We are hopeless romantics & lake lovers who find great joy in creating and documenting connection and beauty wherever we go.
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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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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.
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 […]