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My family and I recently participated in a honey harvest event at Big Creek in Sturgeon Bay, and it was an outstanding educational opportunity. We highly recommend this experience and are eagerly looking forward to returning. Following a morning filled with engaging activities and informative demonstrations about honey bees, we explored the Heritage Village at […]

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. […]

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 […]

My family and I recently participated in a honey harvest event at Big Creek in Sturgeon Bay, and it was an outstanding educational opportunity. We highly recommend this experience and are eagerly looking forward to returning. Following a morning filled with engaging activities and informative demonstrations about honey bees, we explored the Heritage Village at […]

There’s something timeless and magical about the bond between a grandpa and his grandson. The Sturgeon Bay Ship Canal in Door County, Wisconsin, provides the perfect spot for boat-watching to create cherished memories that will last a lifetime. Sitting at the water’s edge, the grandpa shares stories from his childhood boating while watching the boats […]

Door County Branding Session Colorful and creative content creator and actress Rachel Brooks and I spent the day together. We photographed a variety of settings throughout beautiful Door County. This Door County Branding Session was a strategic content batching session for social media. We drove up to the peninsula and spent the whole day hopping […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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As the evening grew nearer, we headed to the Wave Pointe Marina & Resort to share a sunset sail with our friends aboard Captain Bill Wons sailboat. We enjoyed sipping Island Orchard Cider’s best selection, Pear.

Door County's Sturgeon Bay Lighthouse. The beginning of our weekend getaway.

“It was 1988, we were just kindergartners at Jefferson Elementary School! We know this is true because Drew’s mom found pictures of us playing in class together; that was the beginning of our friendship!

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Are you feeling like there’s another way to celebrate your wedding day? You like a lot of traditions from typical wedding, however you long for a more intimate experience. Maybe you’re not quite wanting to elope though. Because you want to involve the most special people in your lives and want to create an experience […]

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Have you ever seen those gorgeous wedding flat lays on Pinterest? Wonder how to get your hands on those personalized velvet ring boxes? Or thought about what items you need to bring on your wedding day? How does your photographer turn your details into one of those beautiful images for you to have for yourself? […]

“I will never forget our fifth date, when we met each other’s parents and Phillip took me to his family dairy farm for the first time. He showed me all around the farm and let me fulfill my dream of hand milking a cow! “Still convinced she just kept going on dates with me to get closer to the cows lol,” says Phillip.

Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017
Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

When Amanda contacted me, she had seen a photo of Cave Point online and although from Texas she was coming all the way to Door County, Wisconsin to work for a few months and had her heart set on having her & Ansel’s Engagement Session on the bluffs along the lakeshore over the sparkling emerald Lake Michigan waters.

Are you looking for the perfect getaway destination, full of amazing attractions and delicious restaurants? Door County, Wisconsin is the place for you! With its stunning natural beauty and abundance of activities and restaurants. Door County is the ideal spot for couples and families alike. We travel here often and have done our best to […]

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Door County Engagement Session locations are the absolute dreamiest. We are lucky enough to live in one of the most attractive locations in all of the county. How many places in the US can you find beaches, emerald waters, fantastical shallow bluffs, pine trees forests, sand dunes, meadows, cherry orchards, and historic fishing towns? As […]

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Have you thought about where you’re getting ready on your Wedding Day?

This is a question we hear frequently and my want is to help you find the best place that fits your style, needs, and get the most stunning photos of you and your squad drinking mimosa’s & popping open champagne in your cute silk robes 🍾🥂👘

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Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

What Kind of Homesteader Are You?

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