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Whispering Pines Tree Farm with The Helgesons

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The Helgesons Holiday Family Traditions Oconto, Wisconsin We are all about family traditions in our house! And now we have the tree farm with the Helgesons tradition. Every year since the one I was in my Mama’s belly, we have been going to the tree farm. Cut down the perfect tree and pray it doesn’t […]

Wine Themed Wedding at The Paine Art Center & Gardens

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Matt & Zach Oshkosh, Wisconsin Matt & Zach started their marriage on a beautiful autumn day in October with a wine themed wedding at The Paine Art Center & Gardens. The day started with the full wedding party getting ready at Zach’s Grandmother’s home in Kaukauna. Dar has an elegant home filled with class along […]

Doty Park Family Session in Neenah

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Family

THE WAAS FAMILY NEENAH, WISCONIN On a very chilly but beautiful day this fall we spent some time with the adorable Waas Family at Doty Park in Neenah. We laughed, sang songs, danced, ran around, and read this little miss’ favorite book. Isn’t she just the absolute cutest? See our latest family session on the […]

Halloween in Allouez | Spiderman | Green Bay Photographer

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This Halloween Spiderman is making his neighborhood rounds in Allouez. This year I got lucky and Cole wanted a Spiderman costume he found on Amazon. Thank goodness too because my schedule was swamped and although I like to plan ahead and make time especially for sewing his costume. This year I just didn’t and felt […]

Doty Park Engagement in Neenah paired with a wine toast

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Engagement

Matt & Zach enjoyed an evening stroll through Doty Park while sipping wine and reminiscing Paris, during their Neenah Engagement Session.

Romantic De Pere Engagement complete with pup

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Engagement

Chris & Brittyni De Pere, Wisconsin Chris & Brittyni wanted a natural setting for their romantic De Pere engagement complete with pup & picnic. I believe the lake and preserve like features on the outskirts of town highlighted this sweet couple. It really brought on a sense of intimacy that only nature can provide. When […]

Heart-Centered Family Session

Newborn Session at Pittsfield Park | Green Bay Newborn Photographer

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Portraits

During this heart-centered family session the family had a dance party and played with their big pup Mo. While the boys had a blast tickling their little sister and teasing her.

Fashion-Forward Family Session in Downtown Green Bay

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Portraits

Their daughter broke out of her shell quickly twirling through the gust of wind that swept through the alley while her little brother showed a two year old’s true nature.

Motherhood Session in Grand Marais, Michigan | Door County Motherhood Photographer

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Motherhood

We love a long spring but we were excited once summer arrived. We took advantage of the beautiful weather and drove up to the Upper Peninsula. Our little family absolutely loves the lower shoreline of Lake Superior. Where the beaches are lined with soft sand and gemstones a plenty. When we set out on our […]

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Sturgeon Bay Maternity Session at the Canal Overlook

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Maternity

Six years ago Dan & Brittany traveled to Sturgeon Bay, Door County for a mini-moon after their wedding. They loved how quaint and natural the peninsula is and enjoyed themselves immensely. As a surprise, Dan planned a baby-moon for Brittany so they could enjoy the beauty of Door County together once more.

Modern Family Farm Wedding in Denmark | Green Bay Wedding Photographer

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Andrea and Phillip’s Denmark Modern Family Farm Wedding started with a few tears from Dad. During the emotional Father/Daughter first look and toasting with her bridesmaids to get the party started. It’s the Midwest, after all. There was a traditional Catholic Mass at St. Isidore the Farmer Catholic Church before heading to the Lake Michigan […]

Cover photo for blog post about strawberry picking at Wilfert Farms in Wisconsin.

Strawberry Picking at Wilfert Farms

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Every 4th of July weekend we head to Wilfert Farms to pick as many strawberries as we can fit in our refrigerator and freezer.

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