Did anyone else’s family “vacations” always involve a long car ride, fishing, and a lot of bug spray? Because growing up, that was the only vacation we would take. A few times a year we would load up our family van and head to the Mississippi river. When I was younger I was bitter I […]

Villa Filomena – Milwaukee, Wisconsin WeddingSharnae & Ed I’ve been DYING to share these images with you. I actually worked with Sharnea’s sister in college, so when she reached out and said her sister was getting married, I was more than happy to come take pictures for them. If you follow my blog, they may […]

Haley & JustinStein Farms, Salem WI Haley and Justin’s wedding day perfectly captured the true experience of being a Wisconsinite. In the morning it was storming. By late afternoon, the grounds were clear and the sun shone steadily for the outdoor ceremony. These two dated for years before tying the knot, in a private ceremony […]

Matthew & Madeline – Couples Shoot Sunrise, South Milwaukee, WI I can’t tell you enough good things about these two, and this gorgeous sunrise shoot was better than I could have dreamed. I met Maddie two years ago, we were both fresh(ish) out of college and starting our lives in the corporate world. Including people […]

25 Things in 25 Years When I turned 24 a switch in me flipped. I suddenly felt old. Tomorrow, I’ll be spending my 25th birthday in Chicago at a photography convention. If you’ve never been to a convention, you need to go sign up for one now. Especially if you’re a photographer. 25 years on […]

Caitlyn & Travis Brauer Barn, Rockford Illinois I don’t always travel to Rockford for weddings, but when I do they’re Gorgeous! These are the weddings I love to share with you the most! This was the last wedding I photographed last year, and it turned out to be one of my favorites. I was in […]

Let’s Talk Postpartum Depression 4 years ago seems like I was a completely different person, because I was. I was 20 and in college studying to get my degree in photography. I was also pregnant (read I was 20 and pregnant.) Pregnancy was so weird and unusual to me, there’s really no experience like it. […]