Family time!

I just wanted to take a break and show you some photos from our Fourth of July long-weekend in Pickerel.

Drew just loves fishing... he is only 2.5 years old and is hooked. Pardon the pun ;-) Just look at his face when he caught this whopper of a perch!



Andy, Drew and I even had a picnic on a fishing boat.

This is the cutie pie face that I love sooo much!

All images shot with a Nikon point and shoot camera... It was nice to take snapshots like a regular mommy ;-)

Michelle and Andy :: Wedding Appleton, WI

June 20, 2009
Michiel's Fox River Banquets

Michelle and Andy were unified in marriage on June 20, 2009 at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Menasha. They became a family years before when they had their two lovely children. Their engagement lasted for over 5 years and they were truly ready to make it official.

Michelle arranged all of her flowers. She did a fabulous job with the bouquets, the boutineers and the centerpieces. She personally planned so many elements of their day... it was so nice to see it all come together.

Their church was stunning. The altar glistened with gold gilding and the stained glass windows glowed. One even revealed the name of my husband's great-great grandfather.


Michelle and Andy chose a unique design for their wedding cake. The cake's bottom layer was a bunt shape and as the cake grew in height the cake got smaller. Topped with a "piece of cake" and a "cupcake" anniversary tier. It was so funky and colorful and it tasted delicious.

Here are some more of my favorite images from the day...

Erica and Eric - Green Bay Engagement

I first met Erica and Eric last summer at a wedding I photographed at the North Shore Country Club. I spotted them as a great looking couple in love and I pulled them aside for a photo. It was only a few weeks later they became engaged and called me to photograph their wedding.


Their engagement was a hot 94 degrees and started off by their keys getting locked in the car! While we waited for a locksmith to come and save the day we did some photos... it was hard to loosen up at first because of the mishap but in the end Erica and Eric were able to laugh about the whole thing.

I am really looking forward to shooting their late September wedding. Mostly because my good friend Molly Michel of Mthree Studio will be second shooting for me. I also adore the venues the couple has chosen for their celebration. Their ceremony will be at the Country Chapel and their reception will be at Pullmans at Trolley Square.

Here are my favorites from the session...

Fun Fact Friday - the perfect groom's gift

Fact: A fun, easy and sexy boudoir session can influence how you feel about yourself as well as serve as the perfect groom's gift!

In the new Fall/Winter 2009 Wisconsin Bride Magazine a reader asks a question about boudoir photography. She was interested but wanted more information on the actual session. I was interviewed by Wisconsin Bride Magazine for my expertise in boudoir photography.

The article states that it is important to find a photographer with a great reputation and excellent photography skills. My boudoir photography business, Unveiled Portraits, not only exhibits these qualities but goes beyond to make the entire experience one to remember. From upscale boutique hotels to tasty refreshments, I want to make sure you are comfortable and pampered.

The process starts with a questionnaire that helps me understand who the session is for, what drives him wild about you and what your inhibitions are. I work with you to photograph stunning sexy photos that will compliment your body just the way it is. No matter what size you are and no matter what your age.

It is my greatest honor to hear testimonials from women who have been photographed in an Unveiled Portraits session. It makes me so proud to help women see themselves in a new light. I believe every woman is beautiful and deserves to feel that way about herself.

One of my favorite testimonials "This is like the coolest, most effective confidence boost, ever!! I bet this is how our husbands see us all the time – they see all the great stuff while us ladies sometimes focus only on the not-so-good. I hope there’s a way to tell ladies that this will boost their confidence as well as make a fantastic gift for their hubbies.

WOOHOO! -J"

Here are some images from the article in the Fall/Winter 2009 Wisconsin Bride Magazine that is on store shelves now!







If you have any questions about boudoir photography or would like to see a private gallery of images please contact me.

Have you thought of boudoir photography? What are your biggest concerns with a boudoir session?

Tiffani and Scott - Appleton Engagement

Tiffani and Scott are so fun and silly, their laughs were genuine. They are sooo cute and in love and up for all of my crazy suggestions!



These two are die hard Brewers' Fans and a ball park theme ended their engagement session at Appleton Memorial Park.



I cannot wait to photograph their wedding later this summer at the Radisson in Green Bay! Here are my favorites from the session...

Tricia and Bob - Green Bay Engagement

The greenery at the Green Bay Botanical Garden is an ideal spot for a lovely engagement session. This has become one of my favorite parks to photograph sessions. Tricia and Bob were a blast to photograph... they were up for anything and had a lot of fun in front of the camera. They are sooo in love and it really shows in their images.


Shortly after this shot was taken, Bob spun Tricia right into the bush! It was sooo funny and I'm really sorry I wasn't able to capture the exact moment that he landed in the shrub...



Their love just shines in the way they relate to each other. I cannot wait to photograph their wedding reception at the Green Bay Country Club in August.



This was the first time I ever shot in the Children's Garden... there are several patina colored winged chairs in the garden. I had a vision of setting Tricia slightly in front of this chair to make it appear she was wearing angel wings. I just love the fun loving expression on her face as she looks into Bob's eyes.


This image was created shooting through one of the metal chairs. I love the way it frames the couple in the background.

I'm sooo looking forward to shooting this wedding. I am having Kate, a shooter with Artist's Eyes photography in Slinger second shoot for me. And an added bonus... the ceremony is right down the street from my house - I could literally walk.... hmmm, maybe I will and be green that day. I feel another blog post coming on ;-)

Elizabeth and Jay :: Married - De Pere, Wisconsin

June 6, 2009

Elizabeth and Jay were married in a beautiful heartfelt ceremony at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church in De Pere, Wisconsin. They fell in love while living and working in Minnesota. The small and intimate wedding was a perfect contrast to their busy lives back home.


The weather didn't quite cooperate and it rained... wait it was pouring. I was determined to get outdoor photos and luckily there was the perfect spot on the campus at St. Norbert's College where we could take some shots and not get drenched with rain.

Beth and Jay had a small and intimate reception dinner at the F.K. Bemis Center on the St. Nobert Campus. The food was excellent and the party that took place into the night was sooo much fun.

Here are some of my favorite images from the day...

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Dress Boutique: The Wedding Shoppe, Minnesota
Dress Designer: Mori Lee
Menswear: Du Bois
Flowers: De Pere Greenhouse & Floral
Cake: Bernie's Cakes
Transportation: Captain's Limousine
Jewelry: Aurthur's Jewelers, St. Paul, MN
DJ: Action DJ
Reception: F.K. Bemis Center
Rehearsal: Black Forest Restaurant
Invitations: Checkerboard
Favors: Seroogy's Chocolates
Honeymoon: Yellow Stone National Park

And the winner is....

Jessica and Corey Stier!!!

Thanks to all of you who entered my photoshoot giveaway! I had a hard time deciding the winner since there was a few incredible entries... but in the end I had to choose only one.

Keep watching the blog for more giveaways throughout the year!