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Spring Green Rolling Hills Engagement Session | Madison Wedding Photographer

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Engagement

Emily & Clark’s Spring Green rolling hills engagement session was blessed with a glorious sunset. The couple brought their young golden retriever pup along for the engagement photos and we could not have been happier to have her company. Her name is Poppy and she is the sweetest, and as you’ll see she’s the prettiest […]

Potawatomi Engagement Session in Sturgeon Bay | Door County Wedding Photographer

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Engagement

Kayli & Chaz’s Potawatomi Engagement Session in Sturgeon Bay was more beautiful than I could have imagined. We love photographing engagement photos in Door County. When Kayli said she wanted to use Potawatomi State Park as the background for their photos, I was all game! I suggested two additional locations to get the most out […]

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About Thyme Wedding in Bailey’s Harbor | Door County Wedding Photographer

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Emily and Rob celebrated their special day with a stunning About Thyme Wedding in Bailey’s Harbor, Door County, Wisconsin. The couple exchanged vows in a beautiful outdoor ceremony beside the organic garden of About Thyme. Followed by a delicious farm-to-table dinner reception. The perfect day for the couple to start their lives together. And to […]

Hope Glen Farm Wedding in Cottage Grove | Minneapolis Wedding Photographer

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The day started with a cool breeze whisking across the countryside. It was a glorious beginning to Jennifer & Erik’s Hope Glen Farm Wedding. Just outside Minneapolis, Hope Glen Farm is an all-in-one incredible venue in Cottage Grove. Where guests were treated to a champagne pour as they made their way to the ceremony site. […]

Vineyard Wedding at Whistler’s Knoll in Hortonville | Appleton Wedding Photographer

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Audry started off her wedding day getting ready with her sisters, bridal party members, and some adorable dachshund pups. We had beautiful weather for details, bridal portraits, and bridal party photos before heading to Whistler’s Knoll in Hortonville. The ceremony started in sync with a downpour however, Audry & Roger didn’t miss a beat. Unaffected […]

Polo Point Wedding in Howard | Green Bay Wedding Photographer

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Allison started her wedding day off by spending time with her closest friends and family, getting ready for her Polo Point Wedding. Once Allison was in her wedding dress, she and her Mother shared a first look. It was a significant moment between the two of them, evident by happy tears and a warm embrace. […]

Egg Harbor Family Portraits | Door County Family Photographer

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Portraits

Egg Harbor, Door County After photographing a bunch of Door County family vacations this year, I honestly think every family should have photos taken when the whole family comes together for vacation. That’s precisely what the Trapp family did, and here you have their Egg Harbor Family Portraits. This was a surprise session for Meme, […]

Extended Family Session at Pittsfield Park | The Wagnitz Family | Green Bay Family Photographer

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I had the honor of hanging out with the Aukeman family for the second time this year. Aja wanted to gift her Mother a family session for her birthday. I think that’s such a sweet and thoughtful gift. The Wagnitz Extended Family Session at Pittsfield Park had a beautiful sky, and the fall colors were […]

Baileys Harbor Family Portraits | Door County Family Photographer

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Portraits

Baileys Harbor, Door County I had the opportunity to spend time photographing the beautiful Aukeman family up in Baileys Harbor on the beach a few weeks ago. Cheryl just remodeled her Door County beach home and it’s incredible, such dream house goals. During their Baileys Harbor family portraits we made sure to get full family […]

De Pere Branding Session with Spinler Scapes Landscaping | Green Bay Brand Photographer

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Branding

De Pere Branding Session A few weeks ago, I photographed this De Pere Branding Session with the lovely Brooke Spinler. Brooke owns Spinler Scapes Landscaping, where she is dedicated to the earth and beautifying yards. Her focus is different than most with a sustainable approach to landscaping. She has more than ten years of experience […]

Green Bay Engagement Session on the City Deck | Green Bay Wedding Photographer

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Engagement

Allison & Dan’s Green Bay Engagement Session photos are not your typical engagement photos. Allison and Dan had such creative ideas for their session. They had custom lightsabers, game controllers, wands, and other fun pieces from their collections. We were able to utilize Green Bay’s downtown city deck landscape to create unique photos that showcased […]

Sturgeon Bay Branding Session | Door County Brand Photographer

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Branding

Sturgeon Bay Branding Session Outfit One I’m so excited to start sharing this incredible Sturgeon Bay Branding Session which could also be viewed as an all day content batching session. Rachel Brooks is the master of content batching for social media as a vibrant and creative content creator as well as being an actress. To […]

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