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The J Family | Maternity Photos at Brewhouse INN

We've been photographing Ali + JD since the early years of our biz, and it's been amazing staying in touch with them and photographing so many of their family milestones! We recently met up at Brewhouse Inn & Suites for their Maternity Photos, and it was fun capturing their laughs, hearing about their recent family adventures and sharing vacation stories. Can't wait to meet their new addition soon!

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baby rachel | in-home newborn photos with dog

I loved meeting sweet little Rachel at her newborn session with her parents, Diane + Phil, and her furry sibling Charley. I joined them in their home for some snuggly photos in her nursery and in their living room, and we included some of their favorites books while even Charley enjoyed the stories. Rachel slept like a champ after getting cozied up in our swaddle, and she even gave us some smiles!

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Elegant Grant Park Beach Mini Maternity Session | Kayla + Ben

Kayla + Ben met up with me at Grant Park’s beach for their Mini Maternity session, and their outfits perfectly coordinated our surroundings! Kayla wore a stunning flowy dress for their pregnancy pictures, and she was just radiant. They brought along their ultrasound photo which was so fun to see, and we were sure to include it in a few photos! I had a great time talking with them about their peanut and upcoming babymoon.

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The H Family’s Photos At The Trade Hotel

The Breakfast Club was the vibe we were going for with some of these photos! The H Family is always game for mixing things up, whether my ideas (like The Breakfast Club or Children of the Corn which we did a few sessions ago!) or their own ideas (like them peeking their heads out from behind the wall)…

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Emery’s Cozy At Home Newborn Photos

Baby Emery was such a sweet, sleepy little peanut during her newborn session! She was welcomed by her parents Christina and Zeid and her furry siblings, Boomer and Bear. The way the whole family - humans and dogs - swoons over her was just so heartwarming, and I loved capturing some of their first special memories in their home all together!

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Lauren + David’s Cozy Wedding Day | The Fitzgerald

After photographing their sailboat engagement session, I just couldn’t wait for David + Lauren’s wedding, and what a fantastic day it was! Things got started at The Plaza Hotel where I photographed Lauren and some of her friends and family get ready for the big event. After a celebratory toast, we headed to their ceremony and reception venue, The Fitzgerald, where our photographer Sarah captured David and his finishing touches while I photographed Lauren getting into her stunning dress…

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Grace’s 3rd Birthday | Milwaukee Lakefront Mini Family Session

I met up with Susi, Brett and their daughter, Grace, to celebrate her 3rd birthday! We captured a mini session along downtown Milwaukee’s lakefront, with the iconic views of the Milwaukee Art Museum in the background. They haven’t been Wisconsinites long, but they’re already accustomed to our winters and love exploring all that the MKE area has to offer. It was great getting to know them and seeing their sweet bond!

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Heartfelt First Looks: Everything you need to know about seeing each other before your ceremony

In the midst of all your wedding day excitement, the First Look can be a beautiful way for you to take it all in... a sneak peek into the magic that's about to unfold! It may not be everyone's vision for their wedding day, and that's ok! We're all for you making your wedding your own. But if a First Look is something you're considering, here's everything you need to know to make your decision and plan a First Look to remember…

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27 LOL Moments: Capturing the Fun in Candid Wedding Photos

We get it, weddings are all about the love, but who says they can't be a good laugh, too? If you're on the lookout for a photographer who knows how to capture those priceless, unplanned moments that make your day uniquely yours, we've got you covered. Let's dive into the world of funny candid wedding photos that'll have you smiling from ear to ear!

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Joyful Winter Wedding Day | Schlitz Audubon Nature Center

Alex + Katie had such a fun and picturesque winter wedding! The day started at Brewhouse Inn & Suites where the two of them got ready with their wedding party. Such a fun group, and I loved capturing their joy and laughter all day! Soon it was time for their romantic First Look, and then they exchanged letters with each other. Their expressions during all those sweet moments were just priceless!

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Sweet At Home Newborn Photos | Benjamin

It’s been an honor capturing so many milestones for this sweet couple and family, starting with Lara and Seth’s engagement photos years back! This time was our newborn session together, welcoming baby Benjamin! I met up with them at their home to capture photos of them in their element, and we were sure to get a variety of combinations from the full family to each of the siblings - Miriam, Hannah and Alexander - loving their baby brother.

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How to Plan your Wedding Timeline

You’re starting to get into the thick of wedding planning- hooray! But when vendors, family and friends start asking you about your wedding day timeline and details… where to begin?!

Well, you’re not alone and we’re here to help! With over 350 weddings under our belt, we’ve compiled some of the most proven, popular and smooth-sailing wedding timelines that will help you coordinate your wedding day without a hitch!

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Best Wedding Photos of 2023 | Reminisce with us

Take a look back at what was an amazing year photographing weddings! Last year, our weddings took us from Milwaukee to the mountains in North Carolina, to the historic Covered Bridge Park in Cedarburg Wisconsin, to the time of the dinosaurs 😉 It was a nearly impossible task to select just some of our favorites from a year of fantastic couples, but here are some highlights to give you a little look at 2023 through our eyes…

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Cozy at Home Newborn Portraits: Baby Amelie

Little Amelie made her way into the world last month in time for Christmas! I met up with her and her sweet fam at their home, and seeing her big brother Teo showering her with so much affection was just adorable. Lee and Andy are such loving, proud parents, and even the two furry family members joined in the fun. It was such an honor to capture these snuggles and some of Amelie’s first moments ❤️

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22 Ideas for an Awesome Engagement Session

You’re getting married - congratulations!!! Engagement sessions are a fun way to celebrate this exciting time and to get to know your wedding photographer! And nothing beats choosing a location that is totally you. Some popular ideas are taking photos where you met or got engaged, but there are lots of options! Here are 22 ideas for an awesome session…

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Maki + Kat’s Polish Center Fall Wedding Day

A few days before their larger wedding and celebration, Kat + Maki had the best of both worlds by also eloping! They had a beautifully crisp November day with gorgeous Fall color and a light layer of snow ❄️🍁

For their larger celebration they chose the Polish Center of Wisconsin for their wedding because they loved that they could have their ceremony and reception all in one location, and the outdoor space offered beautiful scenery for their portraits!

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Tamara’s Graduation Pictures | Milwaukee Art Museum

Tamara just graduated from my alma mater, University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee with her major in Industrial Engineering! She’s also been interning as an industrial engineer for a few years, and she’s excited to pursue her career post-graduation. It was fun meeting up with her at the Milwaukee Art Museum to celebrate her achievements and Mexican heritage with her graduation portraits! Her future is bright, and we send her our congrats!!!

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Katie + Ben’s Villa Terrace Engagement Session

The stunning Villa Terrace is one of those places where we could photograph every day and never grow tired of it. Add this super sweet couple to the mix, and it was magic! I met up with Ben + Katie for the first part of their engagement session here, and we had gorgeous weather for their winter photoshoot! The Villa was decked out in all their decorations, and it was fun making our way around different picturesque spots together!

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Kennady’s Artistic Downtown Lakefront And Third Ward Senior Portraits

Kennady wanted a combination of Milwaukee's downtown lakefront and the Third Ward for her senior portrait locations. I had a great time with her and her parents as we made our way around different spots talking about our favorite shows and Christmas traditions! Love the night vibe and twinkling lights paired with Kennady’s timeless and stylish dress ✨ After high school, Kennady plans on continuing her education and pursuing a career as a dentist…

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