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Our top five favorite photo locations in Door County As a family photographer, I’ve had the opportunity to explore Door County’s beautiful landscapes and charming towns. If you’re planning family photos in Door County and need some location inspiration, here are my top five favorite photo locations in Door County: Sturgeon Bay Ship Canal Nature […]
As a mother, there’s nothing better than spending quality time with my son while doing something we both enjoy. This Mother’s Day weekend, my son and I decided to go see the cherry blossoms in Door County, Wisconsin. We wanted to document our time spent in the orchard by taking some photos together. We woke […]
As homeschoolers, my family is always looking for unique learning opportunities. One of our favorite topics to explore is the life cycle of the honey bee. By learning about the different stages of the bee life cycle, we can gain a deeper understanding of the importance of these creatures in our environment. A Family’s Journey to […]
Capturing Memories: Photographing the McCormick Family at Portage Park Beach and Canal Overlook The McCormick family chose a lovely day to take their family photos at Portage Park Beach. We also went to the canal overlook by Lake Michigan for the second half of their Sturgeon Bay family session. It was a perfect day for […]
Strengthening Family Bonds: An Unforgettable Sturgeon Bay Canal Light Family Session The Sturgeon Bay Canal Light Family Session was a perfect opportunity for Emilie, Matt, and their four amazing kids to capture memories that will last a lifetime. They all dressed in coordinated outfits and headed to the picturesque location. Which offered stunning water and […]
I love when we head out the door to spend the whole day doing nothing but relaxing on the beach and playing. We stopped at the store and loaded our bags with snacks to create a charcuterie board for our Door County beach picnic. We visited various Door County beaches and Lautenbach’s Cherry Orchard to […]
Fonferek Glen Motherhood Session A few weeks ago we were lucky enough to have a family session at Fonferek Glen Falls with the Kunkels. While we photograph a family I love to focus on every relationship within the family. Making sure to pay special attention to, each child, Mother & Child(children), Father & Child(children), and […]
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 […]
Kypton x Natalia are very special in our home. They were our first friends in Green Bay. Our first session with Natalia was when we celebrated this little cutie below being in her belly and she had just moved here from Arizona. What started as a Maternity Session turned into a friendship for both Cole & I. We’ve had many lunch & play dates with the boys and they have became best little buddies.
Sunken gardens, peonies, statues, a gazing pool, & much more around this tranquil estate. I snapped a few photos of our nephews and Cole playing throughout the gardens, a few of Troy’s Mother who the kids call Gigi with two of her Grandson’s, and a few of my Sister-In-Law Amy with her sweet family of four.