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

WHAT'S YOUR BRIDAL STYLE?

Luxury Wedding Planning on Oahu's North Shore

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

WHAT'S YOUR BRIDAL STYLE?

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 […]

Two weeks ago, we traveled to Door County for Jennifer & Erik’s Cave Point Engagement Session. After seeing Amanda and Ansel’s session on our blog, they decided Door County was the ideal setting for their session. It worked perfectly that they came into town from Minnesota to visit with Erik’s family the same weekend. You’ll […]

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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After photographing a good amount of extended family sessions this year. I honestly think every family should have photos taken any time the whole family comes together. The Spinler siblings made it a priority to get their whole family together for fall family photos this year. This Family Session in De Pere was a gifted […]

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

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 […]

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

Happy Valentines Day!! This Green Bay Valentines Session was our first set of in-studio mini sessions this year. We started them last week and they turned out adorable. I put together a simple set up for Valentines Day, also known as Love Day in our home. We welcomed some lovely littles onto our set, enjoyed […]

The Helgesons Studio This week we had the sweet Onesti family’s two little girls in our studio for a Valentines Day Mini Session. We met the Onesti’s when we joined a new homeschool group last summer and became quick friends. Cole has become good buddies with big sister and they love playing Minecraft together online […]

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

Green Bay, Wisconsin The Spinler Family joined us for our first ever Santa Session in Green Bay event. We had Santa join us in our winter wonderland decked out studio. The Spinler kiddos spent time with Santa reading stories, singing carols, eating cookies, and hanging ornaments. They even each received a gift from Santa which […]

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

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.

Heart-Centered Family Session

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.

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

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

Cover photo for blog post about strawberry picking at Wilfert Farms in Wisconsin.
Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Did you hear that my dream is to one day own a tree farm? Going to the tree farm every year is easily our favorite family activity of the year. I was talking to a cousin last week and we both agreed the experience we had as children playing in the frozen creek, riding the hayride out to the fields, playing hide n’ seek between trees around the property (the secret to winning is building a team and having walkie talkies guys), excited to come across Grandma who had a bag full of fresh baked cookies (peanut butter with a hershey’s chocolate in the center or buckeye’s are my favorite, just in case you’re in the baking mood, wink) and gold fish crackers in individual bags for all 18 grandkids.

The Bopp Family was the first Maternity session I ever had the chance to partake in, eight years ago when big brother Logan was still in his Mommy’s belly. Mom Amy, who is Troy’s younger sister and her crazy boy clan with husband Steve.

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

The last few years we’ve been creating the space in our lives for our own family sessions. We believe in celebrating each stage of our lives and turning them into tangible heirlooms to treasure forever. I am so happy to know in 30 years, Cole may be sitting around the table with his kids showing them how stinking adorable he was at 5….

Kelly and Ben

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"North shore took every dream we had and made it come true."

Andra and Brent

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"We are beyond happy with how every detail captured our love story."

Tarah and Alex

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"We can't stress enough: North Shore are the very best at what they do."

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