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Adventurous and boho engagement session on the beach and dunes of Lake Michigan in Wisconsin.

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A change of scenery can be so good for the soul. So when Val messaged me about shooting their engagement at Devil’s Lake State Park I signed right on up. This session was filled with all of the things that makes my photographer heart happy – rocky rugged overlooks, tall pines, a shoreline or two, […]

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I’ve said it before – and I’ll say it again. I love being on the water. When we’re able to marry a portrait session with anything involving Lake Superior, magic always seems to follow! We started at a beautiful park in Ashland and made our way to a local marina (cue the magic HERE). A […]

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I am always up for a bit of travel and heading to new locations for weddings and portrait sessions! When Craig and Kayleigh suggested Sand Valley Golf Resort for their recent engagement session – it was a total no-brainer. Look at this place! We spent our session wandering the property deciding whether it felt like we were in the […]

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There’s something so special to me about meeting my couples and getting to hang out a bit before the big day rolls around. It’s even better when I get to meet them in their own city or favorite spot. Last weekend, I made my way to St. Paul to meet up with Valarie and Tanner at […]

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Emily and Dustin met me at the Arboretum in Madison for their engagement session late this fall. I almost have to pinch myself that the 2018 season is really over! And what a perfect way to close it out. We wandered through this park that seemed to go on forever and find little hidden gems […]

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Requests for dogs at sessions and weddings? Common. Requests for horses to take the spotlight during an engagement session? Not everyday and it may be one of my favorite engagement sessions to date because of just that! I met Stefanie and Chris at an equestrian center where she boards her horse for their mid-summer engagement […]

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Jeremy and Maggie met me at Hartman Creek State Park for their engagement session earlier this week. With chances of rain in the forecast, we had gone back and forth for awhile on whether or not to reschedule. In the end, Maggie made the final call that we were going to go for it! I […]

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Several weeks ago I opened my inbox to find a message from Chelsea. She wrote of her need for engagement pictures, but embedded in her message was something unique. She hoped to have these pictures taken within the next few weeks as they were preparing for Mitch’s deployment. I didn’t think twice about clearing my […]

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imagine this...

it's just you and your fiance.

You're nestled up by a fire at your family cabin, lakeside, with only the stars to accompany your sweet conversation over hot cocoa and Blue Moon.

you begin dreaming up your perfect wedding day.

Family, friends, and twinkle lights. Windblown hair. Hiking boots for adventurous photography. Cozy moments for just the two of you.
A dirty hem from dancing and making memories...
and smiles you just can't wipe off your faces.

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