisle on her wedding day is emotional enough... at the Four Seasons the walk was extra long. But it served for the most perfect backdrop!

I am in love with Tim's reaction as Tracy and her father approach the ceremony. I love the way his smile is framed on the right photo.

The officiant of this ceremony really made the event memorable. She brought a personalization to the ceremony and even nick named the best man "sweet cheeks" and called him that when she was ready for the rings...

Here is an example of the perfect first kiss. Tim swept Tracy off of her feet and planted a wet one on her. What's even more special is that Tim constructed the arbor!

This is the one-lane 100 year old wood bridge that is the only access to Miscuano Island. There is a legend that the gangsters of the 1920's used this island as a hide out and removed wood planks from the bridge to deter and unwanted visitors!