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Katie & Jack | Oconomowoc, WI

couples, wedding

What better way to spend a hot July day than with K&J in the lake country? K&J had such a beautiful wedding day filled with emotion and fun times – their elegant attire and venue spoke true to their roots and what fills their hearts. A lovely ceremony followed by celebrations with wedding party and […]

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Katie & Jack | Oconomowoc, WI

couples, wedding

What better way to spend a hot July day than with K&J in the lake country? K&J had such a beautiful wedding day filled with emotion and fun times – their elegant attire and venue spoke true to their roots and what fills their hearts. A lovely ceremony followed by celebrations with wedding party and […]

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Laurel & Dan | Chenequa, WI

couples, wedding

Where do I even begin? From the palpable emotions, love, setting and overall feel of the day to the unforgettable reception including musical numbers by the Mad Hatters and the groom himself to his new bride, this day was one for the books. Laurel and Dan were a dream to work with – my ideal […]

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Allison & Jon | Chicago, IL

wedding

A beautiful and intentional micro wedding in the heart of Chicago for one of the sweetest couples I’ve had the pleasure of photographing. Jon and Allison decided to do a small but meaningful wedding with their closest friends and family coming out of the craziness that was 2020. Many of their guests traveled from all […]

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Jakki & Grady | Lavender Farm – Baraboo, WI

couples, engagement

It was always a dream of mine to photograph a couple at a lavender farm. The romantic and whimsical setting was sure to make for some beautiful photo opportunities… and it delivered! Jakki and Grady were kind enough to drive from Minnesota to Baraboo, WI to this beautiful lavender farm in order to make my […]

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McCormick Families

family, portraits

In honor of fall starting up and temps dropping, I’m blogging one of my favorite and colorful family sessions from last October. The colors were peak and kids were cute as ever – so much fun helping style these guys and have some fall fun. They also happen to be family, so everything was super […]

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Laurel & Dan | Madison Engagement

couples, engagement

These two!! One of the sweetest and nicest couples I have the privilege of working with – so honored to be capturing their wedding next year in Oconomowoc.Back in June, for their engagement session, they wanted to pay homage to where they met – UW Madison! We did photos amongst some of their old college […]

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Tea Party | Nashotah, WI

personal, portraits, styled shoots

What is more precious than two sisters having a spontaneous tea party amongst the blooming trees? I sure can’t think of anything!

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Emma, Kinsey, Nathan – Senior Triplets | Delafield, WI

family, seniors

It’s not every day you get to photograph three seniors in one session, let alone triplets! So funny story; I have actually known these three since I was elementary school age! We used to live in the same neighborhood and my best friend at the time, used to babysit them! Crazy to see them all […]

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Jacob & Marla | Providence Vineyard, IL

couples, styled shoots, wedding

Featured recently on Hey Wedding Lady, this gorgeous styled shoot with incredible work planned with Jenna from Graceful Events and Stephanie H from Parker Drive and so many others, shot alongside Stephanie Koppa was a dream and a half! Stephanie Koppa and I had become acquainted last year and wanted to pair up to do […]

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