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

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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.

Cutting down our Christmas Tree at Aissen Tree Farm in Kewaunee

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Every year, since before I was born my parents have taken me to the tree farm. Since we have continued this tradition with our own little family we have fallen in love with the Wisconsin pine & fir trees. This year we decided to try a new farm, one on the way to my Dad’s house that we have been eyeing all year.

Elegant Private Estate Farm to Table Wedding in Green Bay

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What started out as a ride to a party with a friend on St. Patrick’s Day 6 years ago ended up being the night Alex & Tom met thru their mutual friend Emilie. After not seeing each other for two months and later reconnecting at a friends house they clicked right away.

Apple Picking at Oneida Apple Orchard in Green Bay

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It seems like all we are doing during the fall is picking apples. Cole eats so many apples, this kid should never have to worry about liver or skin issues for a lifetime. Our hands down favorite location is the Oneida Nation Apple Orchard.

Fonferek Glen Family Portraits in De Pere

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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….

Our trip to Whispering Pines Tree Farm in Oconto 2017

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Every Winter since the year before I was born, my family has set out to the Tree Farm when the ground is frozen and there’s a chill in the air perfect for being warmed up with some hot cocoa. This family tradition started in Missouri at Pea Ridge Forest, it was over an hour away […]

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